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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1893
Page
4
The article argues for expanding public schooling beyond basics citing the value of music drawing languages color work and physical culture. It lauds education as a priceless legacy and supports progressive methods that foster creativity and bodily development.
The editorial calls for the Grand Jury to crack down on illegal tavern operations outside the city limits. It condemns law evasion by white and black operators, urges exposure and punishment, and asserts that all violators, including influential white men, deserve the full penalties of the law to cleanse Clarke county.
The Ozlethorpe Echo editor argues against Cherokee Strip settlement, noting harsh conditions, high costs, and unhealthy land. It promotes Georgia’s better, improved lands with lower entry costs and existing infrastructure as a more inviting destination for settlers and migrants.
The piece argues against monumentalist and gold standard policies, accusing England of pushing for a single gold standard to lower cotton and wheat prices. It links silver policy to economic decline, noting lower land values and wages, with bankers and creditors benefiting from low prices and rising money value.
Amid talk of a ten mile race between America England Germany and France trains, Judge Arkell backs New York Central No 999 in world competition. In Georgia, Populists led by Tom Watson vow a full state ticket to seize the legislature and U S Senate seat, while deafness cure ads claim Hall's Catarrh Cure offers $100 for uncured cases.
The Madison county land sale of 2150 acres in seven Richmond blue grain farms fetched 130 500 at auction, while Columbus Enquirer Sun notes Alf Herrington’s Georgia race bid and a reduced land registrar role. Atlanta Journal comments on southern financial resilience amid hard times and farm self sufficiency. Savannah News reports Judge Arkell offering a 5000 prize for an international contest.
Walter H. Rhett a leading Atlanta bar member was found dead in his private office at 812 Whitehall Street. A Smith and Wesson revolver lay beside him and a gunshot wound appeared to be self inflicted. His absence had worried his family and stepfather in law Mr Jones sought an explanation before learning of the tragedy. Rhett was reportedly en route home from Charleston and his wife Annie Reid Rhett awaited word as news arrived.
The Washington Gazette reports Hon F H Colley plans to abandon cotton on his large plantation and devote it to grain grass and stock raising. He has demonstrated profitability in grain with a strong wheat crop and oats sales, saying cotton has caused him anxiety.
Gossip swirls about Eighth District candidates with McWhorter Hart Whitehead Rose Ruessll among names discussed. Judge McWhorter denies a congressional bid while Lawson Carlton and Calvin George emerge as leading contenders in a triangular race. Orange Blossom claim appears as unrelated ad content at article end.
The Brunswick Times Advertiser portrays a near deserted central city with stores closed and quiet streets. A few brave residents and caretakers remain amid a silent, sunlit landscape where dwindling activity and sparse life mark ongoing hardship and hardy endurance.
Brunswick Ga October 4 24 hours ending noon records sixteen new yellow fever cases nine discharged two deaths Among new cases is Dr R E Burford a board member and practicing physician The day ends with fifty one under treatment and total deaths to date stand at148 with a 9 4 percent mortality Mr Alex Back of Atlanta arrived to assist Dr Jones in treating yellow fever with Oxydonor Yctory neither of these gentlemen has had the fever.
A compilation of brief items notes women giving birth to five babies in Savannah and other city events. Reports mention lynching status in North Carolina, church structures blown down after a storm, political feuds between Senators Vance and Rainey, and a mistaken yellow fever report at Wycross. Also covered are crop and factory updates, marriages in Atlanta and Savannah, a fatal shooting in Cuseta Alabama, riots fears in Decatur Alabama, railroad consolidation talks, and a Port Royal trade celebration invitation.
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