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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1889
Page
4
The Athens Banner lists subscription rates and carrier delivery details with postage free offers. Advertising rates apply per square for first insertions, with 26 cents per line for local notices, and payments via express, postal note, money order, or registered letter to A T L GANTT.
The article argues that Georgia should not only provide common schools but also elevate higher education by supporting the State University. Opponents claim higher institutions divert funds from common schools, while supporters insist advanced education benefits all and strengthens the state’s progress. The piece frames the issue as whether Georgia will invest in elite education to uplift the masses.
An editorial frowns on the expanding pension burden and argues that the United States spends far more on veterans than the rest of the world. It questions the charity of sending large sums to disabled Union soldiers while contending Confederate veterans’ needs are better met by their own states.
Chancellor Bocas urged higher funding before the committee, calling for several new chairs. Dr Bougs endorsed the substitute bill and warned that equipment has lagged, with math and civil engineering key, while human physiology and hygiene lack chairs. Mr Fleming urged two new buildings, a dormitory and rehearsal hall, as supporters anticipate broad approval.
The July crop report from the Department of Agriculture places US corn area at about 77,000,009 acres, with growth driven by population. Conditions vary by state but are generally good, especially west of the Mississippi, as cotton improves and tobacco, potato, and fruit crops remain strong in the South.
The article notes Oliver’s admission that his initial bill shape should not pass and that he has proposed amendments making the measure narrower. It questions his motive, asks for reasons, and suggests political concerns behind the changes. The piece cites Ortyx and allies denying hidden aims and urges public clarity.
Duluth correspondence notes a strong stance against amending Oxrye’s bill. The writer urges the legislature to consider the bill in its original form and to require any constitutional alternative be introduced separately under a different name. Miss Olin L. Crawford of your city is visiting here.
A joint committee chaired by Charles L. Bartlett and S S D Bradwell with Representatives W W Gorton J D Herrell and J L Hand has issued its thorough report on the treasurer and comptroller offices. It details cash on hand 445316.83 with assets and bonds, notes unsold, and recommendations to speed railroad tax payments and reform wild land funds administration.
New Orleans reports Capt. J Langley arrives with Governor Nichols order to seize R Carroll and Edward T Tyler. Tyler to be taken to Jackson for arraignment, then to Purvis for a special August term. Governor Lowry aims to prosecute Sullivan Kilrain and others.
The Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone was celebrated with royal congratulations. The Prince of Wales sent a gold ink stand and Millais painted a portrait of Gladstone and his grandson. Delegations, letters, and tributes from liberal peers marked the day. The King of Belgium also sent greetings.
A plainsman in Denver caused a scene at a local restaurant as he demanded rattlesnake on toast with fixings, insisting on a well done dish. The boss refused to alter the order after the cowboy paid a dollar for the impromptu stunt, prompting a crowd to laugh at the farce.
Futures opened weaker in response to Liverpool declines but recovered as shorts bought August, with new crop months also rising. September gained one point as August long and short positions balanced. Foreign buying supported August for short accounts and later months for long interests amid generally favorable crop news. Spot cotton remained steady.
A reporter describes a secret prize fight to be held within three miles of Foweler in Madison county. The bout, likened to Sullivan Kilrain, will be kept quiet to avoid police attention. Tickets cost one dollar and trains fighters are in training away from Athens.
A rainstorm toppled a major branch of the Bob Toombs Oak before the college chapel. The venerable tree, once shaded the famed Georgian orator during his graduation, shows time’s toll with hollowed trunk and dying limbs. The article parallels the fading of Gen Toombs with the aging oak, both once bold in prominence.
Assistant Engineer Charles G. Talcott of the cruise Atlanta shot himself ending his life. He had been in low spirits recently. Navy York reports Dr. Isaac Tea a Richmond County physician shot himself at his Stapleton Staten Island home last night. He was said to be insane. Virginia native, survived by a widow and two children.
A garbled advertisement praises Clarke’s Catarrh Cure and Clarke’s Flax Soap, touts Little Liver Pills for digestion, and promotes Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. It promises money-back guarantees and urges readers to try the remedies for various ailments, amid a jumble of marketing claims and misspelled phrases.
Large crowd greeted the returning firemen at the C and M train station after the tournament. Captain Ned Lester led the hall march with Julius Cohen No winning second prize overall. Lester plans a challenge race to prove his company unbeatable.
Chicago advertiser O Blair promotes Clarke's Extract of Flax Skin Cough Cure as a remedy for coughs and whooping cough. The ad claims quick relief for children, lists a one dollar price, and suggests toilet soap at twenty five cents. Orders for fruit jars and jelly tumblers are requested.
The fragment describes the Great Dismal Swamp as a vast decayed vegetation region spreading gloom. It mentions Dr. Purgative Pellets claiming to remove waste and aid nature, with a crude remark about fruit jars at Huggins.
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