Dawson News Highlights Spring Arrival and Local Happenings
Dawson notes a late winter blizzard from Dakota and describes dense London fogs. The town schools, led by Prof. M. L. Parker, and instructors Miss Agnes Morgup, Miss Annis Pillsbury, Miss Roen Harden, and local life-school programs expand education. New hotellease to W. J. Belding sparks optimism. Obituary for Thomas R. Winn, 81, details his faith and family ties. Fire department upgrades including a hose carriage, cistern work, and grappling hooks are planned. Visitors from across the region attend social events. signs of spring appear in blooms and farming activity.
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J. A. Fonner
Dawson
Dakota
London
Chas. Dickens
John Jaundice
South Georgia
Fewsle College
M. L. Parker
Agnes Morgup
Owen Nelson Institute
Annis Pilsbury
Roen Harden
Athens
S. W. Ga
J. O. G. Robinson
Robinson House
W. J. Belding
Washington City
Harris
Fort Valley
Belding
Qar
Fabric Hose Co
New York
Joe Brown
W. K. Bell
Americus
Dancon
M. H. Baldwin
Lake Florida
Our City
Pink Mumford
Butler
Annie
Lillia Crouch
Will Brown
Oxford
Measles Epidemic Impacts Andersonville Town Actions
In Andersonville on February 4, twelve measles cases have appeared with new ones daily. Prof Clark may close the school for a few weeks to allow children a break from illness. Dr Harrison presided over a justice court session: Harvey, Johnson and Co. versus Kitchen verdict for defendant. Tanney versus Woodward verdict for plaintiff. Williams versus Woodward verdict for plaintiff. Local residents M P Suber ill but improving. W H Glover recently painted and fenced his property. Bryan Clark is expanding Capt Pursley’s business. Northern visitor numbers remain low due to Cin Com articles.
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Andersonville
Clark
Harrison
Harrold, Johnson & Co
Kitchen
Tanney
Col
Woodward
Williams
M. P. Suber
W. H. Glover
Bryan Clark
Raning
Capt. Pursley
Lin Cin, Com
Mysterious Prof Haunts Hotels In Georgia Town
From Oglethorpe Georgia February 7 report notes sickness in town and springtime signs as robins appear and boys with toy guns echo in the suburbs. Names mentioned include Jim Hilburn, D A Figh, Charles I Hughes, Prof Hughes after a hotel dispute, and Charlie Cunningham returning from Birmingham inquiry. Other visitors include W A Br as newsboy, E F Hinton Americar C G Johnson Columbus Thomas A Carells Baltimore and Harry Wardell New York at Summerlin House. Georgia resident D A Figh returns from North Als to native state, Prof Hughes reportedly slick and leaving Montezuma for Americus.
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Ootrronng
Robins
Jim Hilburn
W. A. BR
E. F. Hinton
Americar
C. G. Johnson
Columbus
A. Carells
Baltimore
Harry Wardell
New York
Summerlin House
D. A. Figh
North Als
Heath
Georgia
Charles I, Hughes
Montezuma
Americus
Charlie Cunningham
Birmingham
Rex
Artesian Well Progress at White Plains Nevada
An artesian well being sunk at White Plains Nevada has reached over 2800 feet without penetrating rock. Water is 17 percent salt and so heavy that ropes and tools float. the dig cannot advance until the salty layer is shut out.
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White Plains
Nevada
Richland News notes town events and guano trade
The Richland community reports a pleasant Friday evening at Mr E J Prothro with Preston band music and a fine confectionary supper. Marriage of J W Culbert and Ennis Barter. death of Mrs Larkin McCrab. updates on ill residents and a whistling club return. Local rail and guano agent activity, Carter & Saville ads, and upcoming Richland News first issue with John J Patterson as fighting editor.
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Rucanano
Lelegant
E. J. Prothro
Preston
Barters
J. W. Culbert
Ennis Barter
Walter
McCrab
Larkin McCrab
Jubilee Muriai
Major Myers
Whistling Club
Georgia
Knowall
Columbus
Callun Carter & Saville
Bea
Warren Snellings
W. W. Mabry
The
Richland News
John J Patterson
Calleo
Most Excellent testimonial for Dr King's New Discovery
J J Atkins of Knoxville Tennessee writes that his family and friends benefit from Dr King's New Discovery for consumption. The testimonial mentions cures for coughs colds bronchitis asthma croup and throat chest ailments and notes free trial bottles at Hi l 8 ison Drug Store.
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J. J. Atkins
Knoxville
Tenn
Dr. Ing
Dr. King
E. J. Hil
Farmers Sowing and Town Growth in Webster County
In Webster County on Feb 8, farmers report open weather for sowing caté gardens and breaking land while noting a possibly good crop year after a hard winter. Prominent locals join a trip to Americas for the State Agricultural Convention as growth in Preston continues with new millinery shops and rising schools. The piece also discusses A P L A railroad prospects, interstate commission rumors, and a long lottery report detailing big prizes and prize distribution across multiple cities and banks.
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Americas
W. P. Jowers
W. F. Spann
J. F. Stapleton
Georgia
W. 8. Stokes
Stokes
J. P
Cap
John Estes
Mattie Webb
Stewart
Preston
West Johnson
West
Brudders
Columbus
Theis Road
Antioch
Americus
Land improvement company formed at Rome with bridge plans
A Rome based land improvement company is formed with 70000 dollars subscribed in one day and more offered. It considers building a bridge across the Oostanaula at the foot of Howard street and planning a new town on higher lands beyond DeSoto, about a half mile from Rome, near the Rome and Decatur railroad under construction.
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Rome
Oostanaula
Howard Street
DeSoto
Decatur
Gentlemen's Clothing Offer Highlights Quality and Value
An advertisement promotes men's clothing emphasizing superior workmanship, style, and quality at moderate cost. It invites customers to call or visit to inspect the selection, noting an attentive sales approach and new stock. The wording stresses rarity of such value and encourages prompt engagement with the offer.
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Cailing
Birmingham Boom Outshines Southern Speculation
A broker returning from Birmingham reports on a sharp Southern boom. Impenulous speculators leased a farmer’s option to sell his farm for 5000 dollars and forced him to buy two corner lots at the average auction price. The scheme left the farmer $3000 in debt while the land was mapped and advertised for sale.
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Birmingham
New York
Wall Street
Blaine Endorses Burchard Speech Sparks Opposition Feud
The text alleges Blaine approved Dr. Burchard's famous speech, which Blaine supporters claim sparked the election conflict. Burchard’s son writes that the only rewards were thanks and a dinner invitation from Mrs. Blaine and Blaine. Blaine later likely grasped the speech's impact from opposition headlines.
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Blaine
Burchard
Dr. Burchard
New York Seaport History From Fleets to Steamers
An 19th century survey of New York as a seaport traces the shift from sailing vessels to steamers, noting foreign arrivals, trade routes, and the rise of steam propulsion. It contrasts early pirate risks and passenger hardships with the modern era of faster, larger steamers and the harbor’s enduring advantage. It discusses foreign flags, vessel tonnages, and the move away from sailing ships toward steam power.
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Cassia
Land
Israel
Arabia
Kei
York
Orient
Sicily
France
Spain
Lyons
Borden Linen
Belfast
West Inne
Seeewers
Malasia
Germany
Italy
Indies
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Africa
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Trai
United States
Hudson River
Europe
Sage
England
Dr. Johnson
To-Fay
Jefferson
Madison
Dionner
Baloyun
Havre
Canton
New York City Times
Empress Eugenie’s Opera and Fashionable Place News
Fragmentary text reports a new opera and a fashionable venue connected to Empress Eugenie. Mentions a deposit vault to Chiselhurst and a $100,000 figure linked to household embellishment. Fragmentary, scattered names and details render full context unclear.
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Eugenie
Napoleon
Chiselhurst
Fifth Avenue
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