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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1891
Page
2
The Georgia State should appropriate $100000 for a Western & Atlantic railroad rental to fund a state exhibit at the World’s Fair. A Atlanta convention endorsed the measure and urged the General Assembly to approve the appropriation, calling on legislators to act for the people.
The board of visitors appointed by the Governor will arrive in Athens within days to inspect the college affairs. The group includes Professors Willie M. Slaton, Lawton B. Evans, EK H. Urr, W. H. Woodall, and A. M. Patterson from various cities. Chancellor Boggs will receive them shortly.
In Southern newspapers readers hear defense of the Alliance as not plotting to split the Democratic Party. Pro Alliance supporters dispute claims of Republican harm and insist the Democracy remains safe and founded on core principles shared by all Alliance members.
A wartime style appeal asserts that the Alliance and the democracy share a faithful bond. It defends their legacy of sacrifice and claims unity in purpose against oppressors while invoking divine approval.
A sharp critique portrays the Prince of Wales as a disreputable figure despite royal status and education. It claims gambling debts totaling about 1.5 million dollars were paid by his mother, condemning his character while noting social charm and a reputation among peers. The piece mockingly suggests he visit Washington to “loaf with the boys” and warn about stiff hands upon return.
The Savannah Morning News notes the Georgia rice outlook is not bright. More than one third of the early rice was planted despite March freshets and cold snaps left plants small. The stretching flow fell short of ideal length but stands are decent. May and June plantings may catch up, yet late harvest and frost risk keep the overall crop short.
In Blaine the editor laments industry tensions and fierce rivals, arguing competition fuels trade but producers suffer in reciprocity. He notes illness of Mr. Blaine and warns university clashes remain decisive, as Harrison travels while Blaine bears heavy burdens.
The items feature Barnow Barrow spending time fishing inland and sailing in blue waters, G G Bond Athens new school superintendent described as a self made man born in Hart County. Mark A Candler son of an ex congressman writes a book of poems to be issued soon. Mrs Ohl Andrewe’s writings gain prominence in national journals. Mayor Brown of Athens praised for conscientious service and popularity and long public notice of his term.
A fragmented passage notes the act of turning pages as proof of expectation. It compares reading to opening a closet in search of something of interest, suggesting hope wanes without a liberal deal.
A collage of jokes and quips from various papers notes witty exchanges about love, exams, philosophy, and money. It highlights humorous lines on marriage, Yale tests, and a well-preserved man, with playful digs at undertakers, minting, and English quirks.
A collage of readers letters and clippings reports a New Jersey shirt maker marriage to a Dubuque worker plus a £1000 inheritance note from England. It cites college, political, and local items including Athens, Darien Gazette, and a Georgia watermelon remark with weather chatter.
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