No Crop This Year Dominates Georgia News
The Commissioner of Agriculture O B Stevens reports heavy frosts across Southwest Georgia leaving top cotton crops largely destroyed. He reiterates his forecast of a total Georgia crop under nine and a half million bales, noting ruined vegetation and unripe bolls. Nearby, perspectives on the Philippines war, imperial policy, and national politics color the wider discussion.
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O. B. Stevens
Georgia
Stevens
Atlanta
Macon
Montezuma
Americus
Dawson
Cuthbert
Eufaula
Ala
Atlanta Daily News
King s Evil and Scrofula Cure Testimonials
The article recounts quotes on Scrofula or the King s Evil as an old disease, listing signs such as glandular swellings and rickets, and cites testimonials from local residents including John Brearley Minnie Spear and B Y from various places claiming cures by a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brearley
Potter Hill
R.J
Minnie Spear
Parishville
B. Y
Withers
Longview
Ask
Adjutant General Named for Georgia in 19th Century View
Hon James W Robertson of Marietta appointed adjutant general of Georgia to succeed Phil G Boyd with commission from December 1 1000 The selection praised for military knowledge and personal qualities Athens pride noted United States naval power and China Boxer fighting referenced Also includes unrelated legal and medical ads and dialogue on school sanitation procedures
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Robertson
Marietta
State of
Georgia
Phil G. Boyd
Athens
Temperance Bill Showdown and Augusta Carnival Hopes
The temperance committee is expected to report favorably on a bill allowing counties with cities over 5 000 population to vote on establishing dispensaries for intoxicating liquors. Debate will center on applying provisions universally and on opposing viewpoints from lawmakers. The piece also notes Atlanta depot issues easing and expresses hope for Augusta’s grand carnival with broad support and welcoming sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Committee
State
House of Representatives
Beaborn Wright
No External Symptoms Mentioned In Blood Purifiers
An oldad reads of S S S blood tonic claiming rapid work rebuilding weak and emaciated bodies with nutritive elements. It touts 5 5 5 as a purely vegetable blood purifier with no minerals and offers free books and medical advice from The Great Specific Co Atlanta GA.
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S. S
Wwe
Puri J
Dove
Ceton
GVAFT
Atlanta
Hunt given limit of law in late Monday incident
Jesse Hunt a Black man was sentenced in police court by Mayor Smith to the full limit of the law for insulting Miss Cornelia Watkins on Broad Street after witnesses recounted pursuit and grabbing attempts. He faced possible six months or a $200 fine, with related incidents cited and a note of future superior court action.
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Jesse Hunt
Cornelia Watkins
Paul McCune
Dean
Mr. Dean
Page Thoroton
Mary Smith
Hunt
Mary
Page
Broad ‘ Street
Miss Watkins
Superior Court
World’s Fair Ends in Paris After Five Tickets Per Entry
Paris reports the exposition closing tonight with limited daytime attendance and many concessions failing to meet financial obligations. Removal of exhibits begins after midnight. The prefect proposes demolishing Champs de Mars and Trocadero, preserving central gardens while bordering areas are sold for mansions and hotels. The state may concede use of the site for future expositions. Bailiffs seized properties of concession holders, including restaurant keepers and sideshow proprietors, during the final days.
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Paris
Seine
Champs de Mars
Trocadero
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Athens Weekly Banner
M. J. Bowe
Lenses
Banneria
Vance
Audi
Philippines
Phillippines
Trocit
Democratic Party
O. H. Fowler
Methodist Church
Ohio
Republcan
Mark Haas
Fowler
New York
Sugar Trust
McKinley
New York Sun
Bryan
Marcus Daly
Francis Villiard
Mr. Daly
Mr. Williard
Daly
Villiard
Europe
Proctor
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Corbin
War Department
Bonater
Congress
Breas West
MR. Bryan
Wm. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Nebraska
Southern Yarn Mills
Gene” Prickly
Sarerecarceertto
R. Palmer & Buns
Special Agents
Adjutant General
United States
Crowninshield
China
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A.D
Johnnie
Mperance
Augusta
South
Negro
Rock Pile
H. R. Palmer & Bons
Tutt
Astoria
Bears
Oram San
Col. H
West
Clayton Street
Chandlir
JY. Carithers & Co
Cotton Commission
Broad, Thomas and
Oconee Streets
Athens, Ga
J. Y. Carithers & CO
Billups Phinizy
Broad St
King & Co
Athens, Gai
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