Scarcity of husbands and postmaster notes in 1874
A 1874 report from Cuthbert notes OPS cause of woman suffrage and a relapse of A H Stephens. Sam Bard confirmed as Postmaster of Atlanta. Other items include bank gap act uptake, postal card demand, a sheriff’s lien issue over false teeth, and various regional notes on politics, crime, and hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Stephens
Sam Bard
Atlanta
Webster County
Atlanta Herald
Butker
Welch
Cook & Bacon
Albany
Population and Prosperity in Southwestern Georgia
Herbert Fielder argues that population levels determine a region’s wealth and future. He warns that migration from Southwestern Georgia lowers production and property values, urging readers to address population decline and consider policy to attract and retain residents. He cites Randolph County and Cuthbert to illustrate supply and demand effects and previews future suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph County
Cuthbert
Randolph
West
South Atlantic
Rogstering Legislature Becomes Joyful Occasion
The Legislature relaxed stiff norms with festive humor as bills and resolutions were offered. Items include extending session to 1900 if funds allow, limiting speeches by Mr Turnbull, relocating the capitol, and paying extra for T R Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Representatives
Turnbull
State of Banks
Shewmake
W. W. Baldwin
Williamson
General Assembly
Grant, Alexander & Co
T. R. Mill
Chatham
Bibb County
Furnbull
Hoge
Blazing with Diamonds at Astor Party In New York
Mrs. William B. Astor of New York dazzled guests with diamond decorations covering her hair shoulders and dress. A diamond bandeau ears necklace girdle peacocks and rosetted slippers formed a million dollar display claimed by a precious stones connoisseur. The Columbus Enquirer notes a second item on cotton seed caterpillar flies and bread supply concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Astor
New York City
Columbus Enquirer
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Jas. P. Sawtell
Columbus Enginrer
Pennsylvania
New England
Early
Johnson Gunn
Colquitt County
van Gunn
Van
J. Slater
Echols County
Valdosta Times
Macon
Geo.f. Able
John B. Cheery
Texas
Ocklawaha
Palatka
Herbert Fielder
Georgia
Premora
Moxey
Chicago Tribune
W. B
Tackett
Cufhbert
Nagle
McDonald
Assigmee
District Court of the
U. S
Southern District of
W. A. Hatcher
Calhoun County
District Court
Morgan
de Monroe
Southern District of Ga
Ansley
W. S.ansley
Calavun
Pap Beraens
McLendon
Court of Said
A. McLendon
Court of U.s.y
District
C. Grant
Babkrupt
Xeon
Bie
Dusit
Said
MareaJab
Chastain
Aasigne
Wards
Daoere
Louovwiber
Waldwin
Chulbert
Svart
Oidera
Landreth’s
TS. Powell
Bpaner
S. Oil
Lard
Ed Oil
T. 3
Powell
Draegist
Enoch J. Hall
Noch J Wall
Randolph County
Himelf
J.G. B. Watson
Gline
Radfield
Smith
Parrant
Brown
Ming Aer
Old London Dock
B' Globe Flower
Peverers
Radway
Tarrant
Athew Cayla
Sdge
T.3
Dinggist
Boston
T. S. Powell
Druggiat
Wwe
Blakely Street
L.C. McMichael & Sons
ENTAL
Calarke
Park
Goornie Chiérs
Addeus
TB Resists
Dictionary
Baz Beg Pasbey
Gouda
Easley
J. Fackson
Jackson & West
Reliable Cuthbert
B. J. Jackson
Lor Investment
Carrenton
Carroll County
Newton Street
Carrollton
Savannah
Griffin
North Alabama
Sawtell
DR. J. Bradfield
Lacrane
Bradfield & CO
D. J. Racivid
W. BK. Ferrell
M.D
Bkadfield& CO
The
Georgia Real Estate and Immigration Co
Angusta
Pees and
Capital Prize
Lloyd and
Wall Streets
Union
Spring Street
Cain and
Harris Its
South
Cedar Valley
Polk County
Cedartown
Nacooche Valey
White County
James H Nichols
Crawford County
Behneonna
Uuu
Richmond County
Augusta
Auto.vu
Marieta
Uue
Wcile Stret
Clude
Jeter
JAS. Gardiner
RB. &Co
Hoo
Schily
Ars
Alxie L. Wilson
J.D. Waddell
At- de
Addresaniz Vas
Gardiner
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