Memory Gems and School Notes From Local Schools
An old column discusses education ideals and the Memory Gems by Todge Logan Bleckley. It covers Calhoun and Woodland schools, praises Miss Mary B. Anderson and Miss Lizzie Brock, notes classroom conditions, and explains grammar parsing done by students and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todge Logan Bleckley
The
Supreme Court of Georgia
Judge Bleckley
5. Bleakley
Anderson
Calhoun Acow
Mary B. Anderson
Mary
Lizzie Brock
Woodland
Belton Township
Thalt Jessops
Calhoun
Studies in Entymology and Civil War Reminiscences
A fragmented essay blending etymology notes on lewd and related terms with reminiscences of Civil War figures like Johnston, Lee, Davis, and Thomas. The piece includes observations on military promotion, personal letters, historic opinions of generals, and a curious aside on salt manufacture and an Austro-German invention, plus a local Georgia cat tale surrounding a boy’s grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sllanta Constitu
Army of Northern Virginia
Johnston
Manassas
Scott
Taylor
Jefferson Davis
Old Joe
Hadent
Jeff Davie
Mexico
Jos Johnston
Sam
Andy
Old Toe
Alyrgoster
Centerville
Hood
Jow
Led
Albert Sidney Johnston
Bob Leo
George H. Thomas
Hardee
Polk
Franklin Pierce
West Point
Pierce
Baltimore
Bo Ie
Hrooklin Pierce
Burt Bie
Albert Sydney Johnston
Joe Johnston
Robert EB. Lee
Beauregard
Calvary
George HL. Thomas
Tos John— Tan
Thomas
Coure
Baron Steuben
LaFayette
General Thomas
Confederacy
T. Geanesal Dohvaton
Davis
David
Georgia
Bob
Livingston Mims
General Johnston
Joe
Martin Luther Smith
Rome
Martin Duther
Jos
Jaknaton
Thoaras
Appletonia
Loring
Egypt
Davie
Grant
Sherman
Les
Lincoln
Alliance and Jute Trust Strike Peace on Bagging Prices
The Alliance and the Jute Trust brokers reached a peace over bagging terms. A maximum price scale was set and Cordage Bagging Company agreed to supply jute bagging to Alliance buyers, with most factories represented except Charleston. Georgia representatives approved the plan at Birmingham, promising cash, prompt supply, and competition under the new terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Jute Trust
The
Exchange
Heye
Sgenia
National
Oanata Wilson
Florida Biazo Exchange
M. L. Donaldson
South Carolina Exchange
W. L. Peck
Georgia Exchange
Alliance State
Birmingham
Georgia
North Caroling
W. Li. Peck
Peck
Thera
Oswald Wilson
National Cotton Committes
Cordage
Georgia State Exchange
L. P. Livingston
State Alliance
W. L. Peek
Broughton, Wilson
Hon
W. L. Broughton
Charleston
T. ‘M. Ledbetter
Broughton
National Cotton Committee
Teaver
Hia
Atlanta Constitution
Cattle Stampede Ravages Nevada Herds and Hay Pile
The San Francisco Srammer recounts a cattle disaster in Nevida where winter storms and hunger led to massive losses. A single night stampede near a haypile killed many, with guards escaping atop the hay after hours of peril. Ex-Speaker Reed and James Robinson are noted in separate items, alongside sensational ad copy for a so-called blood purifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevida
San Francisco
Central Pacific
T. M. Strawbridge
G. W. Crombs
C. Denson
Fran Miller
Gaeta—monte
John Bradley
Rand
Joad
Jong
Ccme
Bradley
Reed
Italy
Maia
Red Céot
James Robiscon
Phoovis
Ariz
Dod
James
Chickeo
Makera
Rosecrans on Johnston Hood and Sherman in Atlanta
Gen Rosecrans discusses Union campaigns, Johnston and Hood dynamics, and Sherman’s march to the sea. He recalls orders, strategic contrasts, and a long friendship between Sherman and Johnston, noting Hood’s rashness and Johnston’s restraint. The interview references battles, funerals, and a telegram from Gen Sickles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Rosecrans
Daltimore American
D. E. Sickles
Sherman
Johnston
Resaca
Atlanta
Johnson
Hood
Bentonville
Gen. Sherman
Gen. Johnston
Joe
Gen
Lan
McLane
Baltimore
Rose ‘Craws
Dan Sicklea
Howard
Gratifying to AL on Syrup of Figs success in California
Gratifying to the California Union Fig Syrup Company, the high position attained by Syrup of Figs, known as an excellent remedy, reflects universal acceptance of the pleasant squid fruit product and its valued quartile based success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tye
Ayatem
R. A. Pew
Patrick Military Institute
Californa Unis
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RDLAW
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Jasper
Newton
Jones
Savannah
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Jennie Griffin
Jnc. Ballard
Nettie Hall
John
Wee
Bethany School
Fellowship School
Willis E. Eskew
New Pros
Pect School
Bill
Australis
Paoli
Fool
Jute Teast
Robinston
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Cheney & CO
Prope
Moleda
Cheney
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New York City
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Oregon
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
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Edgefield Chronicle
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Illetes
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Williama
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