Athens Seen as Future Manufacturing Hub in South
The editorial extols Athens as the classic city with vast growth ahead. Rail lines, new mills, and Brown Bros. funding push promise a booming economy, with water power, favorable climate, and a goal to become a major southern center and spoil of the East.
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Kansas
Alabama
Mississippi
Athens
Mississippi River
Birmingham
Kansas City
America
Augusta
Chattacooga
Lower Oglethorpe
Wilkes
Lincoln
Columbia
W.B. Thomas
Nuoxyville
East Pennessee
G., Cl. & N.romis
Newyr
Aeneas
United States
Brown Bros
Baltimore
Barnett Shoals
Messrs
Lowell
Thomas Bailey
Athens Foundry and Machine Works
C. & M. Road
Hodgson Shops
Rep. R
E. 8
Lyndon
Athens Water Appears Milky From Pipelines
Athens officials report water from the water works looks milky when first drawn. A chemist test found the supply pure by U.S. Pharmacopeia standards, with less than one part of fixed impurities per ten tons. The milky look is attributed to air in pipes and clears with standing.
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Athens
U.S
A Model Professor Faces Unwarranted Fight Over Re election
Local supporters of Prof. W G Woodfin of the State University denounce moves to oust him as unwarranted. The Board of Trustees meets in Athens tomorrow. admirers urge careful consideration of his record before any removal vote.
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Professor Woodfin
W.G. Woodfin
State University
Board of Visitors
Lis
Woodtid
Woodfin
Prof. Woodfin
Suate University
Board of Trustees
Electric Bitters promise cure for liver kidney ailments
This advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy to purify blood, cure liver and kidney diseases, relieve pimples boils salt rheum and malaria and treat headache constipation and indigestion. It guarantees results or money back and lists John Crawford Co and L D Sledge Co as sellers at 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle.
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John Crawford & Co
L. D. Sledge & Co
Frost in June recalls historic killing frosts of 1819
A Columbia Record letter warns locals about possible June frost echoing the 1819 frost that killed corn cotton and vegetables. It notes farmers who replanted still saw a harvest later that year, citing how autumn frost held off and crops thrived after the loss. A.J. Hirt signs the communication.
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Columbia Record
A.J. Hirt
Public endorser praise for Ayer's Cherry Pectoral
Clergymen lawyers public speakers and actors voice strong approval of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as the best remedy for throat and lung affections. The broad support from varied professions underscores its perceived effectiveness and trusted reputation.
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Ayer
Cotton bagging orders urged for Georgia farmers
W J Norrurn chairman of the Cotton Bagging Committee calls Georgia farmers and merchants to send orders directly to West Point Mills of West Point Georgia or Lane Mills of New Orleans. Mills will supply heavy cotton bagging for Sea Island cotton baling and all arrangements must be made promptly to avoid disappointment.
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National Economist
Committee For
Georgia
West Point
Lane Mills
New Orleans
West Point Mills
Blair Says It's All Right Flax Remedy Ad
Chicago man Blair endorses Clarke's Extract of Flax Skin Cure and Cough Cure calling them effective for numerous troubles especially in children. He cites quick aid for Whooping Cough and general coughs. Ad claims one large size at 1.00 and Clarke's Flax Soap at 2 cents. Sold by all druggists.
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Blair
Is. O. Blair
Chicago
Clarke
Notable Earthquake Calamities Through History
The article lists historic floods and earthquakes across Europe Asia and the Americas, noting deaths from 1421 to 1868. It argues the Conemaugh disaster differs, attributing that tragedy to human neglect rather than a natural cataclysm.
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Pennsylvania
Netherlands
Dort
Holland
Catalonia
Naples
Lisbon
Japan
Ragusa
Schamaki
Sicily
Jeddo
Algiers
Pekin
Lima
Callao
Grand Cairo
Santa Fe
Panama
Melg
Italy
Calabria
Mendoza
South America
Peru
Ecuador
Conemaugh
Wheat crop in Oglethorpe County stands lighter after harvest
In Oglethorpe County Georgia farmers report wheat heads light due to lack of rain and thin grain after threshing yet overall output is higher than in some prior years.
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Oglethorpe County
Lexington
Horned Snake Reported Killed Near Rising Fawn
A seven foot horned snake was killed last week on W. P. Gilberts place near Rising Fawn in Dade county. Locals debate the horn structure while noting the tail forms a hoop and the creature can strike when obstructed. The snake is described as among the most dangerous known.
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Aband
W. P. Gilbert
Rising Fawn
Dade Country
Divorce case shocks Circuit Court with hair flight tale
In Pheylan versus Pheylan a Michigan farmer claims desertion after discovering his wife Nettie Rockford’s bald head and hidden golden hair. He asserts the hair twist and deception justify his cross bill while detailing his earlier fondness and sudden silence. The unusual suit marks a singular reason for divorce in the region.
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Pheylan
Circuit Court
Pheyan
Michigan Avenue
Nettie
Rockford
Pliegan
Devorce
New Discovery for Consumption Praised by Patients
Mr C H Mor ris of Newark Arkansas says he was told he was incurable yet after using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption he is on his third bottle and able to work on his farm. Jesse Middlewart of Decatur Ohio credits the medicine with saving his life after doctors gave up. Sample bottles are offered at local drug stores John Crawford Corsor L Cb Sledge Co.
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C. HH
Morris
Newark
Ark
M. Myers & Co
Ins
Tin Banner
Migatt
Myers & Co
Moses
Ava
Electric shocks and lottery luck in 19th century notices
The report describes a man in Virginia City who survived an electric shock with minor burns and temporary unconsciousness, then recounts a Galveston woman winning $5,000 from a Louisiana lottery ticket. It also notes the Postal Telegraph’s planned expansion from Atlanta to Augusta and Birmingham, with Athens to be connected via the Madison road.
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New Orleans
Galveston
Tex
The
Postal Telegraph
Postal
Athens
Atlanta
Augusta
Charleston
Birmingham
Western Union
Madison Road
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Adverts Claims
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and all skin eruptions. It promises to cure piles or no pay and guarantees satisfaction with a 25 cent price per box. Sold by John Crawford & Co and L D Sledge & Co wholesale and retail distributors.
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Bucklen
John Crawford & Co
L. D. Sledge & Co
Georgia bill aims at state university in Athens expansion
The Rome Tribune endorses a plan for the permanent establishment of the State University at Athens. It highlights wide political support and press backing, and lauds free county scholarships for meritorious poor boys. The bill would allocate funds to common schools, expand branches, and fund new chairs.
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University of Georgia
State University At
Athens
Tee
Chancelor Boggs
Gordon
Brown
Senate
du Bignon
Speaker City
House
General Assembly
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta Journal
Alliance
Georgia
Girls Industrial School
University
the Tribune
Rome
Tribune
Advice To Mothers From Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup
An old promotional note urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething pain and colic. It claims soothing effects on gums and diarrhea relief and prices the bottle at twenty five cents.
Negro Murder Near Dwight Gibbs Mill Deliberated Killing Suspected
A NW from Cor delo six miles a dead man was found in a water filled hole near Dwight Gibbs' mill. He appeared killed elsewhere, dragged, then dumped in the pool. The coroner notified and a full inquiry will follow. Also an ad touts Brown's Iron Bitters and an architect orders the Bishop stores walls torn down.
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Dwight Gibbs’ Mill
Cordelo
Poems and Plights From A Torn Johns Home Narrative
Fragments recount a Johns Town ship home scene with a matron guiding 12 hour shifts, a pair of pants promised by Myers & Co, and a touching tale of a mother and her children amid floodlit peril. It weaves warnings and mercy into an era of hardship and charity.
Parilla Ex Cores Ner S and Other See
Fragmentary OCR text mentions parilla ex cores and other unclear terms. No coherent event or entities to summarize into a full news item.
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Sven
President Northern
Georgia Committee
Ers
Halse Thesses
Kemmler
Virginia City
Nevada
Henry Faul
Faull
Free Press
Bishop
Michael Bros
Bessy
Johnstowy
Virginia
Winchester
Fenn
Johns
Chilira
Bessie
George
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