South Georgia growers meet to praise journals aid
A representative gathering of corn and melon growers from Lee Dougherty Mitchell and Thomas counties convened in Albany. Delegates discussed funding for an Atlanta agent to handle expenses, with J T Scaife elected president and A W Tucker as secretary treasurer. Rail officials from Louisville Nashville and Western and Atlantic praised efforts to aid the industry. A separate report notes Bradstreet’s praise of cotton harvesting machinery, predicting doubled capacity and widespread trials in 1885 86.
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South Georgia
Ast
Atherr
Lee
Doughery
Mitchell Thomas
Aghout
Spenses
Scaife
A. W.tucker
Albany
The President's Reticence Revealed in Appointments
The Washington Star notes the President keeps cabinet decisions private delaying commitments even in urgent vacancies. It cites the New York postmaster appointment and describes the private secretary as gatekeeper of confidential papers. An Athens elderly lady, 82, avoids religion and exits when asked about belief.
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Chis
Pearson
New York
Athens
Cultivators and Labor Saving Tools for Southern Farms
The article argues Southern farmers lag in adopting labor saving implements compared with the North and East. It highlights the shift from multiple furrows plowing to advanced cultivators that stir near the surface and clean rows. It notes that land must be clear of trees and stumps and urges replacing hand tools with horse powered reapers and mowers to compete with Western grain prices. It cites R. J. Reppixa as the author.
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Sothern
Free States
David Dickson
Chattahoocchee
Illinois
Kansas
South
R. J. Reppixa
Lima Bean Advice From Quitman Free Press
The Quitman Free Press extols lima beans as a nutritious crop, urging farmers to plant in fence corners where soil is rich and vines trail. It notes beans store well year round and suggests spacing and harvesting tips. A separate gadget item mentions oversized shoes in a Washington street window, said to have come from Nashville for a mother and four daughters.
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Washington Street
Boston
Nashville
Tenn
Confederate carbine found during reservoir work on Broad Street
Work crews on a reservoir project along Lower Broad Street uncovered a Confederate carbine believed to have been discarded during the raid era. The weapon was found in a largely dilapidated state and is now a historical curiosity for local authorities.
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Broad Street
Jaaleegoo
Preserval
National Medical Aevciation
London Lancet
Rules Street
Howitt
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Bradatreet
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Charleston
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Washington Star
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Americas
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F. Davenport
Allanta
Macon
Columbus
Eufanis
Montgomery
Jacobs Pharmacy
Atlanta
Moricus
Georgia
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Mitcurly
Guinan
Otieee
Jantou
Jas. Fricker & Bro
Jewelers
Bartow Brook
Americus, Ga
King's
Repectacles
Davis and Williams
Singer
Sewing Machines
Southern Express Company
Cooper
Ann
R. T. Byrd
Forsyth Street
Fire and Lie Insurance Companies
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Saret
N.Y
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Eldridge
Americus
Geerie
Savannah, Florida & Western
Thie Road
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Atlantic Coast
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Savannah
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Jesay
Calibun
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W!alway
Favannah
Havannah
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Bavanneh
Aare
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Carantah
Jesup
Alvar Pullman Bages
Jacksonville
Roma
Bad Street
Laberty Street
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Seneees Oe
Brunswick & Western Railroad
Oinelnvat
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Taave O
Evansville
Geant
Chattanooga
Tee
Cincinnati
Cincionati
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Haelow
Bari
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Epee
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