South Africa Suffered Severe Hailstorms in History
A damaged account describes a hailstorm region in the Orange Free State, nearly as large as Rogland and New York, with 4000 to 5000 trees destroyed along the coast. The land is mostly bare except for sheltered streams, rough terrain, and sparse wood. The storm is noted for violent hail and occasional lightning, with animals and even people harmed by falling eggs? stack confusion in old text.
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Rogland
New York
Mileage of Congressmen Distorts Travel Costs
A Capitol clerk notes mileage payments for members vary from 3 to 1100 dollars with law tying mileage to the nearest route. Maryland representatives receive as low as five dollars for basic travel while others may reach high sums. some lawmakers claim mileage mainly funds allowances rather than actual transport costs and reflect wider expense practices.
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Capitol
Mryland
Cyres
Wilenge
Arlington
Dr Miles Nervine Restores Health testimonial
A testimonial from Augusta Maine by Water R Burbank describes nervousness sleeplessness and loss of appetite followed by relief after using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Nervine. He reports weight gain memory improvement and steadier nerves after six bottles. The ad promises a positive guarantee and mail order options from Dr Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Ind.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
Nites
Augusta
R. Burbank
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
What we Think editorial on Democracy and bolts
The Georgia Cracker quotes Editor Blackburn of the Atlanta Commercial attacking democratic unity. The piece argues some editors threaten to bolt but claim to remain true Democrats while opposing a gold standard candidate and insisting party loyalty to the Chicago convention.
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Blackburn
Atlanta Commercial
Democratic Ad Administration
Evan Howell
Lewis
Ishmaelite
Harity
Chicago
Georgia
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve touted as cure-all for skin diseases
An advertisement claims Eezema and other skin conditions can be permanently cured by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. It asserts the product never fails to cure piles and attributes the claim to Dr. W. A. Waiaur.
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DeWitt
W. A. Waiaur
Patented Bat Tipping Device Builds Local Fame
A Spokane man patents a device to tip the bat, praised as a simple tool for hitters. The remark imagines a lighter invention for tipping the Puli tan porter, joking about earning a monument comparable to Bunker Hill.
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Spokane
Bunker Hill
Speedy Trial for Outlaw Delk Sparks Pike County Reform
Tom Delk, accused of murdering Sheriff Gwyn, was tried and found guilty. He faces hanging on June 19. The Jackson Argus lauds Judge Beck for a swift special term that may curb lynch mobs by ensuring speedy, fair trials.
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Tom Delk
Gwyn
Pike County
Judge Beck
Beck
Jackson Argus
Simmons Liver Regulator promoted as spring medicine
An old advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator as the reliable spring remedy for the elderly. It urges customers not to switch to alternatives and highlights the Red Z on the package as a distinctive mark.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Soda Water Refusal Is Not Lodging
The Illinois Supreme Court sustains a Blooomington druggist’s refusal to sell soda water to a Black man. It holds that selling soda water does not constitute furnishing lodging, amusement or welafe under the act.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Georgia Bond Sale Yields Savings and Strong Credit
The state sold 230000 dollars of bonds replacing 242000 as advertised, with top bids of 105.54 for four percents and 97.75 for thirty four percents. The issue saves about 14400 dollars in interest over 30 years, signaling a highly satisfactory sale and solid state credit. The Atlasta broker likely holds 100000 dollars of the bonds, offering 130000 dollars for sale. The governor and treasury officials praise the result. Savannah Dress.
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Georgia
Atlasta
Treasury
Suvannah
Hood's Pills and Sarsaparilla Claim Blood Cure
In Thomson Georgia Mattie B Burnley praises Hood's Pills as pleasant and effective and credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with curing impure blood and blood diseases. The testimonial cites personal use and benefits observed after a short period.
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Hood
Mattie B. Burnley
Thomson, Ga
A Good Practice for Eating Green Corn
The article advises splitting kernels with a sharp knife before eating from the cob to avoid hulls and ease digestion. It notes that many people find green corn hard on digestion and suggests this method to consume only the nutritive portions.
Better Than Locks The Snake House Guardian Skull
A Marion county planter after the war faced weekly thefts from his snake house. Trap guns and locks failed to stop thieves. He mounted a human skull and cross bones above the door, discarded the door, and after that his hams and bacon remained untouched.
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Marion County
Florida Times Union
Dove-Like Attire Described in Philadelphia Times
A detailed description portrays a light gray and white striped grace worn with pale blue silk. A white chiffon yoke edged in yellow lace sits beneath narrow black velvet trim, with frills covering puff sleeves and white chiffon undersleeves from wrist to elbow.
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Philadelphia Times
Advice on small purchases and reputation for honesty
An aged man offers a lesson to his son about entering the world. He suggests that for any 10 cent purchase, paying with a dollar on the counter builds a reputation as a generous, even reckless, buyer who treats money as naught at a small cost. The excerpt is attributed to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Not Encouraging Trustee Request Reveals Trust Tension
A lawyer questions having Harding act as trustee of a fund while a young client resists, citing discrimination and lack of confidence. The exchange appears in Harlem Life, highlighting interpersonal financial trust issues and perceived bias.
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Harding
Harlem
Hood's Sarsaparilla Builds Strength and Vitality
Thousands test Hood's Sarsaparilla for renewed strength and vigor as a tonic. Readers report improved energy and well being after use.
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Hood
Georgia school funding claim shocks after decade spend
State education official Glenn says Georgia spent more on girls in ten years than on schools in fifty, a remark that casts doubt on progress in education versus crime and raises questions about state priorities.
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Glenn
Georgia
Rivalry over pies sparks heated word exchange
An Indianapolis Journal excerpt shows an elderly friend teasing about comparing cooking to a mother’s. The young woman protests it isn’t her mother’s cooking, claiming she could bake better pies than his tired girl. The exchange highlights lingering pride and domestic rivalry.
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Sid
Indianapolis Journal
Edison Returns Message After Global Electrical Run
Dr Chauncey Depew praised the speed of an electrical record set at the New York Electrical Exposition as a message from President Chandler of the Postal Company traveled 27 500 miles in fifty minutes and returned to Edison at the same point.
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Chauncey Depew
Chandler
New York
Thomas A. Edison
Republicans Stand Against Howard Attack in House
The Republicans reject Populist Howard's critique of President Cleveland. Leader Dingley and Speaker Reed unite a practical House majority to rebuke the Alabama congressman without awaiting Democratic reaction.
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Howard
Cleveland
Dingley
House
Alabama
Populist Leader Says State Convention After National Meet
Thomas E. Watson, chairman of the Populist state executive committee, issues an open letter stating he will not call a state convention until after the national convention. The remarks outline timing for party activities and organizational planning.
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Thomas E. Watson
Populist Party
Appointment to state university board of visitors named
Governor Atkinson appointed Messia R. J. Guinn of Fulton W E Witherspoon of Muscogee W A Davis of Chattooga J C Binsingawe of Butts and J S Stewart of Bibb to the board of visitors for the state university this year.
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Gov. Atkinson
State University
Messia
R. J. Guinn
Fulton
W. E. Witherspoon
Muscoogee
W. A Davis
Chattooga
J. C. Binsingawe
Butts
J. S. Stewart
Bibb
Cotton price and crop trends from 1894 95 chart supply rule
The note compares cotton prices and crops in 1894 and 1895. In 1894 prices fell to 5 cents with a crop around 10 million bales, down about 100 thousand. In 1895 prices rose to 8 cents with a crop about 7 million bales, illustrating supply and demand dynamics.
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The
Columbus Enquirer
Sun
Miss Mamie Wiley Named Sponsor for Georgia Confederate Survivors
Miss Mamie Wiley daughter of Col C M Wiley is appointed sponsor of the Confederate Survivors association for the state of Georgia.
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Mamie Wiley
Col. C. M. Wiley
Confederate Survivors’ Association
State of
Georgia
Governor Atkinson Attends Confederate Veterans Reunion
Governor Atkinson and staff will attend the sixth annual reunion of the united Confederate veterans in Richmond in July. The event includes the laying of the corner stone of the Davis monument and may draw several state military companies.
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Atkinson
United Confederate Veterans
Richmond
Governor Fines Challenged by Georgia Manufacturing Receiver
Julius L. Brown receiver for Georgia Manufacturing and Investment Co files petition in Atlanta Superior Court to set aside governor’s fines on penitentiary camps Nos. 1 2 and 3. He argues fines were unlawful and governor exceeded authority and jurisdiction.
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Julius L. Brown
Georgia Manufacturing and Investment Company
Atlanta
Grease Heel Cure Advised by State Agriculture Dept
A 4 year old mare with grease heel is advised to stay in a clean dry stall and avoid wetting sores. Apply liberal amounts of a liniment made from one part liquid subacetate or lead to three parts olive oil four or five times daily. If cracks are deeper, consult a veterinary surgeon. After healing proper exercises will reduce swelling.
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State Agricultural Department
Georgia Fruit Growers chair cites $10000 savings for peach industry
President Gunningham of the Georgia Fruit Growers Association says the group will save $10,000 this year for peach growers by maintaining refrigerator cars under ice on its track at Macon and Atlanta so fruit can be transferred from express or freight cars immediately on arrival.
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Gunningham
The
Georgia Fruit Growers Association
Macon
Atlanta
Odd Ideas and Inventions From A Century Ago
A collection of brief notes on diverse topics from engineering tricks to household materials. Reports discuss undersea photography with magnesium illumination, a new waterproof cement, a two-piece axle for streetcars to handle curves, and boiler safety warnings with a fatal recent explosion.
Congressman Bartlett Returns to Washington with Strong Sixth District Support
Congressman Charles L. Bartlett returns to Washington after a Georgia visit reporting no opposition in his Sixth district race. He says he feels well and confident about his position in Congress.
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Chales L. Bartlett
Washington
Georgia
Congress
A Physician Talks. Afflicted with Paralysis for Twentyfive Years
A physician discusses a long lasting paralysis case that has drawn worldwide interest. The article outlines the patient’s symptoms, treatment attempts, and the implications for medical science.
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