Chronicle editorial veers to support Olive bill in rare stance
The Athens Chronicle breaks its neutral tone by endorsing the Olive bill after months of debate. It defends the decision as aligned with public good and criticizes The Banner for alleged slights while confirming cooperation with the Constitution to wire news. The piece cites rival papers and notes ongoing coverage by Tuscanner.
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Athens
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Wny
The
Chronicle
Eohill
Tuscannrer
Rrep
Banner
Constitution
Times
Tue
Baxxen
San Jones
Baxner
No Equality Obstacle in Civil Liberty Theory
The excerpt argues civil liberty cannot create true equality among unequal beings and warns laws attempting it will humiliate higher elements. It cites Prof. StuMer noting two classes in society: rulers and followers, and states that modern civil liberty is costly and beyond some people's reach.
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C. Mati
StuMer
Olive bill sparks Georgia farmer alliance clash
Georgia farmers confront Olive railroad bill amid fears of trusts and lawyers profits. Alliancemen urge independence, warn against railroad consolidation and high charges, noting possible 10 to 20 percent freight savings if a state commission regulates fees and asserts press neutrality.
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Georgia
Orry
J. T. Oxryz
Om ¥R
Allianceman of
Irsit
Ever of Thee Song Tale of Turner's Windfall and Tragedy
A dramatic 1850s tale unfolds of James Lawson who, starving and unknown, sings Ever of Thee in Mr Turner’s London music shop. Impressed, Turner elevates him, but Lawson’s fall back into vice leads to a harsh moral end and the public’s memory of the song outlives its creator.
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Mr. T
Turner
James Lawson
Mpa
Soke
Lawson
Mr. Lawson
Farmers Alliance mobilizes against Olivée bill in Georgia
The text notes sub alliances across Georgia repudiating the Olivée bill and urges delaying action for sixty days to expose the measure’s injustice. It argues farmers have suffered oppression from railroads and should loosen corporate constraints to benefit patrons and the rail system.
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South
America
Georgia
Grorcia
Do Critics Snub My Muse Yet a Magazine Rant
A fragmented prose piece questions readers and editors about literary merit and recognition. It jokes that critics may ignore or elevate works by various writers, including Jones and Tennyson, and ends with doubt about future chances for the author’s muse.
Clergyman Mathewson Dies At 90 In Patterdale Parish
A London paper notes the death of clergyman Mathewson aged 90 at Patterdale Westmoreland. He served sixty years in the parish, earned little at first then modestly more, married and raised four children, educated a son at the university, and left 8000 dollars. He famously conducted his own burial, mated his father to a second wife, and solemnized his children's marriages.
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Patterdale
Westmoreland
Matheson
London
Coined Words Rise From War Era Slang And Present Speak-Easy Term
A writer notes how Americans coin two word phrases to express thoughts when language fails. He cites skedaddle and contraband from the Civil War period and introduces speak-easy as a modern term for illegal liquor venues. A Montreal judge scolds a lawyer for sloppy attire in court.
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Emery
Montreal
Electric Bitters and Iron Tonics Promote Health and Strength
An 19th century advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria kidney liver and stomach disorders with Johns Crawford Co and J D Sledge Co shown as suppliers. It also touts Brown's Iron Bitters and Carter's Iron Pills as tonics for dyspepsia weakness and general vitality including a testimonial about recovery from consumption via Dr King's New Discovery.
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Horse Cave
John Crawford & Co
D. Sledge & Co
Pamby
Dr. King
W I Cole
Fort Smith
L. D Sledge & Co
Wealth and health ideals in early ethics copy
A fragmented editorial piece contrasts birthright wealth achievement and character with admonitions against weakness and despondency. It promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a source of strength and endurance while criticizing a young man who travels for health and spends time smoking.
A Healthy Growth Acker's Blood Elixir Endorsed by Doctors
An old advertisement touts A Healthy Growth Acker's Blood Elixir as a superior cure for blood and skin diseases. The piece claims medical endorsement and guaranteed sale by L. D. Co Druggists. It pitches a two cent puzzle as a marginal offer amid promotional prose.
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Acker
Indorse
Happiness And Comfort In Daily Life Advert
A fragmented notice promotes Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming relief from dyspepsia constipation and indigestion and promising happiness and pleasure. Sold at 25 and 50 cents by D Sledge & Co Druggists amid various local items and community notes.
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Acker
D. Sledge. & Co
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Marie
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Gamins
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Eben Tennyson
Smith
Detroit
Weill
Carter
Ewatt
ReBecc
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Mass
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County Alliance
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CU Express
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Amiress Ptinson & Co
Portland
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