Georgia railroad commission condemned for arbitrary power
An editorial critiques Georgia's railroad commission led by Campbell Wallace, arguing its dictatorial rule harms investor confidence and delays southern development. It warns that state ownership of railroads could remove such power and protect capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Georgia Railroad Commission
South
Campbell Wallace
Georgia
Wallace
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Atlanta
Alabama
Georgia Central
Louisville
Nashville
Europe
Speer's Vineyards and wine cellars near Passaic report
An American Institute committee visited Alfred Speer's Passaic New Jersey vineyards and wine cellars and reported that the enterprise is extensive and highly successful, with wines not excelled by any producer. The report notes visiting the vineyards during harvest activities and highlights notable wine quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Speer
Passaic
N. J
New York City
A. Heath
M.D
R. B. Margin
J. Disrunnett
L. B. Bosworth
B B B Told To Cure Rheumatism In 1885 Ad
An 1885 advertisement by J. T. Goodman conductor of Central 8 B R claims B B B cures rheumatism after four bottles. He and his wife report rapid relief and full recovery. Supporting notes cite R Schmidt Atlanta C H B. Macon agent. Dr. Hope Atlanta. H Montgomery MD endorses the remedy for his own mother with quick improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Central Railroad
R. Schmidt
Atlanta
C. RB
Macon
H. Montgomery, MD
Jacksonville, Ee
Riel Found Guilty in Regina Trial
The jury in the Riel trial at Regina returned a guilty verdict after about thirty minutes. Foreman Francis Cosgrove cried as jurors urged mercy, while Judge Richardson said no reprieve was likely. Riel faces hanging September 18 in Regina as he reviews decades of grievances. The fate of other half breed prisoners remains undecided.
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Riel
Wisvyeree
Manitoba
Regina
Francis Cosgrove
Richardson
First Bale of 1885 Cotton Delivered at Wrights Warehouse
The Dixon brothers delivered the first bale of the 1885 cotton crop on Thursday afternoon weighing 546 pounds and classed low middling. It was bought for 19 cents by Williams and Mitchell and shipped to W. W. Gordon & Co., Savannah. The bale came from Mrs. E. H. Smiths Lake Plantations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon Brothers
A. P. Wright & Co
Messrs
Williams
Mitchell
W. W. Gordon & Co
Savannah
Lake
E. H. Smith
Dixon Boys
Thomasville Times
Rough on Bugs and Pains Cure Catalog Advert
An old patent medicine list touts remedies for headaches nervousness cholera cramps diarrhea and rheumatic pains. It promotes products like Rough on Corus Rough on Itch Rough on Hate and Rough on Ants claiming complete cures for worms fetter sores and skin conditions. The ad includes health tonics for children and claims to restore vitality.
Man and Beast Mustang Liniment Endures Through Years
A concise note highlights Man and Beast Mustang Liniment as an enduring staple older than most men and used increasingly each year, reflecting its long standing place in everyday care.
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Piowzza
James Phitxira
Macon Medicine Company
Br-Sanfores
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Burnham Bros
York
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Bradway
N.Y
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Geo. W. Scott & Co
B. F. Hudgins
DeKalb
Jeff Hudgins
A. P. Redman
Floyd
Columbus
Eagle and Phenix
San Francisco
Swift Manufacturing Company
Hays
J. T. Goodman, Conductor
Central 8
Central Railroad
Mile Post
Albany
Telegraph
Mitchell County
Lee County
Worth
Dougherty
Kince
Texas
Fortune
C. F. Trube
Galveston
Fort Worth
National Bank of
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Patna
Berger
Pepes
Gotsare
Henewen
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Isaac A.sheppard Co
Baltimore, Md
J. W. Sheffield & CO
Americus, Go
Perry
David Z, Fouts
Americas
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Chattahoochee Ee
Maier
Sumter Coun
D. &. Bursieo
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Oliver & Oliver
Americus, Ga
Moresarnse
Bronga
Forsyth Street
EL Block
Americus Ga
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Dr. Leslie
Goa
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