Jefferson Davis Last Speech Warns Union Hope For Reunion
The 1888 Beauvier address recalls Davis urging South to abandon rancor and work toward a reunited country. He speaks of a future of national glory and urges unity, not revenge, as a guide for rebuilding the Union. The piece notes readers’ mixed views and ties to contemporary political talk and figures.
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Jefferson Davis
Beauvier
United States
Confederacy
Southland
Davis
South
Atlanta Journal
Do We Want Them The Philippine annexation debate voiced abroad
The Savannah Press argues public sentiment questions keeping the Philippines as the cost and trouble of holding distant islands would require constant force. It notes Americans may reject insurrection risk for limited trade, prompting hesitation over annexation as Spain plans to surrender territory for peace.
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Philippine Islands
Philippines
Spain
Editor Stovall’s Skits in the Savannah Press
A fragment from Editor Stovall in the Savannah Press ponders Cuba’s fate and U S policy. It jokes about Cuban politics and Aguinaldo while noting Manila, Porto Rico, and Miles. The piece riffs on figures like Merritt Blanco and McKinley with satirical barbs.
Barnesville's Whistles Draw Reader Complaint
A reader critiques Barnesville for its frequent railcar whistles causing distress to the sick and calls for municipal action. The letter defends the town's enterprise while urging the council to curb screeching, arguing it harms health and decorum despite Barnesville’s educational and cultural ambitions.
Jeff Davis Institute Catalogue Highlights Zebulon School
The Zebulon based Jeff Davis Institute presents its advantages in an attractive catalogue. Prof. W. D. Thurmond serves as president and the school has flourished under his leadership.
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Jeff Davis Institute of
Zebulon
W. D. Thurmond
Keep Up Your Scott's Emulsion for Summer Health
Summer health questions arise as readers seek vitality and stamina. Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil is advertised as a solid foundation tonic that not only boosts but sustains the system. The notice urges keeping a small bottle at home, noting long shelf life unopened and extended freshness when kept cool after opening.
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Scott
Election of Judges and Solicitors General Proposed
Governor Atkinson issues a proclamation to submit to voters a constitutional amendment for electing judges and solicitors-general by statewide qualified voters. The plan details staggered terms, vacancy fills by the governor, and general election timing for ratification at the October 5, 1898 election.
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Atkinson
General Assembly
Remedy for Flux Endorsed by Pulaski Stock Dealer
Mr John Mathias a well known stock dealer of Pulaski Ky says after a week of flux and failure of his physician he was advised to try Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and the half bottle cured him For sale by J H Blackburn
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John Mathias
Pulaski, Ky
Chamberlain
J. H. Blackburn
Ladrones Islands Described as Strategic Pacific Zone
The Ladrones extend north to south in a 400 to 500 mile chain of about 20 islands north of the Caroline group. They lie 1,500 miles from Manila and 3,500 from Honolulu, with an area around 1,250 square miles and a population near 8,000. They offer varied topography, productive agriculture, and potential exports under American governance, with San Ignacio de Agana as a likely cable hub on Guanjan.
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San Francisco
Manila
Honolulu
Caroline Group
Philippines
United States
Tropics
San Ignacio de Agana
Guanjan
American Monthly Review of Reviews
J C Collier Co Promises Low Prices and Quick Cash Terms
The store touts high turnover and close prices with credit options while urging prompt yearly settlements. Acknowledges new improvements and crowded rooms as business grows, and notes a buyer will travel to New York soon to secure fall low prices for customers.
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J. C. Collier CO
N. Y
Barnesville People Travel and Visit Nearby Cities
Mr J Dan Woodall went to Atlanta on business. Miss Fannie Coppedge visits Jackson. Edgar L Rogers and W O Marshburn, Barnesville citizens, trip to Atlanta. Miss Fannie Merritt of Richland visits sister Mrs J P Thurman. Frank M Stafford returns from Porter Springs after two weeks. W C Stafford returns from New York City after sale of peach crops. Jennie Ledwitch returns to Barnesville from Decatur and prefers Barnesville now staying with Mrs L E Veal.
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J. Dan Woodall
Atlanta
Fannie Coppedge
Jackson
Edgar L. Rogers
W. O. Marshburn
Barnesville
Fannie Merritt
Richland
J. P. Thurman
Frank M. Stafford
Porter Springs
W.C. Stafford
New York City
Metropolis
Pierce Kemp M D General Practitioner Office Contact
A. Pierce Kemp M D is a general practitioner with office over Chambers Drug Store. Office phone 44 and residence at Thomaston Street with phone 51.
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sarrOffice
Chambers Drug Store
Thomaston St
Local social notes mention visits and departures
Mrs. W. J. Josey and Miss Mamie Harris traveled to Griffin on Sunday. Miss Clifford Goodwyn leaves today for visits to friends and relatives in Henry and Newton counties. Prof. and Mrs. E. A. Pound plan to return tomorrow to Waycross after visiting the family of Judge E. T. Pound and other relatives.
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W. J. Josey
Mamie Harris
Griffin
Clifford Goodwyn
Henry
Newton
E. A. Pound
Waycross
E. T. Pound
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health By Blood Purity
Prominent claim links sickness to blood impurities and constipations and asserts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery purifies blood, improves digestion, boosts appetite, and expels disease germs. It touts over 30 years of successful use to restore health.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Bridge to Let in Pike County Ga Flint River Crossing
By order of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Pike county Georgia a contract will be let to the lowest bidder on Monday the 22nd to build a bridge over Flint River at the Cleggold road crossing Molena area. Bids due at the bridge location on the specified date.
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Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of
Pike County
Flint River
Molena
Administrator Notice for Dr B J Clark Estate
Creditors of the estate of Dr B J Clark late of Pike County Georgia must render accounts within the legal time. All indebted persons must make immediate payment to M A Clark administrator in Macon Georgia this eleventh day of June 1898.
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Borgia
Pike County
B. J. Clark
M. A. Clark
Macon
Kennedy's Warehouse Marketing Announcement in Georgia
Mr J L Kennedy announces to Middle Georgia cotton planters that J L Hunt and W R Baird will join as salesmen for Kennedy's Warehouse. The firm pledges to secure the highest market price for every bale and invites planters to bring cotton to Barnesville.
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Kennedy
J. L. Kennedy
Middle Georgia
THE
Gazette
J. L. Hunt
W. R. Baird
Barnesville
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MR. Davis
Pines
Senor Aguinaldo
Col. J. R. Randall
Croker
David B. Hill
New York
Savannah Press
Editor Stovall
Cuba
Watson
Aguinaldo
Merritt
Blanco
Rev
Sam Jones
General Miles
Porto Rico
Miles
Camara
McKinley
Philip
Epitor Gazerre
Gazerre
Enterprise
Jack Smith
Collier
Jeff Davis Institute
California Fie Syrup Co
Californiia Fig Syrup Co
Callifornia Fig Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco, Cal
Lauisville, Ky
New Tork
Ladrone Islands
Quee
Grocery Department
J.C. Gollier CO
Jennie Ledwitch
Decatur
A. Pierce Kemp, M. D
Baresville
Edward Elder
Ins
W. J. Cox
America
Rev. L. D. Bass
D. D
Pittsburg
Toronto
Can
New Orleans
Washington, D
Cal
Chicago
Ill
St Louis
Denver
United and
Canada
Surrey
Buffalo Spring & Gear Co
Buffalo
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