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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1903
Page
4
The Athens Banner reviews state issues, labor union views, and upcoming local happenings. It mentions the Georgia Bar Association in Tallulah Falls, labor debates, a Goshen–Augusta baseball crowd, and updates on local figures and university events.
Catarrh is described as a constitutional disease harming lungs and digestion and requiring a constitutional remedy. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to radically cure catarrh of nose throat stomach and more, with testimonials including a Milwaukee man cured after four bottles.
The Athens Banner urges swift completion of premium lists for the Northeast Georgia Fair to be held in Athens in October. Readers from Athens Darke county and neighboring counties are urged to exhibit, with praise from Jackson Economist Harmony Grove Citizen Oconee Enterprise Jasper County News and others applauding the plan to bring agricultural displays to the region.
Editor notices show major newspapers nationwide and in Georgia comment on Mr. Cleveland’s letter to the Athens Banner. While some predict a possible third term or continued candidacy, most Democratic papers favor his nomination and potential election, with varied interpretations of his openness to the run.
Fragmentary Washington Post text notes tension around Senator Hanna and Ohio politics amid post office scandal unease. It references attempts to suppress facts, a perceived delay in presidential race entry, and mentions an arrest for piles treated with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve offered by local druggists.
Glenn W Legwen a student at the University of Georgia has been elected principal of Stephens High School Crawfordville Ga He will decide soon whether to accept this position and may pursue journalism He has many friends offering congratulations plus an unrelated ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promising relief from indigestion and catarrh of the stomach sold by Orr Drug Co
Postmaster Fleming has received advance drawings of the proposed government building to house the post office and Federal court rooms. He will consult Judge Newman in Atlanta on courtroom arrangements and a picture of the building may be sent to Athens soon. Start date not announced but likely early. Also an advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers laxative pills by The Orr Drug Co.
Tuesday several teachers from the State Normal School visited the Danielsville model school led by Miss Carry Hyde with President Myron J. Scudder of New Paltz observing. Hyde is praised for guiding a school with strong Georgia reputation, while the visit aimed to study her successful methods. Also mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure marketed by The Orr Drug Co as a spring tonic and digestive aid.
The New York Press reports a local East Side druggist compiling a unique scrap book of customer orders from foreign born clients. The handwritten requests are odd and humorous, including remedies for children, ailments, and even a plea about extinguishing life.
Interest runs high as the Elks and the Masons near a closely matched game. Merchants close shops in the afternoon for the event and the anticipated attendance is the largest of the season.
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