Political Rumors and Infrastructure Talks Highlight May Edition
The May issue notes Dr Felton not seeking Congress, a Lee County Democratic Executive Committee meeting in Leesburg, and forecasts a Democratic win for president. It mentions a Gruffin astronomer predicting a split moon and discusses Louisiana governor race results, Georgia library relocation plans, and railroad commission debates. Capt James B Eads returns briefly to oversee jetties before London, with plans to haul ships across Tehuantepec. Labor and tariff disputes persist in Pittsburgh while the South awaits rail expansion and mineral timber development aided by better transport.
Draining a Pond System by Col Fort in Dougherty
The Albany News describes Col J P Fort of Dougherty draining a two acre pond by building a square pine pen, sinking a three inch pipe to fifty feet, using a windlass and drill to bore through rock, and creating a submerged outlet. The project cost under $75, aided by superintendent R W Rutherford. The method mirrors artesian-well drilling, and the pond will drain with the pipe protected by a wire top and rock fill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Fort
Dougherty
Derrivka
Col. Fort
R. W. Rutherford
Ron Col. Fort
Mr. Ruther
Muck Use Trial Shows Plant Land Benefit
Report notes farmers experimented with muck compost on land, applying around 2,000 units. Differences in growth and traps on treated land compared with untreated plots are visible, indicating positive outcomes from the composting method.
Burglary recaptured and assorted regional notes
A recaptured armed burglar from Southwest Georgia is reported at Albany. Columbus Council earmarks 300 dollars for a firemanic tournament in that city. Georgia State Fair plans in Macon gain two Northern merchants as exhibitors. Local notices cover rail, arsenal grants, a big eater, a reported Indian graveyard, a missing legal document, a shooting injury, and Augusta mills raising prices to counter overproduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fu Pérry “Yinedn
Georgia
Albany
Columbus
Florida Air-Line
Bros, Perham
Quitman
Pendeton
Valdosta
Savannah
High Shoals
America
Macon
Barliff Jones
Albany Nova and Advertiser
Washington Johnson
Tifton
Jake Young
McMillan
Augusta
Constitutionalist
State
Army veteran’s revival after malarial wreck ends in health
Capt Alfred Rensom recalls meeting W K Sage of St Johns Michigan a veteran of Burnside’s expedition who endured yellow fever like ailments and malarial poison. Sage credits Warner’s Tippecanoe for restoring nerve tone stomach vigor and new blood, avoiding further sickness and giving renewed life. The story frames a healing testimonial to a tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationl Tribotine
Washington
New York State
Grand Army of the Republic
Alfred Trensom
New York
Armory
Grand Army
Bunquo
Capt. Rensom
W. K. Sage
St. Johns
Mich
2Nd N.Y. Light Artillery
Burnside
North Carolina
Captain Bensom
Warner
Woman Captain Shines Aboard Whaling Vessel
A Leavenworth item lists storied women mariners and ends with Mrs Capt John Chier Norton of Idyartowr Mass who steered the ship for a day when her husband and crew hunted a whale. With two disabled sailors aboard she kept the vessel on course until sightfall and the crew returned with a huge catch. The New Bedford owners later honored the woman commander with a handsome gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Miller
Pat
Bath
Abbie Clifford
New York Harbor
Capt. Reed
Oakland
Brunswick
Venet Thome
John Chier Norton
Idyartowr
Mass
New Bedford
The Might of One Man's Intellect and Siemens Power
A sweeping tribute to Siemens technology and founder figures as it highlights the breadth of Siemens’ influence across industry. The piece praises Siemens for advancing telegraphy, wiring, gold and silvering, printing, regulation, steel works, lighting, electric transport, and scientific instruments showcased at a Paris exposition, noting prominent individuals and widespread adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil du Bois Raymond
Siemens
Valet Chamonni
Siemens Differential
Woolwich
Iesnwich
Paris
Leon Han
Hollow Square in Warfare Across Historic Battles
The hollow square formation, once pivotal at El Tob, is shown as formidable in modern rifle days, yet has been penetrated by cavalry in historic fights. The article reviews claims about Waterloo and other battles, noting disputed points, and recounts how squares were breached in various engagements from 1812 to Talavera and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
el Tob
Victor Huco
Siborne
James Grant
Talavera
Connaught
Picton
Color Line In Liberia Sparks Political Tension
A late 19th or early 20th century dispatch outlines Liberia's color line as a dominant political issue. It notes a constitutional bar against white-blooded citizens, with black leaders seeking to exclude yellow or mulatto people from office. Mention is made of J J Hobart, Liberia’s first president, and the national struggle over race and citizenship amid campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberia
Macau
Hayti
Republic of
J.J. Hobarts
Workers Strike Focuses On Wages And Hours
A fragment notes a strike not for higher wages or fewer hours but emphasizes a broader demand. The passage hints at broader labor grievances using terse phrasing and a historical tone. Specific groups or dates are not identified in the readable text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Avenious
Slessrer
Webster County
Lee County
Leesburg
John Kelly
United States
Butler
Massachusetts
Reagan
Texas
Atlanta
Gov. Stephens
Atlanta Library Association
Pavers’ Park
Historical Hall of Georgia
Thle County
James B. Eads
London
Telutzantepec
Amalgamated Association of Employes
Iron Manufac
Sarera
Pirtebirg
Idbor
Baltimore Manufacturers’ Record
Qeonuia
S. M. Cohen
Cotton Avenue
Americus, Go
Bepergina
Scason
Jake Israels
Amaslens
Carlos
Mitchell
Juan
Jose -Erg
UTR
Hid‘avines Julfe Anterdaa
W.jordar
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!