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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1893
Page
4
The Brunswick Appeal urges Athens residents to donate to relieve Brunswick's starvation distress. It calls for a city meeting at once to discuss ways and means, and argues for funding a Georgia Normal training program to improve teachers and education statewide.
A Georgia-wide call argues for a state normal school to train teachers in superior teaching methods. The piece emphasizes the longstanding demand covered by the Banner and public, urging thoughtful statewide consideration.
The Kansas City Times compares New Orleans disaster scenes to Civil War horrors. It laments widespread fatalities coffins absent and common graves, notes neglect of Brunswick fever and other storm aftermaths, and questions public indifference to repeated catastrophes.
The Savannah Press reports strong statements against mob violence after a brutal assault on a defenceless girl near the Central railroad depot. It notes the death penalty for such crimes and asserts local authorities will uphold the law and protect prisoners from mobs.
A collage of editorials and notices from Georgia papers discusses who may be called honorable or hold titles, Emma Goldman’s stance on rebellion, a dueling incident, Jake Hyams as hustler, Solicitor Thompson for judge, and Habersham county prohibition. Also includes a deafness cure ad and a dissolution notice for J. Rhodes & Co with debts collection.
City council heard a report from A L Hull on progressing the standpipe project with materials en route. Construction aims to start soon at the rear plot near Dr Gerdine’s residence, reach 150 feet high, and provide strong pressure to reach tall structures, preventing past fire loss.
A Brunswick entertainment fundraiser is being discussed to aid distressed prisoners and support relief efforts. Organizers urge prompt action and strong public backing while noting the Syrup of Figs as a simple remedy from the California Fig Syrup Co.
Maj Pruitt arrives in Atlanta and is praised as a leading Georgia journalist and pillar of the Georgia Press Association. The article notes his nickname Sock and his wide network of advertiser support. It also mentions a local incident of a boy bitten in the city treated with a mad-stone from Dr Kennedy, who keeps stones in Athens and Harmony Grove.
The wedding took place yesterday at Emmaxu church in the Classic City. Arthur H Allen of Philadelphia and Mary Kila Noble of this city were married by Bishop Nelson in a ceremony rich with flowers and music. The bridal party included numerous ushers and attendants. After the ceremony the couple departed for Chicago and the World’s Fair, amid hearty congratulations.
Bucklen Arnolda Salve praised as the best on earth for bruises sores eruptions and skin complaints. It promises fast relief with a money back guarantee and costs 25 cents per box, sold by Moun Crawford & Co and Palmer & Kissebraw.
Athens District oil inspector Jas Br. Lris explains current limits and cites need for chemical analysis to detect adulteration in kerosene oils. He says laws enforce only a 120 F minimum grade and condemn below that, but analysis could fix misleading qualities harming light and safety.
A reporter found the liquor analysis cost about ten to fifteen dollars monthly. Each analysis samples fifteen barrels of whiskey for five dollars, not five dollars per barrel. The average analyses per month are about three, reflecting the shift from old water works to new mains.
Brief notes report the House passed a repeal bill by party lines. Other items include yellow fever cases in Jessup, a Memphian suicide, World’s Fair attendance counts, proposed tax changes on state banks, and a Maryland Democratic convention ballot delay. Additional items mention a San Antonio murder, liquidation of a Clarksville bank, a Fort Wayne rail accident, and various political and social events across states.
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