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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1891

Page

2

Reid's Athens to Griffin College Move Questioned

Rep Reid of Putnam argues against relocating the State Agricultural College from Athens to Griffin. He cites a solemn state agreement with Athens and warns moving would harm Georgia's educational interests and require repayment of $25,000 invested there. He frames the issue as fairness versus town favoritism.

Athens Sta State College of Agriculture Mr. Reid Putnam Representative Reid House State Agricultural College Griffin Reid Dismuke State College Georgia State Cultural College State University Agricultural Collége N. J.hammond Tuskuts Seergricultural College Athens Casein Ie D'smuke Agricultural College

Cotton Season Opens as Market Begins to Roll In

The cotton market has fairly opened and the fleecy staple will soon begin to roll in widely. The crop is fairly good with acreage above expectations.

Nite South Asit Ig Marta Avneas

Bargain Sale Announces Deep Discounts on Summer Goods

A local notice proclaims summer stock at 25 cents on the dollar and new fall items on the bargain tab. Groceries including coffee and tea are offered on consignment with limited quantities to ensure broad distribution.

Groeries Saati Sean Oeea Super Beach Gollar Georgia Geo

Early Bargain Grocery and Summer Goods Sale

A bustling sale ad offers 5 lb sugar for 25 cents or 20 lb for 100, 5 lb Rio coffee for 100, soda at 5 cents per pound, 3 Maccaboy snuff, 24 matches for 15 cents, sardines 5 cents a bar or 5 boxes for 25 cents, 4 bars Horse Shoe soap for 15 cents. Early shoppers urged. money-back guarantee on quality. stormy rush expected. Summer goods priced to clear with low rates on nainsooks, white lawns, plaids, curtains, lace, and embroideries.

Rio Maccaboy Bridgman

Bargain Sale Promises Deep Discounts on Blankets and Fabrics

A Chicago and New York seller advertises rare bargain blankets at 40 cents each due to slight imperfections. The sale includes white blankets, assorted dress fabrics, wool Cashmere remnants, ginghams, flannels, and sheeting with substantial discounts and large yardage offerings, urging early purchase.

Chicago New York

Athens Expects Cotton Boom With G C N Line

The Athens market anticipates a cotton influx this season surpassing 100,000 bales, aided by new trade territory via the Georgia Carolina & Northern. Increased buyers and the Inman Co. branch here will boost handling, while markets await the bureau report and local papers shift to daily news via the G C N line.

Athens Georgia, Carolina & Northern Atlanta Evening Journal

Cotton Market Signals Possible Easier Money Ahead

The New York market narrative suggests easier money ahead as cotton prices may rise, despite damage to the crop mainly in Texas and Mississippi. The piece notes large corn planting elsewhere and hints at supply and demand factors that could lift cotton values in the near term.

Texas Mississippi Choite

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