Condition of Cotton in Southern States Report Summary
The July 25 condition index for cotton reached 77.2, up from 61.1 the prior month, with gains in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Virginia, and declines in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Louisiana. State averages: Virginia 86, North Carolina 78, South Carolina 75, Georgia 78, Alabama 83, Mississippi 89, Louisiana 89, Texas 74, Tennessee 90, Missouri 71, Oklahoma 78, Indian Territory 70. Continuous drought and excessive rain in parts explain mixed results.
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Wasmixotoy
Department of Agriculture
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Virginia
Missouri
Arkinsas
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Tn Texas
Florida
North Carolina
Louisiana
Misesippi
Firgiaia
South Caroling
A. Oon
Texas
Aree
New Industries Reported Across the South in a Week
The Tradesman’s week ended August 8 lists major openings from box and buggy factories in Birmingham and Talladega to a $100,000 tobacco factory in Rocky Mount North Carolina. Other highlights include a $183,000 oil company in Pensacola Florida a shipbuilding plant at Alabama Port and a wagon factory at Macon Georgia.
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South
Oumattaxooga
Birmingham
Ala
Talladega
Falkville
Tenn
Knoxville
High Point
N. C
Charleston, & C
Johnson City
Langley, & G
Moss Point
Miss
Jonesboro
Nashville
Jackson
Misa
Thomas, Ala
Pensacola
Fla
Rome
Hohenwald
Jacksonville
Gham, In
Shelby
Crossville
Alabama
Mobile
Kissimmee
Fila
Jackson Tenn
Rocky Mount
Macon
Submarine Signalling to Aid Vessel Safety at Eye Rock
Government permits Boston Submarine Signal Co to install a signaling house off Egg Rock to guide ships entering Boston harbor from 10 to 12 miles out avoiding shoals. A similar house will be erected on Minot's Ledge to extend the system's coverage and aid navigation.
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Eye Rock
Boston
United States
Boston Submarine Signal Company
Egg Rock
Finat
Ste
Boston Harbor
Minot’s Ledge
Nahant
Mrs Wiley Childers passes away in Atlanta
Mrs. Wiley Childers of Athens died Saturday night at the home of Mr and Mrs J Oliver in Atlanta after sudden convulsions. She was brought back to Athens for funeral services at First Methodist Church conducted by Rev Joel T Daves with interment at Oconee cemetery. She leaves a husband and several children and was remembered as a devout Christian and devoted wife and mother.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offer and Claims
A $100 reward promise accompanies an advertisement touting Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. It describes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces to cure catarrh, building constitution, with testimonials available. Also notes Hall's Family Pills as the best.
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Hull
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Healthy woman a key to whole life and health
An advertisement extols Bradsfield's Female Regulator as a safe fast remedy for uterine disorders nervous weakness headaches and general debility claiming it improves overall health and happiness. It asserts many women suffer in silence due to modesty and urges use of the product priced at one dollar per bottle.
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Bradsfield
Bradfield
Oak Branch Fair Association plans Bishop October fair
The Oak Branch Fair Association prepares for a major fair in Bishop Georgia in October with strong horse races and top grade exhibits. Last year weather and Athens carnival hindered results. this year officials promise double the planning and money with premium prizes for fine exhibits. Officers listed include W. H. Jones as president and R. BE. Branch as secretary.
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Oak Branch Fair Association
Bishop
Athens
W. H. Jones
R. BE. Branch
Skiffs Once a Week Talk From Williamsburg
A Williamsburg column recounts a summer day trip through rural roads to a country school taught by a lady, reflecting on old schooling, country life, and simple pleasures. The writer notes a potato crop failure, suggests rice as a substitute, praises berry picking, and mentions plans to visit Weatfield and a nearby factory town ten miles from Springfield with a city clock.
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Williamsburg
Masa
Baker
Constantinople
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Georgia University
Weatfield
Athens
Springfield
Weather and local trade notice with Skiff the Jeweler
The note reports cooler weather and timely rain benefiting nearby vegetation. It includes a blessing about providence for honest and unjust alike and promotes Skiff the Jewelers on Clayton Street for jewelry repairs and purchases, claiming the Diamond Spectacle is unmatched.
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Clayton Street
Savannah Governor Candidacy Announcement by J H Estill
Savannah Ga Aug 5 In response to citizen wishes I announce my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor I seek support at the primaries and mass meeting to select delegates to the nomination convention There is broad sentiment for a nominee from southern Georgia and with de Bignon withdrawing I feel obliged to inform supporters of my bid J H Estill
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Savannah
People of
Georgia
de Bignon
J. H. Estill
Texas Wonder Ad Inhibits Kidney Bladder Ailments
An old newspaper clippings item touts Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims cures for gravel diabetes emissions and rheumatism with a one dollar bottle and two months of treatment. A testimonial from W H Bruton pastor notes dramatic relief. Also mentions Admiral Brown speculation on a board appointment.
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P. O. Box
St Louis
Drogsiste
Tris
Ripley
Tenn
B. W. Hall
Louis
W. H. Bruton
Ripley, Tenn
University centennial bulletin details alumni reunion
The University of Georgia centennial bulletin records a century’s history, commencement exercises, addresses by notable figures, and a reunion of about six hundred alumni. A secretary will mail copies to all alumni, with copies destined for libraries as a lasting memento. A separate advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm and Piny-Dalsam remedies with claims of healing skin and blood ailments and free trial offers.
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University of Georgia
University
E.D. Stone
Hill
T. W. Reed
J. L. M. Carry
Benjamin M. Palmer
Oscar 8.Straus
Emory Speer
Henry van Dyke
Chancellor Hill
A. L. Hull
University Board of Trustees
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
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Alded Greengoods
New Yonk
O. P. Adams
Little Central Railroad
New Tercey
Fred Loree
Claremon
Hon
Jarsay City
Rinot
Vronaman
Atseriona Federation of Labor
Dr. Caldwell
Lota
Reed
Geo O
Campbell
Clinton
Iowa
All Druggiate
Death
Benjamin Pugh
Sing Sing
Sino Sing
Stegro
John Tiegen
Walter
Brooklyn
Ging Sing
Wiley Childers
J. Oliver
THE
Skiff
MR J, HY Estiny
Admiral Brown
Inptavapouss
Lampoon-Bciley Board
Ee Botualas
Michael Brothers
Sale
China
India
Batiste
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