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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
4
The Athens Banner discusses relief efforts for Gainesville, praising President Phinizy’s committees and urging civic action. It also comments on Roosevelt, Hanna, Platt, and local politics, plus remarks on drought, naval procurement probes, and birds conservation.
The North Georgia Fair Association pushes a strong push for Athena fall fair with a goal of the best exhibit in the region. Clarence T. Hussey chairs the agriculture committee with county appointees leading farmers to showcase scientific farming and rivalries to boost Northeast Georgia agriculture and Athens benefit.
Athens readers are urged to back the Northeast Georgia Fair to be held in the city from October 6 1908. The fair aims to showcase agricultural products livestock poultry and manufactured goods with clean amusements and exhibits inviting leading agricultural counties to participate. The effort stems from local business leaders and promises a community driven celebration of farming progress.
A pamphlet reprints Hon Pleasant A Stovall of Savannah addressing Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy on April 25 and 27 1908 about where to place Robert E Lee’s statue. He argues for Gettysburg or Richmond monuments and envisions Lee in Parian marble in national halls, concluding with a call for a bronze statue at Gettysburg.
A Savannah social figure reports using Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription after childbirth. She describes rapid restoration of strength and vitality within weeks, crediting the remedy for returning her to health and energy for daily life with her two year old son.
Dr. R. V. Pierce, a physician specializing in women’s diseases, reports a vegetable based prescription with marvelous effects on health, noting organs unique to women should perform their functions regularly and be free from weakening urban life influences.
The text promotes a vegetable tonic for women’s health, claiming long standing use in private practice and wide sales. It cites a letter from the Sisters of the Good Shepherd praising the medicines and invites readers to consult Dr. Pierce by letter. The ad offers a free copy of the Common Sense Medical Adviser with stamped mailing costs.
An editorial collage questions a Washington memorial for pivotal leaders and praises persistent civic efforts. It cites national debates on monuments and tariff policies, lauds post office scrutiny for exposing public graft, and notes Gainesville Georgia relief efforts and Athens conventions, praising The Banner for its coverage and local aid.
Yesterday contributions totaled 1067.15 with 680 Mra BM Delbridge and 500 previously acknowledged. cash plus 1.00 from Center Methods and 15.75 from Emmanuel church. Clothing packages also listed from Mrs Arthur Borob, Mrs N L Freeman, Mrs J Bradberry, Miss Lou Bradberry, Mr J A Cook, Mr A H Whitehead and Mr Chas Phinizy.
The Pandora arrived yesterday morning at the old Demosthenian ball and sold quickly. The first issue is praised as one of the best yet, reflecting a college policy with student support and pride. Editors include Mosera, Dexter Bloont, Frampton Ellis. business managers Claude Bond, Joe High. features and contributions by Bloodworth, Woodall, Fort, Wideman Lee Jr., Nano, Newcomb, Ellis, Goodrich, Moran, Parke, and Hudson.
The census by J K Kenney and J L Grantham shows within city limits about 3972 school age children. Whites 1410 colored 1562 total 3972. There are 1263 males and 1604 females, indicating a city population of at least fifteen thousand. The University and Lacy Cobb Institute are not included. DeWitt & Co. markets DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for multiple ailments, sold by the Ore Drug Co.
County commissioners passed a resolution approving road work using county and inter county convict labor. The measure directs notice to state representatives and senators, signaling upcoming legislative push to authorize employing felons on public works across counties. The action precedes a likely bill during the next General Assembly session.
The Athena Gil Mill in Athens will be largely improved soon. The company will not erect the large plant planned months ago. Improvements to the OU Bull site have been agreed, with a company representative visiting the city to review the work. Planned are new buildings and a general overhaul of the existing plant.
Officers named by Bt Elmo Lodge K of Pythias list W Wonders, Herschel Carithers, Hart, G H Thornton, G A Bailey, Nickerson, and others. Social meeting featured Appolinaris cake and wafers. Meetings held each Monday after the regular lodge session. Evidence mentions King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds with testimonials from T J M Faris of Benterville Va.
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