Consolidation in railroads and economy worries Georgia notes
The writer laments growing consolidation in railroads and big corporations like Standard Oil, Western Union, and cotton seed oil mills. He notes fewer independent lines, the loss of small towns, and the decline of local industries while praising country life and self-reliance on the farm. He contrasts progress with cultural gaps and calls for keeping some independence.
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West Road
Tennessee
Virginia
Baltimore
Ohio
Georgia
United States
Lei
Atiota
Augusta
Chicago
Auigata
North Carolina
Texas
Alabam
Atlanta
Atlanta Constitution
Stud ‘A. Shoe- Maker
Sanical Arts
Dromby
Marietta
Cartersville
Jessie
Timely business virtues for modern readers
Advice urges early attendance, prompt action, and steady pursuit of work. Emphasizes avoiding idle talk, staying at the place of business, and earning trust through regularity and integrity. Encourages frugality, helping others within means, and thinking independently while guarding against folly.
Handwriting Traits And Prohibition Views In 19th Century News
A passage on character and handwriting links calm practical types to neat upright script and florid styles to busier minds. The piece cites an Eckford excerpt from St Nicholas. The Atlanta Constitution interviews George Traylor on prohibition, noting initial skepticism but now perceived city benefits and shifted liquor revenues toward other channels.
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Henry Eckford
St. Nicholas
The
Atlanta Constitution
George Traylor
Atlanta
Comparing Grant and Lee in Civil War battles and leadership
A detailed comparison of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, focusing on their campaigns from The Wilderness to Cold Harbor, and evaluating leadership, strategy, and soldier confidence. The piece highlights Grant’s persistence, Lee’s enduring influence, and the broader impact on Richmond’s defense and the war’s course.
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Rapidan
Jeu
Grant
Confederacy
Richmond
Washington
Tropidan
Rodelgo
Badajoz
Alduerd
Wellington
Urant
Stupidan
Wildearness
Griut
Spottsylvania Cort House
Lee
Cold Harbor
Tan Dooing
Rirkmound
Tess
Nout
Mla
Ennion
Sherman
Sheridan
Lynchburg
Ri¢hoy
Jess
Tifu
Hvartfelt
State Fair promises big turnout at upcoming event
Col Pierce Horne anticipates a strong State Fair with many exhibits from across the country. Pendleton, S. C., Rowan & Son bring Holsteins. Quinton of Anderson, S. C., brings Jerseys. Fireman's contest offers a $100 prize. Leon the rope-walker will perform. bicycle racing gains attention. Prestigious displays fill Fierat Hull and Premium Hall. seven clubs compete for premiums. Gettysburg battle scene to be shown with a new, larger photograph space rented by a New York photographer. Machinery department features a 25 horsepower Talbot engine. numerous side shows seek space. Columbus factories showcase goods. cotton gin contest expands.
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Pierce Horne
State Fair Elc
Asto
Rowan & Son
Pendleton
S. C
Quiyton
Anderson
Leon
America
Fierat Hull
Premiure I Hall
New York
Talbot & Sons
Macon ‘Telegraph
Stabbing Affray In Dallas Ends In Tragedy
Correspondent reports a stabbing affray in Dallas where John Allen was cut in thirteen places and died the next day. Suspicion centers on Dr. Dill and his teenage son as possible attackers. Allen was married with eight children, including a newborn, and his family awaits justice as pursuers close in.
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Atlgnts Journal
Dallas
Wthinst
John Allen
Dr. Dill
Lad
Dill
Internal Revenue
Grirts Onkiuaign
Allen
N. Allen
G. Fl. Spinks
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Mirth and Morals Echoed in Plain Talk of Law and Soul
A column argues law cannot force virtue or love but can curb vices by removing provoking causes. It cites reformers, urges action over talk, and ends with a testimonial about Hood’s Sarsaparilla sold by all draggists.
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Geldom
Bucklen's Arnica Salve AdPromotional Claim
Ad copy promotes Bucklen s Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands ca ill s and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles and guarantees effectiveness despite archaic misspellings and fragmented text.
Which Shall It Be A Tale Of Choice And Charity
A poor family must decide which of seven children to part with for a rich man’s offer to provide both families with a hoped for fortune. John and the narrator survey the sleeping children and reflect on love, duty, and the cost of wealth versus keeping their brood together in poverty.
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John
Robert
A Song of the Mole and April Verses
Fragmented verse piece mixing dialect verse about Mr Mole and a sparrow hawk with a long poem by Juel Chandler Mirria for April. The text references Uncle Remus style characters and April imagery. The readable portion presents a rural or folksy mock ballad tone with dialogue about a mole and a sparrow hawk and a secondary, classical style stanza about the arrival of day and night.
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Mole
Juel Chandler Mirria
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