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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1889
Page
7
A Georgia farmer group denounces high retail markups in Athens and other towns. They claim merchants take large margins on staples like sugar coffee and syrup, arguing farmers pay extortionate prices and merchants barely clear a living. They urge cotton buyers and growers to unite against English price controls and demand fair trade.
A garbled OCR fragment references state tidiness and large contributions, citing amounts like 400,600,000 and mentions Marletta, North of Georgia, and Atlanta. It hints at disputes or debate over reforms and funding but offers no clear events or outcomes.
A local notice argues against a bill in the House, urging Representative Mr. Tuck to withdraw it. Constituents are described as nearly uniform in opposing passage, warning of political consequences if it advances. The piece asserts the bill would oppress taxpayers and calls civic action to stop it.
Athens aims to rival any Southern cotton market with large mills nearby and active buyers. Local receipts show Athens gaining recognition as a premier market, expecting to reach one hundred thousand bales this season and outpace peers in size and quick sales.
A local report lauds Senator James R Lyle as an ablest and popular floor member. It notes the President appointed him to a conference committee with the W. and A. and quotes a source from Atlanta on his stance against insolvency costs legislation in the House.
The Shai sent gifts to all dignitaries on his European tour except Queen Victoria. The dummer te resorts are closed and pleasure-seekers rest before fires after summer outings. The administration lacks solid Republican support in New York City. Harrison aimed to please everyone in the spoils division but pleases none. The Athens Stock and Poultry show is praised as the fall Georgia fair.
The article notes the 1892 World’s Fair as a display of American growth to an older world, with Florida’s Jacksonville exposition promised to draw thousands. It mentions anticipated political news from the primary and growing female participation in law medicine and preaching. It also observes favorable weather for farmers and rising cotton cultivation in Athens.
An editorial urges strict enforcement of a cigarette law by the Georgia Legislature. It argues merchants whom sell to minors bear responsibility for fostering bad habits and disobedience, warning the measure as a key step for the state’s future welfare and youth protection.
The state’s education agitation wanes as lawmakers show little interest. Observers say the issue was a summer dream and will return to demand a satisfactory solution for Georgia in the near future.
Citizens in Athens complain that The Atlanta Constitution has not delivered for several days, showing strong appreciation for the paper and disappointment in its lapse.
The House rejected the university appropriation bill after a late debate led by Dr. Felton of Bartow. The roll showed a 70 to 74 defeat with many supporters absent. Backers hope for reconsideration, while opponents may face changes as political tensions rise amid Illinois scenes.
John L. Sullivan argues his recent ovations across the Solid South prove his popularity and indicate he can win Congress on that appeal. He asserts strong backing from Democratic voters as his campaign strength.
The writer urges the Augusta News to press Augusta Banner for answers about Sibley Mills bagging. They claim the bombshell in the News office has paralyzed the establishment and compare to the Augusta Chronicle’s discreet silence to avoid stirring certain issues.
The Augusta Evening News says a Senate committee visits to inspect the Savannah river fishway will be a duty bound trip, not a pleasure excursion, as editors dispute claims of the Augusta fishway being the best in the land and expect a verdict reflecting its quality.
The seven woman's suffrage convention at Saratoga New York last week is described as a dismal failure. Susan B Anthony may have faced a sober realization that the day of her destiny has passed.
Blair of Carvage endorses Clarke's Extract of Flax Skin Cure and Cough Cure for children and many coughs noting quick results with Whooping Cough. Advises families to use both remedies, pairs with Clarke's Flax Soap at 25 cents. Also mentions an exquisite milk white India cashmere dinner gown with gold and silver embroidery.
A collage of drugstore ads tout Clarke's Flax Catarrh Cure and Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. It promotes Electric Bitters for kidney liver and stomach issues and Carter's Little Pills for digestion. It also markets Ayer's Sarsaparilla and Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy with fashion notes and warnings about leddium.
An ad extols Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia, flatulency, and constipation sold by L. D. Sledge & Co. It tells of James J. McCalley of Monet Mo who suffered eight years with dyspepsia, lost weight, then gained from 114 to 168 pounds after using Swift's Specific.
Advert reads Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for various female disorders. It claims to restore appetite, strength, and vigor, noting women suffer emaciation and weakness from unspecified ailments and touts the remedy as world famed.
An aged advertisement fragment touts Brown's Iron Bitters as a universal cure for dyspepsia and debility, claims iron in blood ensures health, and cites testimonials. It also promotes Ricghmond's Samaritan Nerveine for mothers and children, along with Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething and diarrhea.
An advertisement extols Colorado climate for invalids and urges using Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery to cure throat and lung diseases including consumption. It claims the remedy purifies and enriches blood, strengthens the system, and offers a money back guarantee. Also promotes Acker's Blood Elixir for purifying blood and improving complexion, sold by L D Sledge & Co.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with a 25 cent price and refunds. Also touts Ayer's Ague Cure as effective for chills and fever, asserting it never fails even the worst cases. John Crawford & Co. and L. D. Sledge & Co. are named druggists in the listings.
An advertisement promotes Lemon Elixir as a remedy for biliousness constipation indigestion foul stomach sleeplessness loss of appetite debility fevers chills and malaria claiming it cures liver kidney and blood disorders. It notes price one dollar and availability from Druggists and cites a minister testimonial from Rev C B Davis in Atlanta Georgia.
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