Census finds rapid rise in farm land values 1900 to 1910
Census data show farm numbers rose 10.5 percent from 1900 to 1910 while total farm acreage grew only 4.2 percent. Improved land expanded 15.2 percent. farm land value more than doubled to 28.29 billion, with average price per acre up to 32.49. Farm buildings and machinery also surged in value.
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Washington, D. C
Durand
Bureau of the Census
Continental
United States
LeGrand Powers
Division of Agriculture
United Sistes
Cen
Pea
Farma
Census Bureau
Cenausea
Political Circles Grow in Interest in Georgia Governor Race
Atlanta Sept. 6 The governorship race centers on what former Governor Jos M Brown will do with sentiment forming around Brown vs anti Brown. Governor Hoke Smith plans to leave office mid November and Senate President John M Slaton will become governor pro tempore and call an election within sixty days. Brown supporters push for his entry while others expect a December primary with candidates Dick Russell and Pope Brown. Local and extreme prohibition positions split Brown allies, with Felder and Candler considered but not yet in the race.
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Atlanta
Jos. M. Brown
Brown
Smith
John M. Slaton
State Senate
R B, Russell
J. Pope Brown
Dick Russell
Pope Brown
Russell
Joe
Georgia Counties Raise Taxes to Fund Roads and Schools
Georgia counties push tax rates higher, with rates ranging from seven to 14.5 mills as they expand road funding under new law and boost high school spending. State rate near five mills. widespread growth tied to road and educational investments amid population and property tax increases.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Comptroller General
W. H. Harrison
Comptroller General's Office
General Assembly
Doan's Kidney Pills Promised Relief in Athens Ad
Athens residents endorse Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and backache with Mrs Martin recounting rapid relief after four boxes. The ad cites March 9 1911 interview, describes prior years of debility, bed confinement, and general fatigue, and notes the product is sold nationally by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
Fragmentary Voices on Love and Aging in a Family Essay
A garbled passage suggests musings on kisses, aging, and weight, with lines about a man seeming interesting to girls and a metaphor comparing anchoring money to a boat that drags light and drifts away. The text reads as fragmented opinions on gender and self.
Ohio primary tests Kimball corrupt practices act
The Kimball corrupt practices act faced its first real test in Ohio primaries as candidates and committees filed within ten days after elections, detailing money spent and promised or received. The law caps spending by candidate, defines legitimate costs, and imposes penalties including fines and possible imprisonment for violations.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cincinnati
Toledo
Kimball
Adams County
A. Z. Blair
Opening of State Normal School Draws Record Attendance
The State Normal School opened with more students than ever before in the chapel. Minsters from Athens spoke welcome, and Prof. Stewart urged hard work and preparation for teaching. Mr. Branson praised school spirit, while Dr. Troutman’s absence was noted and a lawn party invitation extended to Methodist students.
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State Normal School
Miss Wood
Miss Hardy
Phil Branson
Smith
Boulevard Baptist Church
Branson
Athens
Bondurant
First Methodist Sunday School
Troutman
King
Capt. Dozier
Clarke County
Stewart
Georgia
Uncle Ben
John
Turkey
Mr. Stewart
Prof. Stewart
Mr.Branson
Ely's Dream Balm Promises Cure for Head Cold and Catarrh
Sufferers who say they have tried everything without benefit are the people we are looking for. We want them to know from glad experience that Ely's Dream Balm will conquer Cold in the Head, Hay Fever, and obstinate forms of Nasal Catarrh. This remedy acts directly on the Inflamed, Sensitive membranes, Cleansing, soothing, and healing. One trial will convince you of its healing power Price 50c. All druggists, or mailed by Ely Bros, 56 Warren St, New York.
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Ely
Ely Bros
Warren St
New York
Welcome Reception for Pastor Lynch in Classic City
Monday evening at the First Baptist church an informal reception welcomed Dr Lynch his wife and two daughters to the Classic City The gathering was unstructured with no committee guests from the congregation and friends meeting the new pastor described as a genial Christian scholar and useful minister in a large congregation
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Lynch
Wie
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