Spring and Summer Campaign Promises Bargain Goods
The rush to our store over the past three months shows the public values good goods at popular prices. We note J. E. Murphy went to New York to buy a large dry goods and clothing supply while prices were low. Since then many best bargains remain unsold despite strong sales of advertised items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Murphy
New York
Lipstine & Human
Arlington Block
Postoffice
Gainesville
Georgia
Fabrics and garments advertised at cut prices in a list
A dense ad lists white lawn and linen fabrics with prices from a few cents to a dollar, including Persian lawn and figured mull, dress ginghams, silks, and domestic bleached cottons. Also featured are men’s shirts, linen bosoms, handkerchiefs, and children’s clothing with marked discounts and bulk quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Worth &E
Favorable Crop Conditions Reported Across Regions
The Washington Agricultural Department issues a weekly bulletin describing improved crops in the northwest and central valleys while the southeast shows a less favorable outlook. Mississippi reports very favorable conditions with irrigation issues along the river. Louisiana notes active planting and good yields. Texas sees strong corn and cotton prospects. Arkansas and Kentucky describe general improvement with some pockets of poor stands and replanting. Tennessee reports favorable conditions with ongoing wheat heading and beetle issues on potatoes. Farmers urged to stay informed and adapt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Washington
Mississippi
Mississippi River
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Colorado
Kentucky
Georgia Notes on bankers, expositions and growth
Georgia notes detail the Ryan case receiver at Atlanta preparing to share about 33 000 dollars from unsatisfied Ryan goods, with creditors receiving a portion of claims. It covers Terry Hollis named to a Georgia State Agricultural Society role for the World Columbian Exposition, Savannah banker meetings, and upcoming elections to fill Fulton county vacancies. It also reports Waycross wealth growth, a new bank need, grape and turpentine sector news, and plans to attract southern capital via a state pamphlet program hindered by funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingabergy
Ryan
Atlanta
Terry Hollis
Moony
The
Georgia State Agricultural Society
J. O. Waddell
Augusta Exposition Company
Hollis
Waycross
New Waycross
Georgia
Richmond
Fishback
Arkansas
South
ASDIO
Lan Hon
J. Bell Bigger
Nat Richmond
Governor Northen
Northen
Toombs
Atlanta Constitution
The Oldest Postmaster Toswell Beardsley of North Lansing
Toswell Beardsley has served as postmaster at North Lansing New York since June 1828. Born 1809 he is 83 and has held the post for sixty four years under Adams era politics. He collects $170 yearly now. first year pay was 19.59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toswell Beardsley
Nat North Lansing
N. Y
John Quincy Adams
William H. Seward
Beardsley
Nelson
Post Office
Burned spool mill and other fires hit across states
A chain of disasters reports large losses from several fires. The J W Bennett spool mill in Gilead Missouri burned. Atlantic Tannery in Salem Massachusetts destroyed. Beatty Glaze Works and United States Glass near Liffin Ohio almost wiped out. Heavy winds and storms caused injuries and property damage from Cleveland to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bennett
Gilead
Infanta of Spain
United States
Washington
Atlantic Tannery
Salem
Masa
St. Paul
Minn
Cleveland
Cleveland Gaslight and Coke Company
D. Buchner & Co
New York
Beatty Glaze Works
United States Glass Company
Liffin
Ohio
Richardson & Dennie
Boston
Mass
Kentucky
Michigan
Indiana
Wisconsin
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Illinois
Toledo
Winter Wheat Millers’ League
Dunkards
Muncie
Ind
Noc Eby
D. L. Miller
Mount Morris
The
Gospel Messenger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dress Goods Department
Gingham Department
Silk Department
Gillie
Bleached Domestic Department
Athens
Clothing Department
Alao
Black Dress
West Side Public Square
J. EK. Murphy
Gainesville, Ga
Cleveland High School
Cleveland, Georgia
Albert Bell
Chas
W. Merritt
Logan & Son
Crop Bulletin
Times
Georgia News Notes
Bankers of Georgia
Macon
Georgia Bankers’ Association
Savannah
I. P. Hillyer
American National Bank
Fulton County
Harvey Johnson
Antwerp
Mr. Johnson
Calhoun
Pittsburg
Chicago
Captain J. Ais
Captain McPhane
J. F. Wilson
Cordele
Phil Cook
Cook
Innis
Clarke County
Strahan
State University
Cuthbert
Secretary of State
Randolph County
Colonel Henderson
Clarke
Castle Garden
Europe
Clark, Bell & CO
Leben
Tennessee Coal and Iron
John H. Taman
Elmira National Bank
Elmira
Thomas G. Allen, Jr
Ferguson
W. L. Snehtleben
Alton
Til
Wheeling
W. Va
Asia
Siberian
China
Gloucester
Saya
James Porthound
Switzerland
P. B. Nemita
Saginaw
Mich
Union Hotel
Franklin Street
International Hotel
Packer & Roberts
Marshall House
McGugan
Talmage
Brooklyn Tabernacle
DeWitt Talmage
Tabernacle
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