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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1891
Page
2
Citizens condemn Athens Water Works after a Sunday fire devastates the public block. Neighbors drain wells and hoses struggle as water pressure falters. Calls for immediate action emphasize a crisis in supply and safety to avert further ruin. The piece also comments on tariff reform and silver coinage debates shaping Democratic strategy.
The Athens city council voted to address the water works issue promptly, showing resolve to secure an adequate water supply for citizens. The resolution and debate conveyed strong determination and public approval followed by commended action.
The article notes the House Speakership contest narrows to a fight between Mr Crisp and Mr Mills with regional support patterns. It suggests Mr Chapmans's stronger position in the South and mixed sentiment on Mills in the West, while Mills garners Republican backing.
The Banner notes lack of space to publish letters from readers criticizing the use of Johnson's history at the University of Georgia. Several submissions are lengthy, all align with editorials, and endorsements from the public are acknowledged.
The St Louis Republic argues that a sweeping victory next Tuesday could threaten the Democratic party. It suggests losing two or three of the doubtful states this week may be better than winning all five. Some agree, while others disagree on which states should be closed.
Reports indicate Tennessee faces increasing armed conflict in the mountains this year. The piece notes a self-destructive toll as Tennesseans may kill Tennesseans in the name of wartime aims and regional loyalties.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. The cure is a constitutional blood treatment taken internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a medical prescription, not quack medicine, from F J Cheney and Co of Toledo, Ohio, with testimonials offered and sold by druggists nationwide.
The Matagua canal project is abandoned with an estimated cost of 100 000 to Guatemala. In Cork a mounted police force is assigned to Dillon and will accompany him. San Salvador earthquake damage was not severe. Interior improvements work is vigorously pursued by the government. Belvidere Illinois June Manufacturing workers strike after five men were discharged for agitation. US steamer Fern collided with English steamer Sago near Norfolk causing damage to both and Fern to be docked for repairs. Westmeath to sail from London December 1 to cable from Nassan to Jupiter inlet Florida to be laid by January 10. Fletcher, a Choctaw prisoner to be shot at Caddo, escaped and remains missing after becoming the first Indian to flee punishment.
Physicians report surprising results from Botanic Blood Balm B B in treating chronic ulcers and scrofulous taint. Cassidy of Kennesaw Georgia cites his wife’s dramatic recovery after two years of illness and loss of hair. Morris of Pine Bluff Arkansas says hot springs doctors failed to heal leg ulcers until B B produced rapid improvement.
Property described as 17 acres with dwelling, stables and barns on Broad street in East area. Apply to J M Allen at 244 Broad Street.
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