Marriage of Julia Bullock and A S Morgan in Dooly county
Marriage notice states Miss Julia Bullock and Mr. A S Morgan wed at the bride’s father’s residence in Drayton Dooly county. Election results show fence or stock law passing in Andersonville district with 75 to 31 leading by 44. County treasurer issued 463 75 for courthouse work, architect A C Bruce. Americus Ice Factory hires E D Ansley to supply ice via store and ice wagon.
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Drayton
Dooly County
Julia Bullock
A. S. Morgan
Andersonville
People’s National Bank
A.C. Bruce
Atlanta
Bing
Bruce
Americus Ice Factory
E. D. Ansley
Tue Banton Brock Grocen
Bia
Bonds of the A P L Railroad Sell Strong in Atlanta
Five thousand dollars worth of A P L railroad bonds were sold in Atlanta Thursday, adding to ten thousand on Wednesday and twelve thousand the day before for a weekly total of twenty seven thousand dollars. Bonds sell at one hundred eight, reflecting strong demand in Georgia market. The issue is presented as solid value with local backing.
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Atlanta
Georgia
More Corn Less Cotton Talked by Webster County Farmer
A Webster County farmer says he planted more corn than ever and will grow cotton soon. He argues corn enriches soil, unlike cotton which wears land down, and notes corn requires less work and has a strong market compared to cotton. Many nearby farmers share this view.
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Webster County
Construction progress on stern extension of railroad line
Work crews under supervisor Ichmaster Reviere advance on the A. P. & L. road stern extension toward the river. Ties and rails from R. Coulter have arrived. trestle over Double Odies on the J. W. Bailey ration is counted and crews press on toward Chokes creek bridge thirteen from the city. Expected completion of the trestle by mid next week with continued rapid, steady work on the five Practice anddge and other sections.
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A. P. &. L. Llroad
Ichmaster Reviere
R. Coulter
J. W. Bailey
Chokes Creek Bridge
Sukt
Porgia
Farmers urged to back county display for State Fair premium
Jacobus urges Sumter County farmers to form a committee from each district and two Americus members to organize a county wide display for the State Fair. He proposes a county agricultural experimental farm funded by subscriptions, to act as HQ for distribution of Washington and State Department materials and to boost local agriculture.
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Sumter
State Agricultural Society
Agricultural Association
Americus
Agricultural Association of
Wutas ‘Y
Ceeds
Washington City
State Agricultural Department
Jacobus
Splendid Picnic Grounds Near Gum Creek Draws Public Interest
The A. P. & L. expansion to Flint river will open a scenic picnic site at Gum Creek mouth. The area boasts fine grounds, shade, water, and walks ideal for all ages. L. J. Darden offers daily delivery of quality goods at low prices.
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Flint
Gum Creek
L. J. Darden
Hs Line
What We Drink Exposes City Whiskey Sales Records
The article estimates that a single retail firm sold about 2,250 gallons of liquor since December, earning around $7,950. It extrapolates to ~70 liquor licenses citywide, projecting annual whiskey sales near $954,000, excluding medicines and luxury brands, to illustrate the scale of the “bust hewl” gin scandal in a downtrodden community.
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Tere
Americas
Teventy
Millen
Lacts Agaric Las i
Nickles Dive Attracts Crowd To Street Drumming Scheme
A street spectacle in which drummers used a box and a barrel of slops with eggs to play a coin toss game drew a large crowd of boot blacks and onlookers. Coins were tossed into the straw filled box before a barrel of eggs spilled into the box, generating laughter and bets among participants.
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Lie Allen Louse
Knights
Grip
Bonds Withheld Spark Attention From Atlanta Broker Visit
Mr. Humphreys Castleman of Atlanta visited the city Friday to review the A. P. and L. railroad extension and discuss placing first mortgage bonds for sale. President Hawkins opposed, noting the road already has funds for construction and predicting bonds may fetch higher prices later. Castleman declined a Lumpkin rail trip, leaving impressed with the city and railroad. Saw mill men consider forming a union to counter timber price cuts harming them.
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Humphreys Castleman
Atlanta
Castleman
Hawkins
Lumpkin
A. P. & L. Railroad
Macon Plans New Rail Route to Birmingham
Macon proposes a railroad to Birmingham by reviving the old Newnan and Americus charter and linking with the Georgia Midland and Atlanta and Hawkinsville lines. The plan claims Birmingham Brunswick distance cut by 93 miles and Americus Atlanta distance reduced by about one third. It would offer key connections and strengthen hopes for Savannah Dublin and Western railway as a future, vital Americus link.
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Macon
Columbus
Birmingham
Brunswick
Newnan
Americus
Georgia Midland
Atlanta
Hawkinsville
Savannah
Dublin
Rail links eyed for Americus and Brunswick growth
Americus pursues relief from its complaints by building railroads and seeks direct link to Brunswick within a year. Proposal includes A P and L extending narrow gauge to Ty VIt and Brunswick and Western adding a third track while preserving current gauge. Albany News notes no jealousy as trade depends on broader factors. Tuonxton Wheatley invites readers to visit for the best line of dry goods.
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Americus
Brunswick
Brunwick & Western Railroad
Albany
Albany News
Bonds Uphold Water Works Vote in Americus
Judge Fort ruled the Americus election legal as to issuing bonds for a waterworks system. Buchanan and Bell contested the registry revision that excluded some votes, claiming illegality. The decision is expected to stand, with appeal likely to the Supreme Court.
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Americus
Judge Fort
Mess. Buchanan and Bell
Supreme Court
Messrs
Buchanan
Bell
Newson County Whiskey Offered by Local Agency
A local agency announces I W. Hanpen's Newson County Whiskey, praised as a top Kentucky whiskey. It ships direct from the distillery, stored five years, with a refined flavor likened to imported brandy, available through Toru & Josser in Americus, Ga. Meanwhile Allen House guests enjoyed city garden grown new potatoes.
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I W. Hanpen
Newson County Watskey
Kentucky
Toru & Josser
Americus
Allen House
Neat Critic Trick Highlights Artist’s Request
A celebrated New York artist finishes a painting and asks a longtime critic, now friend, to give a cold blooded appraisal as if he were a stranger. He insists friendship be set aside to judge the work, noting he has already clashed with someone who disliked it.
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Ruth
York
New York
San Francisco Chronicle
Beef Drying Traditions in Southwestern Texas
In Southwestern Texas yards, people dry long strips of beef over flames to preserve it. The meat dries quickly even in heat, becomes hard and shelf stable, and can be carried anywhere without spoilage. Mexican butchers and Indians practice stringing meat. no salt is needed. Travelers pack meat and cornmeal for journeys into Mexico, finding water at known spots.
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Deoef
Texas
Sone
Mexico
Chihuahua
Tex
Cor
Chicago Times
Abstemious Colic Advice From a Globe Democrat Physician
A Globe Democrat physician criticizes overmedicating during colds and urges simple remedies. He recommends light meals or fasting, hot foot baths, and early bed rather than late nights or rich banquets to avoid congestion and illness.
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Globe-Democrat
Reverence for the Godavary Source in India
The Godavary, India's major south river, rises in a hillside brook near Nassik. A flight of 690 stone steps leads to a rock platform where water pours from an image beneath a canopy. From there the stream travels about 900 miles across the peninsula, draining 120000 square miles.
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India
South India
Villaga 8
Nassik
Bombay Presidency
New York
San
English Lord Finds His Crest on American Tea Service
A visiting English lord is pleased to see bowls pitchers and glasses in his American hosts home bearing his family crest. The hosts had earlier borrowed the same pictorial device for decoration years earlier, and the guest notes the compliment while discovering later changes in other rooms.
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Boston
Ife
New York Mail and Express
Hard Row to Hoe by Josh Billings
The excerpt satirizes doctors as faced with public distrust and fear while handling both the sick and the well. It notes the difficulty of balancing patient care with scrutinizing attitudes, warning that even healthy people can be troublesome to treat.
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Josh Billings
Patience Aids Recovery In Surgical Case
A reader recounts a prostrated woman learning endurance under a surgeon’s calm advice. The doctor says progress is slow but steady, with small daily gains lifting morale and aiding balance during bed rest.
Debunking Nitroglycerine Annihilation Myths in 19th Century Reports
A Ford Pennsylvania correspondent to Scientific American argues nitro glycerine cannot annihilate bodies. The piece describes multiple explosions near Aiken with partial remains, splintered horses, and intact iron drums, asserting debris and blood stains prove non catastrophic outcomes.
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Articla
Esplesi
Aiken
Iver
Ford
Cor
Scientific American
Dignity at the Capital in Adams World Commentary
A New York World piece by Adam Loudeau notes the U S Senate’s fading elite glamour. It contrasts old colonial aristocracy with modern manners as visiting ladies quickly adopt Paris gowns and Paris gloves, then rigid etiquette, resembling White House familiarity.
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United States Senate
England
Washington
Paris
Naples
White House
Capitol
Adam Loudeau
New York World
The Prasian Policeman's Happy Lot
A Berlin police system splits day and night duty with a night watch of about 500 men and a total force of 9 500 officers. The night watch wears a uniform, carries a whistle and sword, and works from 7 PM to 5 AM seasonally. Officers are seasoned veterans, respected by public and superiors, with strict discipline and a calm, brusque parade presence.
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Berlin
Ice
Albany Argus
Thoreau Aids Emerson Hen Troubles With Gloves
In a curious anecdote, Mrs. R. W. Emerson sought help as her flower garden suffered scratches from hens. Thoreau suggested gloveed feet to the gallinaceous vandals. The scheme pleased the Emersons as a crowing rooster broke through bandages, with hens following suit and Thoreau retreating to the woods.
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H. D. Thoreau
R. W. Emerson
Thoreau
Emerson
Gymnasium for Women in Boston Opens for Female Use
A Boston facility named Gymnasium for Women opens exclusively for women. The venue offers six en rose S Sa re, signaling a decorative or thematic setup as part of its offerings.
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Boston
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