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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1891
Page
2
The Athens Daily Banner announces publication details and rates for subscriptions and postal mail. It lists THE ATHENS PUBLISHING CO as publisher and names Remben Crawford as press managing editor while O D Flaniges is business manager.
The article praises Athens for maintaining a 1 percent tax rate while expanding sewer systems, a paid fire department and alarm system, electric lighting, and street improvements. It credits cautious, economical governance for keeping taxes low and urges continued prudent administration.
The text argues a large democratic shadow predicts victory in the 1892 presidential election. It cites reform and financial relief as core aims under tariff reform. It notes farmers and laborers demand relief, opposing capital and monopoly, with the era's sentiment aligning with democratic principles.
A Washington correspondent outlines the forthcoming Congress with 237 Democrats, 87 Republicans, and 8 alliance members. Democratic majorities span 16 states solidly and 13 with Democratic leadership, while Republicans command 12 states. The alliance holds 2 states, Minnesota leans mixed.
Proponents of heredity of crime point to Charles Ford who was executed for murder in Illinois last week. His father and brother were hanged for the same crime, his uncle at Sing Sing, and his sister once ran a thieves’ paradise in New York. Other relatives share similar unlawful ties.
Larry Gantt came to Athens from Atlanta Saturday night and praised the Southern Alliance Farmer for booming growth. He says the alliance is more united than ever and Col. Gantt is rapidly becoming its Georgia leader, proving himself the Allianceman's friend.
The Athens Dramatic Association presents Among the Breakers at the New Opera House next Friday night. The amateur company is strong and the event promises a fine show and a hearty reception from Athens residents.
The piece notes the Georgia electorate would be evenly split if a ballot were taken. It critiques Braine's Reciprocity as against common sense and favorable to monopolistic northern manufacturers. It cites Cleve Lane at Buffalo, Grover Cleveland, and a Harvard Yale baseball debate as season leading topics.
The text extols Athens as a garden of flowers with more beautiful roses than any Southern city, praising local blooms and scenery.
In Athens expectations rise over the prohibition election as readers weigh ballot issues. The topic echoes broader political chatter, with references to related debates in Pennsylvania and Colorado. The tone hints at public interest and media coverage shaping opinions.
A garbled historical snippet critiques haste in democracy and poetry. It references Hill and Cleveland and contrasts public sentiment with measured discourse while noting a newspaper gag about spring poetry and men in breeches.
From multiple papers an Athens focus shows. Prohibition drives local change while Rome and Macon praise growth in education. The University of Georgia in Athens reports 1789 students across colleges, with ten in Franklin college and prominent military leadership. The clipping also includes medical testimonials and agricultural notes.
A speaker notes readers focus on ads over news and warns advertisers must craft effective notices to attract attention. He recalls mass production and distribution of watches, stressing the newspaper as a powerful force for reaching the public.
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