Subscribing Fans Urged to Pay Up as Fall Season Nears
The paper appeals to subscribers in arrears to remit dues before the cotton market season, noting many owe a year or more and offering payment options by mail or in person. It explains how to read the paid-through date on the paper and urges prompt settlement to sustain publication. Also reports the Southern Female College entering its fifty first session with high prospects, praise for opening ceremonies, musical performances, and President Cox’s address on life’s chief good.
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Andrews Hotel
Southern Female College
G. 8
Tumlin
Alice Cox
Run Here Run Here Bargains in Sum mer Goods
Bargains announced by Fuller E Callaway Department Stores in LaGrange Georgia. Summer sale lists 50c straw hats at 25c two for, ladies patent tip oxford shoes at 45c, and yardage of various fabrics at 8c per yard. Mason jars 8c each or $1 per dozen, and assorted men and hat items advertised with explicit prices. Corner Court Square and Vernon Streets.
Pensions for Indian War soldiers and widows offered
Notice offering to collect U S pensions for Indian War soldiers or widows. Provides promise of valuable historical and documentary information with no charge unless successful. Address with stamps Fayette Harrgett, Hardeman, Ga.
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U. S
Faynn HarGett
Hardeman
Brunsw ick Druggist Seeks Relief for Yellow Fever Plague
A Brunswick resident writes from LaGrange describing a yellow fever epidemic in Brunswick. He details rising cases, lack of doctors and nurses, looming mortality, and his plan to serve as a druggist while urging readers to start a relief fund for the stricken sister city and its starving population.
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Brunswick
Dxar
Reorganization call of Troop County Confederate Veterans
At a 5th mat gathering a reorganization was announced to permanently revive the group. The aim is to compile a complete roll of every company and man from Troup County who left in the late war, plus a true history with deeds of daring. Judge T. H. Whitaker was elected historian. assistants to be appointed in each company and militia district. The group seeks to publish these records to counter present so-called histories and honor the Lost Cause and its veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troup County
T. H. Whitaker
Whitaker
J.L. Somars
Confederate Veterans
Congress to settle the silver question and cotton’s rise
A (unverified) statement predicts Congress will resolve the silver issue soon, bringing a clear financial sky. It claims abundant funds will move the cotton crop, highlighting the Southern farmer as a major factor in attracting gold from abroad. The text ends with an unclear note about a coronation around October.
New Goods Brighten Stores as Bradfield Urges Early Buying
E R Bradfield promotes a bustling shopping scene promising new novelties and strong values for the next ten days. He thanks customers for visits and urges early purchases to secure the best items before they run out, noting limited repeat stock this season.
Fall Dress Goods Sale Urges Early Purchase
The ad touts a wide, up to date dress goods selection with low prices and ample stock. It highlights calicoes at 5 cents, checks at 4 1/2 cents, and a variety of fabrics, remnant bargains, and the appeal of shopping now for timely, economical dressmaking.
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Army
Oxford
Corner Court Square
Vernon Streets
LaGrange, Georgia
Bradfield & Slack
LaGrange
Kellam & Moore
Atlanta, Ga
Hood
Bormer
the Veterans of
Congress
E. R. Bradfield
E.R. Bradfield
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