Georgia Legislation Tax and Pensions Cast in Controversy
The 1801 Georgia piece laments the highest tax in peacetime, criticizes the legislature for reform with vengeance, notes pensions for Confederate widows, and reports on figures like Editor Larry Gantr and Gen. Jackson. It mentions railroads, the Czar Kodak incident, and upcoming lectures while referencing Savannah and Columbus newspapers.
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Georgia
The
Columbus Enquirer
Berner
Georgia Senate
Chicago Inter-Ocean
World’s Fair urges Southern support for exhibit
Governor Tillman calls a Columbia convention to plan funding and organization to ensure South Carolina’s industrial display at the Columbian Exposition. The Age-Herald argues Southern states should rally, noting Northern and Western legislatures have funded their displays and warning against misrepresentation of the region.
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Tillman
South Carolina
Statehouse
Columbia
Age-Herald
Modern Geography Jokes from Walworth Tribune
A satirical Q and A piece mocks geography and civics with jokes about the earth, water, towns, cities, commerce, races, and maps. It satirizes politicians, bankers, and social classes, ending with a humorous note from the Walworth Tribune.
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Stankind
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the Times-Recorder
Dally Ena
Liswen
Arail
AILY
OxeYean
Bascom Myriox
the Times Publishing Company
Americus
Americus, Ga
Larry Gantr
Iis
Kodak
Alexander
Montgomery Advertiser
Joe Wheeler
Alabama
GiapsToxe
Commons
Smith
Gladstone
Parnell
Woopout
Claflin
United States
Victoria
Gazaway Hamnipaxr
Savannah News
Madame Bannios
New York
Guatemala
Senor Rocca
Iy Tennessco
Alliance
Henry R. Jackson
Georgia Historical Society
Atlanta
Young Men's Library Association
Gen. Jackson
Gorson
Maryland
Harrison
Massachusetts
Lodge
Ohio
Cecil Gabbett
Central Road
Gabbett
Mexico
W. P. Save
Wean
Chattahoochee County
House
Vox Populii
Senate
Vox Populi
Northen
Ths
New York Herald
Court of Appeals
Tilden
Modern Geography
San Francisco
Ray
Jones
Mariner’s Company
Walveston Tribune
Womis
Bradfield
PTFE
Comtatua Bradfield Regulator Co
Mie
Jon
Sopan
I Gan Fobesset
Mnax
Pital City Banke ‘Ailanta Constiva 'Corawnerdas
Tutt
Nature
Dodge
Diane
Americas
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Lamar Street
Eagle” Shoe Store
Forsyth St
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Payriuiar & Ban B
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Has. A. Brooks
Bellevue Hospital Medical Hees
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Lamar St
Eldridge
Lee St
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Granberry Corner
Wallie
Wattiorney
Aes National Bank
W. ‘Lane
Eptorney
Law, Ga
Te Ninsee
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Mita
Mationneys
LAW
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L. Holt
Tom
Ansley & Ansley, Tiorneyar
Sumter
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Macon
Dooly
Webster
Stewart
Supreme Court
United States Cour
T. Mathews
Attorney-At-Lawi
Wellborn F. Clarks
Frank A. Hooris
Clareen Hooper
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Watrex
K. Wheatley
J.B. Priecemap
Wheatley & Fitzgerald
Ommce
Jackson Bt
Georgi Janott
Eee
I. Hudson
L. J. Blalock
Sohiey County
Otamerianee Quoson
Slemons
H. Kimbrough
Simmons & Kimbrough
Attorneys AT Law
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Reman
Akonirecr
My Pew Birest Atlante
Barlow
Americus Frans
Wm. Hall
Americar
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Johnson &. Harrold’s
Cotton Avenue
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