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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1891
Page
2
The Boston Herald reports the federal elections bill protest grows across Republican quarters and regions. It notes support for GOP lawmakers who opposed the bill and quotes party agencies praising independent papers for opposition.
Over the past year East Athens has transformed with new homes rising along the Georgia Carolina and Northern railroad line. The suburb is described as the city’s manufacturing hub, keeping pace with West Athens as the Rock College area draws capitalists and the overall growth accelerates beyond the river.
The Banner addresses widespread beef quality concerns from downtown to Cubham, noting readers complain about the interiority of meat sold. The paper clarifies it is not attacking packers but acting as a mouthpiece for public sentiment, while defenders of butchers push back.
Citizens complain that beef is scarce in summer and price rises anger buyers. They argue butchers should stock better beef year round and serve paying customers without hostility for voicing the concern.
Doubt persists about the next Speaker as Mr. Crisp emerges as a leading candidate. The Georgian Democrat is praised for his strong record and popular appeal in Congress. It is certain the Speaker will be a Southern man.
The Savanorah News notes Jupee Crisp leads the field with stronger prospects than rivals. He canvasses quietly and with sound judgment, meeting attacks fairly. Those criticisms have, so far, benefitted him by prompting clarifications before final scrutiny.
The New Orleans Daily State notes widespread blind tiger activity in Lexington and Gay. Citizens consider hiring a detective to gather evidence to convict tavern keepers. The phrase implies experienced illicit distillers and law enforcement tension in the area.
The Fort Valley Gazette notes Joan L. Sullivan may run for Congress in two years, described as a flamboyant figure in the political scene. The piece contrasts Sullivan with other public figures and references the broader debate among medical men about a proposed solution to a social issue.
Pieas Stewart states readers prefer explicit opinion over terse news items. He argues audiences seek expression and guidance rather than dense condensed reporting. The piece discusses editorial purpose and the balance between fact and viewpoint.
A fragmented excerpt shows editors discussing the deficit and Treasury policy. It notes editors denying urgency, hints at imminent change, mentions Dr. Tarmancy shaving whiskers, and claims New York papers harp on possible theft of something the zephyrs may have faced.
A fragmented Athens press snippet hints that winter lingers in the old year with a playful remark about Old Winter not dead yet and a coy jab at the season’s chill. The text reads like a modest typographic sketch from a Classical Civ era column.
A fragmented column mentions an economist figure and several garbled names. It hints at a possible pairing of personalities and a reference to snow. The tone is casual and speculative with no clear event or outcome.
A garbled local page includes weather hints and events from Athens Oxford and Savannah. Mentions planting potato slips, winter slices, a town marshal in Texington arresting three evildoers, and a Charleston farewell vibe.
Hon Charles F Crisp spends days in Atlanta. Rev J W Burke injured by fall through an open trap door. C J Burney of Colquit delivers wood to Quitman at 2124 cents per pound. Dr Charles Schlatter, Brunswick resident, found dead in bed. C R Poyle appeal praised at Brunswick teachers convention.
Reports from Athens include G C and N building an iron bridge over the Oconee and plans for a grand Athens clubhouse with modern amenities. Word also notes Harry McDonald, son of Rev. Henry McDonald, recovering from a pistol accident in Athens and Augusta donors contributing to the Exposition alongside remarks on commencement festivities and local hospitality.
This clipping blends humor notes from papers like Elmira Gazette and New York Sun with a medical testimonial from Tollend Ohio dated January 10, 1887. It circles jokes about social scenes and a strong claim by L L Gorsuch MD praising Hall's Catarrh Cure from Cheney Co.
Reports from England and France describe homemade cold frames and toy house like devices to start lettuce and flowers earlier. The text notes satisfactory results with frames over hills, early plant starts, and reduced pest damage. Additional items cover Australia ship exports, Gulf state crops, South Australia and New Zealand wheat quality, and a Vermont fish hatchery plan.
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