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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1906
Page
4
A wagon of memory unfolds aboard a train as Will Ledford reveals years apart from his mother in Murphy North Carolina near the Georgia line. He recounts a rugged life, mountain law, and a decisive raid where a deputy faced a killer, the peril, and the moment of surrender.
Reports from Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and other states show cotton in poor to mixed condition due to prolonged rains and labor shortages. Florida warns of possible failure. South Carolina foresees a likely reduction to 800,000–850,000 bales. North Carolina crop is weak, western districts struggle with wet fields, and New Orleans district observers note balance between moisture and potential yields amid continued rain.
Rev Dr G B Strickler of Central Presbyterian spoke on the Bible’s divine inspiration at the Central Presbyterian church yesterday morning. He said the aim was to present the matter clearly for a broad audience, arguing the Bible reveals God’s power, holiness, and justice, and that its teachings transform human desires and renew nature.
U S Senator McLaurin replies to Gov Vardaman interview criticizing his vanity and alleged bossism. He rebuts that Vardaman pursues publicity and insults his family, dating back to 1894, calling the governor’s conduct unprogressive and vicious.
In Columbus Georgia July 29 a measure by Hon E H McMichael Marian aims to require hotels charging up to 2 per day to change all linens daily when rooms are occupied. The bill, inspired by Columbus drummers and urged by the Travelers Protective Association, faces uncertain passage in the legislature.
A deputy recounts a brutal closing scene of his frontiers work near Canton. He describes finding two men dead and dying, a bloody forehead wound, and his decision to quit the duty. He later shares a tale of returning to Texas to farm and visiting his mother, whose vigor astonishes the crowd. The storyteller notes the incident reminded him life’s roughness can conceal beauty and truth. The conductor interrupts as the group leaves the car, leaving lingering reflections on rugged humanity.
Showers drenched a wide area through the week while bright sunny intervals aided rapid plant growth. Some districts abandoned cultivation due to heavy ruin, others report excellent rain and warm temperatures fostering vigorous development though fears persist of excessive vegetative growth at the expense of fruit. Northern Alabama and Arkansas show wonderful progress. Mississippi and lowlands vary with moisture. West Tennessee crops excel.
New Orleans July 26 The monthly estimate from Times-Democrat correspondents in cotton growing states indicates overall progress with distinct improvement noted. Atlantic states report excess blooms and pests have not yet caused harm while heavy rains may slow maturity later. labor scarcity in some areas adds pressure but is not seen as severe.
In Camelton Georgia Aly 29 Special The 8 year old son of WF Fullilove who lives 3 miles west of Camelton drowned Friday while swimming with other boys at a Puck Creek hole Yuusag Fullilove dove head first struck a hidden rock and suffered a fractured skull and neck break He died instantly and his body was recovered by companions.
Advertises Bowden Lithia Water as a home delivery option for summer readers. Promotes ordering a case by calling 1086 and claims the product will build up the system.
A business should be built for long term family legacy rather than immediate gain. Advertising is the firmest foundation, turning a trade mark into a lasting asset worth millions. The Saturday Evening Post offers broad reach, with 750,000 weekly readers. Proposals are invited for a Fort Dade Florida ice plant and related installations, with details and forms available on request.
Mrs W L Alford wife of Representative Alford of the county died yesterday and was buried today. She leaves her husband and three small children two of whom are infants.
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