This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1903
Page
4
The Athens Weekly Banner lists subscription rates and mailing options while the town trades in politics and updates on the state Normal School opening, bond votes, and local businesses. It notes candidates and laws, the fair, and varied national topics from Treasury to Dawes commission scrutiny.
Southern Railway announces weekend round trip rates to White Sulphur Springs Ga for July 25 through September 12. Price 1.85 for round trip. Tickets valid on after noon and evening trains Saturday with return on the Tuesday after sale. For details contact BR W Bizer GA at 106 Clayton Street.
Strickland W. Gillian of the Baltimore American shares twenty years of proverbs from a newspaper life. The quips joke about subscribers, typography demands, critics, obituaries, storytellers, sensitive families, advertisers, and how praise should appear on the front page.
The Chicago Tribune editorial argues that Northern papers fuel old Civil War rivalries, while Northern citizens generally favor the United States as a whole. It urges kindness to the South, noting audience warmth for Dixie tunes and pride in a united, loyal nation.
Tuesday morning at 11 o clock Griffith Welch received a bale of new cotton from Mr KR Gillam of Oglethorpe county raised on his Maxeys plantation. It was a good grade and sold for 12 cents a pound to Jaman Co through Col Obaries Webb, a premium of 15 cents. More bales are expected as cotton opens quickly due to hot weather. Also notice Jacobs death: Mary Augusta Jacobs widow of Bernard J Jacobs of Beattie Avenue Beatte in her 63rd year. services at 004 Lafayette Avenue.
Mr A O Jackson of Oconee county, a leading farmer and member of the Northeast Georgia Fair Association committee, visited the city and announced Oconee will make a free showing at the fair. He predicted strong county enthusiasm, planned countywide displays, and large daily crowds. He will tour Oconee county to boost agricultural exhibits.
An individual declares candidacy for the first ward alderman position under the Democratic party banner. The statement names OG W Cooper as the candidate and indicates party alignment. The notice presents a formal declaration to seek election.
An article argues that weight loss signals disease and promotes Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to improve digestion, restore flesh, and cleanse the body s organs through blood nutrition, claiming benefits for consumption bronchitis and other ailments. It urges timely use to prevent weakened health and cites field testimonials.
The State Normal School began its 1903 1904 fall session Tuesday at 10 am with a record 3450 students, far exceeding previous opening counts. President Branson announced the new term as teachers organized classes while dormitory crowding pressed the Winnie Davis Memorial Hall construction aims.
Bill posters will start on four railroads out of Athens late this week with posters heralds flyers and handbills. Every town within 50 miles in all directions will be thoroughly posted. People in the region are talking about the fair and expect large crowds to come. Additional road parties will target country towns not reached by the railroads.
Criticism grows over missing window blinds at the Win do Davia hall of the State Normal School girls dormitory. Officials say shades are needed now and inside blinds could cost three to four hundred dollars, funds to be raised to complete the building.
Athens suffered a Monday water outage after a lead joint in the large mains blew out at the waterworks. Repairs began overnight, but a second break near the electric pump again halted flow at dawn. City crews worked swiftly, awaiting a replacement casting to finish fixes and restore full service.
The Chattanooga firm that cut new pipe for Athens city works earned city thanks for swift action. Upon emergency order, they moved quickly, casting pieces and delivering by yesterday morning at 10 o clock. The setup reportedly reached the plant and was aligned, though details remain unclear.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.