The Farmer's Profits in Hard Times and Droughts
The article argues farmers are frequent grumblers yet show strong profits compared with professionals. It cites The New World Times claiming small farmers with three to five thousand dollars invested live better on their property than merchants with similar capital, despite higher interest costs. It notes farmers enjoy more freedom, lower risk, and solid living from modest capital.
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Giry
New World Times
Times
Essan
The University’s Prospects Brighten in Centennial Year
The Georgia State University reaches a new era in its centennial year with Chancellor Bocas boosting ties to citizens, a statewide push for higher education, and expectations of an upcoming fall term opening September 19 with about three hundred students enrolled.
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State University
South
Our
Dr. Bocas
Georgia
Venable Bill Aims to Establish Inebriates Home in Georgia
The Fulton representative Venable introduces a bill for an inebriate’s home in Georgia. Supporters urge passage as Georgia lags behind other states in this philanthropic effort. Critics suggest the measure reflects public need and moral progress for the Empire State of the South.
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Venable
Fulton
Georgia
Empire State
South
Vexasey
Homer
Milledgeville Asylum Reform Appeals to Legislature
A plea urges the legislature to pass Mr. Venasie’s bill creating a home for the insane at Milledgeville. The current asylum is crowded with lunatics worsened by intoxicants and opiates, and proper medical care would restore health.
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Reserveq
Milledgeville
Venasie
Why consult the Attorney General on Olive bill
A suggestion argues the Olive bill should pre consult the Attorney General to learn the constitutional stance. It notes the Governor would seek his opinion if doubts arise and veto power depends on such guidance, so committee members could save time by obtaining the AG’s view early.
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Legai
Executive Department
Legislative
Betterments and the leasers contract stance in Camilla
The text argues lessees on state roads should claim only what their contract with the state guarantees, not broader betterment rights. It urges the lessees to declare they retire upon the contract, letting the General Assembly decide. It hints the road will be ready by lease expiration if they stand on the contract.
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General Assembly
Camilla
War on Jute Permeates Farmers Alliance Campaign
The Farmers Alliance drives a boycott against jute bagging and condemns the Montgomery Advertiser for articles opposing their stance. Alabama groups vow to continue the fight to end jute use and dismantle monopoly without compromise.
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State Alliance of
Alabama
Montgomery
Got It On The Brain Pugilism Rivals Public Opinion
The Mississippi public is torn over prize fighting as Sullivan and Kinrary excite crowds while critics call boxing brutal. The Mississippi Telegraph notes broad admiration for physical courage, even as juries may acquit Sullivan despite clear guilt.
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Sullivan
Kinrary
Mscon Telegraph
New York
Mississippi
Surlivan
Origin of Uncle Sam Term Traced In Brief Note
A short note explains the origin of the term Uncle Sam as applied to the United States, outlining how the nickname arose and its cultural resonance in American history.
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United States
Origin of Uncle Sam in U S War Tale
The Rockdale Banner notes the term Uncle Sam originated during the War of 1812 in Troy New York. Government inspector Samuel Wilson branded supplies with U S for United States. Workers misread it as Uncle Sam and the name stuck in print and common usage.
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Uncle Sam
Troy
N.Y
Samuel Wilson
U.S
United States
National Editorial Association Meets in Detroit
The fifth annual convention of the National Editorial Association will convene in Detroit from August 27 to 30. Citizens executive committees issued invitations to the press and prepared an entertaining program, with a large attendance expected.
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National Editorial Association
Detroit
Citizens Executive
Civil Service Fraud Accusation in Atlanta Post Office
Citizens condemn the Atlanta postmaster Lewis calling civil service a fraud. They applaud his condemnation by peers for appointing the black Perry over a more qualified white man, prompting Atlanta's strong indignation.
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Lewis
Atlanta
Prrry
Rome Prohibitionists Yield After Referendum
The prohibitions in Rome have given in and the sponge effect prevailed. It is fortunate they did not persist or trouble would have followed. The election is over and the wet ticket leads by six hundred votes. Romans are urged to accept the fates and abide by the decrees.
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Rome
Did Lowry Kinarion Step Up To The Plate
The text questions whether Lowry Kinarion will confront the scandal, comparing his possible response to John L. and the wider debate over facing the racket and making a clean breast of it.
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Lowry Kinarion
John L
Atlanta Postmaster’s Protest Against Negro Officials
Gen. Lewis, the Atlanta postmaster, complains that allowing Black officials to interact with white southern women would ruin his conscience and urges stopping such appointments.
Georgia governor race tightens as candidates emerge
Indications point to a close and heated contest in Georgia for the next governor. Despite the long campaign, two or three candidates are seen as nearly in the race as political wagering increases and observers watch the field.
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Georgia
Prohibitionists of Rome Promise Election Challenge
The prohibitionists of Rome will prosecute the contest of the recent election to the end to purge the ballot of all illegal votes regardless of the result.
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Prohibitionists
Rome
Cleveland and Lamont Prepare Two Week Yachting Cruise
Grover Cleveland and Col Lamont will depart for a two weeks cruise by yacht in a few days, planning stops and refined sailing routes along the coast.
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Grover Cleveland
Col.Lamont
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Prescribed Use
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications thus internal remedies are needed. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and targets the blood and mucus surface. It is said to be a legitimate prescription endorsed by leading physicians and combines tonics with blood purifiers. Testimonials are promised free. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists at 75 cents.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney & Co
Prop
Toledo
Juvenile smoking law debate linked to Connecticut’s tobacco rule
A Hartford dispatch reports the state’s tobacco statute bars anyone under 16 from touching tobacco with penalties to the father of the offender. The proposal reflects anti tobacco concerns over youths using snipes and navy plug in schools and on streets amid debates of gradual restrictions rather than radical reform.
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General Assembly
Connecticut
Beea
Connecticut girls and tobacco laws spark debate
A Connecticut debate on the Juvenile Smokers Act questions enforcement for girls under 16. Reports describe rising female smoking in cities like Hartford Norwich Waterbury Bridgeport Meriden and New Haven with women and men aiding access and attitudes.
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Connecticut
Norwich
Hartford
Bridgeway
New Haven
Meriden
Waterbury
New York
Blood on the Moon duel set near Gadsden Alabama
Special to The Banner reports a duel crisis between Calhoun and Williamson factions after bold accusations. Calhoun and Captain Jackson head toward Alabama while Williamson with Jack King Judge Henry Tompkins and Dr. Hunter Cooper travel by state road to meet in the afternoon and settle or fight. Governors request arrests to prevent the duel.
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Alabama
Atlanta
Williamson
Pat Calhoun
Legislative Committee
Captain Jackson
Calhoun
Kimball House
Rome
Jack King
Mr. Calhoun
Georgia Pacific
State Road
J. D. Williamson
Henry B.tompkins
Hunter Cooper
Gordon
Tennesse
Gadsden
Ala
Parcel Scare Targets Harrison in Boston Delivery Incident
The Boston City Parcel Delivery Co faced a scare when a driver received a parcel labeled for President Harrison. A superintendent inspected it and found two thin boards matches and a book titled Dynamite Cartridge. The package was harmless and delivered to the hotel. Erskine Heard has recovered from a recent illness and may return to Elberton.
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New York
the Tribune
Boston
Boston City Parcel Delivery Company
Harrison
Hotel Venderne
Erskine Heard
Elberton
Elbert
Grand Ol County
Siar
Sullivan meets Governor Lowry aboard Meridian train
Sullivan, traveling with the Jackson to Meridian party, greets Governor Lowry on a Mobile and Ohio train. Sullivan explains he did not intend to break laws and sought to pay respects, while Col. Clarke notes Sullivan’s intelligence and gentlemanly behavior impressed the governor. Local readers report the encounter as cordial and nonconfrontational.
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Sullivan
Jackson
Meridian
Lowry
Col
J.C. Clarke
Mobile and Ohio Road
Sheriff Childs
John L. Sullivan
Chiles
Mississippi
John L
Col. Clark
Vic
Picayune
Brother Saves Brother by Sucking Snake Venom in AvaGusta
In AvaGusta Georgia on August 8 a black boy was bitten by a rattlesnake while cutting wood. His brother sucked the venom from the wound, spit it out, and continued until their father arrived with whisky. The leg swelled little and the victim likely will recover. The rattlesnake was killed. The helper believes the remedy proved successful.
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AvaGusta
Johnston
Electric motor hits two miles per minute on circular track
In Maryland on August 9, David G. Weems demonstrated the Electro-Automatic Transit Company three ton motor maintaining about ten miles at two miles per minute on a two mile circular track at Laurel. The company plans a five mile circular track on Long Island to prove the technology.
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Marylands
Baltimore
Electro-Automatic Transit Company
Baltimore City
Laurel
David G. Weems
Long Island
Telegraph rails and telephoning line system described
A fragmented report mentions a proposed telegraph and telephoning line along rails with bearing ties and wheels for curve handling. The text also notes a fatal officer shooting on Clinton and Desplain streets during a chase, with two suspects at large. an unrelated ad for a cough remedy closes the fragment.
Robbed of $10 and a Diamond in Helena Park
In Helena on August 8 Reed and Reed sterable money with him after a liquor aided trip with Miligan as driver. Reed claimed in the valise a valuable diamond. On returning through the park Reed fled, pursued by Milligan, and a confrontation with soldiers followed. A diamond theft and $10,000 loss are noted.
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Helena
Mont
Reed
Yellowstone Park
Billy Miligath
Miligan
Park
Through and Through A Thrilling Accident Near Monroe
Monroe Aug 9 a mule hitched to a lumber wagon frightened on a steep hill and ran into a buggy killing the horse. Mrs Julia Klen and her child were thrown to the ground but not fatally injured. Damaged text offers medical ad copy following the report.
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Monroe
Julia Kllen
Sugar Trust Plot Aims Global Control Of Markets
Reports claim the American sugar trust plans a world scale pact with England and Germany to unify sugar markets. The scheme reportedly targets Cuba the Philippines Java and Mauritius to secure raw supply and place key sources under syndicate control.
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Spiciai
San Francisco
Ameri Sugar Trust
World
Cuba
Phillipeve Islet
Jaya
Mauritius
J. H. McLeadsest
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Rockdale
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Freyer
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Clinton
Ferson
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Otteer Fregg
Cling
Law Avenue
Oflvey
J. HW McTean
J. JH. McLean
J. H. McLean
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