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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1889

Page

6

Athens Must Grow to Greatness in Five Years

A regional prospectus argues Athens will see rapid growth aided by a new railroad hub, a grand hotel, cotton markets, and local factories. It predicts 20,000 to 25,000 residents, enhanced parks, improved streets, and rising prosperity driven by proactive leadership and water power from the South Oconee river.

Athens South Oconee Sucess Tax Bas- Ner Sinpetisto Napsee TW. Rucker

Cutting Scrape in Wheat Field Ends in Stabbing Tragedy

A farm quarrel over wheat shares led to Mack Whitfield being stabbed three times in the back by Robt Moss, Baker Moss's brother, and a hired negro named Grant, after Whitfield tried to harvest his wheat in the Mosses’ field. Whitfield, found bleeding by the roadside, was taken home with little hope from physicians. No arrests reported. locals vow law’s action. Also includes assorted notices and ads on medicine, monuments, and political commentary.

Homer Mack Whitfield Beker Robt Moss Whitfield Moss Boys Moss Brothers Grant Baker Moss Robi. Moss Baker Asahnel Medical Bureau Broadway N. Y

Swayne's Ointment Promises Pile Relief

A fragmented old ad describes piles with symptoms of moisture intense itching and night worse conditions. Claims Swayne's ointment stops itching bleeds and reduces tumors with safe results. Listed are druggists and prices, tester tips and company names.

Swayne Mlacle Teall Cents Dr. Swayne & Son Pi His

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