Georgia Cracker Proceeds Questioning Mills Pull to South
An anonymous Georgia woman writes Sarge Plunkett, urging Georgia to build its own cotton mills rather than lure eastern mill owners. She warns of mass mill layoffs and a coming wave of immigrant workers who will influence southern politics and religion. The letter critiques reformers, suggests small factories, and imagines a clash of creeds as mills arrive.
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Hirst
Georgia
Brown
Washington
New England
Eagrider
Imsolf
Kuklus
Meh
Giai
Tio
Mason and Dixon
Ben Hill
Foracker
Emigration Bureau
Chickens on the Farm and Poultry Practices
A discussion on farm chickens noting breed choices Plymouth Rocks Leghorns Langshans Cochins and Bramas. Emphasizes cleanliness in houses and feed, selective breeding for prize stock, and cautions against free ranging without care. Includes an 1880 legal advertising snippet from Toledo Ohio about Catarrh cures.
Irene House and her eight husbands tale from a Sun feature
The New York Sun recounts Irene A. V. Redmond known as Irene Carson, a beauty with intellect who married eight men, was twice divorced, jailed twice, and once entangled in a noted murder case. Born in Trenton, she moved through Philadelphia Chicago and New York, captivating many and influencing events, including a disputed union with Congressman Christopher Bowen at Sullivan's Island.
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New York Sun
Irene House
Irene A. V. Redmond
Irene Carson
Trenton
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Park Row
Christopher ©. Bowen
Charlescon
Bowen
New Jersey
Christopher Bowen
South Carolina
Sullivan's Island
Judge Cook
C. W. Buttz
Nome
Mrs. House
Abe
Yee
Congressman Bowen
Sullivan’s Island
Charleston
Cleopatra
Charles A. Anderson
W. Denver
Orson Alonzo Moore
Christopher
Newspaper prank sparks demand for news laws
The New Orleans Times-Democrat fell for a staged funeral notice with a photo of a supposed dead citizen. The prankster vanished, leaving editors shocked and seeking a bill from Louisiana lawmakers to criminalize furnishing false news. A rheumatic shoulder pain story from Des Moines closes the item.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Tines-Democrat
Louisiana
Constitution
J. S. Loper
Des. Moines
Towa
Aines
Chamberlain
Hill Bros
Bacon Philosophy and South Carolina Folly in 1895
A long satirical piece arguing bacon ideals would unite political factions and boost economy in South Carolina after the war. It blends humor on lard, preachership, and local life with a mock philosophy of bacon, plus a postscript on postal theft tracing by the US Mail system. Document includes dialect anecdotes about Hogefield and other places.
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News
Convier
Lord Baacon
Jord Hog
Bacon
Lord Bacon
Darky
Politiviana
Office Acekera
South Carolina
Hogefield
Old Grin
Pat
Toggrog
Jinny
Tara
Tina
Riek
Daddy Aaron
Mossa
Acre
Jon G. Wittrase
Allendale
United States Postofice Department
Uncle Sam
New York
Post Office
Ars Af
Time's Mutations and Mirth Amid Small Town Changes
A lengthy tale recalls a man returning after ten years to his hometown and his childhood sweetheart Nannie Smith, who has grown up into a young woman named Nanvie Smith. He finds time changed almost everything except one constant, her name. The piece blends sentimental memory with scattered snippets and light humor from the era.
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Farmer Simpson
Nonnie Smith
Nannie Smith
John
Nanvie Suith
Donse
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ORR’ & Sloan’s
Rome
Oliver
Yours Truly
Sullivan Hardware CO
Auility of Goode
F. Tolly & Son
J.P. Sullivan & CO
Hotel
Ghiquola
Maxwell & Son
J. A. Austin & CO
Duke Cigarettes
Peu
Ss. Sud
Iron Bitters
Ea Galtimore
Aitatatete
Arto
A. C. Strickland
Masonis Temple
McGrader
M. L. Boreas
A, H. Waresa
Bonham & Watkins
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Esau
Orrant Vais
HeAvne
Atlantic Phosphate Company
Stork
Chicors Fertilizer Company
Atlantic Phosphats Company
GEO. A. Wagener
Minazer
Ste OF South Cap
Lina
Jephha
Hesper
John W. Harper
Jopha A
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Ruby Violet Tarpar
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Bizzle Flynt
Elizabeth
Denont
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George Pian
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Auierson Court House
South Nalink
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Uagees
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Wonmam
Peo Put
Oman
Dematss
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Marika Seuight
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Macy Knight
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Mayrareh Joy
Taso Tinton
John Luryer
Roshase & Vate
Tiueriega Bru
Snow Yongue
Peile Amoncre
Fou
Sarge Plunkett
David B. Hill
Onto
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Toreno
Lucas County
Frann J. Cakxsy
Frm
Bj, Cursex & Co
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Barry Cargon
Laat
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Edson
Young
Uae
Mary
China
London
Toledo
Ohio
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Rivera
Tommy
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Ttia
Germany
Naked Witkemp
Mra. Withernp
Julius Rogers
Marshall County
Rupy
Wilkite & Wilhite
W. A. Clarke
Montana
Ig Ee
Mr. Clarke
Daweon
Gigirth
United States Army
R. ‘Mawilliams
Cingini Nati Conservatory of Music
John Christianson
Seattle
Elliot Bay
Majestic
Southern Farm
A. W. Balatees
Millersville
Arkansas
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