Democratic County Convention Call for June 23 1684
Citizens of Webster county meet at the Court House Preston to elect delegates to the Atlanta convention on June 18 and to transact other business. Jno P Beaty Chairman Gro E Taoanton Secy Democratic County Convention Tuesday June 23 1684. Sumter County convention called Americus first Tuesday in June to elect delegates to Atlanta and Chicago conventions. A S Curra Chairman D A Swaun Acting Secy.
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Webster County
Court House
Preston
Jane
Atlanta
Jno
P. Beaty
Gro. E. Taoanton
Sec'y
Sumter County
Americus
Chicago
Curra
D. A. Swaun
Scc'y
Exposition Support and Northern Immigration Ideas
The article argues for strong New Orleans Exposition support to showcase Georgia resources, urging Sumter and Southwest Georgia to contribute samples from farmers, mechanics, and manufacturers. It notes Northern farm workers and colonists in Florida and Georgia, discusses immigration and industry, and mentions the suspension of John H. James Bank in Atlanta with other banks described as sound.
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Avanta
Lonaville
South
Georgia
Sumter County
The
Columbus Times
Houston County
New England
Florida
John H. James
Atlanta
Southern Prospects Outpace North In Industry Growth
The column argues Southern development outstrips the North in cotton and pig iron, noting increased cotton spindles by 60 percent in three years and iron production in Alabama, Tennessee, and West Virginia. It criticizes protected Northern infant industries while praising Southern diversification and manufacturing expansion. It cites Morrison tariff debate and warns against speculation-driven panics, urging debt-paying in Georgia. It mentions the Camilla artesian well committee seeking a competent manager and recounts Bass brewery founder’s descendant's philanthropy.
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Este
David A.’Wells
South
Alabama
Tennessee
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Missianippie
Arkansas
Louisiana
South Carolina
Congress
New England
Congres
Rust-proof fall oats urged over spring varieties
A letter argues farmers should not abandon rust-proof fall oats for rapid maturing spring oats. It asserts fall sown oats use soil nutrients gradually, improve land, and offer steady yields, while spring oats exhaust topsoil, risk cold damage, and reduce long-term soil health. The writer urges rotating crops to sustain soil and stock feeds.
Not an Extremist Replies on Diversified Farming in Georgia
Parsas Georgia May 17 W M Seams writes to defend his stance on diversification and grass farming against Major Jones. He clarifies planting priorities shifting toward grain and provision crops while maintaining some cotton. Seams argues grass and stock raising aid Southern prosperity and notes his own success in self-sufficiency.
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Parsas
Major Jones
Maj. Jones
W. M
Local notes and discoveries from Terrell and Acworth
Reports from Terrell County reveal an effort to confer, with Hanover Square hosting a national bank after Avlana backers put in 30000 and citizens 14000. Thomaston fundraising aided R. E. Lee Institute, while John Johnson in Atlanta invented a cash drawer rejecting 10000. Acworth highlights: Indian relics unearthed by flood, including arrowheads and soapstone items, at W. J. Palmer plantation, with an Indian graveyard exposed and a soapstone bowl used by Mrs. Palmer for 20 years.
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Terrell County
Hanover Square
Bajobridges
Avlana
Thomaston
R. E. Lee Institute
Macon
Hardy C. Culver
German P. Culver
Sparta
Acworth
W. J. Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Palmer
Last of a Noted Vessel Elliot Ritchie Abandoned
London May 14 Bark Elliot Ritchie Perkina from Brunswick March 22 for Buenos Ayres has been abandoned at sea waterlogged and crew landed at Pernambuco The vessel is the last of the celebrated Federal cruiser Harriet Lane named after President Buchanan s niece She was captured off Galveston and carried to Havana as a prize by Admiral Semmes Later converted to a sailing bark and noted as one of the fastest ships She carried lumber from Brunswick to Buenos Ayres at abandonment Monte Carlo reports Irishman gambles away and is found dead then recovered with pockets filled by guards.
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London
Elliot Ritchie
Perkina
Brunswick
Buenos Ayres
Pernambuco
Mornin News
Harriet Lane
Buchanan
White House
Gulf
Galveston
Havana
Semmes
Morning News
FUGITIVE W B Cash Killed by Posse in Cheraw
Cheraw South Carolina reports W B Cash the fugitive murderer of Town Marshal ficents shot by a posse led by Deputy Sheriff E King at four thirty this morning after Cash fired on them. One posse member slightly wounded and another of Cashs assistants seriously injured. Authorities confirm Cash was killed after surrounding a barn and house and returning fire. Gov Thompson received the dispatch at ten oclock noting two men placed to guard and that Cash fired several shots before being killed. Industrial Manufacturing of Pulaski adds two coopers as output rises to about 30 000 barrels yearly.
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Cheraw
W. Bogan Cash
Jarrer
Sherif E. King
Cash
Cates
Gov. Thompson
Cneraw
Thompson
W. B. Cash
W. H. Hilton
E. T. Kina
Spring Without Blossoms and the Mend of Joy
A late life search for happiness amid fading vitality is explored through references to Titus of New Haven and a tonic remedy claimed to restore cheer. The piece cites testimonials from E S Wolle and others, highlighting claims of renewed vigor, liver function, and overall well being.
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Southarne
Seren Giblen
Eujland Antawon Dev
Mus Rs. Marcos & Co
Titos
Privetow
Aare
Euilere
Wolle
Adda
Titus
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Democratic County
Morrison
Wall Street
Macon Felera
Macon Telegraph
Camilla Artesian
Messrs
T. R. Bennett
A. H. Harrell
I. A. Bush
Bass
Pallats
India
United States
New York
America
Searuia Aews
John Johnson
Oglethorpe
Nah News
Monte Carlo
Buuan
Pulaski
Americas
Alden’s Manifold Cyclopedia
Saag
Ges Meyers
John B. Alden
C. Box
Wy St
Eecy St
Tate
Hawburg
Escurial
White Goods Department
Nottingham
Victoria
Catia
Turkey
John B. Shaw
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Forsyth Street
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