Money and Banks in 1900s Athens Reflections on Rates
The Athens Weekly Banner reviews money market conditions at year end 1900, noting cheaper rates after a period of high demand and cautious lending. It discusses call loans, open market rates, and expectations for lower rates and continued bank confidence into 1901. It also mentions English journalist observations on American public opinion and cross national exchanges.
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Athens
Lascal
Dan
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Col. H. 8. West
Clayton Street
C. C. Chandlier
Hood's Sarsaparilla Said To Cure Catarrh Claims
Hoernerstown Pennsylvania resident Yingee suffers years of catarrh with blocked nostrils and ringing ears. The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by clearing the passages and restoring breathing.
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Hoernerstown
Hood
Mutual Exchange Shapes Views on England and America
The discussion argues the mutual exchange won’t alter nations but will deepen understanding of national traits. It critiques The Textile Journal for a sectional stance on labor, urges fair investigation, and warns against inflaming Northern Southern tensions. Athens shows bright prospects through river and rail improvements and port access.
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America
England
Harmsworth
London
The
New York Textile Journal
Henry Wilson
M. College of North Carolina
Textile Journal
Wilson
Europe
North
Georgia’s Progress Highlighted in Regional Growth Report
The piece praises Georgia’s growth and regional cooperation, urges farmers and capitalists to pursue opportunities, and notes reforms at West Point after hazing concerns. It also reports George E. Roberts’s mint data for 1900, detailing total U S gold and silver outputs and Georgia’s modest production alongside other western states.
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George E. Roberts
Mint
United States
Georgia
Alaska
Oregon
California
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
South Dakota
Washington
Bad Blood And Complexion Remedies Promoted
An advertisement touts 8.8.8 as a universal cure for skin diseases linked to bad blood. It claims purifying blood cures eruptions, disfiguring pimples, and improves complexion. The testimonial from H. T. Shabe of St. Louis cites a daughter’s skin restoration after using the product.
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H. T. Shabe
Tucas Avenue
St. Louia
Naveniyi
Southern Representatives And The North In Harmony On Loyalty
Southern representatives in congress display steadfast loyalty to the government while bipartisanship among Republicans is praised. The piece looks at Georgia's University enrollment, city governments pursuing fiscal restraint, and Armour's death. It also notes gossip about removing negro office holders and ends with a humorous letter from Louis in Omaha.
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Congress
South
Lost Life on the Trestle in Five Forks Tragedy
Mr W C Hitchcock a nearly eighty year old former poetmaster at Five Forks Ga died on the Northeastern railroad trestle near the depot when struck by a Seaboard Air Line freight train. Deaf and unaware of the warning whistle he stepped onto the track and was fatally injured. Doctors failed to save him and his remains were sent to Five Forks. He was a longstanding Madison county resident with many relatives.
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W. C. Hitchcock
Five Forks
Seaboard Air Line
Northeastern Railroad
Cara
Hitchcock
Dorsey & Fankenstein
Madison County
Blood Poison Cured by Blood Balm Bottle Giveaway
Advertises B. B. B. as a cure for blood poison with free trials and a $1 per bottle price. Claims to cleanse the system, build up health, and prevent recurrence, offering free medical advice and directions with each bottle from Blood Balm Co. Atlanta Ga.
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Nafferera
Druggista
Mr. W. H. Shepard Marries Ollie Leverette in Atlanta
Mr. Walter H. Shepard and Miss Ollie Leverette were married Sunday afternoon at St. John's Methodist Church in Atlanta. Rev. J. R. England officiated with several friends in attendance. Shepard, a former Banner employee, receives heartfelt congratulations from the paper.
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W. H. Shepard
Atlanta
Ollie Leverette
Atlanta Journal
Srwite Shepard
Misa Ollie Leverette
Walter H. Shepard
St. John’s Methodist Church
3. R. Bngland
Shepard
Banner
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Athens Weekly Banner
A. J. Bowe
Money and Banks
MR. Harmsworth
New York World
South Atlantic
Tallulah Falls
Chattanooga
Knonville
Charleston
Savannah
Brunswick
Port Royal
Citop
West Point
Congressional Committee
Boaz
Southern Representatives
University of Georgia
Union
Death
Millionaire
Philip Danforth Armour
Armour
Louis
Omaha
Laula
Nebraska
Omaha World-Herald
Seaboard
Adam
B. B.B
Castoria
Cas’oria
W. S. Holman
Thomas
Athens, Gh
Combers
Aerchanis
van Coton
J. Y. Carithers & CO
Billups Phinizy
Cotton Factor
Tiberal
Broad St
Nearj
King & Co
J. L. Arnold
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