Prohibition Bill Aims at Lee County Stock Runs at Large
In Lee County west of Kinchafoonee creek a bill by Mr. Gill would bar stock from running at large. The Enquirer Sun notes the Columbus paper expanding to eight pages and the New York World’s fundraising success. It also covers civil service explanations, Rome boat progress, and a parable about dividends from a Sandusky and Mansfeld railway.
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Gill
Lee
Lee County
Kinchafoonee Creek
Montezuma Record Calls for Flint River Boat Plan to Save Trade
The Montezuma Record warns that national rail and river links threaten Montezuma’s trade with Dooly County. It urges a Flint River boat between Montezuma and Warwick and artesian wells to keep traffic local, praising local businessmen for their push to build up a live town.
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Montezuma
Dooly
Americus
Savannah, Florida & Western
Albany
Americas
Preston & Lumpkin Road
Hawkinsville
Herculaneum
Sodom
Flint River
Warwick
Butler Praises Grant Yet Criticizes His War Aims
In a eulogy on Grant, Butler defends some actions while denouncing the idea of wearing down the South by attrition. He discusses prisoner exchange cessation and feeding Union prisoners, arguing the policy weakened Lee and hastened Appomattox, with the South to be vindicated over time.
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Butler
Grant
Gran
Lee
Appomattox
South
Capitol Building Marble Bid Sparks Corruption Claim
The speaker denounces a plan to substitute Georgian marble for oolitic limestone in the new capitol as an Atlanta ring’s bid to profit. If marble vendors can match limestone prices, they may win the contract. the bill should cap expenditures and lawmakers should oppose extra appropriations.
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Capitol
Atlanta
Seven Million Bales of Cotton Looming Crop Outlook
Indications rise that the cotton crop will be the largest on record, with estimates ranging from seven million bales to higher. Prices likely to fall as supply expands, despite past tight markets. Growth in cotton acreage promises a surplus and broader money flow, easing agricultural profit expectations. A Georgia constitutional amendment discussion notes direct popular votes on provisions as the preferred route. Electric B and O publication praised for design and accessibility, highlighting telegraphy literature by Pangborne and the American Bank Note Company.
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Savannah Times
Electric B, & O
Baltimore & Ohio Company
Pangborn
American Bank Note Company
Iself
D. H. Bates
B. & O. Telegraph Co
New, York
Sugar prices and duties choke Philadelphia trade
A Philadelphia sugar merchant reports local refined sugar at 7 cents while Liverpool stores sell at 6 cents, due to high duties isolating the Philadelphia market from free competition. The Chatham Artillery of Savannah marks its centennial May 1 and plans a May 4 inter-State drill and tournament with $5,500 in prizes.
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Philadelphia
Liverpool
Chatham Artillery
Savannah
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Imitations Warned Again
An aged fragment warns consumers to beware of imitations of Horsford's Acid Phosphate. It notes that genuine bottles carry a specific mark on the wrap, with the word Honstonv's appearing as a verification, while false products lack this feature.
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Horsford
Honstonv
Blood Purifier Restores Leg After Severe Ulcer
Arata Georgia January 12 recounts a long standing leg ulcer from typhoid fever. After Dr Dromgoole warned tissue loss, Bourbons B B B treatment led to rapid healing. Cheshire of Americus endorses B B B with local names W H Brotherton and Dr J L Pinson among supporters.
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Arata
Ifs
W. H. Brotherton
W. 8. Cone
D. A. Cook
J. L. Pinson
Atlanta
W. M. Cheshire
Americus
Post and cholera notes from southern journal
The article critiques postal service delays in the South under Democratic hopes, contrasts northern efficiency, and discusses cholera spread in Spain with daily tallies and death counts. It also mocks a political switch by Col Jack Brown and notes stricter cotton sampling in seaports with the first bale rejected for immaturity in Mobile and Savannah.
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Mobile
Savannah
Bucklien's Arnica Salve For Sale By Dr Endridge
Bucklien's Arnica Salve offered as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and price of 35 cents per box sold by Dr EB Endridge.
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EB. UJ. Endridge
A New Lease The Bargain Man Promises Lone Trade
The Bargain Man announces a shift to solitary operation and aims to clear summer stock at reduced prices. The Bargain Store offers dry goods clothing shoes hats notions and millinery with deep discounts to attract customers. Limited consignments include 50 pieces White Lawn offered below former season prices as they seek returns for stock.
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Webster County
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New York World
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Toledo
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Coosa
Civil Service
Commission
Ohio
Sandusky and
Mansfeld Road
Georgia
Russell
Spain
Washington State
Jack Brown
Jack
Pennsylvania
Bucklien
S.m.cohen
Red Wing
Cotton Avenue
Americus, Ga
Wogitt
Bummer Canse
Magnolia
Andersonville
Retu
Aho Bach
A. Lott Warren Arlen
Aee
Prenoh
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