Bainbridge Georgia Early 19th Century Prospectus
The letter describes Bainbridge in early Georgia, praising its location as county seat, river access, plains and hills, abundant timber, and agricultural potential. It highlights natural resources, mild climate, and utilities, urging residents and traders to settle, with references to local chemists, waters, and favorable commerce.
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Georgia
Flint
Busi
Gulf
Bainbridge
Deca
Vimolray
Turner for Vice-President Savannah News
Congressman Turner of Georgia has built a national reputation in Washington and some friends think he should be nominated for vice-president. Though unlikely this year, southern candidates might consider Turner a strong choice due to his proven leadership in the Georgia legislature and in Congress.
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Savannah News
Turner
Georgia
Washington
South
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Congress
Woodrow
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Baltimore
Augusta
Georgia Synod
Sparta
General Assembly
William Adams
St. Louis
Adams
Faculty of Theological Seminary
South Carolina College
Presbyterian Seminary
Lothers
The Protective Tariff and the Georgia Cotton Bale
An Missouri Republican critique describes a Rhode Island mill buying a Georgia cotton bale for 60 dollars and selling cloth at a 40 percent tariff enabled price. The piece argues the tariff harms poor Georgia workers, forcing them to pay inflated prices for shirts and padding the Rhode Island manufacturer’s profits.
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Rhode Island
Georgia
Theariff
United States
Trusts and the cotton crop tariff debated in press
The Atlanta Constitution questions farmers forming a trust for higher cotton prices, blaming tariff barriers and widespread protection. It notes the grower’s tax burden and how every step from plow to bagging uses protected goods, leading to prices set by buyers. A Hamilton Journal remark scorns a Sultana explosion conspiracy as unreliable.
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Atlanta Constitution
Hamilton Journal
Blaine Renomination Push Gains Steam Across Parties
Blaine allies claim strong support to renominate him for president. The effort includes pressures from leaders such as Jones Phelps Reid and Smith with Blaine’s assent now confirmed in the last three days. Hudson and New England activists helped sway Vermont Massachusetts toward Blaine, signaling an aggressive Chicago bid and a growing public campaign.
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Florence
Jones
William Walter Phelps
Whitelaw Reid
Charles Emery Smith
Washington
Italy
Tribune
Philadelphia
Charles Emrey Smith
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Vermont
New England
Massachussits
Chicago
Honest, Generous Gentleman Cited for Courteous Demeanor
A concise note defines a gentleman as honest, generous, courteous and candid, regardless of learning or birth. The statement honors anyone who embodies these traits as a true gentleman.
Do Your Best Work for Higher Wages and Growth
A meditation on choosing high quality work over pay alone. The author argues effort and conscience determine skill, advancement, and promotion, citing that consistently giving one’s best leads to better performance and recognition, while chasing pay alone stalls growth.
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Agne
Lyman Abbott Lin
Delights and Dilemmas in a Domestic Visit
A humorous slice shows a wife planning to bring her mother to stay and help, promising to let her husband work undisturbed in the evenings. The husband frets, while preparation for the relative stirs the home, and a comic barber anecdote and quips follow about grooming and color.
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John
The People's Choice Advice on Railroad Accommodations
The Macon paper The People's Choice edited by J. W. Marlow offers practical guidance to African Americans traveling by rail. He argues for equal fare and accommodations where possible and urges readers to dress neatly to avoid provoking uncomfortable commentary.
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People’s Choice
Macon
J. W. Marlow
English Officer Improves Saddle Safety With Dual Stirrup
A British officer redesigned the saddle tree to create a webbed yielding seat and added a two strap suspension for the stirrup from the cantle and pommel. The rigid dual suspension keeps the open stirrup forward, easing mounting on skittish horses, especially after dark.
Farm Life and the Call to Rural Virtue
The article contrasts urban desires with farming, arguing farm life builds character and roots. It praises direct contact with soil and nature, claiming farming humbles, teaches patience, and sustains virtue, urging readers to cling to the farm. It ends with a political jab about Ohio ballot stuffing and the Republican party.
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Scribner’s Monthly
The Bravest Battle Within The Silent Foe
A meditation on inner courage against self and temptation. It praises steadfast virtue over outward glory and champions self mastery as true heroism. Gems of Thought follow with maxims on patience temperance and moral conduct.
Wife club night joke prompts hopeful home arrival
A New York Sun phrase plays on a wife asking if John will be home early for breakfast as a light club night joke about domestic routines. The husband replies with a confident yes, delaying the breakfast until his return.
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John
New York Sun
Cradle Sparks Comment in Macon as Triplets Benefit
Three Laurens county mothers seek help with nursery furniture for newborn triplets. Local residents discuss aid as a cradle request draws attention to needed items and community support.
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Laurens County
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