Public school system progress and railroad debates in Georgia
A 1685 summary notes steps toward adopting a public school system in Sumter and Webster counties and nearby towns. It discusses European war speculation, cotton pricing and market access criticisms, railroad commission influence, and political appointments. The piece critiques papers' rail passes and describes the role of newspapers in conveying railroad timetables to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aperious
Yetem
Atlanta Journal
Georgia
Poor Man's Champion Mr Pickett Opposes Water Works
A critical defense of water works policy and public schools, accusing Mr Pickett of misrepresenting taxes to cast sympathy for the poor while opposing education and public works. The piece argues he uses inflated figures to portray himself as a champion of the poor despite opposing schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Pickett
Pickett
Mr. Pickett
Broomcorn profits shown for Tennessee farmers
Tennessee farmers can profit from broom corn with yields of 2000 to 3000 pounds per acre and four cents per pound delivered on trains. The Albany News notes political complaints. editorial calls for Post Office reform and better Southern rail service. The crop’s cultivation mirrors cotton in effort but with higher potential returns, and seed may cover raking costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
The
Albany News
Post Office Department
Washington
Stevenson
Baltimore
Parson of the Islands and Tangier lore in Maryland
A collage of coastal Maryland reminiscences features Joabus Thomas, the famed Methodist parson of the islands, and notes Tangier Sound relics like the canoe The Methodist. It also mentions Brown's Iron Bitters praise, New Jersey grape products, and advice to mothers about teething with Windsor Kids Syrup.
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Johan Wesley
Joabus Thomas
Church Annals of
America
Chesapeake
Tred Avon
Tangier
Father Thomas
Baltimore
Northpoint
Orence
Islands
Tangier Sound
Madison County Record
Hantsville
Ark
Brown
Yar Daugherty
Paine
New Jersey
A. Speer
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Awmenicous Recorder
Omcial Urgan
Sumter County
Qmcial Urgan
Webster County
Atlanta Constitution
England
Macon Telegraph Messenger
Railroad Commission
Senate
Tefferson Davis
Mississippi
G Aroras
W Capital
Louisiana State Led Lottery Co
Orave Academ Ding
MUSIC
New Orleans
185Th Inc
Mation Patana
Arte
New
New York
Wevense
A. Daupain
Ora
A. Dau
Washington, D. CO
En State National Bank
Jenn Oermamia National Tei New Orleace, Ea
Casfait
Sispoit
Fiarris & James
Cotton Avenue
Lamar Street
Americus, Ga
J. W. Harris & Co
CELI
Milburn
J. W
Oliver & Oliver
Rock Bottom
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John R. Shay
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