Georgia Railroad Fight Sets Stage for Tax and Route Debate
The text denounces coal taxes and freight rates pushed by railroad syndicates in Georgia. It urges action before the Interstate Commerce Commission, condemns burdens on the poor, and lauds the Athens welcome for the Georgia Carolina and Northern line. It questions southern termini and urges completing the Georgia Midland to Athens to seize the opportunity.
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Ahicher
General Assembly
Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Carolina
Northern
Georgia Midland
Athens
Political Pot Seethes as Athens Eyes Mayoral Race
Street talk in Athens hints at a hot fall mayoral and alderman campaign. Mayor Brown’s candidacy remains undecided while Judge A L Mitchell is floated for mayor and Edward I Smith is urged to run. Supporters describe Smith as a strong young businessman and rivals would face a lively contest.
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Athens
Brown
A. L. Mitchell
Edward I. Smith
Woman's Cure Safeguard Prescription Ad
A vintage ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a female health remedy. It touts restoration of vitality, improved digestion and organ function, and the ability to bear healthy offspring. Satisfaction guaranteed or price refunded.
Inside the electric plant and its dynamo run
A Banner reporter tours the G. C. N. road dynamo plant near Prince Avenue. The machine operates at lightning speed, with blue electrical arches and powerful magnets. A gauge shows current draw from streetcars as the operator explains switch positions and the belts carry high voltage.
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Electric Street Railway
Prince Avenue
Love and Jealousy In A Summer Letter Column
A fragmented personal letter details love, betrayal, and heartbreak as a woman recounts a summer of moodiness, a revealed affair, and emotional turmoil. The narrative mentions Harry, a fashionable resort, a moonlit beach, and preparations for a wedding with a dress, bridesmaids, and social expectations.
Plenty of Time in a Chains’ Journal Verse
The excerpt laments a delay for youth to work against evil days and forge duty. It contrasts schooling with eternal judgment and urges action now rather than “plenty of time.” The piece, from Chambers Journal, frames time as scarce amid moral and existential tasks.
Little King Alfonso MIL to be sculpted in bold pose
A correspondent details Maurid and Senor Quero l completing a statue of King Alfonso MIL aged five. The boy watches in brown study as a band plays and asks to be carved as a much larger figure with a long moustache, eager for a vivid royal likeness.
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Spain
Alfonso Mil
Maurid
Ane
Oni
Pe Deane
Don't fritter away life and gifts in idle spending
A reflective essay warns against frittering time and money while urging restraint. It recalls a New York shopping vignette where a girl loses focus on essentials, then broadens to warn of wasted talent, influence, and divine gifts. The piece ends noting SPRONGS Julius Cohen and family leaving for Dian Springs.
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Ned
Tote
Tsi Pamedta Poes
Harry
New York
Netty
Ritter
Christ H Mself
Teach Your Children Religion And Virtue, urged by Monitor
A religious exhortation argues for parental instruction in God, Bible, and Christian morals. It cites Benjamin Franklin, Ethan Allen, John Randolph, and a dying daughter to show how early training shapes virtue and sustains faith against infidelity. It stresses duties of parents to talk with children at home, on walks, and at night.
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Benjamin Frank Jin
John Randolph
Ethan Allen
Royston
Bprron
Banner
Serail Sein
D W. Pairs
Gabbeth Choot
Ella Phillirs
To Rear Children Some Interesting Methods to Bring Them Up
A brief note outlines various approaches to child upbringing emphasizing discipline affection and practical guidance. It highlights consistent routines and parental involvement as key to shaping behavior and character in youth.
Last List of Contestants in Baxnar Parenting Contest
The Baxnar woman's column closes a month long contest asking for best methods to rear children into good men and women. Judges will reveal decisions before next Sunday's Banner. a Shakespeare complete works volume is the prize. Read the last list of contestants and their thoughtful answers.
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Baxnar
Sargonda
Hidden burdens and growth through trial and faith
A contemplative piece contrasts visible and unseen burdens, urging sympathy for hidden sorrows. It argues God uses hardship to strengthen character, cites prayer and patience in sickness, and hints that true remedy lies beyond human overhelping, with a brief note on stage life behind the scenes and a local residence addition.
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Jove
Christ
Franklin County notes on court cases and local visitations
In Franklin County Ga July 11 the court of ordinary case Tom Co et al versus W T and T H Duncan executors of John Duncan was heard with judgment for the defendants and appeal planned. Notables Hon WJ Pike Col JN Worley visited for business. Rev Chadwell of Atlanta lectured at the courthouse. J S Dortch trial for drunkenness continues with over 1007 pages of evidence. J W Cannon travels for Harry Blair Co. illness edits keep locals informed.
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Franklin County
Carnesville
Tom Co
W. T
T. H. Duncan
John Duncan
Court of Ordinary
Daniel. McKenzie
W.J. Pike
Jefferson
Col
Elberton
A.N. King
A. W. McConnell
Danielsville
Chadwell
Atlanta
Court House
County School Board of Education
J. W. Cannon
Harry Blair ,&Co
Richmond
Comer Ga the prosperous town growing fast
Comer Georgia July 11 1891 a bustling rural town midway between Athens and Elberton in Madison County grows with 128 lots sold and new residences and stores rising near the depot Hon J P Gholton builds a ten room mansion and other merchants open shops J B McWhorter prepares a 13 room hotel J F Shannon plans stock of general merchandise and Paoli Paoli and Elberton connections fuel expectations Comer aims to become a regional commercial center while local recovery news notes Hugh Harris's improving condition after a fall.
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J. P. Gholeton
Tom Segar
J. B. McWhorter
Fort Lamar
McWhorter
J. F.shannon
Bold Spring
Clethorpe County
Eberhardt
Grace Ae Srenca oCurdy
Paoli
Futuray
Grotrade
Elberton
Comer
Will
Ook Lyndon
Athens
Mr. Comer
Tiller Bros
Toe
Thompson
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