Weathered Georgia trip ends in Thomasville with rain
A Moultrie to Thomasville journey reports flooded bridges and damaged roads from recent rains. The party visits Davis stables and John Triplett’s gas works as a heavy storm drenches the town, with mentions of Le Conte orchards and local beef and fish markets.
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Méuitaik
Ocepiled
Adam and Eve
South Georgia
Uevil
Moultrie
Thomasville
Col. Patterson
Squire J. F. Cooper
Me.Clelland
Thomaville
Thomas County
Baptist Church
New Aprica
Davis
John Triplett
Col. T
Walter
Col. P
Wielig
Frank
Stock Law Debate Prompts Farming Reform in Lee County
Editor E A B Dawson notes strong support for the stock law, arguing it protects farmers through better fences, larger meat supplies, and reduced timber loss. The letter cites rising farm activity, drought fears, and the need for education and better farming practices alongside local marriages and community projects.
Jolly Jon Jonn Preeville News Notes From March Weather
In Jolly Jonn Preeville March news is scarce as residents stay close to home. Rain has renewed water sources though well worries persist. Early cotton plans mix with frost fears while birds devour corn. A sermon by Bro Ware inspires. preaching set at New Richland by M B Binion. Signs point to an early marriage nearby as Mr S P Kimbrough recovers at sea.
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Dawson
College Hill
M. A. McNalty
Will
Jane
Eagle & Phanix Co
Columbus
New
Baldwin
Jones
Crouch
Florida
Wperk
Schley
Burry
C. Hy Smith
Anne Berry
W. C.P. Leghorn
Rev. Boland
Oglethorpe
Americus
Pat
Ellaville
Buena Vista
Lamp Post
Walnut Grove
Saya
Sam
Tom
Joanpaeville
Jack Frost
Bro. Ware
New Richland
M. B. J. Binion
Ville
P. Kimbrough
Preston Farmer Notes on Spring Weather and Crops
From Preston March 15 the writer reports a mild spell and steady rains renewing soil for vegetables. Oat crop wintered with a reduced yield expected. corn planting near completion and guano application underway amid much fencing and repairs locally.
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Preston
Lizzard
Anwinsonville Rail Plan Boosts Prospects For Trade
March 18 report notes optimism as locals expect a surge of trade redirected from Americas once a new railroad boosts commerce. Merchants urged to stock more and accept smaller profits to attract business. Capt Eugene Sullivan to move to town. Raindrop shows five inches of rain in three days and plans for local industry growth mentioned alongside new hires and fishery efforts.
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Anwinsonville
Bae
Americas
Asa Ie
Eugene Sullivan
Hesty Richter
Angraté Eleechiefe
Raia
Anatea Bias
Auirtog
Naylor
Nayh Ie Aleo
Ubuftadsen
Lumpkin County News Roundup From Egypt to Mail Contracts
A Lumpkin County update reports a region called Egypt for corn supply, John Dixon’s weak condition, and rising prices. It lists mail contract awards for Lumpkin, Florence, Columbus to Lumpkin, and Americus to Lumpkin, with transfers to Cuthbert. The section notes recapture of Peter Perry after a jail breakout and a Green Hill subscriber recounting a triple birth on James Gordy’s plantation.
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Lumpkin
Green Hill
James T. Gordy
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