Southwest Georgia Town Notes Growth and Local Politics
The section reports warm growing weather for cotton and corn in southwest Georgia, with fishing at Calhoun county and visits from Mr. M. Yarbrough of Columbus. Judge W F Clark announces candidacy for county Ordinary, praised as a capable jurist. Dentist Thurmond relocates to town, streets refreshed by shade trees, and tax receiver J T Harrison praised for competence. Penix signs off as weather hints at rain.
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Lvavnix
Columbus
W. F. Chirk
W. F. Clark
John T. Clarke
Cuthbert
Clark
Giov. Colquitt
Luther
Thurmond
J.T. Harrison
Florence
Harrison
W. I. Morrison
Atlanta
Penix
Dysentery, schools, picnics mark Putnam county notes
Dysentery remains prevalent among children across parts of the county with several deaths noted each season. Reports praise teachers in Schley county schools Elfayille Ebenezer and Andrew Chapel, each closing spring term with an entertainment. Other items mention store activity in Sedley county, a steer toward abstaining from politics, peach harvests, grain and turtle crops, a fireman tournament in Americus, social escapades, and various visits and local happenings.
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PuTnam
Schley County
Elfayille
Ebenezer
Andrew Chapel
J. T. Carter
Win, Wells and
Caskey & Reed
Lick-Skillet
Sedley County
J. A. Chapman
Maj
Baldwin
Kilavitle
Fan Ranileinie
Harvest Joy From Hudson Area Crops And Americus Tournament
The Hudson region reports improved oats and wheat, corn and cotton progressing well, and promising potato yields after rain. A gathering at Wes Chapman’s mill drew Americus residents and guests from Argo and Bagley, with Dr. Slert from Albany and Mr. Chapin aiding the young crowd.
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Wes Chapman
Bagley
Item
Argo & Bagley
Americus
Lee
Reunion Call for 1th Georgia Volunteers Persists
Leesburg reports from Atlanta May 14 185s a letter to Company B of the 1th Georgia Volunteers urging a summer regimental reunion and brigade gathering. W F Bakkr requests replies from all companies and officers to arrange dates and details.
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Atlanta
Georgia Voluteers
Dean Comatapes
Ime
W. FE. Bakrr
Serg't
Ausata
Lamar Drug Company
Recorder
Terrell
W. C. Gill
Stokes
Lipsey
Kimbrough
W. G. Cross
Henry Miller
Tige Anderson
Wwys
Faunice W. Porter
Anniston
Ala
Porter
J. 1
Pal
Einsbrough
Indy
Americus
Per
White farmers urged to hire and pay Black workers
A Dawson update cites Captain J. A. Fulton as agent for arc or DEA contracts and receipts to be acknowledged by the publisher. The piece quotes a firm stance that whites should employ Black labor, support them with work and fair pay, arguing neglect would leave many colored people to starve or turn to crime, preaching a pro production stance.
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fNotick
J. A. Fulton
Arcor- Dea
Dawson
Tiger of
Hudson
Geta
Wlerkships
Tige
I Will Plow On Farm and Keep Books for Judge Crim
The narrator describes 1879 farm life seven miles from town with two horses for plowing and hoeing, long hours, and frugal living. He recalls an offer of $50 a month to keep Judge Crim’s books and weighs farming profits against city work and broader economic needs for farmers and workers. He argues farmers should earn 10 to 15 percent on labor and criticizes slave-era attitudes, urging better farming practices and a stronger rural class alongside urban roles. The piece closes with a quote from the Cincinnati Gazette on Blaine’s nomination, stressing spontaneity and broad support.
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Crim
Farmer's plan to balance self sufficiency and trade profits
The passage argues a farmer should raise enough meat corn wheat and other crops to feed his family half the harvest and sell the rest to merchants and professionals. Proceeds fund essentials not grown on farm and provide a reasonable return on capital after taxes and land costs. It notes failure means an unsuccessful farmer and hints at lending terms around ten dollars on a hundred.
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Hill
Tamar
Henry George expelled from Central Labor Party district unit
A dispatch from New York reports Henry George was expelled from the twenty third assembly district association of the Central Labor Party. He is accused of urging affiliation with the United Labor Party by supporting President Cleveland, whom he previously denounced. T. Thomas Fortune announces a public statement of why he will back Cleveland. State Senator Davis demands swift tariff reductions in the Northwest.
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New York
Henry George
Twenty-Third Assembly District Association
Central Labor Party
United Labor Party
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Republican Party
T. Thomas Fortune
New York Evening Sun
Davis
Brady Gaining Support for Reelection in Sumter Georgia
A Georgia tribute endorses Wright Brady for reelection from Sumter County. The writer lauds his work on the Brady Guano Bill and other measures, praising his labor, judgment, and county devotion. The piece urges constituents to return him to the House, noting his strong ties to Sumter and his proven legislative record.
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Wright Branly
Cpt. Simkins
Georgia
Wright Brady
Beneti
Sumter
Col
Brady
Col. Brady
Old Sumter
House
Prices of Provisions in American Markets
A listing of cash market prices for staple goods and commodities. Includes flour per barrel at 4.73 dollars, sugar granulated at 9 cents per pound, coffee 4 to 5 pounds per dollar, lard at 10 cents per pound, eggs 12 to 15 cents per dozen, and various salts, meats, and textiles with unit prices and per unit measures.
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Americas
Clear Richeldes
Georgia
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