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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1891
Page
3
A prominent Georgia Allianceman in town discusses the July 16 rally, predicting a crowd of twenty thousand farmers and supporters from across the region. He notes preparations at the college campus and emphasizes alliance objectives to improve relief and prosperity for farmers.
Readers praise Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for sores hair loss eruptions and skin taints. Testimonials from Sieg Milesville Ga Blenton Thomasville Va Hickey Johnson Klages and others claim dramatic improvements and urge others to try the remedy for delicate people and long-standing conditions.
A large crowd gathered in Athens for the Park and Improvement Company land sale. Speeches by E K Lumpkin and S M Blackburn praised Athens progress as buyers purchased boulevard and nearby lots at varied front-foot prices under conditions including a minimum house value and a policy against sale to Black buyers.
The article argues that J-value calculations and instrument-based improvements will spur buyers to invest in lots and raise both their own and the Land Company's property values. It notes success hinges on investor participation and claims the section's progress depends on continued enthusiasm. Also promotes Clark's Lightning Liniment for rheumatic relief with claimed rapid pain relief and a sale at reasonable price.
News items from various cities dated June 23 report a range of incidents. Jefferson Davis’s remains may be interred in New York. Paris warns of war. Macon begins railroad construction July 1. Atlanta reports jail visits over Ozburn’s sanity and an impending sanity trial. a Cole City camp escape yields a $400 reward. tariff receipts fall by 20 million in five months. a sandbank accident kills two boys and injures others. a boiler explosion at Massillon coal mine causes deaths and heavy damage. a forgery case in Charlotte court implicates three youths. a mad dog incident endangers a 9-year-old in Larruz Rock.
In Philadelphia the baseball world league table shows Baltimore and Washington with varying records. The snippet lists team codes and scores, including a 10 to 0 scoreline and partial box details, reflecting unsettled league results and standings.
The piece observes New York society women planning summer retreats with Newport or continental trips as options. It contrasts Newport’s crowded scene with the appeal of Aix and continental luxury, noting the social dynamics and fashion-driven reasoning behind summer choices.
Exclusive society belles prefer Aix Newport and Long Branch, while Saratoga hosts the wealthy jet set with diamonds and trunks of finery. Actresses Maggie Mitchell and Lillie Langtry vacation at Long Branch as transatlantic travel hints a new wave of stage life and altered fashion.
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