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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1892

Page

2

Georgia Crops Outlook Mixed Across Regions

The Agriculture Department reports favorable conditions in northern Georgia with good stands and healthy cotton though rainfall is uneven. the southern half faces drought and weaker yields. Corn also varies by region, oats and wheat progress well, while peaches and berries show promise though some fruit sizes are small. Melons suffer from lack of rain and tobacco and rice face rain needs with pockets of improvement in settings and upland rice damage noted.

Gainesville Porsheastern

Twitty Declines Congressional Nomination in 1882 Card

J N Twitty of Jackson announces he will not enter the Ninth District race for the Fifty-third Congress. He cites short canvassing time and two other candidates, praising the party's unity at a June meeting in Jefferson and choosing party success over personal ambition.

Jackson Herald J. N. Twitty Jackson 5 People’s Party Ninth Congressional District Jefferson

Waterloo Sale in Athens Dry Goods Market Imminent

This week dramatic clearance in Athens Dry Goods market as stock moves to make room for new shipments en route. Early arrivals urged for quick, polite service and best selection.

Athens

Large Fabric Clearance with Deep Discounts on Linens and Muslins

A local sale offers vast quantities of printed lawns Challie France and Challie, Pineapple Tissue, and French Lawn at deep cuts. Black Muslin and Nainsook remnants reduce to 3–7 cents per yard, with many pieces in 5 to 20 yard runs.

Democratic rally notes and letters from Jackson County

A collection of letters and notices recounts John Snooks and others backing the Third Party in Jackson County politics. The items describe campaigns, a June rally at Jefferson Apple Valley, and public statements about John Snooks's stance with the Alliance W H Co. Also included are short local notices about a fatal accident in Waycross and a Boston leather firm failure.

John Snooks April Valley Manso Alliance W. H. Co Jackson Herrill Holder John Lffer Alliance Picket Mahanf Twytyrpoke Mr. Willbite Mr. Willhite Ron Apple Valley Jonn Mell Arak All Bennit Jackson County Jensy Johns Allons Mano Alliance W H. Co Policicks Hermillman Jackson Craig Dilsy Anna

Bargain Sale on Lace Curtains and Embroidered Robes

Large stock of lace curtains 10 to 36 inches wide offered at 5 to 15 cents a yard and 4 to 5 dollar qualities. plus embroidered lawn robes priced down from 4.50 to 6.50 each, all imported and awaiting closing out. Lot 1 and Lot 2 divide remaining stock.

Jeness

Tammany Democrats rally for Cleveland Stevenson bid

A chaotic account notes Tammany Hall and allied Democrats vowed full support for the national ticket, with Croker and Murphy defending the party while Sheehan and Campbell pledge tireless effort to elect the nominees amid a dramatic convention scene. The mix includes unrelated notices on stocks, medicines, and local incidents.

Tammany Huckleberry Fields New York Croker Cleveland Stevenson Sheehan Percy “Edward ‘ Murphy Nin Perollor Cattpbell

Shoes and Slippers Special Sale

Ladies Pt. Tip Oxfords and common pieces priced to clear. Hand-made Kid Boots and Opera-Toe Oxfords offered at deep discounts. Gent's Patent Leather Oxfords and French Balf Shoes reduced to attract buyers. Kangaroo Shoes in Bals and Cong offered below typical 600 to 700 values.

Opera’s Opera's

Gentlemen's Summer Clothing Bargains Arrive at Sacrifice Prices

A large lot of seersucker coats and vests offered at 75 cents for coat and vest. Mohair coats and vests in all colors priced at 2.50, claimed value 350. Brilliantine coats and vests in any color and size offered at 2.85, valued at 3.75 to 4.00.

Groceries Bargain List From Thurber’s Market

Readable ad lists prices for Rio Coffee 6 lbs at 100, 21 lbs granulated sugar at 100, 5 lbs soda 25 cents, sardines 5 cents a box, Thurber’s 34 Roasted Coffee 20 cents per lb, canned fruits and vegetables 12 cents per can, 17 lbs best rice 100, and mixed tea 25 cents per lb.

Thurber

First Annual Commencement at Georgia Normal and Industrial

The first annual commencement of Georgia Normal and Industrial College was held in Milledgeville with visitors from across the state. Addresses praised the school, including essays by Mollie Moore and Susie Gilbert, Chappell’s farewell to graduates, and Governor Northen presenting diplomas. Robert Whitfield spoke before the close as guests were entertained.

Milledgeville Georgia Normal and Industrial College Lady Board of Visitors Collge Mollie Moore Susie Gilbert Washington Chappell Northen Robert Whitfield Bob

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