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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1891
Page
2
The Augusta Evening News reports Georgia farmers' wives propose a “Wife's Farm” program to diversify crops from cotton. Husbands are asked to set aside land for wheat vegetables and fruits with one hour daily work while wives prepare breakfast. Other counties urged to join this domestic agricultural shift.
The University of Georgia inaugurates a Chair of Elocution. Chancellor Boggs will teach elocution this term as the university trains Georgia youth to think quickly, speak persuasively, and captivate audiences. Georgia boasts notable orators like Toombs Hill Cobb and Gradys, trained within its halls and societies, signaling a vital duty to the South and the Republic.
A Georgia South stance declares the Alliance no sympathy with Republicanism and predicts solid Democratic support. It argues the Ocala platform aligns with Alliance demands, denies third-party bolting, and foresees a unified southern push against monopoly. Also notes Pat Eaan recall, census growth, and New York electoral influence.
The piece mocks tariff excess and praises a calm municipal campaign while noting 12 000 Pitt sburg coal workers return to work under McKinley prices. It jokes about Tennessee convicts seeking bank jobs and mocks Cluny whiskey aiding Harrison during difficulties. It urges vigorous city council action with the hose.
A brief remark contrasts a trend with lasting beauty, using floral imagery to imply enduring value beyond a passing fashion. The line suggests skepticism about fleeting popularity and appreciation of lasting qualities.
A collage of humorous lines and cartoons from several papers jokes on language theater and social scenes. Snippets include editorial quips about poems and acceptances, horse thieves vows, winged remarks on grammar and puns about love engagements. The pieces capture light satire and dialogue snippets in a dash of 19th century wit.
An advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease requiring internal remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous acting internal treatment. Presented as non quack medicine backed by a physician's prescription, with testimonials offered and Toledo Ohio based F. S. Cheney & Co. listed. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
The article contrasts cyclones and tornadoes with plain language. It defines a cyclone as a vast storm with spiral winds drawn toward the center and notes rain and pressure patterns. A tornado is a narrow, fast whirlwind with a funnel cloud and devastating path.
A spoof exchange notes the Rev J Colquhoun of Leight angered when his wife kissed him at a sacrament and was barred from the service. Another quip asks if love wins with gifts. the answer is no, he earns her.
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