Agricultural Commissioner Urges Diversified Georgia Crops
In a March 1 1899 letter from Atlanta Stevens laments February weather delaying farm work and urges Georgia farmers to diversify crops. He stresses home supplies, cotton alongside other crops, and warns against overreliance on cotton, linking prosperity to practical farming and improved crop mix. He announces planned state fertilizer inspections with consumer access to samples through authorized inspectors.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Cotton Belt
State Agricultural Department
Spring novelties in wool dress goods parade
A large display of new fabrics including plain and mixed granite cloths Biarritz cords tailor suitings broadcloths two tone satin finished coverts silk finished venetians plaid and stripe silks corded taffetas plisse Swiss taffeta Pekin Mora and many black dress goods priced to please buyers. The catalog highlights extensive color options and popular price points throughout.
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Biarritz
Corset That Does Not Stretch Highlighted in Ad
Ad copy extols a corset that does not stretch and claims to offer firm support. It notes a stock full line of corsets, promising reliable shaping and lasting wear for fashionable readers.
Colored Wash Goods And Silk Waists In Latest Styles
We show a broad display of fabrics including French and Scotch ginghams Scotch Zephyrs tufted ginhams silk stripe and check ginghams and more. The collection features white madras nainsooks organdies and batistes with a full line of spring carpets mattings rugs and draperies at popular prices.
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Madras
India
Bayadere
Massa'in
New Styres
Georgia farmers urged to diversify crops and protect guano tax
Commissioner O B Stevens urges cooperation of Georgia farmers to protect fertilizer tax, promote forage crops, and adapt to poor corn and forage yields. He advises soil prep, compost, and varied plantings including sorghum rye millet oats and early peas, with guidance on onion and upland rice production and processing.
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Georgia
O. B. Stevens
Iit
Planters NUBIAN TEA Cures Dyspepsia and Constipation
Promises relief of dyspepsia and indigestion with a liver regulating effect. Claims to build up and fortify the system against miscarriage. Promoted by Brumby Drug Co with a 25 cent price for a bottle or tablets labeled Simmons Squaw Wine.
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Brumby Drug Co
Simmons
Brumby Drug Co. A
San Jose scale harmful mainly in the south
The State Entomologist explains the San Jose scale is more destructive in southern climates due to longer breeding seasons. In Georgia the scale remains active about ten months, with warm days during dormancy reviving insects. Examples from 1898–1899 show ongoing breeding in peach and plum trees, making the south especially vulnerable compared with the north.
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San Jose
Austen Tees Post
Georgia
Danville
Cairo
South Georgia
Pine City
West Huntsville furniture factory burns in Alabama
The West Huntsville Furniture Company plant, two miles west of Huntsville, was destroyed by a morning fire worth about 25000 dollars with 16000 dollars insured. Incendiary origin suspected after a prior arson attempt weeks earlier. President James Coons led a company outfit employing about 150 workers.
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West Huntsville
Huntsville
Ala
Maron J
West Huntsville Furniture
James Coons
West Huntsville Furniture Company
Counterfeit Dollars Circulatewidely in Athens
A large quantity of counterfeit silver dollars has circulated in Athens for weeks. Several residents have been duped into banking bad money. Police pursue leads and suspect counterfeiters may operate in crews, with arrests expected as investigations continue.
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Athens
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Stevens
Nature
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Leal
Ferabewis
A. L. Ford
Ladies’ Home Journal
Munsey’s
Delineator
Mitch Art
Brothers
Department of Agriculture
East Indies
Franklin
United States
Oconee
Clarke
Green
Richmond
Savannah
Augusta
Chattahoochee
Columbus
New England States
South
Eay
New England
Texas
Waco
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Covington
Dr. Hall
H. S Horton
Marshall
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