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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1892
Page
8
A compilation of third party candidate James B. Weaver quotes and contemporaneous reactions from the Congressional Record. The piece argues Weaver’s past statements demonize Democrats, questions his present stance, and ends with a call that the tax South will stamp him out.
A reader urges Athens to revive the local economy by forming cooperative small industries. He proposes common stock for all citizens, pledging to buy Athens-made goods, and organizing from merchants to laborers to capture year round trade. He asks fellow readers and the editor to weigh in and help implement the plan.
The Fall exhibit wrapped up with most cut flowers and vegetables sold. Exhibitors received praise from visitors and citizens. The Garden Club’s finances were helped by refreshments and sales, with plans for a larger hall next spring. Officers include Mrs. Lamar Cobb president, Mrs. R. M. Wade secretary, and Mrs. E. K. Lumpkin executive chair. The Ladies' Garden Club of Georgia may inspire similar clubs statewide.
Atlanta reports the Georgia House adopted a resolution by Mr. Smith Gwinnett granting leave of absence to any member who wishes to return home to vote in the November 8 election. Other items note a fatal ballooning accident in Kansas and telegraph workers seeking higher pay in Chicago. A Georgia woman, Miss Willie Bull, remains seriously burned from a fire incident.
Litttz Rocx November 4 Democratic state committee circular limits federal marshals authority to Little Rock with 20,000 population, states deputy marshals cannot oversee Arkansas voting precincts elsewhere. Peace officers must enforce state law, arrest any marshal overreach, and ensure fair tabulation of the will of the people.
Liveroot Nov 8 A ferry boat from Barkenhead collided with the Eurydice causing a panic among passengers. Soon after a train crash near the station killed three and injured fifty. Most women escaped unharmed, doctors attending the wounded.
A powerful gale with heavy rain hit Jeffersonville Indiana on November 3 causing extensive damage to homes. The river ward collision saw the Louisville and Madison packet Kanawha pushed against the steamer Sunshine while docking, smashing rails and stanchions and tearing boiler deck sections. Kanawha reached Howard's ship yard for repairs.
Washinator November 3. E W Halford president's private secretary leaves to campaign in Indiana. He plans to speak at Marion on November 3, Niles Indiana November 4, Columbus November 5, Rockville November 7. Secretary Foster remains the cabinet member in the city and others are scattered in various states. The president will stay at the White House and not vote in Indiana this year.
The article details a double henhouse design expandable to two flocks of twelve hens, 16 by 11 feet with a central ventilator, battened boards, tarred lining, and a north-side passage. It includes interior features for droppings, nesting, and roosts, plus an end or center door option for two compartments.
Adlai E. Stevenson has returned from his eastern campaign swing and will devote the remainder of the time before election day to work in Illinois. He says revenue reform is needed and that Democrats eye victories in New York New Jersey Indiana Connecticut West Virginia Illinois Wisconsin and Iowa. He predicts a Democratic path to electoral votes and overall success.
Anold Athens resident Mr Homer C Thornton died Friday morning at nine after cutting his throat with a razor. Formerly an engine man for the Northeastern road at Athens he had recently worked for the ETV and GaR B. No cause is given by a despondent, he leaves a family.
Superior to all others Axtcocs s Porous Plasters advertised as the great external remedy. Local Harmony Grove items report drummers customers and visitors while obituaries note the death of Henry Barber. Business on Broad Street highlights Max Joseph expanding his grocery stock beside a former liquor shop.
A cor respondent argues for balanced feeding of poultry, advocating varied grain mixes and ample food to maintain health and productivity. He cautions against fixed rations, notes differences by breed and climate, and emphasizes feeding to demand with gradual grain by grain intake rather than overfeeding all at once.
An illustration from American Gardening shows a practical hoe made by attaching strong hoop iron to an old hoe handle and bolting it securely. The cutting edge should be filed sharp for effective use.
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