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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1891

Page

2

Editors to tour Chicago and Great Lakes by Pullman

Major W L Glessner of the Georgia Press Association has arranged a six to ten day summer excursion for editors. The convention ends in June then the group travels by Pullman to Chicago with Worlds Fair officers, sails on the lakes, visits Detroit, and returns via Cincinnati.

W. L. Glessner The Georgia Press Association Chicago Great Lakes Detroit Cincinnati

Sentiment of Farmers Alliance on Speakership race

An editorial from the Southern Alliance Farmer reports that members are not committing to any candidate for speaker. Editor Larry Gantt notes members will choose after Congress convenes, honoring McDuffie and Cripp for past fights, while opposing Mills for ridiculing the alliance. Polk and Livingston leaders study the field for loyal allies.

Farm ‘Ers Alliance Southern Alliance Larry Gantt McDuffie Criep Wes Criap Mills Texas Congress Eset Crisp Livingston

Athens urged to host a midsummer festival

The editorial calls on Athens residents and merchants to unite for a grand midsummer festival. It highlights community pride and the boost from rail and electric lines, with Georgia Carolina and Northern railroads expected to bring attendees and prosperity. It urges immediate planning and involvement across businesses.

Athens Georgia Carolina and Northern Old City

Summer hotel proposed to serve Athens visitors

A discussion in Athens covers prospects for a large up town hotel to accommodate summer guests. The note cites Lucy Cobb Institute and University students with parents seeking lodging during commencement and gay season. It argues that startup funds are modest and a summer hotel would meet rising demand.

Athens Lucy Cobb Institute University

Banner Defends Northen Over Alliance Grievance

Athens Banner criticizes Governor Northen for an invitation snub to Alliance leaders including Mr. Martell of Clark County. The piece argues the governor slighted the Alliance and notes a separate claim by Southern Alliance Farmer that the Banner supported Northen unjustly. It also touts a new Athens train service as a separate development.

Athens Northen Oe Martell Clark County State Alliance Southern Alliance Bosh Tur Bannie Tae Banner Far- Wer Larry Tuene Ban-Ner Georgis Jon Baxxgg

Athens Growth Buzz and Politics Stir the Region

In Athens the talk centers on local development and politics as leaders like Mr Axprew J. Conn debate state appropriations for the World's Fair and the Farmers' Alliance spar with Republican ideas. The Banner reports booming hotels and new projects while commentators mock Kaiser diplomacy and civic optimism.

Enston ‘Gavri_tshes Athens Axprew_J. ‘Conn Georgia Cons The United States Anne Hill

Supreme Court Justice to preside in Cobb murder trial

Lamar Justice L Q C Lamr of the United States Supreme Court will preside with Judge Newman in the U S district court Atlanta on May 27 for the Cobb murder case. Gordon family members plan a Savannah to New York trip with Yale student Arthur joining in England and the Continent. Reverend Judd, formerly of South Carolina, now of Los Angeles, has accepted the pastorate at St Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Judd South Carolina Los Angeles Cal St.Paul’s Episcopal Church

Indian game poultry exhibition sparks farmer interest

Tuetutes Games, the Indian game, gains attention at poultry shows for its great physical development and fine plumage. Fanciers claim merit for farmers, with reports from The Fanciers Journal noting its impressive carcass and potential in layers. An Indian game crossed with Wyandotte yields record rapid growth in chicks. A Pennsylvania note praises northern grown potatoes for vigor and yield, warning early tubers decay before spring planting.

Wyandotte

Readers Laugh At Zany Gossip In Old Papers

Fragments from various papers mock serious topics from labor drama electrocution and weddings to organ factory closures and minister Blair's character. The jumble reflects playful Parisian and American humor columns and stray notes in a historical record.

Topir Pittsburg Chronicle Puck England Yanke ‘Statesman New Orleans Aise Tne Texas Blair New Orleans Picayune Gerrets Pelkere

Doctor Testifies Hall's Catarrh Cure Cures All Cases

A physician with forty years practice endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure. He claims no other preparation matches its success and offers $100 to any case of catarrh not cured when used as directed. The testimonial cites Dr J L Gorsuch and a Toledo, Ohio office. Druggists sell the remedy.

Moers L. L Gorsuch Ape Office Hall’s Toledo Toman

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