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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1889
Page
3
Fragmented OCR notes show dispute over duties in Clarke and surrounding counties. Mention of Farmers Alliance, funds, and calls to repeal current law. References to H C Tuck, Lyle, and Tarjas Beth tied to Augusta politics and committee assignments.
A fragmented item notes CARDUS as a tonic for women and mentions a Palace Chicken Car concept as luxury railway freight. It describes ideas of transporting fowls in large numbers in small coops with wire parts for movement and passenger comfort, highlighting cruelty concerns and railway practices.
The article notes discussions at a meeting held at 2 o'clock p.m. in Athens Ga with figures like Pope Barrow and Barter as central actors. It mentions lottery cards, prizes, and speculation about fortunes tied to local industries and figures. It references Misiana State Lottery and a drawing on July 16th with a $100,000 prize.
Multitudes prepare for the Northeast Georgia Fair with printed show bills and premium lists. Directors praise early success as they promise thrilling attractions balloon ascension bands speakers and a grand program on November 12th.
Cotton buyers report the year’s grade is generally good but samples poor because the staple is cut by fast gin saws. Farmers are urged to check this as it lowers crop value. Much of the cotton this year would grade good middling if not cut by the gin.
A morning blaze in Birmingham, Alabama, consumed the Thomas block on First avenue. B B Hayes saloon MS Gies stationery J B Brogin tin ware G A Stowers furniture F W Fain restaurant and saloon were lost with estimated damage of 25000 dollars, largely uninsured.
About a quarter of cotton entering Athens is covered with white bagging. New jute bagging is selling to larger farmers while dead pine straw bagging is being produced. A drummer confessed one fourth of Southern cotton uses old jute and cotton. New bagging sells for ten cents amid a jute trust push and farmer boycotts. BanNER plans to publish the news. Soutache braids remain popular on certain dress styles.
Poffer offers a farm in Banks County about two and a half miles from Harmony Grove Grange. The property includes two dwellings with five and six rooms, outbuildings, and a variety of fruits. It spans about 200 acres with 90 acres of bottom land, portions cultivated, stock farm, remaining land in original and pine forest, near two churches and a school. Terms are half cash and balance by note at percent for one year. Apply to LH Gower Harmony Grove Ga.
The committee on privileges of the N. BE Ga stock and poultry show invites bids for refreshments cigars and restaurant privileges until Saturday October 19 1889. W S Hornan J P Vose J N Boote. Cloth dresses with tight fitting sleeves noted as unsuitable for autumn and winter.
A discussion of sea monster stories, arguing many sightings may be misperceptions of seaweed, logs, or fish. Noting credible witnesses such as captains and royal navy officers, with examples like an alligator‑necked creature in the Gulf of California and a long snake‑like animal off Sicily.
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