A Reminiscence of Atlanta Dark Days of 1868
A Confederate veteran recounts his memories of Atlanta in 1868 during Radical Reconstruction. Dr Edwin D Newton describes dire Georgia agriculture, rail transport struggles, and a pivotal plea for free delegate rail passes to the Georgia State Agricultural Society meeting in Atlanta on April 1. The narrative blends personal reminiscence with civic effort and wartime loyalty.
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Capitol
Georgia
Atlanta
Athens
Dan'l W. Lewis
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Echols & Son
Broad Street
Bridge
Iika
Southland
State Agricultural Society
Col. Lewis
Macon
Col. L. P. Grant
Atlanta and West R. R
Dan’l W. Lewis
Col. Grant
Slamees
Col. Great
We Wore the Gray and Confederate Pride in Georgia
A veteran tribute poem from Co W R Daniel Dallas Texas honors soldiers who wore gray and fought for the Confederacy. The piece recalls 1861 to the end of war, loyalty to the old flag, and devotion to comrades and Georgia’s postwar agrarian progress influenced by veterans. It shifts to a political digression praising railroads aiding horticulture and the need for roads, governors, and pensions, signed by Dr E D Newton Atlanta Ga.
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Atlanta
Robert L. Rodgers
United Confederate Veterans
Athens
the Veterans
Camp
Edwin D. Newton
Army of Northern Virginia
Newton
Georgia
General Assembly
Confederacy
Georgia State Horticultural Society
United States
Our
Agricultural Society
Department of Agriculture
Geological Survey
E. D. Newton
Two Volley Ball Leagues Clash At Athens Y M C A
The Business Men's League and Senior Night League will meet in a final volley ball contest at 8 30 PM to decide which league serves at next week's banquet. Six top players from each league will compete and scores will be totaled with prior games. A swimming demonstration follows with four picked swimmers. Admission is free and women are invited.
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Athens
Young Men's Christian Association
Jones
Morton Hodgson
Edmund Price
D. D. Quillian
Business Men's Club
Association
Talent and Genius in a Man's Power
A quotation attributed to Lowell on the distinction between talent and genius. Talent is what a man can do within his power, while genius lies in what remains beyond control.
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Lowell
Brick for Sale at Sandy Creek Brick Yards
Hard brick for sale in any quantity from 100 to 100000. Contact Miss Hattie Bell or call 1171 for details at Sandy Creek Brick Yards.
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Sandy Creek
Look Us Up Hat Renewery Moves on Clayton Street
Hat renewery at 147 College Ave now relocated over James Music Co on Clayton St. Renovators of ladies and gentlemen hats. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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College Ave
Getlemen
James ‘Music Co
Clayton St
How to Prevent Croup in Children
When a child is prone to croup ensure a light evening meal to avoid overload. Watch for early hoarseness and give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign. Obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Repartee Aptitude Reflects Quick Wits and Timed Speech
A quote from Life notes clever repartee hinges on having words ready at the tip of the tongue, so others utter them later. It frames wit as anticipation and timing rather than mere cleverness. The remark underscores the social edge of rapid, well-chosen retorts.
Weather forecast for Atlanta and Georgia improves coolness
Special to the Banner reports April 25 forecast through 6 p m Thursday. Athens and vicinity expect cooler conditions while Georgia trends to fair skies. A western disturbance moves northeast to Wisconsin with light rain in the lake region and upper Mississippi valley. generally fair weather remains across most of the cotton belt with moderately high temperatures and cooler readings in the Rocky mountains.
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The
Banner
Atlanta
Athens
Georgia
Wisconsin
Lake Region
Mississippi Valley
North Carolina
North Pacific Coast
Cotton Belt
Rocky Mountain
When to Take Champerlain's Tablets
Meteorologist C. F. von Herrmann notes frost reports along the northern border with Duluth at 80 degrees and Havre at 26 below as cooler weather approaches tonight and Thursday. The notice then pivots to Champerlain's Tablets, listing conditions suitable for use and urging purchase everywhere.
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United States
Duluth
Havre
C. F. von Herrmann
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