Farm success in Wilkes county farmer James Newsom
Augusta Chronicle profiles James Columbus Newsom of Wilkes County seven miles north of Washington. He details 176 acres planted in cotton, 83 bales shipped, 263 bushels of wheat, 50 acres of corn, and plans for 150 acres next year with guano use rising to 15 tons per plow. Newsom describes his earnings, farm setup, labor wages, tenant crops, and his belief farming pays with persistence. He credits the Farmers Alliance for sparking efficiency while recalling past practices.
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Noted Georgia Worker Promotes Health and Prosperity
A portrait of James C. Newsom extols his businesslike steadiness and devotion to labor in Wilkes County, Georgia, contrasting his ethic with frontier ranching. The piece lauds Electric Hitters and other remedies, touts local commerce revival, and mentions Dr. Eldridge’s store, the Savannah collector debate, and regional developments on the Flint River.
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