Georgia editor notes and political notes about elections and migration
A Georgia editor writes on Secretary of the Treasury, Lincoln era politics, and the 1864 election cycles. The column discusses debates on majority versus plurality, Georgia’s colonization efforts, railroad plans, and immigration. It also covers a Dawson jail transfer of Cheves and local reaction, plus editorials on the Expo and cotton industry.
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Green
Thornton
Cheves
Fulton County
Terrell County
K. H. G. Scott
Cincinnati
Dawson
Scott
Pickett
Obeve
The Father Hubbard Coat and Coal History Notes
A curious tale of a Father Hubbard coat on Fifth Avenue ends with a pleased buyer. The text recalls Wyoming Valley coal's first use in 1768, Judge Bell’s 1808 experiment burning stone coal, initial Philadelphia skepticism, and coal’s rapid rise to value by 1870. Historical anecdotes mix fashion commentary with energy industry milestones.
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Father Hubbard
Mein Frent
Io Fifth Avenue
Wyoming Valley
Philadelphia
Aurora festival near as October days fade
Fragmentary OCR text notes a festival and October days with poetic phrasing about royalty and awakening. Names and clear events are missing, preserving only scattered hints of an upcoming celebration and shifting seasonal imagery.
Fragmentary dialogue on church seating and dress
A snippet shows a man asking what is the matter after church and a woman replying about enjoying the sermons. She mentions Mrs. Smith sitting in front wearing a new fall wraven dress costing at least $1.50, then notes temper and religious mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dill
The Mane Idea and Excelsior Mounting Lessons
A vintage guide on mounting a horse outlines three positions. First, the lead rider stands left of the horse with back toward the animal to demonstrate grip and balance. Second, the middle student makes a spring into the saddle, facing the tail. Third, if the rider lands facing the tail, adjust and retry as the horse adapts to the rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinself
Prospect of Peace and a Raucous City Scene
In a Rochester Post Express item a distressed woman steps on a tack and fears lockjaw as a doctor speaks to her husband about the danger. Nearby fragments from New York papers mention liquor and a man seeking relief, plus a Pittsburgh Commercial note and a Lowell item about women and tribute, all blended in a chaotic collage.
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Rochester
New York
Ra Soapea subscription drive offers March distribution
The Americus Recorder outlines a three year past distribution plan to boost circulation and reward subscribers who pay arrears and one year in advance. Prizes include a Seth Thomas clock, a five pound May Ler smoking tobacco, and a box of cigars, all showcased at the main event with testimonials and machine displays from Georgia Chemical Works and White Stewing Moghi Company.
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Silaw
Grutirmen
Tom Sabeerth
Piper
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Avenious
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Ulkisn
Hugh McCulloch
Lincoln
Heo Iemon Peventy
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Ant
United’ States
Gilengo Herald
Columbus Times
Brown
D. ©. Baron
Georgia
J. S. Manger
Mexia
Texas
Orleans
Munger
Mateo
Wilber F. Story
Youhoed
West
Times
Storey
The
Chicago
H. Scobel
D. Haggart
Canada
Atlanta
Samuel W. Goode
Washington
Great Empire
Union
Geouria
New York Journal of Commerce
Ohio
Robinson
Newnan
Morris
Herald
Greenback
Col
A. K. McClure
Philadelphia Times
South
North Carolina
Atlanta Constitution
W. Che
Atinatse Jourm
Jariff Thornton
Terrel
Constitution
Troc Tito
Hawkins and Wooten
Mr. Cheves
Aamie
Mia
London
Aoxitury
Pittsburgh
Lowell Clie
Eilon
Acreas
Hoes
Feta
Chav
Americus Recorder
Georgia Chemical Works
Nde
Ts Fruhaing
Amecious Oil Company
Woral Groreanier
epCalvin Garter & Bon
Duke OF Durham
Ly W. Dake
Some
North Canin
Rabek
Barack
Seth Thomas Clock
MeTicide & Co
Athenia
Igs
tVee & Co
Irene
Otis Anette
Bewantecos
Iseiah
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