Delicate attentions fuel a Springs romance farce
At a Georgia resort Dolly Dimple and George Guffins spar in a tangled courtship. Guffins schemes with pal Buster to win Dolly via mistimed gifts and faux heroic acts while rival Laphead and Captain O Leary complicate the plot. A misread wound scene sparks marriage plots and a chaotic finale as all scheme for affection.
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Muffins
Dolly
George
Gomaytt
Buster
Mrs. Dimple
Guflins
Laphead
Walf
Cain
Guffins
Apollo
Lim
George Guffing
Gilting
Saphead
Flarreee
Lil
Gustiue
Guflius
Miss. Dallgangres
Macon
Flathead
Shen
Dolly Dimple
Psaphead
Dimple
Sofie
Gofins
Then Springs
Miss Dimple
Sal Volatile
O Leary
George Suphead
Hartshorn
Rampling
Pete
Owers
Cassville
Geo
Publishers in New York Send Copies for Cassville Standard
Notice requests New York publishers to send copies of new publications to Cassville Standard via Fowler and Weis at 393 Broad Street for weekly packing and forwarding. April 1855 notice seeks timely submission.
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New York City
Cassville Standard
Messrs
Correspondents addressed by Cass for Forsyth papers
A brief note from Cass to correspondence readers states the paper is sent regularly, back numbers have been provided without charge, and invites articles promised. The tone is formal and courteous, emphasizing ongoing communication and appreciation.
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F.B. Forsyth
Geo
Cass
Apology for Oversized First Page Feature
The publication apologizes for occupying excessive space on the first page. Readers were misled about length, and since the piece cannot be divided, the entire story is carried at the expense of other content.
Weather in May Brings Drought Threat to Crops
The piece notes a dry May with wheat and oat crops at risk. If the drought continues a week longer, wheat may be small and oats fail entirely, leaving no corn in the country and a potentially alarmingly short next crop.
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Georgia
Books Received From Boston Package Arrives Fast
A shipment of books from Alexs Créssy Nicuolls & Co. Boston arrived after a brief transit from Charles ton via Combs and Co's Express. Also received Putman's Nor pers' a W's gazines and Dick we Hous "iFards for May. Speedy attention promised.
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Alexs Créssy
Politico clash over State Road management in Georgia era
Cass County Democrats convene to nominate legislators and back state road leadership. discussion centers on Governor Johnson’s control after appointing superintendent Maj. James J. Cooper amid post Etowah Bridge criticism. A July convention is planned to select candidates and ensure fair nomination.
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Gov. Johnson
Awich
Jow
Passei
Mr. Yonge
Cobb
Rand
Sobsison
Jas. J. Cooper
Maj. Cooper
Etowah Bridge
Maj* Cooper
Solnsinde
Maj. R
Cooper
Maj Cooper
Govle
Johnson
Georgia
Congressional Convention Deliberations for District Candidate
The message urges a meeting on Tuesday the 12th to nominate a candidate for Congress in the district. It notes no firm preference, seeks harmony, and vows support for the party’s principles regardless of nominee. A Polk county correspondent favors Col If. Piper’s consideration, while opponents are weighing Southern support.
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Att Ce
Apain
Polk
Col If
Agricultural notes on sweet potatoes and wheat harvest practices
The article discusses soil depth and hoe width for sweet potato planting, recommending tarry plantings with slips and thorough land preparation. It also covers wheat harvest timing, advising cutting in the dough stage, avoiding rain-wet grain, and prompt threshing and sun drying for superior flour.
Prohibition Meeting at Cassville Cass County May 1 1855
A Prohibition party meeting in Cassville at the Court House appointed a committee to prepare business for discussion. The group endorsed B H Overby as a Prohibitionist candidate and adjourned to July Ist to consider filling a ticket vacancy. The note also corrects misinformation about pre paying letters under a new postage law.
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Cassville
Case County
Court House
Ti. Leake
Nicholson
Mark A Harden
Wofford
W. “. Wofford
Hi Leake
Cass County
Mage
Davana
M. T. Wofford
Joo. A Crawford
Phos
Prohibition Party
Col. E. Foster
Trimble
de Wa
H. Felton
Dr. Felton
J. W. Harris
A. Crowell
D. Chesiire
James
Erwin
Felton
J. W. Theris
Benjamin Brantly
Friends of Prohibition
Thomas Wee
Cassvile Standard
Cause of Temperance
Washington
Congress
Bridal Wreath Romance from Cassville’s April 1865
A poetic fragment from Cassville dated April 30 1865 depicts a wedding scene with bridal wreaths flowers and prayers. The speaker notes the bride’s pure vows and lasting devotion as light falls on her brow. The piece blends reverent tone with a ceremonial mood.
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Cassville
Democratic Party Unity Urged Against Opponents
A Cassville area pamphlet argues Democrats must stay united to defeat enemies within and outside the party. It denounces renegades who align with opponents and calls for internal convention-driven mobilization to crown trusted leaders and purify the slate. It critiques past convention practices and endorses fair delegate selection.
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Democratic Party
aJtdas
Ulis District
Nhon
Lemperst
Wyatt
Next Congress Chosen in Oxpar Town Convention
A letter from Oxpar Town urges Herbert Fielder as a suitable nominee for the South Congressional district at the Democratic convention. The note praises his talent and character as a nominee prospect.
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Oxpar Town
The
Standard
Democratic Party
Sth
Herbert Fielder
Gentiermay
Domvetrat
Poux
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Usten
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