Georgia Democratic unity assessed amid campaign stress
The Jackson News notes factional bitterness between Gordon and Bacon followers and suggests conservatives nominate a Democratic governor candidate to unite Georgia. The Albany and Atlanta papers warn outsiders to stay away, calling for family quarrels to end and party loyalty to prevail. Temperance voters seek a candidate of proven temperance, while Bacon faces scrutiny over conflicting statements.
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Die Jackson News
Gordon
Maj. Bacon
Tion
Georgia
Albany
The
Atlanta Journal
Democratic Party
Persohaligur
Jong’ Ag
Alabama Rail and Coal Country Notes From Pratt's Mines
A reader recounts a trip through Alabama visiting Pratt's Mines near Birmingham, Cordova and Walker County. He describes coal mining labor, vast land holdings, and rapid railroad development, highlighting Mr. Long's influence and Walker County’s growth prospects along with encounters with locals and travel companions.
Fragmented Birmingham note mentions Moore Moore Handley store
Ambiguous fragment describes visits to a Birmingham hardware firm Moore Moore Handley. Reference to three parties and a remark that they are "rich and getting richer" plus a trip back to Alabama after arrival. No clear event or outcome.
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Birmingham
Moore, Moore & Handley
Harry
Alabama
Cop
Gornox
Carroll County Politics and Lovvorn Letter Exchange
A reader questions W D Lovvorn’s reference to primary elections and party allegiance, noting his long Independent stance and Republican support since the war. The letter defends Beall’s treatment at a June Carrollton mass meeting and urges Democratic unity if Gordon or Bacon are nominated, with a side remark promoting White's Cream Vermifuge as a worm remedy.
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Epiron Free Press
W.D. Lovvornj
A.J. Camp
Lovvorn
Carrollton
Carroll County
Beall
Democratic Party
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Bealls
Mr. Gordon
Gordon
Bacon
Tnat
Democrats of
Carroll
Draracnaer
Dress Reform for Ladies New Ladies and Agents Wanted
Risqué recruitment and sales pitch advertising dress reform for women with stamps required incentives for lady agents selling Madame Deans spinals while offering a free outfit. Includes tobacco brand promotion McCord and Shaw’s Best grown in Henry County Virginia by Traylor and Spencer and urging customers to try the pure tobacco.
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Henry County
McCord & Shaws
McCord & Shaw
Traylor & Spencer
Virginia
In Memoriam George Lamar Cobb Infant's death noted
In Memoriam, departed this life on the 25th inst, little George Lamar, infant son of Mr and Mrs F N Cobb, aged eleven months and twenty days. Many expressions of sympathy are extended to the grief stricken parents in their bereavement. The Comforter is found in the words of Jesus, Of such is the kingdom of heaven. RR Sal eat: the Free.
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George Lamar
F. N. Cobb
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Bowdon College Commencement Through Four Eventful Days
Ian reports Bowdon College commencement events with sermons by Rev G. S. Tumlin of Marietta, an address by IL M. Reid of Carrollton, and alumni reunion led by Judge W. C. Adamson. The program spans primary to junior speeches, with rain affecting crowd sizes but not attendance, and emphasizes Bowdon’s pride in its educational mission.
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Mawden College
G. 8
Tumlin
Marietta
Rowdon
F. IL. M. Henderson
Bowdon
Bowdon College
Sam Tunstin
Tondon
College Hall
Atd Raneume
Bowden
Tess
Sammon
W. J Causey
IL M. Reid
Carrollton
Clay
Calhoun
W. C. Adamson
Charles
I Harris
Judge Harris
Present age praised as utilitarian preponderance noted
The speaker decries utilitarian dominance in politics and patriotism, blaming it for social ills while praising Arcadian methods. The audience cheers as references to commercial political methods and the hibers are made. The judge favors Arcadian ways. the speech is hailed as a grand effort. The Julius Caesar play opens tonight in St Nicholas July 1886.
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Julius Cesar
St. Nicholas
Rose Lattimore Alling
Ripley Hitchcock
Troul
Lord Pullantleroy
T. Trobrithse
Maine Coast
Palmer Cox
Mary Stallock Foote
Alfred Brennan
Frank Deppster Sherman John E. Coryell
F.H. Longren
Grace Denio Litchfield
Malcolm Douglas
Charles Sk. Tutbut
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