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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
4
The Atlanta Constitution praises Georgia for pioneering in women's education. It cites the first college for women, the Milledgeville Normal and Industrial Institute, and the Athens Normal school extension. It notes the push to practical teaching and a broader, better educated workforce for women.
An editorial argues Cuba could join the United States if both sides agree. It cites Cuba’s proximity, Jefferson’s views, and the principle of consent of the governed as essential concepts in a republic.
The article argues Georgia will avoid a constitutional amendment to abolish the black vote and retain the white primary. It suggests a future shift toward an educational voting qualification, noting higher illiteracy among Black residents will, it posits, eliminate the negro vote without targeted race legislation.
The country’s latest fiscal year closed with cotton exports totaling 313,678,443 dollars, surpassing the prior best of 290,712,898 dollars in 1891. Exports of breadstuffs reached 275,504,618 dollars and provisions 196,958,878 dollars, highlighting the cotton crop’s immense value despite potential volatility.
The Los Angeles Herald notes unexpected figures on prohibition in the South. Kentucky, despite a reform image, allows liquor only on physicians' prescriptions in four of its ninety four counties. Texas shows 120 prohibition counties, while Georgia leads the region with 122. Missouri has 84, Tennessee 70, North Carolina 60, Virginia 55, Alabama 60, Arkansas 60, West Virginia 40, and Florida 20.
The next Maryland election will center on removing the negro voter from the rolls as the issue. The Democratic convention led by Arthur P. Gorman has made it its battle cry and is seen as likely to push the constitutional amendment. Gorman remains an active force locally and could emerge in national affairs in 1904.
New York health officer Dr Doty plans an oil treatment for Staten Island swamps using perforated pipes to reach stagnant water, hoping to destroy mosquito larvae. If successful, a broad nationwide boom could end the mosquito problem.
An old story from Grant county Indiana reveals a postmaster who sent 160 resignations and faced inspector pressure while lamenting a broken system. He described staying away from the office for a month, being told he was out of his sphere, and finally struggling to cash a single dollar money order causing a loss.
The article notes lynchings rising nationwide with most tied to traditional crimes, while some occur for other offenses. It calls lynching a persistent problem needing wise public remedies and hints at broader geopolitical concerns shaping opinions as the year 1902 approaches. It urges optimism and civic effort to improve the city.
A mosaic of humorous clippings about weather effects on fruit crops and a mock ad for Pyny Balsam claim to stop coughs. It cites varied local voices from Missouri towns and Georgia counties, with jokes about church attendance and a tale of a picture dealer’s “Private” door and his wife.
A Philadelphia description explains readers hired in cigar factories to prevent talking and guide labor. Readers start with newspapers and magazines, then Havana papers, a Madrid comic, and finally lighter fare. They are well paid in many ports, and employers support the practice as it boosts work output.
An advertisement touts Mosley s Lemon Elixir as a cure for biliousness constipation indigestion headaches appendicitis malaria kidney disease fevers and heart trouble. It claims lemons enhance liver kidney and stomach health and lists testimonials from Rev John Sanders J O Stanley and others. Bottles sell for 60 cents and 1.00.
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