Administrator's Sale of Land in Carrollton County
Public auction to the highest bidder in Carrollton court house on the first Tuesday in November 1886. Properties include 200 plus acres in the Eleventh district, portion of lot 91, with a family graveyard, orchard, two tenant houses, and about 30 open acres. Sold as Josiah Farmer's estate for heirs and creditors, half cash and half on credit, with 5 percent interest from date. notices dated September 13 1886.
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Honeedcar
Carrollton
Tollow- Finglands
Wits
John Ward
Josial
Twitch
W. W-Parmer
Adair
Josith
IBBG
Administrator's Sale of Rutledge Estate in Carroll County
Auction set for first Tuesday in November at the courthouse in Carroll County to sell the north half of lot 275 and the south half of lot 208, both including cultivation and settlements. Benjamin Rutledge, deceased, of Carroll County as administrator lists the properties with terms of payment and interest, notice dated August 2, 1886.
Corn and pea crop vs cotton in southern farming debate
The New Orleans Picayune argues that with proper cultivation a pea and corn based system yields 20 to 25 bushels of corn per acre plus a pea crop, totaling far more profit per acre than cotton after expenses. It contends Western corn robs Southern profits and whiskey trade drains regional income.
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New Orleans‘ Picayune
South
Turnips as a Profitable Crop
Waldo F. Brown touts turnips as a highly profitable crop noting a twenty five year record of success. He claims averages of 200 bushels per acre with occasional 500 bushels on rich soil and even 3,000 bushels per acre possible, arguing turnips yield higher profits than corn with minimal cultivation when properly managed.
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Waldo F. Brown
Athough
Mr. Brown
Tobacco for Forses Receives Farmer's Longevity Receipt
John H. Kirby of Warren County Illinois, aged eighty four, asks we publish a tobacco remedy he has used for decades. The regimen calls for dried leaf tobacco ground, fed weekly to horses or cattle to sustain year round with half normal grain. Also claims tobacco soaked swill aids hog cholera and tobacco boilers with bran meal aid sick chickens.
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Forses
John H. Kirby
Warren County
Ilinois
Democrat
Growing Food for Hogs With Pumpkin Based Diets
The article argues protecting hog health by mixing corn with bulky succulent foods, highlighting pumpkins as a cheap winter feed. It recommends salted pumpkins cooked with bran and middlings, or with turnips, to improve digestion and weight gain. It notes pumpkin seeds injure cows but not swine.
Farm oaten seed selection boosts per acre yields
Data show improved oat crops with careful seed selection and deep clean cultivation. With rich management and manured soil, 40 to 80 bushels of clean grain per acre are achievable, matching the best systems. Oats, though needing coarser soil, repay better than wheat or barley when soil is highly cultivated.
In Memory of Mattie Entrekin at Mount Zion Ga
Martha F Entrekin notes the death of Mattie Entrekin in her seventh year on Sept 10 1886 near Mount Zion Georgia She expresses deep sorrow but faith that God does all things well and anticipates a heavenly reunion The teachers and family extend sympathy and vow to honor Matties memory each Sabbath with renewed effort to fulfill their duties Belmont Belle Konixson Mount Zion Ga Sept 25 1856
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Martha F. Entrekin
Dray
Mattie Entrekin
E. A
Rhoda Entrekin
Sess
Mount Zion
Belle Konixson
Miraculous Escape and Wild Vines Poisons Cited
A Winchester Indiana druggist touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption after a customer with lung disease regains strength. The tale credits the remedy with a six month recovery and walking six miles. Also noted are warnings about Ivy and wild vines, praise for Hood’s Sarsaparilla, and assorted anecdotes on advertising and poultry fattening.
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W. W. Reed
Winchester
Ind
Louisa Pike
Bartunin
Randolph Co
Wallum
Senator Bruce’s Escort and Earthquake Canals
Senator Bruce recalls his Senate entry with James Conkling guiding him to the desk and chairmanship. A California tailor eludes his wife with a voyage but is soon brought home. Washington geology officials field letters about canals and earthquakes, including a joke about venting the earth’s gas to prevent tremors.
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Sona Loe
Ates
Tee
Ture
Senate
Itoscon_ Conk- Hing
Alcorn
Mr. Alcorn
Mr. Bruce
Conkling
Thaye
Cunkling
California
Washington
County Treasurer Nominee Hints at Democratic Race
Fl M Butler a two one legged Confederate veteran is presented as a candidate for County Treasurer subject to the Democratic nomination. The fragment notes his candidacy and party alignment but lacks full biographical details or election context.
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Freasurer
Butler
Lulther
Vrenaurer
Carroll County Tax Collector Candidate Announced
Voters are informed that R. F. Gripgen is a candidate for Tax Collector, subject to Democratic nomination. Another entry notes Bisnov as a candidate for Tax Collector in Carroll County, contingent on primary results. The notice urges voter awareness of the nomination process and upcoming selection.
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Bisnov
Carroll County
G.D. Creel
Carroll Cowry
Ile
BP IL Craxpreic
R. F. Gripgen
Carroll Cucnty
Enun
Wat, Beal
F.sanlow
Citrall County
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Ministrator
Agredhis
Carrol
Sid County
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Benjamin Rutedge
Sald
Herms
Alf Tach
J.A. Lulledge
Seably
Gall Beoats
Oni
Avithi
Regal Tours
Hythe Prong
Ee Walla South Sand Cave
Stee
Eorgia
Alested
Columbus
Alabama
Abercrombie
J- W. Barnes
Kuplar
Wan. Johnson
Sporgia
Carroll
Bowdon
Villa Cedartown
Roor
Eaninor
Axeris Velyes Ponths
Wuinor
Yofice
Givyering Hiand
Efhe Niuta Ober
Idayiot
Brow
Lees
Bolgia
Carrot County
Wilkon
Jim
Cobb
Sarah McLerty
Piass
S.j.brown
Georgia
Edwin Sharpe
E.gleramer
S.J. Brown
LV. Mandeville
W. FE. Brown
Wm. B. Gilley
Vst
HW. Long
Aduministr
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Taysishiture
Conmiasionere Torhe County of
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W. Warris
Carroll Superior Court
J. M. B. Kelly
Frick & Co
Waynesboro
Eclipse
Joel P. Miller
Bradfield’s
Hood
Paris Green
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Lowell
Gas
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Azores
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Lieut
Kerryman
Challenger
Tuscarora
Narrous
Marin &T
Cuyingten
Nat Haltimore
W. Fl
A.J. McLendon
J. A. Rosensoy
Carroll Counts
City
Hallsquare
New York
Post Office
New York City
Tay
Uakklyn Bridge
New Rch
MM. Henderson
EB. Tappan
AW Mel
Mollie Mitchell
Prey
Sfeie Higele
Tweedle
F;eer J. OT. Word
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Diessas
The
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New London
Connee
Rane
Athens
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Gite
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Tik
Welles
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H. C. Roop
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Atkinsines
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Shin
Gein
Sarigent
Carroltton
Pour Ruspean
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Considjerent Hye
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Atuess
Palmetto
Oelor
Ward & CO
Louisiana
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Koopville
Georgia Pacific Bay
Texas Air Line
Birmingham
Ala
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Lowistanat
Bay
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Clozens
Genstert
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