Rain of Turtles and Tax Talk Shape Odd News
In Raleigh a wind and rain storm prompts reports of turtles falling on streets, a rare rain of turtle soup noted as an odd record. Henry Warn Beecher’s son becomes Collector of Customs in Oregon, a favorable appointment for independents. Albany News doubts extra banknote ornamentation. $60,000,000 idle in New York banks prompts calls to put money to work. California to print and sell at cost textbooks for 250,000 schoolchildren. $150,000 for state printing office. Sub treasury loss of $70,000 in New Orleans and a post office scam in Idaho highlight moral and fiscal ills. Illinois passes a civil rights bill embracing black and white equality, while Georgia reform rhetoric foresees railroad-led economic expansion and Athens town pride.
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Raleigh
N. C
Henry Warn Beecher
Oregon
The Question Settled Reopening World's Exposition
The New Orleans Times-Democrat reports the decision to reopen the World's Exposition is settled. Subscriptions totaling 175000 with 100000 repledged, business leaders ready to support, and more corporations expected to join. The revival promises energy and stronger regional development for the South.
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St. Charles Hotel
New South
New Orleans
Silk Culture Meeting Highlights Southern Efforts
A New Orleans Exposition gathering on silk culture featured speakers with deep study of the subject. Efforts in Georgia, Florida, and nearby states aim to provide work for impoverished women and build a future wealth source, with California leading in progress due to climate, soil, and mulberry trees. California hopes to develop superior cocoons, while the U.S. ranks third in silk goods manufacture and should pursue raw silk production.
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Savannnah News
South
Georgia
Florida
California
Californianus
Georgia debate over state funded technological school
The state legislature is urged to back a technological school funded by public money, but concerns arise about constitutionality and broad benefit. The piece notes opposition and discusses policy limits, then mentions John Roach offering a free Rio passage to Thomas J. Jarvis who declines, praising his diplomacy. It also notes ongoing opposition to moving the Aiken depot to the freight depot.
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John Roach
Thomas J. Jarvis
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Jarvis
Roach
Dividend Declared by Central Railroad and Bank Company
The Central Railroad and Banking Company met in Savannah last week and declared a semi annual dividend of two percent on its capital stock. The Savannah Times notes this is the smallest dividend in years, reflecting broader business weakness. The road has not earned enough to pay larger dividends under Railroad Commission rates, relying on outside investments, notably Ocean Steamship Company, which also faced declines. Overall, the low dividend arises from nationwide transportation and business profits downturns, not a strategic cut for future branch road funding.
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Central Railroad and Banking Company
Savannah
The
Savannah Times
Anya
South Carolina
Railroad Commission
Ocean Steamship Company
Southern Crops Report and Notable Anecdotes
A Mississippi observer cites the South s strong postwar agricultural outlook with cotton and corn prospects praised from Mississippi to Texas. Regions vary, Georgia and the Carolinas show fair promise, while Tennessee crops remain in good condition except for wheat. The piece also recalls anecdotes about a New York editor s politics and Major Pangborn s rise, and notes a late-night sensational grave-robbing story about Francis A Drexel.
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South
Laboria
Aimbania
Mississippi
Arkansas
Texas
Georgia
Carolinas
Tennessee
Dixie
Philadelphia
Francis A. Drexel
New York
Nelms Appointed Marshal of Northern District of Georgia
John W. Nelms has been appointed Marshal of the Northern District of Georgia in place of Bryant. It is questionable whether any substantial civil service reform advice can be derived from this appointment.
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John W. Nelms
Northern
Georgia
Bryant
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve ad for skin ailments
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claimed as world’s best for data bruises sores ulcers and many skin eruptions including rashes fever sores tetter and piles. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price 25 cents per box and offered for sale by Dr. E J Eldridge.
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E. J. Eldridge
Derivation of Family Names From Old English Surnames
An 19th century note explains common methods of forming English surnames from places of residence and occupations. It details how prefixes like at and by, and endings such as man, wood, hurst, holm, and den became part of family names. It cites examples like Byford, Fielder, Woodman, Hawkhurst, Aldershot, Knowles, Holmans, and Booths, tracing the linguistic roots to forest, field, park, and occupation origins.
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Louth Globe-Democrat
Atwood
Byford
Byatt
Bridger
Bridgemen
Prooka
Brookman
Wells
Weller
Wellman
Beecher
Heechman
Hollywood
Oker
Hurst
Hirst
Hazelhurst
Lyndhurst
Hawkhurst
Brockelhurst
Deerhurst
Holt
Aldershot
Oakshot
Bagshot
Hindshaw
Cockshaw
Wolfenden
Harden
Hareden
Buckden
Raiden
Rowden
Roeden
Horsden
Uxenden
Cowden
Borden
Sowden
Lindrood
Holrood
Hargrave
Grenslade
Whitslade
Landes
Lowndes
Cleves
Topliffs
Redcliffes
Radclines
Cobdens
Haynes
Hawes
Roundhayes
Heywoods
Oldacres
Longacres
Whittakera
Boothmans
Bowers
Bowermans
Wycliffe
England
Bury
Burys
Bourrows
Burroughs
Broughs
Caden
Blood Balm Co. Adverts in Georgia Lists Health Cure
A fragmentary 19th century promotional notice from Georgia markets cites local distributors and a “Blood Balm” product. It touts skin disease cures and ulcers, offering a 32 page book mailed free to addresses listed, with repeated counts and disparately dated orders. The piece reads as an advertisement stressing home remedies and prompt attention from Atlanta-based Blood Balm Co.
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Atlat
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TV Dey
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Reeee
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Magnus & Hightower
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My. Con
Tee Eee Ory
Osceola
Butler
D. W. Carty
Cartersville
L. W. Hat & Co
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Columbus
M. D. Hood
Welch & Agar
Albany
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Gritia
John B
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Adanu
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Copeland
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Greensboro
Theo
Scheeman
Lyndon
M. C. Cothran & Co
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Rome
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John Crawford
Doz
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Elberton
Dex M. M. Carr
James Walker
Darien
Doy
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Augaga
Tensessee Life
Pendleton
Thomas & Co
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Greetge Spurlock
Ene Barry
Demoville & Co
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Memphis
G. W. Jones & Co
Robertaon
Sanford Chamberlain & Atkin
Knoxville
Terebees Chapman
White, Yous
Des ML
K & Co
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H. M. Grigaby
Pulaaki
M.S. Neely
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Adley
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el Paso
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Joe Lake
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Austin
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San Antonio
Alabama
Weeden & Dent
Eufa
Babone & Co
Mobile
R. L. Ross
Tuscumbia
Hida
Hollan, Collier & Davidson
Troy
South Camolina List
H. Baer
Charleston
Dowle
Indianapolis
Inda Woodward, Paxon & Co
Janes
J.B. Wilder & G
Louisville
Joe R. Robinson & Co
Arthon Peter & Co
Loniaville
Morrison Plummer & Co
Chitooteters
Cago
Lord, Owen & Cacago
J.D. Park & Sons
Cincinnati
Hall & Rackell
Fla
T. A. Orr & Co
Ocala
A. J. Vidal
Gainesville
Fis
Marshall Bros
Brooksville
G. F. Peck
Palatka
J. M. Sparks
Fort Smith
Ark
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Owensborn
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Richmond
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Evansville
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Portsmouth
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