Amusing Rumors Stir county folks in two weeks
Reports circulating in the lower county claim Bridges of Mt Airy authored absurd tales. One says 250,000 laborers seized Wall Street with dynamite and war began, another that President Cleveland fled the country with five carloads of cash, and a third that he was shot near Gainesville.
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Laren
Gainesville
Senate debate and repeal bill loom over silver policy
Washington news notes the House passed unconditional repeal of the Sherman silver purchase clause as a foregone conclusion. It cites President Cleveland aligned reasons and forecasts Senate actions driven by Vorhees and Ills speeches, with party leaders preferring the Vorhees repeal and bimetalism policy. Secretary Herbert referenced ends abruptly.
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Cleveland
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Vorhees
United States
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Herbert
Ugnecio Steel Company
War Reminiscences from the 12th Ga. Vols in Civil War
The reminiscence recalls Ben Campbell and fellow volunteers from Lumpkin County in 1861 to the Vicksburg siege of December 1862. It describes breastwork fighting, heavy fire, rain soaked nights, and the emotional toll on soldiers including thoughts of family. It notes repeated charges, deaths, and the harsh realities of war, ending with regional news and local morale notes.
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Ben
Our Co
C. 62Nd Ga
Vicksburg Miss
Louismit
Bill Jones
Ben Campbell
Jim McAfee
John Cantrell
Phillips
Missouri
Navy department will furnish free desk to officer in charge
The officer is provided a desk in the Ordinance bureau and access to all department plans. He has informed Lieutenant Charles A. Stone that he can no longer use the Navy department building for his private office. President Cleveland returns to Washington this week and will stay until the extra session ends, length depending on the Senate.
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Hough
Leagee
Navy Department
Charles A. Stone
Carnegie Jugent
Cleveland
Washington
Senate
Letter fragment notes Union and Confederate manpower
A polarized Civil War era letter argues that both Union and Confederate forces north and south of the Mason-Dixon line had similar troop levels. The author uses harsh language to disparage opponents and signs off while promising to continue with Ben Campbell in a future message.
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Mason
Dixon
Alliance shifts in Griffin stirred by third party sale
A chaotic report says the Georgian alliance sold to a third party in Griffin last week and loses Democratic members. Teachers seek steady pay, monthly or quarterly, amid a hard times mood. The Albany Herald quotes biting humor about national politics and notes strong regional discontent with the alliance’s weakness and member defections.
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Griffin
Union County Surpassed by Noncotton Farming
The report notes Union County spans 880 square miles with no cotton or guano shipped there. Georgia alliance membership fell from 18,194 to 9,827, and treasury funds drop from 89,030 to about 1,000 after expenses. The alliance is described as a thing of the past in Georgia.
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Union
Georgia
Allianca
Marvin A. Jaquese
Archive
Snit
Alafeanil
Geo. W. Shien
Herberthie Lagan
Trippe
Geo. W. Staten
Sail Court
Power
C. Welllorn
Syrup of Figs and Magnesia Laxative Remedy Overview
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and its laxative effects citing comfort and improvement for physical well being. It claims widespread physician approval and notes its gentle cleansing action, with product packaging details noted for consumers.
Local Patent Medicines Ad Placard
The notice promotes Bengs' Family Medicines to cut doctors' bills by 6 percent. Sutton & Pitchford sell a tooth wash Sexafroe and Beyes' Cherry Cough Syrup for asthma bronchitis and consumption. Also offers local job work from Tam PuroGRESS.
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Sutton & Pitchford
Tonic For Health Promises A Cure All
A historical note promotes a tonic claimed to aid patience and vitality. It lists cures for biliousness liver complaints and neuralgia while urging readers to take it for improved well being. The ad style wording reflects period language and medicinal claims.
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