Parody and tariff debate ripple through old Chicago scene
The piece lampoons college pranks at Union College and mocks opinions on Georgia farmers and New England rivals. It notes the Payne scandal, quinine price drops due to a monopoly breakup, and rails at tariffs. The Albany News criticizes the Railroad Commission, citing cotton freight rate distortions and shifts in origin points.
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Philadelphia
Breas
Railroad Commission
The
Albany News
Albany
South
Georgia
Americus
Quthbert
Thomasville
Savannah
Waycross
Camilon
Américus
Cuthbert
Camilla
Temper of the South and the color line in Georgia politics
A fragmentary political statement argues against disenfranchising Black citizens and against interference with education. It suggests strong opposition to “unfriend legislation,” support for rights of citizens, and opposition to debts and policies favoring former Confederate states, with emphasis on federal and local defense of emancipation gains.
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Georgia
South
Bargain Man Sewn in New York Goods Overstocked Sale
The Bargain Man S M Cohen advertises a one month sale to reduce an overcrowded stock of clothing dom estics and dress goods. Goods from Silks Batins Cashmeron and a large clothing line will be sold at auction like prices with no leaders. Located on Cotton Avenue.
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New York
Americas
Clonka
Dolmans
Hata
M. Cohen
Rod Mammoth
Cotton Avenue
Joe Waxelbaum
Baltimore
Oliver & Oliver Buggy Shop Ad Promotes Sales In Americus
The firm invites the public to inspect its large stock of finished single and double seat buggies and wagons, all manufactured in house, with prices aimed to undercut competitors. They claim to have introduced and continually improved the single and double seat dexter buggies and promise ready stock from 15 to 25 buggies with harness. They offer repair and rebuilding services for old wagons at lower prices than rivals, Americus Ga, July 26, 1864.
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Americus
In Dress Goods Bargains at Deep Discounts
Advertises wide ranges of black cashmere, silks, satins, and velvets with prices per yard from 30s to $1.60, plus linen towels and napkins, and discounted household textiles. Highlights include 30 inch black cashmere at 359 per yard, 43 inch cashmere at 42 cents, and 61 dollar black silk at 1.25. Also offers 10 cent towels, 12 napkins for 50 cents, and 600 Marveles quilts at 95 cents.
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Sixth Avenue
New York
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United States Army
Payne
Indian Territory
Eater
Colgaitt
Uticura
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Mr. McKinstry
Map Ith
Halivess
Tally
McKinstry
Laren
Mra. Smith
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Omni
BowTox Rept
Domieuah
Boap
Poste
Fred Lewis
Americus, Ga
Pines
Macon
Montgomery
Gents Underwear
J. Waxelbaum & CO
City Mall
Central Park
J.waxelbaum &Co
Americus, Georgia
Oliver & Oliver
Americus Ga
Cpa
Earry
Mr. T. Byrd
Forsyth Street
Dreuanon
T. Byrd
Wheatley’s Corner
Wpler
Rortejin
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