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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1875
Page
3
Fragmentary 19th century column discusses pear tree blight theories and experts like W. McClendon. It records public figures such as N. White and William Jennings, plus concerns about education, youth employment, and parental guidance. The piece blends horticulture debate with moral exhortations to keep boys busy with honest work and prudent conduct.
An 19th century discussion features a doctor explaining cycloid storm theory, barometer use, and atmospheric electricity. He cites Venus transit impacts, predicts storms mid month, and links earthquakes to electric shifts, with notes on observers and local personal items and travel.
The fragment recounts a church desecration mock event and notes a Presbyterian service led by Miss Word. It mentions school totals around 154 pupils, two teachers who were former pupils, and a Sunday collection of $5 with subsequent totals and attendance remarks.
The piece recounts a controversial incident on a streetcar involving alleged desecration of a church, with the driver and police sought for verification. It also notes upcoming events including a July Fourth celebration, military and athletic plans, new business openings, and church notices, all reflecting a bustling civic scene.
An old style storefront notice advertises Turners, Braamailerd & Barth and Jennings & Abley offering White Pine Doors, windows, blinds, table linens, fabrics, and sewing goods. It highlights discounts, weekly bargains, and references to local businesses. The chaotic OCR lists many products, prices, and names, plus a note about a Georgia Champion Bear and Havana cigars.
The column chronicles a windy day with looming showers, local farm notes on oats and wheat, and a busy York street scene. It mentions rail line disruptions, social visit anecdotes, a Kirkwood Academy event, and a large upcoming closing sale by Rich. It also notes a Harvick rope walk event on the Chatta ree river and a city shower that cleans the streets after a dusty day.
The article records a June 1875 Atl ante meeting of the Pomological Society, detailing treasury balances and receipts from members, the City Council, and various donors. It notes a balance on hand and deposits in the State National Bank, with officers re-elected and a debate on pear blight postponed for future study. It also covers a meeting at the Trade Union room with fruit varieties shown and a public school examination schedule in Atlanta.
The store announces a complete liquidation of stock including Black Silk, colored silk, and Summer Silk items with reduced prices. Goods priced per piece or bundle, with a store in loan terms and rent options. Possession available September 1 as the business downsizes and seeks buyers before stock runs out.
The week at the cotton exchange shows a decline in bale values amid reduced demand and weak London and Manchester confirmations. Futures fluctuate with panic tendencies. August and September see the steepest drops, while overall sales pace weakens.
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