Farmers Press for A P & L Rail Extension in 15th District
Farmers at Howell Schoolhouse met to gauge support for an extension of the A P L railroad. Capt. Gobb spoke on necessity, followed by M B Council who argued about excessive freight costs and the need for a competitive line. Subscriptions showed strong local backing despite some firm indifference.
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Y-A
Howell School
A. T. Johson
J.A. Gobb
M. B. Council
Americas
Sunpom
Concord Church Meeting At Concord Ga 1886
An 1886 church note from Concord Church Mag Polis Circuit praising Pastor H Fentress for an eleven day revival at Concord church. The meeting saw thirty two new members added, renewed devotion, and strong congregational growth. The writer calls for God's blessings on the pastor and the ongoing work until the Master comes.
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Eprron
Concord Church
Magpolis
H. ©. Fentress
Voice of Concord Church
Bro. Fentress
Concord
M.D. B
Near Andersonville Ban August 3 Weather and moral notes
Weather stays hot and dry with a recent shower hoped to help crops. Notable items include Miss Lizzie Gregory of Andersonville visiting Miss Amanda Daniel, rebukes for youths with political sermons instead of gospel study, and the death of Ida Childers at nine from typhoid fever. Funeral at Ellaville cemetery. Sympathy extended to the bereaved family.
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Johnson
Lizzie Gregory
Andersonville
Amanda Daniel
Little Ida
W. W. Childers
Ellasville Cemetery
Ida
New Jerusalem
Paps
Webster Letter From Paxston Reports Crops and Community Notes
From Paxston Webster August 1 writer reports corn and fodder on hand and cotton pests. earnings on 18th Webster district vary from three to fifteen bushels per acre. A revival meeting at Richland led by Weekly continues with local outreach by colored workers going door to door. A rattlesnake incident is noted and Henry Carter, aged twenty one years, reunites with the writer after long separation, meeting J.P. EB. W.
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Paxston
Webster
Richland
Brother
Bob Dixon
Henry Carter
J.P. EB. W
Advice to Mothers on Lopraine Syaur Teething Remedy
An advertisement urges mothers to use Mas. Winston's Lopraine Syaur for teething. It claims it soothes the child softens gums relieves pain cures wind colic and treats diarrhoea. Available at twenty five cents per bottle.
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Winston
Harrell Renominated by Acclamation in Webster County
In Webster County the Democratic assembly nominated Hon. D. B. Harrell for Representative by unanimous acclamation after a meeting held August 3. The gathering elected W. M. Bears as chairman and secretaries Geo E Thornton and Jno B Nicholson. A prior motion to defer nominations to September was tabled. The convention adjourned after Harrell spoke. The article also includes unrelated excerpts and dialogues about Civil War veterans and a wedding anecdote.
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Webster County
W. M. Bears
Geo. E. Thornton
Jno. B. Nicholson
Geo. E. Dennard
James P. Walker
D. B. Harrell
W. Ha. Sears
Gro. E. Taoonton
Ivo
B. Nicholson
Seertaches
Orchard Success Increases Fruit Yield With Improved Cultivation
A practical fruit grower describes a three year method that boosted tree output from 15 to 200 bushels. He reduced top growth, plowed rocky soil between trees, deepened furrows to divert spring water, applied manure, and rotated crops including corn beans pumpkins and potatoes. He reports seven bushels of yellow Bellflower per tree and selling fruit for 125 per bushel, advocating fall or winter pruning.
Surplus Resolution Sets Treasury Payment Rules for Excess Funds
The surplus resolution directs the Secretary of the Treasury to apply excess funds above 100 million dollars in monthly blocks of at least 10 million to pay interest bearing debt, with a working balance allowed up to 20 million. It allows suspension of calls during emergencies and outlines trade dollar handling and exchange options for six months.
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United States
United States Treasury
Treasury of
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Electric Bitters Promised for Kidney and Liver Ailments
Advertisement urges trying Electric Bitters for kidney and liver diseases after other therapies failed. Claims cure for dyspepsia diabetes and urinary issues with a blood purifier, selling large bottles for 60 cents at E. J. Eldridge's. Also notes Atlanta widow Mrs Frances died recently worth $40,000 after building a dairy business from a single cow.
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E. J. Eldridge
Francis
Atlanta
Remarkable recovery in Paris Texas from consumption
Excitement grows in Paris as J. E. Corley, once bedridden and near death from consumption, is revived by Dr King's New Discovery. A trial bottle led to relief, then a large bottle and two boxes of Dr King's New Life Pills, yielding a 36 pound gain and full recovery. Free trial bottles offered at E. S. Eldridge's.
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Paris
Tex
J. E. Corley
Dr. King
E. SJ
Remarkable recovery after leg ulcer with B B B cure
W M Cheshire of Atlanta describes lingering typhoid related leg ulcer enlarging to near bone area. After Dr J P Dromgoole advised daily bandages and B B B blood purifier, the second bottle brought fresh healing. he praises B B B as a speedy, effective purifier and lists local supporters in Americus and Atlanta.
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Atlanta
J. P. Dromgoole
W. H. Brotherton
B. B.B
W. B. Cone
D. A. Cook
Park
J. L. Pinson
W. M. Cheshire
All Druggiats
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