24 Nov 1891
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1891
Page
1
A fragmentary verse reflecting gratitude for Thanksgiving dishes. Mentions turkey meat, pies, sweet potatoes, forget me nots, celery and winter harvest. Tone is nostalgic and celebratory, centered on food and blessings.
A nostalgic Thanksgiving piece narrates autumn scenes with a haughty gobbler, cozy farm imagery, and warning satire on holiday dining. It reflects on Thanksgiving traditions, harvest imagery, and a reflective note on gratitude and national festivity.
On a New England farm near a village, minister Preston and his seven daughters including Nubbin, nicknamed Nubbins, live simple harvest life. Walter De Witt, a poor apprentice, loves Nubbin but leaves for California. Fourteen years pass as rumors rise, then Walter returns mistaken for Nubbin Blossom after a long silence. Nubbin learns truth, rejects him, and he asks to marry her again on Thanksgiving. They wed next day, and Nubbin blossoms anew as the family gathers for weddings.
The Georgia State Normal School board of trustees is set with five members. S D Bradwell and William E Boggs were named by the bill, with Governor Northen appointing three others: W H Baker A J Battle and Lawton B Evans. The board aims to place the Normal School in operation soon and expects good results.
McElree's Wine of Cardus for weak Nerve Carnesville Ga November 16 special George S Phillips editor visits Oconee County with rumored matrimonial plans involving a West Union belle Minnie McEntire and J B McEntire visit Atlanta J B Parks attorney visits Martin Carnesville High School enrollment rises to about 110 students current 125 holiday figure noted
In TaLLahassee Florida on November 17 special a Supreme Court writ of mandamus orders Secretary of State John L Crawford to sign with the great seal the commission of R H M Davidson appointed U S senator by Governor Fleming. The writ is returnable tomorrow and Crawford threatens possible jail. Statewide excitement follows.
Dallas reports a sensational murder arrest connected to a Vernon incident two months earlier when a carriage horses ran away after being frightened. The male subject, B. L. Rich, is involved with Lou Porter, the Vernon young woman who was driving at the time. The case centers on the fatal consequences of that runaway.
A tall tale from Detroit recounts Professor De Lisle arriving at night with a small case and seeking the city’s leading daily. He chats with a police officer, trades quips about society notes, and jokes about touring the nation on a farewell trip while hoping for a modest hotel and home comforts.
Harry and Bobby, brothers ages eight and nine, returned late from school. Their mother asked why they were late, and Baby, the younger, spoke up. He said Vic stopped them, prompting questions about who the boys were. Bobby confessed he and Harry were fighting, revealing their names in a humorous exchange.
Barclay, under severe punishment for allegedly letting a kitten loose in the schoolroom, laughs despite the whipping. Miss Bray questions the boy, and Barclay declares he cannot help it, insisting the teacher has whipped the wrong boy.
A quotation from the New York Herald discusses the contrast between business men who sign letters as Your obedient servant and their treatment of callers. It notes surprising hypocrisy in American office culture and habits of American servants.
A collage of short witty lines and quips from era periodicals. Jests about singing travelers, a girl asking her father for a birthday gift, a remark on rooms for rent, and playful anecdotes from professors and social observers. Includes notes on fashion and household goods and a catalog blurb.
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