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Newspaper
Cedartown Express
Location
Cedartown, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1878
Page
1
A jumbled public notice segment references Irish epitaphs, a Singer Sewing Machine agent, Congress, and local business updates. It notes printing delays, a postponed concert by Amateurs for charity, medicine advertisements, a barbecue handbill, and hotel activity. Mentions Dr Sarvin’s Liver Pills, Dr Bull’s Blood Mixture, and B Sheparns in Court House Square.
The county sees welcome rain that helps crops, while Barbone next Friday attracts strong citizen support. Donations from locals include sheep, beef, and pork as A Huntington coordinates the Barbone relief event. Dr Belton is urged to attend to boost turnout and influence.
Rainfall boosts crops as a protracted meeting continues in Buchanans. A crop fire hits western Haralson while a day school celebration at Smiths School House proves successful. Thirty five public schools exist with potential growth, Barnwell and Crawford start a Tallapoosa brick yard. Political shifts show Judge Lester gaining support as Felton’s followers drift. Saw gin for sale, bargain offered for cash or on time at the office.
For want of room to accommodate my growing trade I will move to the house formerly occupied by the Bank of Rome one door below Mr Peters about the first of July where I hope to meet all my old customers and many new ones Rome Ga June 20 19.
Local rural items report weather hardships. Crops burn under deep heat at Hills Creek and nearby areas with dust and dry conditions. Community updates mention school enrollments, church activities, and a plan for standard sewing machine promotions at a Win Shop. An ad promotes Green's August Flower for liver and digestive issues with testimonials.
A July diary from a Georgia countryside journey reports strong crops across cotton, corn, wheat and sugar cane. Observers note rising land values, shifting farming away from sole cotton, healthier conditions, and a growing southern economy, with reflections on local politics and prices.
Fragmentary note reports a great reduction in price with unclear details and few readable names. It mentions a sale or discount event but lacks specific dates, locations, or involved organizations. The readable content hints at economic terms without concrete facts.
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