A. T. G. Letter and local notices from Baker County
A fragment filled column from the Nuthbert Appeal discusses the graphic letter of "A. T. G." from Baker County, inviting readers to stay posted on crop conditions. It notes Mrs. Cooper at the Bolclair House selling hats of fashionable style and praises visitors from Fort Gaines. The piece also covers social events, health cautions, market prices, and a notable benefit performance by Prof. Allcock and others, highlighting community hospitality and cultural offerings.
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Bakers County
Elmiter
Veladton
Fieh
Cooper
Bolclaire
Tate
G. Ie
Gall
Reconstructed Georgia Policy Letters From 1868
Editorial notes from Macox Georgia dated July 1868 discuss Georgia’s political path after the 141st amendment, urging loyal reconstruction and urging Congress to seat compliant Georgia lawmakers. Mentions Atlanta meetings, rail progress, and local civic concerns plus housing for attendees and the role of education, women’s colleges, and public institutions.
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Gort Pondence
Macox
Dean Latereta
Brown House
Walitains
Dutrand
Legislattie of
Georgia
Himmelf
Thiele
Ganley
Seyipour
Blair
Atlanta
Gatt City
Gaeta
Drought Woes and Local Tales From Baker County
From Baker County Ga July 13 1868 a brisk local report notes scarce rainfall over nine weeks with only a light shower last Saturday. Crops suffer with corn past the point of recovery in drought areas while other sectors report fine yields of corn and potatoes. A fire destroyed part of Newton’s village business (Pilot area) and various petty crimes and incidents are recounted, including a fatal shooting near Sheffield and a trapkill avenged in a poultry incident. An advertisement-like note promotes Lattemind’s Spentic remedy for rheumatism with local agent in Cuthbert.
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Baker County
Mrurond
Bat
Enitiva- Hom Tire
Villalon
Newton
Odor
Eilinge
Willits
Schotley
Odom
Tony Hive
Actiog
Hiv
Iast Bathiday
Milcounty
Cousine
Fred
Augustus Sheffield
Tim
Moyo Anon
Sabbath School Celebration at Fort Gaines in Aid
A Sabbath School celebration welcomed visitors from Port Galine to Fort Gaines on Tess day morning at Andrew College grounds. The event featured teachers, pupils, a choir, and a grand chorus, with Rev Mr Motheven of the Fort Gaines church delivering remarks. A dinner followed, with drinks and desserts, and the afternoon included recitations by Henry Dodge and other townsfolk. A resolution of thanks to the railroad company was adopted for free access to the event.
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Wiligting
Cuthbert
Ma Graham
Coscatt
Andrew Hall
Ameur
Baeleding Piatt
Cleghorn
Plana
Clegheen
Mestre
Shaw
Macroey Pataski
Darry
Allleck Himeify
Alieck
Sumer
Port Galion
Pel
Andrew College
Bellam
Mtr
Joo
A. Cook
R. D. Chapman
Aiawathe
Henry Dodge
Henry Flee
Fort Galoce
Renar' Tard
W. A. Gratean
Port Galnes
Il Road Co
Fort Gaines
Muon Phaven
Phc Radivale
Alabama
Chaplin
Lone of Representatives
Tojpd
Rudiou
Novwsoner
Gorerial
Strobach
Daroguestads
Thia
Callaway
Mobile
Rudy
Cotton farming in Alabama country amid drought and reform
A long, rambling report discusses crops in Baker, Calhoun, and Decatur counties, noting drought effects and cotton as a key crop. It cites farmers achieving high bales per acre with low-cost cattle sustenance, calls for better farming over mass planting, and mentions land reform and schooling improvements near Malvern Hill and Decatur. It reflects on local politics, race-era tensions, and recent legislative debates.
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Therina
Raker
Calhoun
Decatur
Tts
R. Hilitor
Oues
Farner
Virginia
Malvern Hill Place
Olie Decatur
Mudh
Bower's Mill
Bel
Bainbridge
Worton
West Alabama
Arnett
Rath
Deldya
LaWa
Baptist Church
Slamantia
Allén
Ollepe
Old Decatur
Tvir
Atlanta
Primitive Baptist Church
Georgia
United States
Blair lineage and boldness mark wartime contrasts
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Br Gen Fr P Blair praised for conservative judgment and prompt boldness. It references his father’s reputation, opposition to Radical policy, and support for export of rum affecting Boston trade and naval interests.
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P. Blair
Lair
Jackson
Seymour's Democratic Appeal to United Front in Campaign
The piece reproduces Horatio Seymour's Democratic National Convention speech arguing to avert dangers of misrule, curb taxes, and restore prosperity. He attacks Republican policies, condemns repudiation, military dominance, and immigration, and urges unity to uphold constitutional government and Lincoln era ideals. It cites praise for soldiers, calls for fair taxation, and a return to Washingtonian governance.
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Seymour
Democratic National Convention
Lafe Republican Convention
Republican Party
Jawa
Hia
Vitinena
Meney
Apiphas
Camnon
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Cathbert
Kaw
Vitenat
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Rambler
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Columbia
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Dimocratic Party
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Tramplin
Cheremonn
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Psater
Gerit
Axhea
Washington
Ead
Hid Cottry
Ang Els
Tin Tor
Arisha
George Washington
Deir Land
Thia Union
Cheri
Toasy Ibhia
Namie
Hartford Times
Atkinson
South
North Carolina
Otto
Feds
Middle
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Stoatan
Ava
Jonathan Collins
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George W
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Ying Hotel
Jacob Davis
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