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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1892
Page
6
A forecast warns of a severe famine striking the country for two consecutive years. Predictions call for widespread hunger, economic strain, and possible social upheaval as grain shortages and price spikes spread nationwide.
An Oconee County resident claims a direct revelation from God foretelling a 1893 worldwide famine lasting two years with drought and pestilence. He warns friends and neighbors to prepare for extreme scarcity while noting this year will also bring abundant crops. The community is split on his prophecies while he continues proclaiming his warning.
The Lexington Blue Granite Company held a regular stockholders meeting at Capt. J. H. Rucker's office. A new board was elected: James M. Smith of Smithons, W. W. Thomas of Athens, and A. B. Seale of Greensboro. The company is now organized and ready to begin extensive business with new quarry machinery to be installed in Lexington.
Advertisement claims a topical treatment cures tetter eruptions and facial skin conditions without internal medicine. It promises clear white healthy skin and urges asking druggists for Swirwes Obruary or Swirwe's Obruary.
Editorial argues that the region’s economic and political trajectory hinges on farmers actions and stewardship. It stresses practical reforms, cooperation, and sustainable practices to empower rural communities and shape national policy.
Banner reporter interviews Capt. J H Rucker on cotton policy. He warns a 25 percent acreage cut is needed to avoid lower prices next fall. A New York firm letter says South must cut cotton area and boost local food crops to keep prices from collapsing and farmers from deeper poverty.
Dr Carlton enters service to organize loan operations for the North American Deposit and Investment Company with main office in Atlanta and Athens. The firm, based in Dubuque, Iowa, capitalized at twenty five million dollars, will lend eight percent with commissions. Carlton will begin work after setup and will promote loans across seven southern states including Georgia and Florida.
Miss Dena Sanders chased two white men who dashed off with her buggy whip. One man cursed her and drew a pistol, vowing to kill her. The pair fled toward Jasper county as a posse pursued. one man was captured and brought back to Madison.
Chancellor Boggs indicates the State Normal School in Athens could open soon if the Peabody Fund trustees in New York approve a three to four thousand dollar grant. The plan includes repairs to Rick College and a fortifying city donation to ready the facility after spring county school sessions end.
A humorous piece suggests treating a husband with care using kitchen metaphors. It describes a preserving kettle of carefulness near conjugal love, constant heat, affection, a kiss as sugar, and secrecy with prudence. The advertisement promotes Skiff the jeweler selling gold head canes, silverware, jewelry, watches, and other items at low cash prices.
In Jefferson Ga on February 29 the report says W H Craig will edit a Gainesville newspaper. A stock company forms to run two papers. Presiding Elder Mixon preached two sermons at the Jefferson Methodist church. G I and S railroad engine failed causing passengers to walk. A new engine arrives and Sunday mail runs to Jefferson. Efforts push Jug Tavern to Jefferson mail route to gain Atlanta mail by 1 PM.
The Smithsonia road is completed to Five Forks connecting with the Georgia, Carolina and Northern railroad. Col. Smith is credited with extending the line, opening a rich and prosperous trade region to the area.
Senate finance committee favors a report on a bill for better national bank safety. House foreign commerce panel favors higher pay for the life saving service. State dept lists sailors claims against Chile for Valparaiso riots totaling 2 065 000 dollars. Senate bills to repeal tax on state bank note circulation reported adversely. House District of Columbia appropriation bill referred to the whole committee. Indian appropriation debate proceeds, amendment seeks to strike a 1000 dollar clause.
Lonpox February 20 dispatch cites the Times correspondent in Oporto detailing a devastating storm. Reports say about thirty boats lost and around 800 people drowned with life loss likely underestimated. The steamer Ellie made three failed rescue attempts at Leices harbor and a fourth on Sunday, later saving twenty men before returning along the Vigo coast.
A Atlanta dispatch reports Senator David B. Hill will begin a brief southern tour within two weeks. He has accepted Mississippi's invitation to address both houses on March 15 if feasible, traveling via Washington to the south on the 18th aboard the scimendt and Danville trains and stopping to deliver an St Patrick’s Day address in Savannah after visits through Montgomery Columbus and Americus.
Brooklyn minister Rev. Dr. A. Dixon announces Col. Robert G. Ingersoll has sued him for slander over charges of impure literature. Dixon vows to defend the church and home, asserting truth will prevail and that the case will go to trial nationwide.
A 3 inch display ad from Dr. Harter Medicine Co hints at a unique word puzzle repeated weekly with one common word across all versions. The Crescent mark appears on every item offered, inviting readers to search for the shared word or symbol amid lithographs samples and book offers.
A March canvass reports the presidential outlook with ex-senators and ex-congressmen among attendees. The results indicate Cleveland and Blaine hold their party positions as the tour proceeds and a broader civic interest emerges in the city.
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