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Newspaper

Bainbridge Democrat

Location

Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1889

Page

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Bainbridge as Georgia’s pine belt city and port

Bainbridge Georgia sits on the Flint River bluff as the county seat of Decatur, boasting artesian wells with strong mineral content, a growing water works plan, and a thriving economy. The article highlights the climate, health benefits, and resources including sawmills, foundries, a cotton compress, and river trade. It extols the City of Oaks charm, broad live oaks, and prospects for residents and investors, inviting new inhabitants to settle and trade in this pine country hub.

Decatur Guy County Flint River All Pointe Jumbridge Savavanah Gulf Mexico Arta I Water Works System Taibridge Oaks Georgia Pine Belt Elsary Apd Qateeing Bainbridge

Fragmentary old notice yields scattered business names

A garbled OCR fragment lists various firms and individuals such as Nest Tru, Wholesale Druggists, Talaing Oo, Kinaan & Marvin, and Oblivar firm. The text appears to be a damaged advertisement or notice with incomplete phrases and unclear context.

Atte & Carry Oblivar Nest Tru Tole- Talaing Oo Ob Af Kinaan & Marvin Lelde

A PLAN FOR COTTON FACTORY BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS

D A Tomkins of Charlotte outlines a plan adopted in North and South Carolina where cotton factories are funded via building association style stock. Members pay small weekly assessments, creating about $26,000 yearly from 1,000 shares at $100 each, enabling building and equipment costs. Banks or notes secure loans, with mortgages on company property as needed.

D. A. Tomkins Charlotte N. C Hawkinsville North South Carolina Rock Hill S. C Building Association Chari Capital Stock Lettee Eli Bleckley J. L. Roberts Dawson Edi Georgia

Cow Friendly Milk Practice Urged By Crosby

A. L Crosby counsels Prairie Farmer readers to calm cows before milking. Speak to animals, avoid sudden grabs, and treat cows and calves as confidants to maximize milk yield. Warns against dosing sick cows prematurely and urges patience with natural recovery. Notes on cruelty, public roads, and local incidents finish with community updates.

A. L Crosby Jose Aglon

Truths of farming and home supplies in Georgia

A Greensboro Herald and Journal column argues that small self sufficient farms that raise both cotton and their own corn and meat are more financially stable. It claims few Georgia farmers who supply themselves lose money or face mortgages, urging southern farmers to adopt self reliance for resilience and growth.

E.S. Turner Orange Cherokee County Georgia Greensboro Herald and Journal West South

Steamer Aid Burned on Chattahoochee River Near Eufaula

The steamer Aid, owned by J. F. Flourney and partners of Columbus, was destroyed by fire during a gale on the Chattahoochee near Eufaula last night. Built three years ago for $6,500, the vessel burned in the wood rack as the gale raged. The crew and passengers escaped unharmed and there was no insurance on the steamer.

Columbus Aid J. F. Flourney Chattahoochee River Eufaula

Farmers urged to be self sustaining and cut West reliance

A Woodville Georgia farmer advertises for sale country hams and shoulders in flexible lots. The Middle Georgia Progress recalls a near Woodville farmer who netted 125 dollars from a sow last year and still has eight piglets. The article urges Southern farmers to stop buying corn and meat in the West and build self sufficient farms. It argues credit prices hurt mortgaged farms and calls for renewed focus on local production. The piece closes urging readers to subscribe to The Democrat your county paper.

Woodville Georgia Middle Georgia South

Georgia Decatur County Citations and Militia District Proceedings

Legal notices from Decatur County Georgia include citations concerning the estate of J B McCu ollers deceased and an administrator's terms, plus petitions and orders to create a new Militia District from 1387 District GM. The records cite Ordinary A J Kimbrel and C J Munnerlyn, with commissions named and geographic boundaries described for the proposed district.

Georgia Decatur County L. Pouaiest J. Munnerlyn C.J. Munnerlyn Rock Pond AJ Davis Burrell Roberts MD Buckhaste Wirts Roberts WH Jones MH Drake Horn Thomas Decatur

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