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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
10
Athens Georgia claims the city tax rate at one percent with a county rate under one third of a percent. It touts excellent city schools water supply fire protection Gamewell alarms, paved streets, sewerage expansion, affordable electric lighting, and strong public services. The piece credits able city officers and taxpayer protections.
In a long reminiscence L O Ginn formerly known as C L Weston describes a career in tight rope and circus acts. He recalls dangers and tricks on ropes at sixty feet above falls, juggling eggs, and writing on cards to the crowd. He compares old and new acts, notes the skill of Martin Zaraski, and reflects on balance, timing, and the stubborn nerves required for performance. He recounts deep familiarity with clowns, elephants, and the mat, and ends with a note on a broken shoulder ending his career.
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