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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1903
Page
4
Local editorials urge Athens residents to back the Northeast Georgia Fair, improve hotel and depot issues, and support civic projects. Calls out train conductors, political tension, and public improvements while praising newspapers aiding Georgia progress and urging donations for Winnie Davis Memorial Hall.
The article notes that indigestion symptoms after meals including nervous headaches sour stomach and belching may be mild now but will worsen if the stomach weakens. It emphasizes early attention to dyspepsia as a miserable disease that should be treated promptly.
The piece rails at William J. Bryan for backing John H. Clarke as a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate despite gold standard ties. It accuses Bryan of dictating party choices, predicting further offensiveness unless the party curbs him at the next national convention.
The rail line faced calls to dismiss Conductor Lane after he ignored pleas to back his Atlanta bound passenger train near Tucker Georgia to aid Mr Frank Booth who had fallen from the car. Witnesses say Lane kept the train moving to Lawrenceville while noting names for a possible lawsuit, prompting public outcry over safety and duty.
A Southerly rethink and Northern protests surge as the Suffrage League denounces Booker T. Washington as a political leader for Black voters. They urge President Roosevelt to replace him in appointments and warn of losing Black votes if Washington remains a trusted adviser. The Boston response signals broader unrest across major states.
An exchange records a young Kansas woman asking friends to avoid laying her by a brook or in a scenic cemetery where visitors crowd around epitaphs. She desires burial under the counter of a merchant who never advertises, seeking a peaceful, undisturbed sleep away from crowds and youth or age.
The Banner notes many fine free attractions for visitors to the Northeast Georgia Pair Opt 6-10th. A list appears in another section. Patrons will be provided with entertainment that is pleasing moral and instructive.
In a dressing room conversation Ida and Marian discuss changing complexions and beauty. Brother Tom then advocates Dr. Pierce’s laxatives and Favorite Prescription, claiming they improve health and appearance. Marian testifies to relief from nervous symptoms and dark circles after using the remedies, citing a testimonial from Mrs. Ray Traver of Medusa, New York.
The Atlanta News reports the recapture of R H Thomas, famed for robbing a jeweler of diamonds and escaping Durham coal mines. After a betrayal by a former college mate, he was recaptured in Chattanooga, strapped for the attempt, and returned to the mines. He later escaped again, calling his betrayer in Chattanooga before being seized by two detectives at his friend’s house.
State Agent Joseph S. Stewart pushes a state wide alumni club network with Athens aiming to form an active chapter soon. Gainesville hosts a newly formed alumni group and revived interest in reestablishing Athens ties as several years of dormancy fade.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal remedy for female health, promising unmatched curative properties and a one hundred dollar reward for cures it cannot achieve. Customer testimonials from M A McClendon and Emma Weller support its efficacy, urging readers to ignore substitutes and request the medical adviser pamphlet free with 21 stamps.
A number of new race horses will be shipped from Atlanta to Athens late this week. Trainers have inspected the Northeast Georgia Fair Association grounds and decided to ship immediately to train on the Athens track until the fair opens October 5. The Athens track is praised as among the Souths finest half mile tracks with comfortable stables as well. The Northeast Georgia Fair offers large racing premiums likely to attract fast horses in the next two to three weeks. The racing feature is expected to satisfy devoted horse racing fans at the fair.
A promotional account claims Botanic Blood Balm cured cancer and blood diseases. It cites Mrs B M Gee of Warrior Stand Alabama and a series of ailments including sores and skin troubles, urging readers to buy a bottle from Blood Balm Co Atlanta with free medical advice by mail.
The report notes that flour prices have risen in general markets but the specific wholesale adjustment has not yet been applied. Observers cite producers facing higher costs and note potential impact on bakery and retail prices. Local officials advise monitoring for further changes as supply chains adjust.
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