S E We R Profits Reported and Other Notices
The Appeal notes a 1875 profit figure of $166,607 in the S E W E R management. It mentions Litermore on marriage choices, Nic. Thompson’s execution, voting bribes in Columbus, bank suspensions, and a county merchant’s barter tale. It covers Congress seating, polling, M E Conference news, and Georgia harvests plus a bear-killing method used by Esquimaux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.ewer. R
P. Litermore
L. Hamilton
The
Good Templars
Nic. Thompson
J. H. Sunter
Brooks County
Richmond County
Central Railroad
Pollard & Co
Express Companies
Herald
Atlanta
Texas
Georgia
Thce
Esquimaux
How Shall Our Taxes be Reduced
Opinion piece argues taxes can be lowered by constitutional pay limits for legislators, reduced clerk hires, and curbing per diems and mileage. It urges a constitutional convention and cites Governor Smith Brinkley case, plus a fire in Dawson and Bank of Macon closure with heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union & Recorder
Atlanta
Treasury
Smith
Brinksley
Brinkley
Coweta
Fitch
The
Newnan Star
Kinkley
Vlad
Macon
Cologaite
Col. Gay
State Grange Adopts Resolutions on Farm Welfare and Taxation
The Atlanta meeting of the State Grange approved resolutions promoting farm self sufficiency and youth education, while supporting protections for sheep husbandry and tax relief on moving goods. The secretary was directed to present the resolutions to both Georgia Houses in the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Fruit orchards urged for county growth and profits
The article extols planting fruit trees for profit and enjoyment, citing S T Jenkins as a successful local grower. It highlights easy orchard establishment, modest costs, and yearly revenue from fruit sales, urging residents to adopt fruit trees and share in improving homes with finest varieties. An 1873 Atlanta letter from A Sweves commends apple trees planted four years earlier, noting excellent fruit and strong county yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.T. Jenkins
Ife
Jenkins
Atlanta
A. &. Sweves
T. Jexcuws
Hog fattening and corn feeding yields abundant bacon
An early season farmer reports turning hogs onto speckle peas and later corn to fatten them. He notes excellent bacon production and a thriving meat supply for three years after careful management of pasture, peas, oats, and potatoes.
A Coronal of Daisies and Time’s Blighting Touch
A romantic stanza asks for a daisied crown for a dear lady, praising her beauty and faith. It contrasts youth with aging, urging steadfast virtue through Christian faith. An 1875 Georgia note praises work, charity, and harsher labor laws amid financial panic and calls for honest effort and enforcement of strict laws.
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Jas. P. Sawtell
Cuthbert
Robert Smalls
Army
Navy
Stokes
Fisk
Haralson
Alabama
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts
Harrison
Lumpkin Independent
Stewart
North Georgia M. E
Griffin
Pierce
Dawson
Collin’s
Postoffice
Collin
Plantera
Bank of Macon
State Grange
Montreal
Atlanta Constitution
Col. Lawton
Georgia Agricultural Society
Nebluck
Kelly
Nashville
Tenn
Yo Kallura Fielder
Pamela Kelly
Christ
Kiolyoke
Norcross
Gwinnett Coantz, Ga
United States
Col. Times
New York
Outfit
E. Silton
Cincinnati
Obie
P.O. Vickery & Coj
Phila
T. Williams CO
Philadelphia
C.i.fay
Camden, N. 2
Adesscacion Supply Co
Marion
Ohio
Ave
National Copying Co
Athinta, Ga
Advertiser’s Gazette
Park Row
GEO. P.rowell & CW
Richard. D. Gan
Ellen Martin
Powell
Nien Mer
Manhattan Manufacturing Company
Stump
G A. Lumpkin
Reade Street
T. S. Powell’s
Draggist
Howe
T.S Powell
Crockery & Glass
T. S. Powells
E. P. Taylor
Cotton Avenue
Cherry Street
Macon, Georgia
Everoieved
Wees
Crittenden & Bro
Warde
S. W. BR
M. H. Pulaski & CO
Columbus
Milledgeville
Ey i
Jeans
Sadie
M. H. Punasxt & Co
Owen & Shaley’s
Eagle & Phoenix
Delanes
Owen & Sealey
Srs Aang
Depot Street
Spiler Saloon
T.S. Powell
Stariover
W. Irvine
Douglass Building
Kempner
Add-Ct
LUST
Angel
T. S. Powell, Bravist
Augusta Evans Wilson
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