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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1891
Page
4
A long advertisement describes a Monday sale with deep discounts on groceries and dress fabrics. It lists prices for coffee, sugar, canned goods, bacon, tea, and fruits, plus a large section for new dress fabrics, jackets, underwear, and home textiles. It also touts auction-derived bargains on hosiery, towels, quilts, and blankets, and highlights California wool blankets and various types of shoes at reduced prices.
New York opened strong following Liverpool advance but higher receipts, about 5000 bales more than last year, weakened confidence and posted a closing decline. Liverpool advanced 3 to 4 points, while New York fluctuated 7.94 to 8.23 and closed below weekly average. Local market was active with minor declines in sugar and meat prices amid heavy weekly receipts and a sigh of uncertain demand.
An old advertisement ties facial appearance to internal health, claiming a fit liver and stomach yield good looks. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic and alterative for vitality, listing sellers like Preston and J. Crawford & Co.
The report states that Uncle Sam will cover the costs of the bill. It notes government funding and fiscal implications, naming relevant agencies and policy supporters. The piece emphasizes national impact and potential budget shifts tied to the payback timeline.
In a Rome dispatch and U S notes the government may owe indemnity to Italian families for deaths in the New Orleans lynching. Italy may resume diplomatic ties with the United States this winter, and Baron Fava could return as ambassador. Garza invades Mexico as U S and Mexican troops pursue revolutionaries along the river.
Berlin circles reel as Mass a banker at Charlottenburg surrenders to police admitting misappropriation of clients securities. He says 20000 marks for Empress Augusta fund and 400000 marks from artisans were stolen, risking heavy hardship for many. Mass cites fear of public anger as motive.
A burglar entered the home of Mrs Holcombe in the Donnts Creek district while the family was away for several days. Authorities say the arrest of suspect is pending as the inquiry continues.
Lavill announces resumption of law practice and will serve former clients and the public. He also opens a general real estate office upstairs in Baxner Building No 16 Jackson Street managed by BH Canimon.
A note says a large line of Phil Hoke’s stationery is now on display with the marker Jacksons Burke Co.
Washington reports a Mexican president decree amending the tariff law for foreign merchandise entering the federal district. The decree takes effect on November 1 and excludes items contravening the new regulation.
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