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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1875
Page
2
The fragmentary text surveys U S politics with references to Civil War memories, party fissures in Missouri and Kentucky, papal and Mexican notes, railroad firings, and press power, weaving a loose panorama of 19th century events and opinions through disjointed snippets.
A telegraph from Conatitaiboa reports a May 18 incident in Beeron involving fifty thousand dollars. The note notes crooked whisky as part of the context.
May 16 reports Judge Gibeem denied restraining the Georgia railroad from paying interest on Alabama bonds pending jury fact findings. In Savannah, John P BSrach seeks injunction against Macon and Brunswick sale in June over second-bond endorsement by the state. Rome reports a local option vote for temperance with 183 total cast and a 3 vote majority for restriction.
An account describes a voyage during a fierce storm in which a man vowed to erect a ship statue in masonry atop a hill near a church to honor the Virgin of Guadalupe. The figure, about thirty feet high with a foremast, drew pilgrims and roadside memorials as processions and dances marked the day, while the area also featured decorative pillars along the road.
A discussion argues that widespread ignorance dulls appetite and civilization, while universal elementary science and schooling uplift society, enabling people to profit from nature, protect rights, and resist charlatans. It warns against shysters and advocates education as a heavy investment with broad societal gains.
Silk and dress goods offered in bulk at bargain prices. Wency Striped Bilks and Fancy Striped fabrics priced per yard with discounts. Japanese Silks 45 to 60 cents, colored silks from $1.10 to. Plain and Gros Arabhi fabrics listed. Latest styles 10 cases of dress goods available 20 cents to 8 per yard. Purchasers urged that textiles are crisper than ever.
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