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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1892
Page
4
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The piece argues sixteen hundred sub alliances in Georgia back Third party movements, signaling farm dissatisfaction. It calls for urgent, broad Democratic action, including active organizing, principled editorial stance, and public persuasion to retain Southern support against Republican third party risks, urging farmers toward Democratic relief.
The article argues against inflammatory attacks on Democratic leaders, urging civility to avoid hurting party unity. It weighs support for Hill versus Cleveland and notes a belief that Hill is strongest, then shifts to Hubbard Price Co.'s March 14 circular on cotton overproduction. It warns of low prices for cotton, iron, and silver, and questions whether planters should reduce cotton acreage to avoid market glut.
A brief, period voice statement advocating mobilizing the people of Georgia to unite behind a single party capable of relieving their needs and guiding coordinated effort. The call emphasizes energetic work toward cohesion and collective political purpose.
A Georgia Democratic editorial warns leaders to unite and act to counter third party growth. It argues the party must organize, mobilize farmers and workers, and outpace rival moves before disaffection deepens. It notes the Third party’s spread and urges wiser, prompt action to preserve Democratic integrity.
The piece argues that the party faces division and eroding support from long-time backers. It calls for immediate, complete organization to restore solidity and win in the upcoming fall elections, urging Democrats to perfect that structure at once.
The New Orleans Picayune reports a collapse in cotton prices with middling cotton at 68 cents per pound, the lowest since 1849, and compares season earnings to prior years. It estimates planter losses at about $10 per bale versus last year and around $20 per bale versus the year before, potentially totaling near $80 million even with a crop as large as 9,000,000,000 bales.
Reports on Georgia fruit crops after heavy frosts show a split outlook. Some fear substantial damage while others see an abundant yield and strong profits for the season. Strong voices expect a profitable year despite concerns.
Editorial criticizes William J. Bryan's Nebraska speech about home industry and tariff policy. It argues Georgia Democrats must mobilize for decisive fall campaigning, warns against complacency, and urges strenuous efforts to win and sustain political power.
An opinion piece argues for unity under the Democratic banner, praising fairness to farmers and urging election of the straight Democratic ticket. It cites figures such as Wunetek and Cesvetano, warns against Third Party plans, notes oiling of cotton acreage, and calls for partisan resolve amid regional debates and press commentary.
Georgia newspapers warn that the Democratic Party remains the farmer and South’s beacon while the alliance to form a third party threatens unity. Editors urge voters to defend democracy against Republican rule, urging farmers to stay true to Democrats for salvation and national stability.
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