South Georgia farmers profit by diversification
South Georgia farmers report a thriving diversification push with 3000 acres of taloupes near Kitagerald Thomasville Douglas Byromville Alma and Rockingham yielding an estimated 600000 crates. Watermelon crops from 4000 acres along the A B & A railroad move fast with prime quality melons. Peach and spinach ventures expand, and beef cattle and hog markets grow with new packing facilities and silos.
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South Georgia
Kitagerald
Thomasville
Douglas
Byromville
iRy
Alma
Rockingham
N. EB
Marshburn
Sailrons
AL Be & A
Haven
Moultrie
Minitlis
Ambrose
Georgia
Woolbury
Manchester
Ide
Montezuma
Byronville
Phomiasville
Gordele
Ambrosend Douglas
J. L. Betts
Fenit Haven
Woodbury
Gia
Bermuda
S.J. Thomas
Olfermaan
AL Rupert
Cate
Quitman
Tereford
Albany
Cardui touted as woman’s tonic in Ready Tennessee ad
A Ready ad features Laura Bratcher praising Cardui for curing prolonged illness and nervous female troubles after doctors failed. She claims eleven bottles restored health and strength and urges others with women’s ailments to try the remedy, mentioning a 64 page Home Book for Women and Chattanooga Medicine Co. contact.
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Laura Bratcher
Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattsnooga, Tenn
Plain Wappar
N.C
Olden Times and Modern Reform Reflections
Poem contrasts George III era fashions and manners with present reform fervor. Notes cocked hats wigs lavish attire and duels then laments future readers finding today quaint as laws change. References to pump rooms minuet fox trot and fashion fade into critique of ongoing statutory upheaval.
Three Kinds of Farmers and the Cotton Question
The article analyzes South's cotton risk as war reshapes trade. It outlines three farmer types: Frank Johnson’s large cotton operation, Jim Brown’s rented-farm setup with credit limits, and James Sheppard’s cautious approach holding crops and diversifying. It notes bank and merchant credit pressures and the need to diversify.
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Merzint
Imather
Simit
South
Collie Weekly
Antion
Frank Johnson
South Carolina
Tod ‘Dapes
Jim Brown
Christos
Trandlord
James Sheppard
Sheppard
Bint
Tly Catton
Oton
Len
Athens Herald
IS YOUR HOUSE A HOME A reflection on home versus house
A Woman's Home Companion meditation contrasts house and home. It defines a home as inner creation, memories, and affection, not a structure built by hands. It notes homes may exist within larger houses and that true home requires time, care, and the heart.
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Toye
Violin 178 Years Old Belongs to Local Barber
Mr. George E. Pate, a barber, owns a Cremona Italy violin dating to 1713. The instrument is 178 years old, purchased by his father for $26 and given to him forty five years ago. He has refused $285 for it, noting his skill with strings and pride in the fiddle.
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George E. Pate
Cremonia
Italy
Pate
Tim
Senoia Enterprise-Gazette
Elgin 16 size watch offered at new price
Elgin complete watch in nickel screw back bezel case 16 size 7 jewels previously 5.50 now 31.50 offered by Creel and Harper.
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ELGIN
Creel & Jiarper
Primitive all day singing and ice cream supper draw crowds
Whitesburg hosts an ice cream supper last Saturday night and a Primitive all day singing on Sunday at County Line. Families and relatives visit, with Annie Mae Davenport and Eula Morris among the guests. Thad Shackelford honored at a Sunday night singing attended by a nice crowd.
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County Line
Annie Mae Davenport
Eula Morris
Charlie
Thad Shackford
Morgmn County
Rev. Shackelford
Sadie Brown
Auante
Anna Byram
Lowell
Myrtis Boyd
2. J. Shackelford
Thad Shackelford
Shiloh Sunday School and Local Visits Highlight Weekend
Sunday attendance at Shiloh Sunday School. visits from Mrs. J W Brown of Lowell and Miss Beulah Shumake. Mr Alfred Williamson and others in Lowell. Attended Yellow Dirt preaching. social visits to Miss Alter Brown and Miss Pearlie Hammond. Singings planned every fourth Sunday. Carrollton races set for July 23 24 at A and M fair grounds if weather is fair.
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J. W. Brown
Lowell
Beulah Shumake
Alfred Williamson
Hormefolks
Mantie Brown
Shumake
Yellow Dirt
AL Bonner
Mithun Stephens
Coral Williamson
Alter Brown
Cleveland Brown
Brown
Gilbert Ayers
Luther Ward
This Place
Pearlie Hammond
Belle Shumake
Goal
A. &M. Fair Grounds
Carrollton
Blacksmiths of Carrollton Announce Post August Rates
The undersigned Carrollton blacksmiths will charge 80 cents for horse shoeing for cash after August 1. Signatories include A. M. Duncan W. B. Moore H. F. Taylor J. R. Vines & Son S. E. Webb A. G Johnson S. F. Sewell E. J. Chance & Son C. M. Gibson.
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Carrollton
A. M. Duncan
W. B. Moore
H. F. Taylor
J. R. Vines
SOW AND PIGS FOR SALE AT BLEDSOE STABLE
A sow and seven pigs are offered for sale at Bledsoe's stable. BLEDSOE & POWERS. The Free Press Job Printing Department invites patrons to send work for printing services as demand grows.
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Bledsoe
Bledsoe & Powers
Free Press
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Grande Dane
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Fitzgerald Press
Chero-Cola
Atlanta
North Carolina
Asheville
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Black Mts. Hot Springs
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