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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1901
Page
4
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The Utica Herald urges southern farmers to reduce cotton acreage and diversify with home grown food. It argues high food prices benefit merchants and proposes pasture for meat and dairy, poultry from one acre, and home produced rice and mutton to foster prosperity.
The Brunswick News questions legends of Nancy Hart and cites historians' debate about her cabin and deeds during the revolution. It notes Hart's alleged residence in Brunswick with husband Benjamin Hart, their move after 1802, and children, including Benjamin.
The ad claims scrofula and related ailments are removed by Hood's Sarsaparilla, with thousands of testimonials. A parent recalls a two year old daughter breaking out on the face and head, noting prior remedies failed to help.
The passage recalls a brave woman known in Newcastle Street after the war. She endured as a substantial figure who opposed Tory enemies and was celebrated as a heroine of the Revolutionary era, seen by children and spoken of by parents.
The legislature faces the Atlanta depot issue again amid rising agitation. The piece argues Atlanta needs a new depot and the state could save money by using terminal property, warning against constitutional overreach like last year when public land was involved.
Editor Sid Lewis notes the legislature will meet to devise higher taxes. The cotton crop and its price look short though the farmer should guard his provision crops. He jokes about Corbin and Crowninshield and references the Schley court of inquiry and Captain Chadwick claiming Samp son as contemptible. Fulton county and nearby counties await their turn with patience.
A growing belief favors Ed ward M. Shepard as New York’s next mayor with Tammany Hall votes likely. He appears unpledged to the organization though allied factions push for his victory. Seth Low remains nominally independent but seen as the Republican machine’s man. Low’s vote against honoring Robert E. Lee is cited as a revealing act.
The Chicago Chronicle reports that American shipowners are not seeking subsidies as a remedy. It notes shipyards are busy building merchant steamers for foreign trade without public aid and questions the push for a $9,000,000 annual subsidy.
According to a New York exchange preparations are already under way for a great negro convention. The article notes anticipated activities and organizing efforts ahead of the gathering. The specifics beyond the general plan are limited in the surviving text.
An 8 8 2 S claim promotes Swift Specific Co of Atlanta as a cure for cancer by purging the blood of poison. The ad includes a testimonial from Mrs Shirer of La Plata Missouri and urges requesting a free cancer information book and medical advice without charge. It also references a August meeting in a southern city to discuss crime among young men and church youth reforms.
Athens business leaders press for improved railroad facilities for cotton shipments. If rail lines cannot supply better services, the issue should be taken to the railroad commission to urge action and accountability.
Gov Candler must choose a new state librarian after Hon Gus Morrow of Jonesboro declined the post. Judge N L Hutchins of Lawrenceville has been urged as a strong, well qualified alternative, noted for long service on the bench and high standing in law.
Rumor points to Hon. T. W. Hardwick of Washington county entering the race against incumbent Congressman W. H. Fleming. Hardwick, a prominent young lawyer, has twice served in the state legislature and has many supporters. Fleming has held several terms and a strong record.
Report notes another slaughter of American troops on Samar as forces are sent to quell insurrection. Foretells repeated uprisings and long-term conflict, asserting the United States will rue holding the territory against inhabitants.
A brief note mentions a remedy for a cold with unclear terms and possible misprints. The fragment hints at a home remedy or preparation but lacks concrete details or measurable steps. No named entities or organizations are evident in the readable text.
Athens Ga October 23 1961 The city Democratic Executive committee will meet Thursday to fix the date for the mayor and aldermen primary and to prescribe rules for the election James F Foster chairman and members J F Foster Max Joseph H J Rowe J H Mesakr discuss secrecy of the ballot carriage use and a rule against money or liquor to influence votes and possible grand jury indictments
An advertisement touts Dr H Mozley’s Lemon Elixir as regulating the liver stomach bowels and kidneys and aiding biliousness constipation indigestion sleeplessness and nervous headaches. testimonials from ministers and citizens praise cures and claim the remedy costs 600 and 1 bottles at druggists in Atlanta Georgia and Memphis Tennessee.
In Vernal dated Oct 22 the defense in Caleb Powers trial says they will rest by Thursday or Friday. Jurors will tour Frankfort capitol buildings after the defense rests. A verdict is anticipated before the court term ends Saturday at midnight amid ongoing testimonies about Goebel’s shooting and mountain-man arrivals.
Athens cotton merchants blame railroads for severe car shortages and insufficient crews delaying thousands of bales. They warn the issue may be sent to the railroad commission or courts if not addressed, while buyers hesitate amid halted movement. Perry Davis Painkiller is advertised at end.
The fifty fifth annual session of the American Missionary Association opens in Chicago and continues through Thursday. O A Hull reports the executive committee noting a prosperous year with more schools and 1500 additional pupils, mainly parochial in the south, and 898 churches with 28 new ones.
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