Georgia farmer yields giant bid for Congo cotton wonder
Adolph Kyle an English Jew brings a seed from equatorial Africa to Georgia. Farmer Thomas A Jackson studies the stalk and proves a tall exotic cotton can thrive in red hill soil. With six acres planted, Jackson harvests a field promising three to four bales per acre, dwarfing ordinary cotton. The tale draws cotton buyers and press interest as plans rise for test spinning in New England mills.
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New York
Sut
Amasta
Adolph Kyle
Klondyke
Equatorial Africa
England
Kimball House
Jusglea
Central
Africa
Cosnes
Congo
Equator
Cape
America
Boffin's Bay Company
Sud Tam
Gzeard
Miagerchad
Thomas A. Jackson
Kyle
Kimball
Farmer Jackson
Brownlow
Heis
South America
Australia
Jackson
Reddeat
Red Hills
Georgia
Sutton
Parti
Baltimore
Sea Island
Clark Spool Cotton Company
Ordp
Patel
Lowell Mills
New England
South
Basin's Bay
Alaska
Georgia Uplands
A Great Society Code of Hogs Manners Cited in Rant
An 19th century sketch lampoons a “Great Society” code of ill manners. It lists behavior to avoid and embrace, from crowding, arm and cane antics, to peering at neighbors, interrupted greetings, and rudeness on streets and in cars. The piece cites rising alcoholism deaths, noting 1880s to 1890s figures and projecting a high current rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Hogs
Tommy
Rheumatism Cured by Botanic Blood Balm Promoted
A historical advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B as a universal cure for rheumatism and blood and skin diseases. It cites testimonials including a journalist in Atlanta claiming complete, lasting relief after several bottles and invites readers to request a book of particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyan Tharmacy
Suc Hill-Orr Drug Co
W. G. Wiuing
Atlanta
Billarp's Letter on Indian Marriages and Race
A reflective essay traces Pocahontas legends, Cherokee and Creek marriages, and Anglo Indian admixture. It discusses population trends, education aid, and assimilation, with musings on race, civilization, and the future of Native peoples in America. It also notes the Pennsylvania freighter's vast cargo capacity and comparisons to the Great Western.
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Chickahominy River
Richmond
John Smith
Powhetton
Powhattan
Queen of England
Eays
John Holfe
Randolphs
Virginia
Georgia
Elche
Girat Foun
Africa
Asia
Australia
Peru
Mexico
United States
United States and Territories
Indian Territory
Mankin
Nog
Vassar College
Ogteroon
Schoolcraft
Ulsan
Rave
Bondiant
Fort Smith
Tewey
Minnecton
Vann's Valley
Rome
Aled Spring
Abe Bata
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Lee as Hero in Mexican War Hidden Valor
The article recounts Robert E. Lee's deeds in the Mexican War, highlighting his risk taking as an engineer captain. It mentions his solo 40 mile trek to verify Santa Ana's position at Buena Vista and the perilous dispatch run through volcanic rockbeds near Pedrigal, praised by Scott as a supreme act of courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Lee
Mexico
Lee
Engineer Corps
Buena Vista
Santa Ana
Taylor
Uffulo
Sheep as Economic Factor in Southern Cotton Farming
An 1897 editorial argues cotton seed value lies in animal feed rather than fertilizer. It promotes sheep farming to digest raw cotton seed, citing expert Cal. J. Washington Watts and making a case for South Carolina and neighboring states to expand sheep numbers to improve profits, soil fertility, and regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Billings
Florida
South
United States
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkangel
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Wolff
Cal
J. Washington Watts
Hancens
Trix
Moustvinte
Layton
Laurens
Poat
J Wasntsatoy Wars
Gell
Alvin
States
Stata
Ohio
Oxford
V. P. Quayros
Also Mentioned on This Page
Egypt
Pierce
Ira. Seagle
Br. Pierce
Dri Pierce
Don Abore
Evans & Co
McGully Bros
Johnson
Taree
ATLAS
Eclipse
Erie City
Smith Gins
Sgures
Sullivan Hardware Co
Yates Shoe Con
Masonic Temple
Anderson, D. C
the Yates Shoe Co
Drugeiste
Billarp
Arp
Elias Boudinot
Boston Transcript Accugenia
Boston
Hartford
Bryn Agr
Mang Aman
Tua
Olefirin
Wyst & Theiax
Ata
Toledo
Ms Warpisa
Kisyas & Magvig
Wievtoale Brgygliia
Toleda
Hall
Ouro
Seoul
Shelton, 8. C
Dolly Swift
Sally Gay
Hoe
Seoator Sorghum
Slima
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