Resignation of State Alliance Leader Stirs Members
In Georgia, the resignation of Hon. R. H. Jackson, president of the State Alliance, is expected to cause a stir among Alliance men. Reports note economic fixes like land prices in Worth County and a push for a road congress to improve Georgia roads. The article also highlights veteran issues, journalism critiques, and a Georgia hangings event, naming Ed Frye and Charles Blackman.
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Worth County
R. H. Jackson
State Alliance
Alliance
Congress
Henry Plummer Cheatham
North Carolina
Roffie Tribune
Sekich
Athens
Germany
John Hancock
Americus, Preston and Lumpkin
Lonvale
Louvale
Eufaula
Chattahoochee
Americus Republican
Americus
Georgia
South
Ed Frye
Marietta
Charles Blackman
Stonewall Tondee
Sudley
Blackman
Supreme Court
John S. Crowder
Monroe
Wright
Crowder
John T. Crowder
Let It Come. A War Urged To Improve South and Nation
The writer calls for immediate conflict with Germany or any foe to spur economic revival. He argues war would unify the country, boost Southern wealth, and elevate honor earned in battle, while condemning “shiftless” classes and praising tariff reform as soldiers march toward victory. He envisions the Treasury strengthened and South rising from wartime ruin.
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Anyon
Germany
Who Was to Blame for Andersonville
Ex-President Jefferson Davis previews an article in the North American Review arguing government refusal to exchange prisoners caused Andersonville. He contends Sherman’s war aims and Union port blockades produced starvation and misery, making Confederate captivity a consequence of Southern weakness and Federal conduct.
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The
North American Review
Jefferson Davis
Andersonville
Davis
Washington
Sherman
Dixie
Pine Tree Uses Beyond Lumber and Turpentine
The Pine Tree yields much more than timber and turpentine. Roots provide a pore strengthening plaster, gum soothes cloth, and many other parts offer fuel, fence material, ship masts, oils, medicines, and chewing gums. The author urges a fuller catalog of pine products.
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California
Alcock
Hawes Murder Case: Reporters Capture Eve Witness in Tenn
Birmingham dispatch reports two Age Herald reporters tracked and captured a man alleging he was an eve witness to the Hawes killings. The man claims twin relation to a witness who saw Mrs Hawes struck with a club, a claim tied to Fanny Bryant and the disposal of the bodies in sacks toward East Lake.
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Birmingham
Ala
Hawes
Age-Herald
Middletown
Tenn
Emma Abbott Concert Sparked Memphis Controversy
A Memphis debate erupted over Emma Abbott the opera star defending by a clergyman. A church choir member from Dr Burford's Episcopal congregation sung as Dr Burford praised him. Some papers praised Dr Burford calling him not a parbling bigot while ministers saw it as a critique of them for backing Emma Abbott and theater. The piece argues against singling out performers for sin and insists on consistency in moral standards.
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Emma Abbott
Memphis
Burford
Hamlet
Academy
Othello
Esmeralda
Ben Bolt
Ieenes
Yellow fever figures for Florida reveal scope and errors
A Florida Christian Advocate contributor compiles a table showing population, cases, and deaths from yellow fever across towns like Jacksonville Tampa Plant City Palmetto Live Oak Green Cove Springs and others. The author notes misattributions of deaths and doubts some reports while presenting ratios of danger survival and recovery.
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Florida Christian Advocate
Florida
Trustworty
Jacksonville
Sande Dacre
Tampa
Enteppusa
Ellaville
Searcy
Arkansas
No War Fears Over Germany in Samoa Threats
The Augusta Chronicle argues there is no need for war between Germany and the Union over Samoa. It warns Germany may protect property interests or keep ports open, with U S force presence acting as a police cordon to prevent conflict.
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Germany
Union
England
America
Samoa
Bismark
Apia
Augusta Chronicle
Gardening for Ladies and Health Tonics Adverts
A herbal ad touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a sovereign remedy for female debility and a healthier life. It promises satisfaction or money back and cites a bottle wrapper guarantee. Separate testimonials praise Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and head colds, noting cures and notable merit.
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Dr. Pierce
Ely
E. L. Crosly
Nashville
Tenn
Fall and Winter Millinery Now Complete at Reynolds
Mrs. M. J. Reynolds announces in Bainbridge and Decatur counties that her old stand offers a full fall and winter stock of millinery, fancy goods, gloves, flowers, feathers, laces, cloaks, walking jackets, jerseys, hosiery and underwear for ladies and children. The shop promises the latest styles and invites inspection, noting her reputation as an artiste.
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Fay
Virginia Educator Named at Local Academy
Trustees announce the appointment of Mr. J P Holliday as teacher for the unexpired term at the Academy. Holliday, a graduate with highest honors from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, comes with strong recommendations and is expected to satisfy patrons.
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J P Holliday
Virgini
Hampden & Si Iney College
Holliday
Virginians
Don’t Experiment With Lungs Buy Trusted Remedy
Warns against unproven cures for coughs colds and consumption. Promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as genuine relief for throat and chest ailments. Trial bottle free at local drug store. Large bottle priced.
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Bae
del Kilag
Dr. King
Reducing the Surplus and New Disease Cures Featured
A historical notice extols Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and consumption and Electric Bitters as a perfect tonic. It cites testimonials from Zacharias Drug Store and W D Howe Co selling these remedies, promising satisfaction or refund, with endorsements across several patients and remedies.
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Price Co
Zacharias’ Drug Store
L. TL Zacharfoo
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Endorsed by Satisfied Patient
Peconal N H Frohlichstein of Mobile Als praises Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Bronchitis and Catarrh giving instant relief and cure He credits Electric Bitters and Dr Kings New Life Pills as effective also noting trial bottles free at Zacharias drug store shares the positive guarantee offer.
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N.H. Frohlichstein
Mobile
Als
Dr. King
Woman Recovers After Using New Discovery for Consumption
A county woman, long beset by illness and weakened by seven years of disease, found relief after three months of coughing and sleepless nights. She credits a bottle of Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption, sleeping soundly after first dose and claiming a miraculous cure after one bottle. Zacharias Drug Store Bainbridge Ga offers free trials.
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U. S. Treasury
Dr. King
W. C. Hamridi Jr
Shelby, N. C
Zacharias’ Drug Store
Bainbridge, Ga
For Sale Now Near Bainbridge Cotton Plantation
For sale now is a 370 acre cotton and tobacco plantation near Bainbridge two miles from town. About 150 acres fenced with improvements including a frame dwelling kitchen smoke house firehouse iron screw and more. Property offers many advantages over distant farms. Owner is a local lady. Address F. Se Lorland Bainbridge.
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Alabama and
Georgia
Bainbridge
Bainridge
Aggrazeratens
i @F
Loreland
Copartnership Formed for General Mercantile in Decatur County GA
The undersigned form a copartnership named Powell Brothers and OV Brothers with B Roberts to operate a general mercantile and naval proceeds under the old Powell Brothers stand near Fairchilds PO Decatur County Georgia. They solicit public patronage and thank friends for past favors while requesting continued support.
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A & Roberts
Powell Brothers
Fairchilds PO
Decatur County Ga
Powell Brothers OV Brothers
B. Roberts
Decatur County Tax Sales May 1889 Unreturned Lands Notice
Notice by Tax Collector Mark W. for Decatur County Georgia of May sale of unreturned wild lands for unpaid 1888 1889 taxes. Multiple lot numbers across the 14th to 21st districts listed for sale at Bainbridge Court House to highest bidder. Include Lots 170 172 168 169 125 133 14( 61 178 180 230 281 232 253 254 260 264 98 217 269 320 888 89 364 199 297 329 363 378 with various district details. Also administrator sale of 448 acres from 19th district described as property of estate of late in Bainbridge. This January 28 1889 and December 17 1883 dates referenced.
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Eaid
Decatur
Court House
Bainbridge
Decatur County
Georgia
Said
Said County
Anid
Tlitte
Algo
Asid
Alao
Said Ey
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