Georgia Midland Road Financing and Farm Economy Notes
The issue notes Columbus raised 150000 for a Georgia Midland road project and surveys Illinois corn at 38c and oats at 18c. It comments on a month vacation for the President, NY housing views near Grant’s funeral, and advice on buying heavy bagging and ties for cotton. Also mentions Hon. D B Harrell of Webster opposing a technological school bill as unconstitutional, while opposing views acknowledge potential benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Harrell
Webster
Action and Reaction in Georgia Railroad Commission
The piece argues impulse vs restraint in public action, tracing the Georgia Railroad Commission to public grievance against railroads. It notes initial extreme power, later calls for moderated legislation, and predicts future reforms to balance railroad and public interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission of
Georgia
Americas
Thatity
Commission
Mbnso
Legislative Committee
Eure
Railroads seek self governed rates under new state panel plan
A special committee report urges amending the law to allow railroads to set their own rates with the commission resolving disputes. Appeals go to the superior court and final to the supreme court. The plan aims to reduce commission burden while ensuring fair decisions and investments. It also notes parallels with Maine, Massachusetts, and South Carolina practices and argues for branch lines to spur local growth while protecting capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Sfich
Maine Commission
Massachusetts Commission
South Carolina Commission
Mad
Commonwealth
Georgia Railroad Commission
Georgia
General Assembly
Relief from Catarrh by Blood Purifier Cure
Dr W P Johnson, Benton Arkansas principal, reports eighteen year catarrh suffering. After years of illness, two physicians and $500 spent, he describes nose bones and weight loss. Ten bottles of a blood purifier cured him, restoring health and hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Johnson
Benton
Arkansas
North
Booth
W. P. Jonnson
Swift's Specific Praised in Health Letter from Clayton Ala
A Clayton Alabama man reports his wife suffered seven years from vein inflammation until Swift's Specific cured her quickly, calling it a cheap medicine worth including in every home. He mentions free treatise on blood and skin diseases and cites 1885 dates. The note also recalls a Quebec breach of promise witness cuff bearing a marriage offer written in manuscript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebetia
J. O. Hightower
Swift
C. F. Duncan
Clayton Ala
Tur Swift Specie Co
Atlanta
Quebec
Village Improvement Companies Endorsement and a Remarkable Recovery
An editorial advocates village improvement joint stock companies to beautify towns, fund home building, and support local enterprise with shares and monthly payments. It argues public spirit drives prosperity, warns against relying on outsiders, and notes land and materials allow affordable new homes. The piece ends with a testimonial on Electric Bitters improving a woman’s health after five years of helplessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah News
Americus
Geo. W. Willing
Manchester
Mich
E. J. Eldridge
Dr Mary Walker Rates Fan Over Cane In Home Use
Dr Mary Walker favors a fan over a cane when indoors. Morsford's Acid Phosphate and Very Satisfactory in Prestration. Dr P P Gilmartin of Detroit states FE found it very satisfactory, especially for prostration linked to alcoholism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Walker
Morsford
P. P. Gilmartin
Detroit
Mich
Bargains in Dry Goods Clothing Shoes Hats Notions
Bargains in dry goods clothing shoes hats and notions shown in an early shopping note. Readable items indicate price points and available styles, with emphasis on practical garments and household accoutrements for local shoppers.
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Aveniops Recorder
Glessxer, Baker
Sumter County
Ter
Webster County
Columbus
Illinois
New York
Grant
The
New York Journal
South
George F. Shrady
Medical Record
Harrell
Committee On
Flint River
Macon County
Oglethorpe
James M. Wicker
Sing
Rome
Clita Hudson
N.Y
Sacobe Pharmacy
Groncia
Wenster Conti
Mary A. Tracy
Tracy Apps
Oosby
Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall Breet
York
Aaettin
Orrcuna
Pete di Allgre Tabt Ein A
Bae Poppe Faye Beauts
Tor
Hornet
GAY Bom
Barclay Street
Thess
Sallade & CO
East
Arnham
Burnham Bros
Agnolia Springs
R.R
Church
Echa al
J. A. Reid
Plains of Dura
Turner & Kings
Vewest
Prane
Twit
Terry Show
Caseco
Nashville, Tenn
Jersey
F. H. Buchanan & Son
Buchanan & Son
Maylift
Ploeg
S.m.cohen
Srg Goi Aven Bank of
Id Arne
M. Cohen
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