Atlantic City and Georgia Notes From The Appeal
The Cuthbert paper surveys diverse items from June 1874 including Boston’s $25,000 July 4 celebration funds, Abrams planning Atlanta paper publication, a Natchez boy’s purchase of a card and receiving the Jack of Spades, and political shifts in Georgia such as Nelson Tift’s Europe trip and calls to convene the Legislature. It also covers crime reports, editor exchanges, dog depredations on sheep, a Lumpkin editor’s attire, and rail and cotton factory gains in Columbus with $1,164,000 value added by local mills, noting increased southern production and northern earnings diverted to southern commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez
Albany News
Nelson Tift
Europe
Augusta Chronicle
Gov. Smith
Cannon
Howard
To Macera and Back From the Central City
A travel dispatch from Macon recounts a dusty sleepless train trip to the Central City and arrival at Isaacs House. The author notes hot weather with 97 degrees and political chatter in Macon, praising Hon C A Nutting as a favored candidate. The piece includes a critical later column on money, debt, and legislative reform with social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Isaacs House
Macon
Cuthbert
C. A. Nutting
Congress
Press Association
Hall
Cotton Avenue
Cherry Street
How to Avoid Mixed Schools in a Segregated State
A Kentucky style proposal argues splitting school funding by race to defeat a federal civil rights bill. It cites Georgia and Alabama practice, urges no general taxation for schools, and proposes each race receive only its contributed funds. A second item notes South Carolina Radical controversy with Gov Moses avoiding court by contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Georgia
Alabama
Congress
Columbus Sun
South Carolina
Moses
Graham
Civil Rights and Douglas and Lincoln
In light of recent Washington events the piece recalls how Douglas and Lincoln spoke on race and governance. Douglas argues white supremacy and social separation while Lincoln questions Black political involvement and equality, reflecting stark 19th century views. The item also notes a University of Georgia board of visitors appointment and local gossip about J J Smith's moves and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Douglas
Stephen
A. Douglas
GinNSIS Will Be Delivered Onboard Cars At Low Prices
Announcement lists prices for saws and gins with terms for immediate delivery. Includes various saw prices from thirty five to eighty units and urges orders to be set promptly to prevent delay.
Voluntary Testimonials for P C Sawyer Cotton Gin
Letters from Wetorns Georgia and Athene Alabama dated 1873 and 1874 praise the P C Sawyer cotton gin. Testifiers claim the gin cleans well, produces a good sample, picks clean, and with an adjustable breast never chokes, expressing high satisfaction and intent to continue use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tewntox
P. C.sawyer
Brooks
Elijah Lingo
Cucuran
P. C. Lawye R. Macon
Gasir
T. J
B. J. Lee
Mixed or Yellow Corn For Sale 10 000 Bushels
Advertisement notes 10 000 bushels of mixed or yellow corn offered for sale by a seller listed in the public notice. Details on pricing terms delivery and contact not provided in the readable text.
Bacon Sides Shoulders and Lards Purchase Notice
Buyer invites sellers to contact him before sale of bacon lard and provisions. He pays cash for ready money, promising favorable prices for quick transactions.
Local Provisions Supplier Offers Flour and More at Cash Prices
A Middle Georgia dealer advertises a large stock of Corn and Bacon plus Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Hay, Oats, Salt and lime, all offered at low cash prices. Lime orders will be filled only at specially agreed rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle
Georgia
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Jas. P. Sawtell
Boston
Atlanta Constitution
Alexander St. Clair Abrams
Atlanta
Southern Journal
Southern Methodist Convention
Dr. Kennedy
Southern Christian Advocate
J. W. Burke
de Kalb
Ben Hill
New York
N. Y
Lumpkin Independent
Lumpkin
Augusta
Johnson
Smith
West
The
Columbus Enquirer
Western Railroad
Cambridge University
Massachusetts
Columbus
Macera
Sam
Brown House
Lincoln
Governor Smith
University of Georgia
H. H. Tucker
D. D
David Wills
BH. Hi. Jones
J. W. Glenn
Jefferson
J. M. Richardson
Carrollton
A. H. Flewellen
Geo. M. Dews
Georgia Forester
J.J. Smith
White
Mboore’s
Tifts
Thomas County
O. B. Davis
Lizzie Watts
Parson Watts
Thomasville
W. B. Tackett
Bethel Female College
A. J. Battie
Mercer University
Carrie MonrGan
Dixon
August
Art
J W. Moses
Montgomery
Eorgia
Raxpotrin
Lucy A. Lee
Lucy A. Carter
M. E. Carter
Court of Ordinary
M. Gormley
Odinary
M Gormley
Ranpotra
James M. Ivey
B. Phillips
Juno
Guardian
Quarterman
Lumpkin Street
Board of
Powell’s
Sawyer
P. C. Sawyer
Tme
Sawyer Eclipse
Proprly
Eclipse
Enulxula
Goldsboro
North Carolina
Weterns
P. €. Sawyer
Macun
Gua
S. L. Williams
A. Eastersen
P.S. LI
Bate
P. C. Sawyth
Miller & McKown
Hstrickland
E PS Williams
W R Elder
W T Roberts
Rev . Harvey
J L Martin
Locust Grove
P. C. Lawxenr
Griffin Banking Company
HT Dikin & Son
Hitdikin & Son
KE Alex Cleveland
M L Harris
Col
Natan Bass
Rome, Ga
Griswold
Massey
Taylor
D. Pratt
Lee County
Carver
Arkansas
Rome
P.C. Sawyer
Macon, GA
G. A. Cunningham
Agt
Griffin, GA
Macon, Georgia
W. A. Huff
Jand Im
Hale
Rogersville
Tennessee
E Tenn. & Va. R. R
Holston
R. F
E. D. Powel
Propr
Hawkins County
Aladdin Securtey Oil
Aladdin Security Oil
C. West & Sons
Itimeore
Drogzisat
A. D
Mary Grier
Cuthber
Randolph
State of Georgia
Arthur Hood
Wise Parker
W. H. Smx
U. S
Sil
KL. D. Line
Main
Fim
L. D. Line
W. Fifth
Cincinnati
China
Ronstone
Kingham
Pricemoor Bakers and
Druggit, Bookseller & Stationers
Gite Setts
Bfes
Reutied
T. S. Powell’s
Bockseller and Stationty
Othe
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