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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1891
Page
3
Capitol reporters note that legislators will debate a sweeping finance bill this week. Key committees consider tax, spending, and oversight provisions. Leaders warned of potential changes as votes approach.
The assembly debated a prohibition measure and criminal-justice reforms. Bills discussed include a state wide liquor ban in churches and towns, proportional mileage for officials, rail line incorporation, election law changes, and faster Supreme Court rulings. Speakers warned of delays and emphasized reducing trial gaps while opposing some provisions.
An Athens youth Danwoody Jones is credited with discovering phosphate rock in Thomas County Georgia. The Florida Phosphate Company formed by five men expanded membership, owns lands east of Boston along the Thomasville road, sent a branch railroad to warehouses and factories, and reports high grade bone phosphate of lime from the mines.
New Orleans August 5 pro lottery Democrats began their campaign in favor of accepting a 1,450,000 year renewal offer for the lottery charter. Anti lottery factions began a month ago prompting this push. Events include a meeting at Robeline Natchitoches parish and resolutions praising the schools funding and urging unity with the Democratic state convention while noting women’s growing involvement.
A 21 year old man Henry Donnelly returns home to find his mother dead from gunshot wounds and his father shot with a revolver nearby. The elderly couple, wealthy residents west of the city, were found dead in their home after a possible murder suicide.
A traveler recounts a summer 1901 journey from Aix les Bains and Genoa to Pisa and Rome. She describes shows of Italian dirt and poverty, the guide Conti, St Peter's Cathedral and the Pantheon, tunnels, scenic views, and admiration for Rome's grandeur and modern streets. She notes Genoa’s cleanliness, Pisa’s poverty, and a longing to see more with humbler reflections on Calvary and Galileo.
Athens delegates rejoice as temperance committee delivers a favorable report on the dispensary bill while the sidewalk paving repeal bill is sent back unfavorably. Speakers included Andrew J. Cobb and others. the dispensary bill is expected to pass, the paving measure dies. Also notes Buckleys Arnica for skin cures and sale details.
The Commercial Bulletin notes nominal assets exceed liabilities and that, if well managed, Backer should pay all debts with a margin. It details secured bonds including Alabama state and Georgia lines, and a $500,000 annual goods business. the real estate is free of lien.
Keoxux Ia Aug 5 Hyde Collins was bitten by a dog on July 0 and feared rabies though the animal proved rabidless. Collins, though free of infection, consternated by the bite, was confined as doctors and officials weighed the danger and begun care amid public concern. The report also notes a Vermont Legislature matter and a United States district money dispute involving $179,000.
An old advertisement lists McElree's wine of Cardus and THEDFORD'S BLACK-DRAUGHT as ES Lixvow in Athens Georgia with JB Fowrie near Athens J W Haspr near Athena RT Buvuar Co Athens LD Stapes Co Atlanta trade names appear alongside.
An agricultural note discusses saving corn fodder to cut animal feed costs. It covers timing for cutting, silage potential, and the value of stalks and grain, stressing early harvest, proper planting density, and using concentrate feeds. A reader suggests half-length pickets for fencing to reduce material use.
The article discusses evenly spaced two to three inch pickets for fencing improving wind resistance and appearance, mentions savings in material, and notes the New York World on green manures and plowing under crops. It also covers beekeeping tips, umbrella use for swarms, wool production estimates, and tips on clover and soil fertility practices.
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