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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1891
Page
3
The writer discusses prophecies and the credibility of foretelling, citing Tocqueville’s pre Civil War observations. He analyzes Tocqueville’s views on slavery emancipation, possible means of settlement, and fears of centralization and power concentration in America.
New York markets show cotton prices steady with May drafts. futures open and close quoted for several months including May and June. Liverpool quotations list open and close prices for fiber futures, while Upland cotton middling stands at 41 16d with about 7 000 bales received.
During the La Grippe epidemic last year Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds proved the best remedy. Reports from users say relief was quick and no bad after effects. Trial bottles ten cents at Jne Crawford & Co's Park Store. Large bottles fifty cents.
A $300000 manganese furnace corporation is planned in Rome Georgia with several thousand acres of mineral land. The plant aims to produce forty tons per day. New York financier Mr. Roberts leads the project. Col Sawtell has surveyed the site and awaits partners to begin work immediately.
A May 25 report from Waynesdone Georgia describes a severe whirlwind that crossed the Powell place near Shell Bluff. The storm damaged four to five acres of cotton, turning healthy stalks brittle and crumbling wood to dust. The vast sand and dust cloud frightened residents.
In Corsina on May 25, the king of Greece, Prime Minister Delyannis, and Justice Minister Zaimis were expected to arrive to investigate recent turmoil cited as sparking rebellion and threats against the government.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a general news dispatch with names and places obscured. The readable bits mention a vault and a figure Saeed, with uncertain references to Saarmen and Ficket.
An English speaking man secures a $40 loan with a $100 check drawn on the Fourth National Bank to repay later. A clerk exposes the ruse, as Armand Withersbee arrives with the real funds, leaving the lender wiser and shaken. The scene ends with the lender crediting Withersbee’s quick wit and luck.
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