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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1893
Page
4
The Weekly Banner details advertising rates and deadlines, noting a 10 cent seat charge and extended-term contact options. It then presents an editorial from the Atlanta Journal criticizing a Democratic caucus on silver coinage, arguing Democrats should decide in Congress and uphold platform pledges, while warning against Republican minority obstruction.
The New York Journal Commerce editor asserts the 10 percent tax on state bank issues is unconstitutional. Repeal would yield a flexible, nationwide currency redeemable at par, benefiting business and reducing crises, while restricting wildcat banking. The piece argues for currency reform and notes safeguards once needed are unnecessary today.
Congress debates silver policy and banks falter as merchants unite to back crops and industry. They plan to issue clearing house certificates and other substitutes until conditions improve, with a recent example from Columbus Georgia signaling a growing trend.
In hard times investors are urged to back small Athens factories promising profits and employment. The Board of Trade is asked to reorganize and push this plan, arguing that targeted, well directed efforts could greatly benefit Athens and its people. Also calls for better Georgia branch accommodations from Union Point to Athens criticize stressing white passengers should not ride with Black travelers. an extra coach is proposed to address the issue.
John Temple Graves stirs Georgia audiences with a sensational lecture titled Uncle Tom's Cabin delivered at Chautauqua New York last Saturday. Reports say the address created unprecedented excitement and discussion for the year.
A selection of editorials from the era react to political tensions and clashing ideas. Mentioned are Rome quarantine questions, the Congressional Record speech edits, and criticisms of legal limits on lawyer speeches. Also noted are reflections on the South Carolina Dispensary Act, the State Alliance’s secret Griffin meeting, and a New York church catch-penny advertising scheme to boost sermon popularity.
A classic 19th century antidote claim describes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures all stages of catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad promises a $100 prize for any case it fails to cure and urges readers to request testimonials.
Former city resident Mr Edward H Dorsey recounts visiting New York where he says times are harder there than in Georgia. He notes a $130 check drawn by a seven million dollar property holder and claims southern merchants retain confidence in the west and south. Dorsey predicts brighter times ahead.
The Bannex reports a remarkable revival at Dethabsra church in Osonge county under Rev Bernard. Forty five converts were baptized at Bothaburz church with more expected to join others. Bernard also leads Mars Hiji church where five new members joined and several penitent conversions occurred as a gracious meeting prospects grow.
Clarke county shows a roughly half a million dollar decline in tax returns this year, driven by a fire loss of 140000 at Georgia factory and 55000 due to a revamped water works system. Despite reduced stock and slow business, merchants report fewer failures than in any previous hard year.
Farmers from every county report rapid cotton opening and a promising crop. Some areas suffer drought, but overall conditions are favorable. Oconee county reports this year’s crop exceeding previous years. local farmers increased home supplies and remain better off than last year.
Hood's Sarsaparilla dominates another quack cure claim as a local reader questions the remedy. The item notes skepticism toward the advertised benefits and calls attention to the persistence of miracle health claims in the era.
A Banner report describes rotten, green slimy water at the Athens reservoir with frogs and leeches visible in the banks and pumps out of order. Residents continue to use the water, risking illness as officials warn of decayed supply and possible early exhaustion of the pond. A drought idle week follows, hurting crops like cotton and late corn while Bertling's near the city draws attention for his prized fowl stocks and dogs.
Arkansas City Kansas reports Aug 24 celebrations as the presidents proclamation opens the Cherokee Outlet to settlement on Sept 16. A large demonstration includes militia boomers prairie schooners mounted and foot travelers. Fires blaze along the strip and residents set off fireworks while preparing horses for the run. Races and river crossings are organized on improvised tracks near Walnut and Arkansas rivers.
A surge in the Arkansas Valley river drove Cherokee strip boomers from their camps in the flats. Wagons tents and teams were swept away and several may have drowned. A Salt Fork family reportedly swept away while fleeing the rising water.
Washington August 24 significant feature of today deb ate on the silver question consists of appeals by two leading Democrats Hatch Missouri and Turner Georgia urging a house and senate caucus to commit to the Chicago platform pledge and to prevent the Republican minority from shaping policy. The leaders warn that party action must be decisive and that a caucus may be required to avoid concessions to minority opposition.
Editor J C Johnson of the Enterprise will depart for Washington D C tomorrow after calling on friends in the city. He will appoint a private secretary to manage paper duties and will not resume all his former tasks. Johnson is regarded as an efficient editor taking a creditable position.
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