Many Topics Highlight Georgia and National Affairs
The column surveys political and social highlights from early 1876, noting Democratic governors in nineteen states, counterfeit bank notes from Paxton and Traders Bank Chicago, Augusta's debt, and Georgia poll tax plans for foreigners. It also covers Virginia governor candidates, a Louisiana or Mississippi convention near disruption, and various social notes from LaGrange and other locales.
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First National Bank of
Paxton
Illinois
Traders Bank of Chicago
Augusta
Georgia
Jackson
Fitz Lee
R. E. Lee
John W. Daniel
Lynchburg
Virginia
New York
Homestead Exemption Decision Draws Wide Praise
The article cites broad approval of the Homestead exemption ruling from Georgia capitalists and bankers. It quotes Gen. Alfred Austell and Perino Brown on credit relief, mentions Atlanta merchants and the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and explains the waiver form needed for the decision.
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Atlanta Constitution
Alfred Austell
Auanta National Bank
Perino Brown
Citizens’ Bank of Atlanta
Georgia
Maj. Crane
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Hard Times and Down ward Prices Across the World
The author argues global hardship stems from widespread war debts and inflated values, not currency issues or production. After wars, nations carry debts as prices and values adjust, leaving heavy taxation and burdened people. Savannah has sent a petition to Congress to repeal the bankrupt law, signed by nearly all local business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
China
Europe
North
South
America
Savannah
Congress
Rainy Day Jottings and Farmer Appeal in 1876
Editor urges farmers to use home resources after heavy rainfall of 5 to 6 inches over 36 hours. Replants of corn discussed, with advice to shelter livestock and collect manure to replace guano. Claims fertilizers may not pay, urging use of local guano deposits in Georgia to improve soil and crops. April 3, 76.
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Georgia
County Democratic Meeting in Randolph County Georgia 1876
The Randolph county gathering in Cuthbert at the Court House appointed a five member Albany Convention commit tee to select delegates for the St Louis Convention. Delegates named include Col C W Jones R F Crittenden C A Harris M C Parkerson and W M Tumlin with Col A Hood and local editors added. The meeting adjourned after publication directive. A Fayetteville Express letter criticizes Ulysses S Grant’s public image and temperance impact.
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Randolph County
Court House
Albany
St. Louis
United States
M. Gormley
Idus L. Fielder
Col
C. W. Jones
Messrs
W. F. Davis
Wm. M. Tumbin
Wa. N. Watts
Col. C. W. Jones
R. F. Crittenden
C. A. Harris
M. C. Parkerson
W. M. Tumlin
Col. A. Hood
Cuthbert City
M. Gormiey
Georgia Homestead Decision Boosts Credit Across State
The Georgia homestead ruling expands credit for owners from $50 to higher values, easing purchasing power for farmers and townspeople. Banks and merchants expect easier loans from the north and west, with renewed confidence, lower prices for essentials, and renewed willingness to invest in Georgia’s economy. Also notes a Newark man’s suicide and a 19th century politics note on a gold pool scandal.
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Georgia
S Ne
Jay
People of
Joan H. James
Easter Date Debates and a Tragic Accident Report
Easter calculations spark debate on the date and solar rule proposed by Rev. S Newland Smith as authoritative. The issue follows a deadly accident five miles from Camilla where E K Corley died when a fallen tree crushed him and fire consumed the body. The notice also cites political commentary from the Nashville American about Belknap and Grant era scandals, plus reports of flood damage to bridges and cotton-cost caution from Col. C W Howard.
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S. Newland Smith
Greenwich
Hartmuir
Camilla
E. K. Corley
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Jas. P. Sawtell
Cuthbert
Madisonville
Jefferson Davis
London
Mississippi Valley
LaGrange Female College
S. G. Hillyer
Georgia Baptist Female University
Thomasyile
Harry L. Cramp
Kittie Kollock
Metcalf
Pittsburg
Ways and Means
Alabama
Thornton
Ats Tanta
Supreme Court
County Democratic Meeting
Curucert, Ga
John Bateman Smith
Grant
Fayetteville Express
Ulysses S. Grant
John Barleycorn
Thomas L. D. Ball
Alderman Ball
Newark
White House
Jim Fisk
Congressional Committee
Wall Street
Corbin
The
Nashville American
C. 8. Bell
Fort Gaines
Macon
Augusta Road
Connecticut
Radical Party
C. W. Howard
Bartow County
Emerson
Razor Straps
Kay
Lubin
T S. Powell
Drauggist
T. S. Powell
Crazgist
Randolph
City of
B. R. Harden
Randolph Superior Court
Cox, Hill & Co
Jesse A. Glenn
Edward R. Harden
Said County
Richard Y. Carter
Eugenius L. Dotslaes
Richard V. Carter
L. D. Monroe
E. L. Douglass
Rishard
Martha H. Goueke
Superior Court
Quitman County
M.G Stamper
George W. Coxwell
Elias Aycock
Randolph Saerior
Thomas J. Dunn
Levy
Mary Gilbert
Randoph
Jas. Davis
Tenguts
Said
Rebecca Wall
H. M Kaigler
Theroperty
E. Pittman
W. Jones
Thos. R. Stewart
Marshal & Pollard
William B. Cox
Aprith L. A. Smith
Sfos Ao
Pittman’s Mill
Pittman & Crittenden
Mainilm
J.L. Varner
Old Reliable
Liverpool & London Globe
Best
J. L. Varner
Gimons
Field
Ierce
J. W. Stanford
Fort Gaiszs
Kee Co
E. Freeman
F.K. Furaman
Marl-Im
F. K. Freeman
Sterling
Standard
Magnolia
Duke
I. V. Duke
Speise
AILY
1 & Messenger
Gossr
Uthbert Appeal
Powell
Ppennessee
TOLU
Pyes Bookseller and Stations v
Richard R. Blocker
Attorney AT Law
Newton
Bluffton
Maud Mansfield
T. 8S
Powell, Druxzgist
Ol Tees
Cherokee
Atlanta
Fronefield
S. Powell
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