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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1903

Page

4

Masterful Address by Hon. W. M. Howard

Hon William M. Howard, congressman from the 8th district, spoke at the University of Georgia as Alumni representative. He urged emphasis on character over brains, arguing education should elevate morality and civic duty, and warned that character shapes government and civilization.

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Malaria An Invisible Enemy to Health

An early 1960s public health ad explains malaria as an invisible atmospheric poison from marshes and filth. It touts S. S. as a blood purifier and tonic, claiming relief for chills fever and related symptoms after a Spring course, with physicians offering free counsel and a book on blood diseases.

Sympathy as the heart’s guide and civic duty

A lengthy discourse on sympathy as the measure of character, contrasting selfishness with neighborly care and urging usefulness over greatness. The piece cites James Bryce on cultural cycles, then urges young readers to pursue good, justice, and unselfish love, ending with a coda on Hall’s Catarrh Cure and testimonials.

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Mrs. Martha A. Compton Seriously Ill at Cedar Hill

In Athens the elderly and respected Mrs. Martha A. Compton lies seriously ill at her home Cedar Hill. The notice notes hopeful wishes for her recovery. The page also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from Orr Drug Co, citing stomach health as essential to strength and wellbeing.

Martha A. Compton Cedar Hill Orr Drag Oo

University Press Matter Settled by Trustees

The board of trustees settled the University Press issue on campus policy. They agreed to buy the Press when funds allow, charge rent for use of rooms, and avoid competing with local printers. They permit limited commercial work only when no Athens printer can handle it, and favor restraint in outside work. The Banner backs the decision and hopes no future challenge arises.

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Alumni Lunch Highlights Georgia Figures and New Bell Plan

A large alumni gathering in Athens featured speeches by Clark Howell and Luther Martin praising education and agriculture. The event raised funds for a new college bell, with significant donations from Howell, Meldrim, Bacon, and others, and heard remarks on Emory Mercer and the state’s schools. Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption and colds is endorsed by testimonials from Virginia and local druggists offer trials.

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Trustees Plan Land Purchase and Farm Upgrades at University

The Board approves buying adjoining land for the University farm and expanding equipment livestock and housing at a cost of at least three thousand dollars. They withdraw invitations for branch colleges to attend commencements to shorten exercises and keep girls off the campus stage. They back Dr Landram’s plan to raise funds for a YMCA building and will limit commencements to undergraduate exercises and alumni and baccalaureate orations.

Trusteea W.W Landram

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