Scarce ready money and Southern taxation drain
The piece argues that ready money is scarce in the South due to tariff, pensions, and internal revenue sent to Washington, with little return to the region. It notes Southern profits from cotton and tobacco vanish after taxes and compares Northern insurance and goods flows, urging homegrown industry to keep wealth local. It also cites moral editorials on honesty and public virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Congress of the United States
Internal Revenue
Wilmington Star
Treasury
Washington
Rainy days slow crops push as county readies bridges
In Colquitt heavy rain continues daily with General Green taking charge of crops. Damacus residents report little rain nearby. Contractors Coleman and Cullen began hauling bridge material across Spring Creek. Local officials Joe Law A O Sheffield and C W Simmons attend court while Miss Alice McHan travels home to Cuthbert. George W. Riley sells his steam mill to James Roberts and retires. A petition circulates to repeal Miller county board act ahead of July legislature. J J Sheffield and Ada Miller depart for Cottondale Florida. L A Free and W G Kirkland open a blacksmith shop. Miss Jennie Bush returns from Union Female College Eufaula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Green
Warran Haddock
Damascus
Messrs. Coleman & Cullen
Spring Creek
Commissioners Court
Joe Law
A. O. Sheffield
Early County
C. W. Simmons
Alice McHan
Cuthbert
Drew Roberts
Charley Middleton
Willie Cowart
Cedar Spring
George W. Riley
James Roberts
Riley
Board of Commissioners
Miller County
J. J. Sheffield
Ada Miller
Cottondale
Fla. L
Jennie Bush
E. B. Bush
Union Female College
Eufaula
Playground for Boys Promoted by Sunday School Teacher
A Sunday School teacher urges constructive youth guidance, advocating spacious playgrounds with grass and fountains and prompt, focused activity. The article also notes local farming updates, with several farmers and students highlighted, stressing optimism for a strong business season ahead and a shift away from growling and fault-finding.
A Year s Support Granted in Decatur County
The Ordinary's office records the return of the commissioners appointed to set apart twelve months support for Mrs. M. E. Cunningham widow of the late K. Cunningham. All concerned are cited to appear on the first Monday in July to show cause why the return should not be made the court's judgment and admitted to record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Decatur
M. E. Cunningham
K. Cunningham
Geghrgia
Eva Wright
Simon Wright
John M. Brown
C. J. McNnnerlyn
Simeon Brinson
Elizabeth Godby
C.J. Munnerlyn
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Clippine
Josh Billings
Bernie
Hoy
Mason
Line
Tribune-of-Rome
Boston
Doctor's
W York Dispatch
Cleveland
Percen
Pomingtam News
Tian
Victor Hugo
Paris
Houssaye
Hugo
San Francisco Alta
Eldorendo
Eorror Democrat
S. M. Brown
George Williams
Ona Brown
8. M. Brown
Jessi W. Franklin
Democrat
Rube Burrows
Rube
Vernon
Alabama
Court House
Agricultural Department
Spirit
Bartlett
Memphis
Hit
Robert Yates
Tennessee Paper Company
Misses Hanson
Judge Hanson
Forerly
Shelby County
Lillie Smith
Josie Smith
Mattie King
Yates
Colquitt
N. M. Nessmith
Odus Powell
W. L. Perkins
Sarah Nessmith
Pine Forest
E. Carter
Joo
Funtroy
C. J. Munnerlyn
Bainbridge
Hust & Lamm
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Jarrell
91. Com
Building Com
L. H. Peacock
8. J. Chestnut
Algo
Zacharias’ Prug
Donalson & Hawes
Cal
Donalson & Hawes Law Office
Peacock & Cnnstxut
Midland
Water Street
Bainbridge, GA
Builetin
J. W. F. Johnson
Ayer
C. O. Lepper
Fort Wayne
Ind
Jaime Enfus Vidal
San Cristobel
San Domingo
Geo. BE. Hunter
Altoona
DR. J. C. Ayer & CO
Lowell
Mass
Sarah
Izia
Savennah
Alabama Midland Railroad
Montgomery
Flint
Savavanah
Florida
Alabama Line
Gulf of Mexico
al A
Bain Ga
Magnesia
Wat
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Eva
I. Kwiecat
H.C. Warrez
H.C. War Ate
Oaks
Pine Belt
Gulf
Nate Innocent
Henry Reeves
Shelhnan
K. L. Proce, Ga
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