Bainbridge Georgia Prominent Artesian Water Prospect
A long description extols Bainbridge in Decatur County as a key Georgia town on the Flint River, highlighting its climate, artesian well water analysis by State Chemist H. C. Warren, and a growing economy with saw mills, cotton compress, and river trade. The piece lauds healthful waters, local amenities, and welcoming prospects for settlers and buyers.
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Nhvilge
Oaks
Lindsome Court House
Comfortix
Well Life
Georgia
Tron Teamsley
Catton
Cea
Bainbridge
Decatur
Canning Profits and South's Can Industry Rise
The article details fruit and vegetable canning prices per dozen for peaches pears apples quinces blackberries gooseberries blueberries whortleberries and for vegetables including asparagus okra tomatoes pumpkins beans and oysters. It discusses packing profits per can and per bushel, notes the farmer’s edge, and asserts canning is an established surging business for the South with equipment needs and small factory potential. It ends with a human interest note about a Lafayette child’s loss and a canal stock joke.
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Lima
Lucky
Maryland
Virginia
South
Georgia Democratic Convention to be Held in August
The Georgia Democratic Party plans a convention likely in August with delegates chosen by primaries favored over mass meetings. Macon is proposed as a central, accessible site with farmers able to attend after harvest. A state executive committee vote and alliances push for primary elections to reflect true will, while ensuring party unity.
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Georgia
Democratic Executive Committee
State Alliance
Macon
Han
Democratic Party
Court House
Teacher's Association
Columbus
J. C. Harris
J. S. Stewart
State Educational Department
Hook
C. H. Land
Atlanta
L. B. Evans
Augusta
Cris Ashmore
Savannah
E. B. Smith
LaGrange
W. &. Zetler
W.M. Noyes
W.R. Thigden
Maston O'Nrat
Why It Grows Editorial From The Atlanta Constitution
Editorial lauds Atlanta’s rapid growth driven by public spirit and civic generosity. It cites city improvements, rail expansion, business investment, and rising property values as proof of collective effort and forward momentum.
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Atlanta Constitution
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Work Still the Best Path to a Fulfilling Life
A moral essay by R J Burdette urges youths to embrace hard work in any field from manual labor to editing. It argues that constant effort builds appetite, improves sleep, and enhances holidays while condemning idleness as unloved by the world. The message stresses choosing one's path and dedicating oneself to industrious, purposeful labor.
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England
Germany
France
Sedan
Weil
Ani
R. J. Burdette
Jay Gould's Prayer
A satirical piece mocks Jay Gould and his allies in England and America. It derides bonds and gold, accused monopolists, and claims influence over politics while denouncing organized labor groups.
Hastening Their Ruin and the 1876 Political Surge
A commentary argues the current Congress is intoxicated with power and repeats past partisan tactics that led to major defeats in 1874. It predicts a fall electoral shift with Massachusetts and several states sending more Democrats to the House, while Republican Senators may be replaced by a moderate, patriotic class chosen by Democratic legislatures.
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England
America
United States
Knights of Labor
Farmers’ Alliance
Massachusetts
Michigan
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Good Points for Building a Town in The Desocrat
A call to civic improvement urges beautifying streets and supporting local merchants. Encourages new enterprises, advertising in The Desocrat, timely tax payments, and courtesy to strangers. Emphasizes every invested dollar earns interest through permanent improvements, while warning against opposing essential projects.
Public Notice on Newspaper Subscriptions and Post Office Duties
The article outlines legal requirements for postmasters to notify subscribers who fail to collect papers, making postmasters liable to publishers for unpaid copies. It states any person who takes a paper from the office is responsible for payment, and nonpayment can lead to continued sending and charges. It notes arrearages must be settled and that refusing to take newspapers is prima facie evidence of fraud.
Murder Will Out in Spartanburg After Twenty-Five Years
A sensational tale from Spartanburg South Carolina reports Samuel Jeffries arrested for the murder of Alexander White after a long-hidden secret. The murdered man’s infant son, who witnessed the crime, has become a key figure in the investigation as evidence mounts. The old stranger and the law converge on a case described as among the century’s most remarkable.
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Spartanburg
8. C
Samuel Jeffries
Alexander White
Goda
Althoug
A Dying Man's Vision and Odd City Scandals
A Hartford observer recalls a dying printer who, at the moment of death, cried Why mother and seemed to see a reunion before he died. The note adds on railways and a Kansas town’s petty corruption involving Albany’s city treasurer Pitman, accused of defrauding about seven to five thousand dollars across multiple ventures.
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Albany
Gary Pittman
Pitman
Hing
Nottingham Bank
Four Chances at a Life Time Piano Offer
A compact ad promises a $300 piano for a $2 down payment and $1 weekly. Text claims the scheme is not a risky experiment and will appeal to both wealthy and poor buyers, urging readers to read through its persuasive pitch.
Piano Club No 4 offers easy terms for buyers
In August 1588 a group forms a Davis Bros Piano Club No 4 to buy pianos in bulk for lower prices. Members pay an initiation and weekly amounts toward a $300 contract with draws delivering pianos weekly or via doubling payments for immediate delivery. insurance and title arrangements apply.
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Anpen
Hidae
Davis Bros. Piano Club No 4
Davis Bros. Plano Club
A. P. Davis
Piano and Organ Selections on Sale at Alan Davis Bros
A catalog lists multiple piano and organ models from Kimball Harrington Conover and Knabe with discounted sale pricing. The ad notes weekly payments of 4 dollars per week and a total near one hundred dollars for a four day period, inviting buyers to purchas e from stock at rock bottom prices.
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Rock Bottom
Kimball
Harring
Noo
Ee Harrington
Harrington
Conover
Knabe
Alan Davis Bros Organ Club
Ublil
E. F. Dollar & CO
Blowing Cave
Bainbridge to Vote on City Hall and Academy Bonds
Bainbridge voters will decide on May 27 whether to issue bonds for a city hall and a school academy. City Hall bonds run 100 to 1000 dollars with 6 percent interest, maturing from 190 to 1104. Academy bonds mature from 1911 to 1926 with 6 percent interest. Both may be approved together or separately. Voters must register and ballots will read For or Against City Hall Bonds and For or Against Academy Bonds.
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Bainbridge
Sach City
City Hall
Academy
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