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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1903

Page

6

Lucy Cobb Alumnae Raise Funds for Dormitory and Music Hall

The Lucy Cobb Institute alumnae of Athens mobilize to fund a new ten thousand dollar dormitory and a music hall beside Margaret hall to expand classrooms and music facilities. Mrs Hoke Smith pledges one thousand dollars. locals and alumni aim to complete the goal soon. The movement reflects deep community pride in Athens and Georgia education.

University of Georgia Peabody Lucy Cobb Jane Institute Hoke Smith Atlanta

Athens Dispensary Names New Salesman

The Athens dispensary commissioners chose Jesse M. Allen to succeed the resigning A. L. King as salesman. Allen will assume duties November 1. The notice promotes a healthy tone for readers, recommending Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for pleasant digestion.

Athens

Kadol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Easy Digestion

An advertisement for Kadol Dyspepsia Cure claims it digest foods, prevents gas, relieves postmeal distress, and suits sensitive stomachs. It touts rapid relief after other remedies fail and lists F.C. Dr Witt Co as preparer with local distributors H.R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.

F.C. Dr Witt& Co H.r.palmer& Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

New Brick Building Planned for Climax Knitting Mill

J W Ingle proprietor of the Climax Knitting Mill will erect an eight bay brick building two stories high on Oconee street near the river to expand capacity and house new machinery. The move vacates Lumpkin street quarters and promises a larger plant as business grows.

Mr. Ingle Oconee Street J. W. Ingle Climax Knitting Mill Lumpkin Iire

Three Premiums Won By Ausland at Northeast Georgia Fair

Mr. O Fred Ausland exhibited Holstein cattle at the Northeast Georgia Fair winning three premiums. A premium was awarded to the bull the cow and the heifer he presented. Ausland has been active in this Georgia station. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended for pimples blotches and a bad complexion.

O. Fred Ausland Northeast Georgia Ausland Hood

Athens Seeks State Fair Move Next Year

The Northeast Georgia Fair Association will seek the State Fair in Athens next year. They will petition during the Macon Fair and inform the State Agricultural Society. If approved, Athens plans a major event with strong purses and premiums to rival Macon, with significant funding from local citizens and the city. The association aims for an annual fair and vows to remove games of chance.

Athens Northeast Georgia Fair Association Macon State Agricultural Society Georgia Fair Association

Georgia Debated With Sewanee Boyd First Dec 3

The Georgia Sewanee series of debates is arranged with the first on December 3. A Georgians committee meets today to decide the stance. November 10 will see representative places and Georgia’s best talent engaged. North Carolina’s victory over southern colleges adds Georgia’s bid to win the championship. Saves Two From Death Our daughter barely survived whooping cough and bronchitis but Dr King’s New Discovery saved her life, as did a niece with advanced consumption now well. Desperate threat and Lang discuss Zield to tm. King’s New Discovery is praised as unmatched for coughs and colds. 500 and 1 bottles guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and H R B Palmer & Son. Trial bottles free.

Sewanee Georgia Sewanee 1G W. K. Haviland Armonk N. Y Earth W. J. Smith & Bro H. RB. Palmer & Son

Davison & Lowes Millinery and Cloaks Sale Promises Huge Savings

Cloaks for ladies and misses in all lengths and grades are advertised with a wide price range. The sale highlights tailor made suits and skirts, infant and children’s wear, underwear, rugs, upholstery and dress goods at reduced prices with claims of the lowest manufacturer’s prices and Georgia-wide underselling.

Georgia

Shoes Sale Promises Deep Discounts This Week

Advertisement notes closing out Lota stock at manufacturers cost in children and ladies shoes. New shipments arrive with fall styles in Queen Quality priced around 2.25 and 3.00. Also lists dress trimmings and accessories including collars capes ribbons belts umbrellas trunks and bags.

Lota

Household Linens Sale Across White Quilts and Towels

A selection of white quilts napkins and towels offered with slight soil marks selling at 65 cents on the dollar. Local notices advertise discounted household textiles to move stock and attract buyers at nearby shops.

Sale of Waist Cloths in White and Mercerized Fabrics

A local shop advertises waist cloths from 15 cents to 1.00 per yard and fleece-back waist cloths in 25 piece lots, highlighting special values for buyers.

Sale on Cotton and Wool Suitings at Bargain Counter

Sale of cotton pieces fleeced bark print ed twill Flannellettes worth 10e. 2,000 yards cotton goods various sorts worth 12e and 16e piled on Bargain Counter at 84 cents this week. Largest assortment of suitings English Homespuns Cheviots Scotch Mixtures 100 pairs 2 to 4 pairs. Mill odds worth 7.5 per pair sell at 85. Curtains stock 75c to 15.00 per pair.

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Institute Gounds Lacy Cobb Hamilton Wright Mabrie Lacy Cobb Institute Athena Camilla McWhorter Bee MR. Jegge Allen A.L. King Chamberlain H.R. Palmer & Gon Kadol Sewanee Boyd The Red and Black North Carolina Foley Ures A.H. Thurness Mgr Wills Creek Coal Co Buffalo, C Foley & CO Chicago, Ill Davison & Lowe's Millinery Department Just Ile Coton
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