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Newspaper
Cedartown Record
Location
Cedartown, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1876
Page
2
A 1876 public letter urges voters to favor merit over money in elections. It calls for primary elections to choose honest, capable candidates and denounces bribery and treating. The writer appeals to laborers to support genuine, economical leadership from Polk County and Port County Georgia.
The writer recalls a local debate on Is a woman's mind as susceptible of improvement as man's. Speakers mocked gender stereotypes with humor and satire, noting extravagant props and eccentric remarks. The scene blends community talk with caricature, ending with an invitation to the editor of the Record.
Notes from Cherokee county and surrounding areas recount curious local items. Major George Jones of Newman reports a runnel vine with large leaves, while R W Hillhouse traces a gold lead and finds indications along a line. A Rome site sells a $68,000 note for $5 and a steam engine for $1. A gentleman pays $1 for a $40 note on himself, calling it a bad speculation. The Cartoraville Express hints Colquittia support could impact brick-block areas. The Waynesboro Expositor notes Mr Thos Attaway planted one grain of wheat yielding 210 heads, each producing 100 grains, totaling 21 000 grains. Judge William Smiths oat crop yields 74.5 bushels per acre, or 6,440 pounds. The Thomson Journal quips that hard work should be done to secure a good crop, noting low labor yields.
New York imports favor American goods with silk, crepe, and lace in cream tones. The article details bodices, overdresses, sleeves, and accessories, noting the retreat of Paris influence, rising national style, and a Centennial opening event at Ehrich’s Co. with lavish displays and gifts for visitors. It cites Ehrich and Co., the Sth Avenue firm, as prominent sources for fashion guidance and periodical access.
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