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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1891
Page
2
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Editor Walsh voices optimism on southern growth noting cotton mills used 600000 bales of 2400000 consumed in the nation and southern iron production reaching 2000000 tons, surpassing Union output in 1860. He cites Whit England lag and southern future in cotton and iron manufacturing.
The Richmond and Danville Railroad report for the year ending June 30 1891 shows the system nearly solvent with a final surplus of 1 324 110 led by earnings of 5 947 359 for the main line and auxilliary ventures while the Georgia Pacific branch reports a deficit of 880 397 and Georgia Pacific’s 1 889 315 gross earnings offset by 1 902 132 expenses.
A northern money squeeze tightens safes of rich men while the South faces near famine and farmers endure poverty. Laborers call for relief amid scarce funds and tighter prices. Henry Clews forecasts future money flow and calls for currency expansion.
The Georgia Press Association刊 reports resolutions of thanks for the last excursion and discusses possible next venues. Some favor a Mexico trip to beat the heat while others eye a Northeast tour including New York and Boston. The president and executive committee will decide, with wives invited on future trips.
An Athens company formed months ago proposed a 1000000 dollar hotel project. The piece urges business leaders to rally, arguing the hotel would attract wealth and visitors, benefit investors, and boost local commerce while expanding educational appeal.
A river of brief anecdotes mentions $100000 hotel hopes in Athens, Garfield's Congress speeches provoking impatience, a Maine bookkeeper stealing $500 then returning to poker, and Georgia townside lore noting three historic trees in Washington. It closes with an editor’s lampoon about harsh town press life.
A Georgia audience hears advice to boost horse cattle and hog production while reducing western meat purchases. Governor Northen pushes for better country roads. Athens Opera House hosts a University Glee Club premiere. various era notes mention inflation and local events.
A testimonial blocks of text touts Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming it cures catarrh by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. It presents the remedy as a genuine prescription from a top physician and notes wide sale across Ohio with a price indicated.
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