Motely Silver Convention contrasted with Gold Convention
The piece argues the Silver Convention in Memphis drew a broad, patriotic gathering while the Gold Convention favored self interest. It predicts the free silver Democrats win Kentucky and southern states follow, potentially splitting the party and allowing Populists back in. It notes Carlisle and Cleveland are maneuvering against the party.
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Memphis
Carlisle
Kentucky
Cleveland
Dirk
Howeever
South Georgia's Summer Range and Climate Notes
The excerpt describes South Georgia as favorable for cattle and sheep with good winter survivability, notes various crops and fruits such as apples and pears with some blight, figs and plums thriving, and berries abundant. It praises the hospitable people, indicates ample water, decent wells, and generally good health with little malaria, while acknowledging it may not be as healthy as the reader’s location.
Homesteading Offer in Georgia Lands for Homeless Families
A Georgian land prospect urges forming colonies to buy 50 to 100 acre plots at 50 cents to two dollars an acre for homeless families. The writer envisions shared schools and a self reliant community, inviting readers of The Progress to inquire or join a prospective expedition with two horse wagons. He signs as A. W. Sarit.
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Georgia
Tur Progress
Sean
A.W. Sarit
New Post Office Names Delayed By Route Setup
New mail route to Aerial shows no hitch but two post offices await official naming. Pink approved at M L Allens with bond filed while Alba rejected for J B Rolingons due to no matching mime in state. A new name must be chosen before route starts and postmasters qualify.
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M. L. Allen
Allen
J. B. Rolingon
Alba
Lana
Can't Be Beaten by Deferring Payment, Paper Warns
The editor denounces subscribers who refuse post office delivery to dodge payments. State and federal law consider such acts prima facie fraud when a due subscriber avoids paying. Honest customers who plan to pay in the Fall are spared, but the paper will pursue the tricksters and keep pressure on those avoiding dues.
Mines boom as White County lines up new ten stamp mill
Machinery for a new ten stamp mill at St George is being hauled from Clarkesville and the mill will be ready to pound in about three weeks. The Horton ditch is being rebuilt, and extensive preparations for operation are under way. The editor notes White County as Mexico’s richest gold and mineral area with asbestos and corundum mines paying investors, but capital is the main missing ingredient. The Moore Merritt Freeman mill is delivering solid results, processing over 60 pennyweights in eight days with a four‑man crew handling mining, milling, and hauling tasks.
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St. George
Clarkesville
John Martin
Horton Ditch
Progress
White County
United States
Moore, Merritt & Freeman
County Correspondence Private notes on locals and incident
John Palmer's daughter is very low with fever at Matison House in White County. Luther Dorsey injured his foot when his bare foot struck a sweep while plowing on Tuesday, nearly ruining it. The piece mentions longtime resident Matison House and Sweet Mountain Alabama as context.
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John Palmer
Matison
White County
Sweet Mountain
Ala
Luther. Dorsey
Louisville Lines and Rural Observations
A local resident boasted about his crop work but a jealous neighbor looked into it and thinks the crop may fail, as the man has not done his first pass yet. The Rev Newton Austin will preach the funeral of John Edge at Pleasant Retreat on Sunday. Deputy Marshals Helton and Allen visited Dahlonega to observe the committing trial of Tom Potts and Will Palmer before Commissioner Baker for illicit liquor dealings.
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Newton Austin
Jom Edge
Pleasant Retreat
Helton
Allen
Dahlonega
Messers
Tom Potts
Will Palmer
Baker
Glimpses of Nacoochee Valley Visitors Arrive in Summer Pace
Edwin Kingsbury and family of Atlanta join locals for pleasant mountain nights in the Valley. Gainesville guests, including the Johnstons, enjoy the breezes and scenery. A noisy ten stamp mill on No 10 stirs the town at night. Local sentiment weighs in on silver, yet the town favors the single standard. Friends of J A Richardson cheer his escape from bachelorhood and announce plans for a celebration.
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Edwin Kingsbury
Atlanta
Mr. K
Isaac Walton
Bridge Across Santee River Promises Major Progress
An enterprising farmer sows over 100 bushels, expecting enormous yield. The community notes a long awaited bridge over the Santee River and announces school closing on the ath of July with public closing exercises inviting attendance.
Miners urged to contact local agent for hydraulic piping
Tam agent for Abendroth Root Mfg Co promotes first class hydraulic pipe and piping services. W W Price in Cleveland Georgia invites miners to write or call for products or piping needs.
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Abendroth & Root Mfg. Co
W.W. Price
Cleveland, Ga
Town Creek Topics Highlight Local Visits and Notable Arrests
Town Creek Topics lists visitors from Cornelia Blue Ridge Lumpkin and South Carolina Gentry. Henry Robinson’s ox sale leads to arrest by ex Sheriff Brookshire. Town residents share health updates and business deals while noting gatherings at committee meetings and local visits by Silas Cox Welborn Jarrard Mollie Jarrard and others.
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Town Creek
South Carolina
W. J. Ellis
Henry Robinson
Henry
Benny Parks
Lumpkin County
Brookshire l
James Robinsons
David Baker
David
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