Democracy and tariffs dominate Georgia political chatter
The Banner lauds Democratic remedies to free the country from hard times and calls for tariff cuts and currency expansion. It questions who can put money in pockets, praises Confederate veterans, and warns against Republicanism and railroad monopolies while urging open competition and fiscal restraint.
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Marietta Journal
Taz Banner
Democratic Party
Blican Party
Congress
Fragmented Textile Price List From 2nd Department Ad
A historical catalog fragment lists varied fabrics with unit prices including Wool-Brocade Worsteds at 5c and 15c, Wool Cashmeres at 5c, heavy twill Plaids at 15c, gray Beiges at 12c, Hrilliantine at 25c, pure Mohair at 10c, Mobsir 1c, Calicoes at 3c, Lindseys at 10c, Dress Flannel at 20c, and other dress goods priced per yard or unit across departments.
Special Bargain Shawls and Comfort Items Sale
Advertisement listing numerous textile items and other goods with bulk sale prices. Shawls including Zephyr wool Breakfast Shawls at 35c and 25c, Beaver Shawls at 1.50, India Shawls at 3.50, granulated sugar and coffee specials, matches, soap, sardines, soda, and snuff offered at reduced prices.
Grand Special Sale Shoes Discounts Ahead of Weather
Classified notice for a 4th Department sale of shoes at factory-like prices. Listings include Oxford ties, Miases Oxfords, Ladies cloth tops, button shoes, patent leather, India kid, high-top La tee Bellog, men’s brogans, morocco bals, and boys’ shoes with substantial discounts. Sale emphasizes quantities, pricing, and limited stock.
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India
5th Department Fabric Sale List Remnants and Prices
A list of fabrics including Homespun, Shirting, Drilling, Sea Is and Sheeting, Bleaching, Mattrasa Ticking, Feather ticking, Satin Feather ticking, Doeskin Jeans and Wool Jeans with assorted yardage and discount prices. Items range from 4c to 40c per piece with various quantities and grades.
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Doeskin
Tremendous Departmen Sale Amid Heat With Low Prices
A store advertises a Challenge Sale with prices claimed as fabulously low during a heat wave. Readable items include Canton Flannel and Flannel products at deep discounts, wool twilled flannel, red flannel, medicated flannel, and lambs wool varieties priced well below typical values amidst a promotional push.
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Jean
No Wine Noted on London Total Abstinence Invitations
A London hostess at a total abstinence dinner adds no wine to invitations after guests express disappointment at the lack of alcohol. The note reads no wine at the bottom to set expectations clearly.
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London
Curiosities May Visit Atlanta Exhibition
The Banner reports interest in exhibiting two local curiosities a seven legged cow from a dairy near the city and a spotless white calf owned by an Athens citizen. Inquiries have poured in at the Banner office with expectations that the pair will travel to Piedmont in Atlanta drawing substantial attention.
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Banner
Athens
Barner
Atlanta
Piedmont
Gainesville Fair Opens with Noted Progress and Planned Exhibits
The Gainesville Fair Association under Col. C Dunlap and Secretary James I Tower plans a larger exhibit than last year. The fair runs November 10 to 13 in Gainesville, the Queen City of the mountains, promising enhanced attractions and continued local progress.
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Queen City of
Mountains
Gainesville
Gainesville Fair Association
Col. C. Dunlap
James I. Tower
Mills Speech Draws Large Springfield Crowd in 1892 Bid
Delivered at Springfield this week Roger Q Mills spoke at city hall to a packed audience including Republican General J Warren Kvifer. He attacked free silver and tied taxation to national policy while urging tariff restraint and agricultural prosperity.
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Ouro
Roger Q Millsi
House of Representativ
J. Warren Kvifer
House of Reptatives
Rq Mills
John L. Zimmerman
Twice vetoed beer licenses in AtLanta council clash
Mayor Hemphill vetoed ten beer licenses granted by the city council for the second time. Council members defended the action while Sawtell noted beer sellers have as much right as whiskey sellers. Hemphill urged licenses only within liquor limits. Crawford Herald editor Moore visited Banner praising the democracy stance.
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Atlanta, Ga
Hemphill
Sawtell
Meyre Hempnill
Cotton Crop Outlook in County Edges Toward Overestimate
From present indications the county cotton crop may be overestimated slightly. Weeded and well formed, a larger portion of the fruit is still young and may mature only with a late fall. Prices remain low, but the overall sample quality is better due to careful gathering by farmers.
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