Athens Daily Banner notices and local items from the era
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and mailing details while reporting on the Georgia legislature convening June 24, the planned Athens to Curneville electric railway, the North Georgia Fair in Athens October 5–10, and Wesleyan Female College trustees meeting in Macon. Other notes cover politicians, local editors, road improvements, and regional happenings.
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Wesleyan Female College
Macon
Roberts
Farmers urged to enter county shows for state fair
The Banner champions a coordinated plan for Oglethorpe and surrounding counties to exhibit at the North Georgia fair in October and then at the State fair in Macon. It urges farmers to prepare county exhibits and submit names of public-spirited citizens to lead the effort.
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Macon
Athens
Harner
Oglethorpe Exho
Toe Eho
Athens Kanper
Ozlethorps County
Atheny
Oglethorpe
Harmony Grove Convenes for Good Roads Movement Boost
Northeast Georgia farmers attended a Harmony Grove good roads congress to discuss funding, methods, and benefits of improved dirt roads. Speakers from Jackson, Banks, and Franklin counties highlighted rock roads, cost savings, convicts on road crews, and increased land values alongside proposals like the alternative road law.
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Georgia
Harmony Grove
Jackson
Banks
Franklin
Thomas P. Vincent
Athens
Wm M. Ragedale
DeKalb County
H. W. Bell
Jackson County
Ross
Ragedale
Clarke County
Ragsdale
DeKalb
Rock
100 Doses For One Dollar Economy in Medicine
The text argues cost and effect measure medicine by both and seeks a drug that cures most for the least expense. It posits the ideal medicine as one that radically and permanently cures at minimal cost.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure and Energy Boost
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a purifier of blood and remedy for pimples eczema eruptions and general debility. A testimonial from Misa Eerie Cotonne of Washington D C asserts relief and energy after use.
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Hood
Misa
Cotonne
10Th Street
N. W
Washington, D.C
The County Farm In Good Shape
A Banner reporter, with Chairman Vincent of the county board, visits the county farm and finds the facilities and work in good order. Superintendent Kelly oversees about forty acres of prime corn and wheat, with cattle hogs and poultry raised in proportion to farm output. the operation is described as clean and efficient.
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The
Banner
Vincent
Board of County Commissioners
Kelly
Big Sunday School Rally Draws Citywide Attendance
A large gathering at Prospect Church hosted Rev. A. A. Sullivan with twelve Sunday schools represented. Attendees described debates as beneficial and the sessions among Athenians contributed to a highly successful weekend event.
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Prospect Church
A. A. Sullivan
New Residences on the Boulevard
Mr Loacha Hailey buys the corner lot at Barber street and the Boulevard and will start a seven room house aiming for September finish. Mr W C Wingfield buys the lot between Bailey and Mayor Rhodes residence for a neat attractive home soon. Thy X Raya notes Ostarrh of the stomach comes from indigestion and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure sold by The Orr Drug Co.
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Boulevard
Loacha Hailey
Barber Street
W C Wingfield
Bailey
Rhodes
Commencement at Winder Ga May 26 four diplomas awarded
Winder public schools held commencement events over the weekend. The morning graduating exercises awarded eight diplomas to four boys and four girls with then a valedictory and salutatory. The program featured a sermon by Rev E W Way and an address by Prof E Branson of the State Normal School plus a cantata and a play by pupils.
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Winder
Winder Public Schools
E. W. Way
Dalton
E. ©. Branson
State Normal School
Robert Emmet
Charles Felker
Mary Chapman
Alfred Tennyson
Bam Ware
The
American Eagle
Ben Moore
Edith Cresawell
Ospitola Rogers
Agnes Wilhite
Gordon Richarda
H. R Hant
R. A Black
Rosa Lee
Dora Wilhite
Estelle Hood
Mande Mobley
Potts
Mande Riley
H.R. Hant
Lavinia Lougand to Wed Geo T Mygatt in Milledgeville
Mr and Mrs Emile P Lougand announce the coming marriage of their daughter Lavinia to Geo Talmadge Mygatt of this city. The wedding will be held at the Lougands Milledgeville home on June 10. Mygatt is a salesman at Talmadge Bros Co and Lavinia is a stenographer there. Congratulations are offered by friends.
Telephone Improvements Boost Athens Exchange Service
Superintendent RL West of the Southern Hall Telephone Co visited Athens to review the local and long distance exchanges. The city received a largely positive assessment as new switchboards and an extra operator improved service. long distance work is handled separately, with ongoing inspections to prevent trouble for subscribers.
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Southern Hall Telephone Co
Athens
Lars Intercate
West
Statt- Bell Co
Conway
Weat
fThe
Tomy
Atlanta
Lot Exchange
Athena
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the Athens Weekly Banner
HM. J. Rowe
I Aanee
B. FP. Molder, JR
T. W. Reed
Banneris
Feany
Express Poer
Athene
Curneville
Grover Cleveland
Irvington
Bignor Giorgion
City Hall
Barnett
Banday
Thomasville Times-Enterprise
Messrs. Hardy and
McCartney
Robert G. Mitchell
Valdosta
Mint
Roberta
Cummins
Iowa
Gainesville
Young Men's Democratic League
Atlana
J.G Carliale
Fators
Payne
Cashier
Talloch
Martin Dodge
Agricultural Department
Lawrenceville Newe-Herald
Mr. Cleveland
Ebert County
Uganda
South Africa
Tate
Pullman Company
Ohio
Hanna
Foraker
Oreea
Casao Veil
Jackson Economist
Captains of Agriculture
Allen
Patent Office
California
Aldrich
Colombia
United States Treasury
Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
Canada
McGill College
Troy
Polytechnic
United States
Pennypacker
Pennsylvania Bee
Toronto
la Mao
Post Office
Northeast Georgia
LaGrippe
Clifton
Kentucky
Wingfield
Utaymea
Liddie
Dr. Pierce
R. R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
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Pierce
D Street
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Washington, D. C
R. V. Pierce
WN. Y
People's Common Sense Medical Adviser
Biggers
Huckleberry
Henry W. Grady
Walter A. Taylor
Kigger
B Ygers
Atlanta, Ga
Haltiwanger-Taylor Drag Co
Prop
B. Cares
R. L. West
Athens Exchange
Janie Pinkey Hall
Springfield
Ala
Mary Hale
College
Giorgis Military Academy
E H Hila
AM. Conway
Wm. Mizelle
Atlante
W. B. Otway
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