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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1889

Page

4

Classifieds Rates and Subscriptions for Athens Banner

The Athens Daily Banner outlines subscription prices for weekly and Sunday editions, rates for transient and local notices, and contract terms. It lists payment methods including express, postal note, money order, or registered letter and directs communications to L T. Gantt at Jackson Street Athens Ga.

Athens Daily Banner Athens Banner L. Gantt. Easter and Proprietor Jackson Street Athens, Ga L. Gantt

Sherman to Visit Atlanta Faces Southern Backlash

A Georgia perspective denounces General Sherman as an incendiary whose burned Atlanta and Columbia justify boycotting his presence at the Piedmont Exposition. It argues Georgians will refuse to honor him and predicts widespread rejection if he attends.

WM. T. Sheman Atlanta Columbia Grex. Sherman Georgia Herman Gen Suerman Sazman Carolina Isis Sherman Hay Tred Siirk- Man

Georgia Rejects Sherman Invitation To Piedmont Exposition

A Georgia editorial denounces inviting General Sherman to the Piedmont Exposition calling it hastily done. It warns that Sherman is unwanted in Georgia and that forcing his presence would provoke contempt and resentment among the people and against their martyrs.

Debate Over State Chemist Office Sparks Unioned Critique

The Department of Agriculture faces sharp criticism as Commissioner Hexperson and Mr. Hoskmis clash over the State Chemist role. The piece condemns moves against Prof Waite and Prof White, noting removal of the laboratory to Atlanta and questioning the haste of the charges.

Department of Agriculture Hexperson Hoskmis Sereyen Waite Stats Chemist Atlanta White Wurrie Humrsais Prff WatTr

The Sharp Country Merchant and Fertilizer Policy

The piece argues farmers are misled to back the Brady bill promoting a cash fertilizer trade. Georgia firms fear collapse as foreign suppliers rely on negotiable notes and out-of-state sales, while merchants gain by cash sales and farm collateral. The Savannah Times notes farmer hardship and merchant leverage.

Georgia Maryland Savannah Times

Insurance losses for Fire companies in Cobra show net deficit

The Insurance commissioners report shows 49 fire insurers in the state collecting 1 543 861 dollars in premiums for the year ending April 30. Losses paid reached 1 370 954 dollars and expenses approximate 30 percent of premiums, totaling 1 834 112 dollars. Georgia losses estimated at 390 255 dollars refute claims that insurers amass profits.

Insurance Commissioners of Cobra Jer Abpea Georgia SA A

Rise Again Mr Smith in Fragmented Speech

A garbled passage references Mr Smith and a discussion of rising, wealth, and factory activity. It mentions Athens and a mammoth cotto casita and implies renewed effort or sentiment about wealth and production. The text is fragmentary with unclear context or dates.

Athens

The Fuel of the Future

A historical view argues coal petroleum and natural gas will run out in two centuries yet science offers endless possibilities. It notes hydrogen flame without carbonic gas advantages and suggests new methods will yield inexhaustible fuel and light for the world.

Atlantic Vilages Epison Anso Nature

Gantt Moves to Clear Savannah River Obstruction

In the Savannah area Bro. Gantr of the Amens Ban Ner leads a drive to remove a dam obstruction hindering fish passage. Supporters say the measure will win public backing this time, while Augusta is urged to reconstruct its dam to benefit upstate communities and local shading needs.

Augusta Hartwell Sun

Savannah River shad passage bill debated in legislature

An article discusses opening the Savannah River for shad passage. It highlights Senator Justin Stko rher from Lincoln County pushing the bill, noting the Augusta dam obstruction and Buford treaty concerns, with support from supporters and weather impacting crops.

Savannah Shad Justin Stkother Lincoln County Stroruen Augusta Buford Padre

Augusta dam blocks shad passage demands fish-way

In a heated letter to readers, critics condemn the Augusta dam for stopping shad runs on the Savannah River. They argue a proper fish-way would restore stock and support communities along two hundred miles above Augusta, noting treaty obligations and the government’s stocking programs.

Augusta News Savanah Augusta Savannah North Georgia Carolina Augusta Canal Georgia Presen Buford Ciy

The Solicitor's Salary in Georgia Legacy Debate

An article reviews state salaries for Georgia officials including the Governor, Supreme Court Justices, Superior Court judges, and other offices. It notes annual figures, compares circuit judge workload, and discusses legislative resistance to raising salaries and the influence of public opinion on pay reforms.

Georgia Supreme Court Superior Court Mircues L Brown Russeru Hurcurs Resseey Circuit Rus Solicitor-Geeral Tuub

Temple of Fashion Promises New Dress Goods In Athens

Julius Cohen & Co extends its Temple of Fashion in Athens with new dress goods and trimmings. Manager W T Houston touts exclusive fabrics, bargain counters with 5 to 75 cent items, and a campaign urging locals to buy at home. The notice includes sales on Mexican Grenadine and silk ribbons. A related report from Missouri covers a postwar reunion where an ex-Confederate clash over Lincoln and DavisNearly leads to blows.

Temple of Fashion W.T. Houston Julius Cohen & Co Athens Fashion W.I. Houston W. T. Houston Shepard W.’T. Houston Julius Cohen W.pullouston Davis Hicerssville Missouri Senator West J.T. Crisp Lincoln Grant Jeff Davis Ofere Shelby Col. Crisp Mr. Davis

Seizure of British Schooner Tilly by American Vessel Rush

Special to the Banner reports that the steamer Rush captured the British schooner Tilly on August 6 off the coast, placing a prize crew of one aboard. Officer onboard confirms the seizure during the early morning operation.

San Francisco St., Paul Annes

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