Gibbs yarns and tall tales from Suwannee County
A Philadelphia Times feature profiles Jim Gibbs, a wiry Suwannee County farmer and humorist, describing his two voices and Ready wit. The piece recaps oral yarns with anecdotes about a giant crawfish, a duck hunting misadventure, a long cigar episode, and a lively Texas pony tale as Gibbs trades stories and gear.
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Philadelphia Times
Eustis
Foo
Jim Gibbs
Suwanee County
Jim
Live Oak
Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic hailed for malaria cure
Testimonial from H. P. Hamnert credits Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic with relief after two years of malaria and related ailments. Ad notes J. A. & D. F. Davenport as wholesale agents and mentions Tallulah Falls geological notes by Prof. White.
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Office Piedmont M't’g Co
Piedmont
S. C
Westmoreland Bros
H. P. Hamnert
Westmoreland
J. A
D. F. Davenport
Dearney
Himaely
EBKA
AVANA
Kot Pour Avenue
New York
A Georgian's Luck and Coal Strike Riches
A Georgia Pacific railway contract in Alabama leads to a tunnel digger striking coal instead of oil. The contractor gains two dollars per yard of excavation and one dollar per ton of coal, plus mining privileges within a square mile worth at least a million dollars. The piece cites Gen Gordon's stance on selling or leasing the state road, urging it remain public.
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Jim
Texas
Live Oak
Hamilton Jay
Johnson
Georgia Pacific Railway
Alabama Coal Basin
Birmingham
Georgia
United States
Walker County
Alabama
Americus Reoorves
Hartwell
Gen. Gordon
Allanta Journal
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