Walters Improved Cotton Seed Promises Higher Yields and Quality
Letters from Georgia farmers praise Walters Improved Little Reed Cotton for high seed cotton yields on 32 acres, with reports of 1,400 pounds per acre and strong performance in drought. Endorsers claim easy handling, hardiness, and better fiber, noting prominent praise from Plains of Dura and surrounding regions.
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Plains of Durn
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Bette
LeeenLown
Yi Walter
Otthers
Dean
Mr. Walters
Nawaon
Plains of Dura
Alexander
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Warrens
Dura
Torar
L. Thomak
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Georgia Gold Mines Show Rich Resources and Prospects
A Rome Tribune interview with Charles F Burr explores Georgia gold mining from Dahlonega to Paulding and Alabama. The Hand and Barlow Gold Mining Co leads with nine stamp mills and 3,000 acres, employing 500 to 600 workers. Notable finds include the Findlay mine with over $2,000,000 recovered, a $72,000 pocket at Battle Branch, and a 83-pound clean-up worth substantial gold. The article notes multiple active companies, the up and down stamp mill method, and Georgia minted five dollar gold pieces from Dahlonega.
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Tee Herpo
South
Georgia
Butia
The
Tribune of Rome
Charles F. Burr
Dahlonega
South America
Hall and Lumpkin
Capt. Burr
Castleberry
Elrod
Kinmore
Battle Branch
Findlay
Lockhart
Caps Mine
Bast & Griscomb
Ivy
Fish Trap
New Findlay
Ed Bell
Seupin
Paulding
Alabama
Cleburne
Randolph
Arrsays
United States
California
Pie Eating Races at Whitaker and Second Streets
Savannah readers witness a lively pie eating contest among colored car drivers at the city depot area. Two competitors race to finish a pie in few bites, with witty banter and street humor drawing a crowd. A later booster scene features a minstrel-like break and a child dancer.
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Whitaker
Second Streets
Whitaker Street
Darkey
Bruvver Barnum
Savannah
St- Uorascala
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Council & McGarrah
Americus, Ga
Southwest
Merrel Callaway, Manacer
Cook's Pharmacy
Cotton Avenue
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Toilet Articus
W. A. Cook
People’s Ntional Bank
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Bank of Americus
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Central Railroad
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Southwest Georgia Agricultural College
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Sheffield & Co
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