The Daily Budget in Macon and 1888 political notes
A condensed roundup notes the Daily Budget's appearance in Macon. It covers Marion county primary results with Vincent Montgomery nominated for Representative, Karl Most’s Socialists estimate, barbecues for railroad interests, calls by Col J T Extill for Georgia Democrats to send contact details, and a claim that yellow fever remains scarce in Florida. It includes editorials on tobacco use, tariff and Chinese immigration debates, Mills bill hopes for cotton bagging, and a Crisp acceptance correspondence with Georgia Democrats. It closes with remarks on negro Democrats and Indianapolis convention coalitions for 1888 elections.
State Agricultural Society Meeting at Newnan
The State Agricultural Society met at Newnan for one of its largest gatherings. WJ Northen served as president without opposition, R.A. Nesbit of Macon was elected secretary, Brunswick chosen as February meeting location, and Newnan residents did much to ensure a pleasant event with visible progress and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural Society
Newnan
WJ. Northen
R.A. Nesbit
Macon
Brunswick
LeConte Pears Pay Well in Thomas County Harvest
Albany newspaper surveyed Thomasville growers on LeConte pear results. Notables include J. R. Adama reporting no lost crates and prices from 2 to 2.50 per crate, H. H. Sanford noting strong prices and the State Horticultural Society backing, Prof. Lovejoy citing varied eastern vs western markets and a $75 return on seven carloads, and L. C. Varnadoe estimating 300 trees yielding about 1200 dollars profit with wind losses. Col. A. P. Wright and Thomas I. Blackshear project up to ten thousand dollars from pears shipped from Thomasville.
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Albany News and Advertiser
Thomasville
Thomas County
J. R. Adama
H. H. Sanford
Varnadov
Sanford
State Horticultural Society
Lovejoy
W.C. Crandall & Co
Chicago
Joshuan Carroll
North Carolina
Sam
L. L. Vario
Beekman
L. Varnadoe
Ourself
J. Ball
T. J. Ball & Bro
William Eason
Robt. Whiddon
St. B. Mardre, Esq
Edgar Craigmiles
Col
A. P. Wright
Thomas I. Blackshear
Boston
Cairo
Ochlocknee
Pioneer seed grower Rumph showcases twenty one varieties at fair
Mrod A Rumph stands among country pioneers in truck and seed business. His exhibit includes twenty one varieties such as New York egg plant White Velvet okra Tall White okra Dwarf White okra Georgina collards Giant Curled mustard Pearl millet White Spine cucumber and more. His operations are tightly supervised by him personally, maintaining trusted seed quality and drawing markets beyond the local community. His success highlights cotton as not the sole revenue for farmers and urges experimenting with all crops to improve livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrod. A. Rumph
New York
Rumph
Cow in Pond Drinks Milk From a Fish
On a southern township farm a cow in a pond near Zodive Springs began to wade and lower her calf calls. When she stopped, a large eel like fish surfaced and fed by sucking milk until full. The fish had been in the Sac river and was later placed in the pond by a previous owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Cele Democrat
Jacob Goll
Zodive Springs
Gen
Hamels
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Best Remedy By Pharmacists
W OD Bult and Abraham Hare testify Electric Bitters cure liver kidney and blood diseases. One man reportedly used six bottles and was cured after ten years of rheumatism. Dr EB J Eldridge's Drug Store sells them for 50 cents. Census list notes 1880 most populous cities.
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W. OD. Bult
Bippus Tad
Dean
Abraham Hare
Bellii
Ohio
Warner’s Log Cabin Sarraparilla and Tippecanoe Ad
An old advertisement extols log cabins as rugged American habitations and promotes Warner’s Log Cabin Sarraparilla and Warner’s Tippecanoe as wholesome remedies for a nation of strong healthy ancestors.
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America
Warner
Sarraparilla
Tippecanoe
Exposition Opens in Columbus with $15000 in Premiums
Columbus and Her Exposition on October 4 1888 promises a grand event with $15000 in premiums and purses. The park and buildings have been prepared for an impressive agricultural and industrial display from Georgia Alabama and Florida, plus an inter state military encampment, exciting horse track events, balloon ascensions and a full daily program culminating with a governor reviewed parade.
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Columbus
Chattahoochee Valley
Lowell
South
Exposition Park
Georgia
Alabama
Pittsburg
New South
Florida
North
Mose
Wonderful discovery claims cure with Dr King’s New Discovery
A county woman with seven years of illness or its severe tests found relief after taking Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. One bottle allegedly cured her cough sleep return and merited a free trial bottle from W C Hamrick Co Shelby NC. Also notes Rev I DeWitt Talmage’s Georgia Chautauqua visit netted him 1200 for two events and a $500 offer to stay another Sunday but he declined due to West engagements.
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Dr. King
Luther Fantz
W.C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, NC
J. Eldridge
I. DeWitt Talmage
Georgia
Chautauqua
Kiser
Talmage
West
Taylor and Cox Steam Fire Extinguisher Advert
Local notices advertise Taylor and Cox steam fire extinguishers for several counties. The fragment lists names and places connected to the advertisement and supplier references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor & Cox
Proposed Amendment to State Constitution on Supreme Court Size
A long fragment outlines a proposed constitutional amendment to increase the Supreme Court size, establish a five-member court with a chief justice and four associates, and set terms and election procedures. It includes framing, ratification by voters, and publication timelines, plus references to General Assembly action and Governor's proclamation.
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Tidue
Supreme Court
Deen
Thiest
Tour
Eniine
York Lot
Amendmont
General Assembly
Tavni
Artiole xii
Tienery Assembly
Gaffer
Sertie Mim
Ed Asselin
Cele
Jennor
Ward
Saxony Bly
Hetober Sd
Gordon
Orion
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Ulessner
Americus
Sumter County
Webster County
Astenters Recorder
Danly “Leconnent
Sumeter, Lee, Terrell
Stewart, Webster
Seliley
Marion
Marion County
Vincent Montgomery
Herr Most
Socialista
United States
Montgomery County
Central Railroad
Savenoah and Western Railroad
Belknap
J.T. Extill
National Democratic Committee For
Democratic Executive Committee
Savannah
Jacksonville
Tama
Plant City
Manatee
Harrison
Tauler
Harrieson
Arthur
Wan
Tariff Reform League of
Cotton Bagging Trust
Congress
Atlanta Journal
Republican
Hon
C. F. Crisp
Americes
Gia
Chas
P. Crisp
Washington, D.C
Dear
Congressional Distriot
Cieorgia
C. CO. Smitit
Fir
J.B. N
ASM
W. HH. Love
Wastuxaroy
2. C
Mesera
CC. Smith
DL Fitzgerald
J. B. Hudson
N. A. Smith
W. H. Love
Sigs
Third Congressional District
Charles FM
J. Milton Turner
Hegre
St. Louis
Tidianapolis
Washington
Indiana
Cleveland
Thurman
Illinois
Palmer
Michigan
New Jersey
Connecticut
Indianapolis
Tam Vhiairnin
National Democratic Committee
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Cincinnati
San Francisco
New Orleans
Sutite Tor
Terrell
Heo
Dooly
J.T. Torey
Rintehvile
Guns My Hogets
Whitsett
Worthy
Cura
Crawford
E. J. Eldridge
Apradm
Rehou Hnology
Atelanta
Ioan
Bat of Suinter Entuary
R. E. Cato
Preston, Georgia
Wise
Kirven & Fuller House
W. C. Kirven
Alice Fuller
Abbeville
John B. Gordon
Ceorh
Henle
Mt! Es
Isaac A. Shepard &Co
Balin
JW. Shefield &Co
Ashe
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