County farm’s strong showing aids Terrell paupers
In Dawson Georgia on July 23 the county farm shows a strong, nearly self sustaining operation under Judge I. B Bell. Superintendent W K Gammagy and two workers cultivate corn cotton oats rice and peas while supplying most meat and vegetables for paupers. The report notes good inmate health, a healthful location, and savings from reduced costs. The item also records a recent murder outrage case, a death in Randolph County, and local social notes including Rev P S Twitty, Prof M A McNulty’s return, and plans for the South Georgia Male and Female College opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawsux
Bell
Terrell County
W. K. Gammagy
Jobo Fulton
Capt
Jobo A. Fulton
Fulton
Randolph County
Methodist Church
P. 8
Twitty
Kias
M. A. McNulty
Florida
South Georgia
Woodie Mize
Jennie Tiner
J.T. J. McGill
Webster County
J. W. Brown
Dawson
John Taylor
John
Od Virginia
Pelot
Atlanta
W.K. PL
Prominent Cotton Weather Hint After Tragic Local Death
July report from Hatewen Station notes favorable conditions for crops with corn safe from drought and potential good yields, though caterpillar activity may delay full impact. A fatal accident near Hatcher Station ends with the death of young farmer J D Adams and leaves a widow and infant child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatewen Station
J.D. Adams
Hatcher Station
Lampkin and
Fort Gaines
Drs. Dozier and Carter
Adams
Cline
Jolly Joan Preeville Update From Preston Wenton Route
July 22 letter notes mail delays since July 1 due to route changes and no mail sacks. The writer reports fever high as locals aid the Americas Preston & Lampkin Railroad project while crops appear poor on some routes. Health in the county is good. traveller Sam McGarrab passed through without stopping. Matrimonial market steady, Maron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Preeville
Preston
Wenton
Preston & Lampkin
Green
Sam McGarrab
Ville
Ville Yeaterday
Maron
Rains Persist in Merby Moultrie Movurniz July 22
July 22 dispatch from Merby Moultrie Movurniz reports ongoing rain and grass growth. Corn ripens as cotton sheds and early corn planters enjoy shade with new bread. Potatoes still planted. peaches and apples abundant. rural musings include jokes about weddings and local derision of outside suitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movurniz
Gach
Lense
County Revenue
Lone
Jupiter Piuvins
Julius Brais-boilus
Jo Jefferson
Danno
Shiloh Exhibition Delights Four Hundred In Eight Hour Event
The Shiloh school under Prof. Samuel Derrick staged an all evening exhibition last Friday night the 18th drawing four to five hundred attendees. The program featured a green welcome banner a full band vocal numbers and young comedians performing with notable polish and effort. Special thanks are due to Mr. John TI Allen his sister Miss Jennie and Master Elbert Hart for the cherished music. The event ended as a complete success with three cheers for Shiloh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Samuel Derrick
John TI. Allen
Jennie
Elbert Hart
Shiolah
The Credit System in Georgia Farm Life
A Georgia op ed argues farming under the credit system does not pay, detailing how prewar debts and postwar liens harmed farmers. It contrasts prosperous, debt-free farming with the struggles of those tied to credit, urging self-reliance and local action amid mounting store prices and scarce provisions. The piece cites Webster county subscriptions to the A P & L railroad, a Lumpkin contractor seeking 3,000 workers, and notes from Colum bus Enquirer on regional progress and shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedderson
Georgia
Colton
Provident
Tam
Basilen Lane
Webster County
Lumpkin
Harrell
Stewart County
Auericus
Columbus Enquirer
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Americus
Fe Xe Glesswer
Cotton Avenue
Dee
Leawyerbi, L. BH. Carter
Attoeni
Fire National Bank
McCrory
Sllaville
Auder
C. B. Raines
Davis de Callaway
Dackeus and
Church Streets
Calle
C. A. Brooks
Navenort
Hawkins
Weil Pickett
Talbotton
Oertti
Olivera& Olivera
A. Cameron
Edwant J. Miller
C. Homéo McCall
Honumental Marble Works
Bropetetern
Malling
A. A
Battle
Asfew Ora Raya
Musa
Peabody
Ds Wines
ROYAL
Racine Powdei CO
Wall Breez
New York
Ter
I Lous Oro
Alvreasen
Adamh
Ienark
Pik
Providence
Alldruseiste
Price Resonvest
Hoar
Bets Cammivat Co
Reston
Mass
OTTER
Cosa Meat Market
Provision Store
W.H. &T. M.cobb
Time & Cobb
Scorrow
Ail & Binte
Drc
M. Cohen
Bell's Plate
Seat
Enicinte
Jordan
SOS Ae Valladelpie
Adiia Fe W. Rieglel & CO
Dawsos
Jolly Joan Preeville
Merby Moultrie
Civil Service Reform Association
Hon
Sherman
Rogers
Buffalo
Blaine
Cleveland
V. Joarra T
Sation D
Curnuxat
Tom Coram
Randolph Coun
Ab Gore
Grier
Gore
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