Georgia Patrons of Hus bandry urged to unite for one third policy
A Georgia Grange message from T J Smith in Oconee urges Patrons to plant one third in corn and one third in cotton, to stock grain, and to organize districts and deputies to spread the movement. The letter warns against cotton overreliance and politics, calling for self sufficiency and unity among farmers across Georgia. A second report covers a Iowa murder case where J L Brister was killed by his stepfather J T Burnett after a failed partner dispute and money arrangements, with Burnett showing no remorse.
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Georgia
New York World
Iowa
J. L. Brister
Creston
J.T. Burneut
Brister
Burnett
Family of Murderers in Trebizond Causes Uproar
A Trebizond family of eight, headed by a father, six sons and a daughter, is blamed for 235 murders. Each male allegedly killed 30 victims, while the daughter 25. The governor’s predecessor had the parents and four brothers arrested. the father was hanged months ago and two sons died in similar fashion last month. The remaining two brothers and the daughter remain in captivity.
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Trebizond
The
Levant Herald
Senate Vote on Constitution Bill Reflected in Augusta Record
The Atlanta Herald recounts the last Senate vote on amending the Constitution to prohibit payment of the Bullock bonds. It lists members who supported and those whose terms expire, notes likely re elections, and warns the public to watch the coming Senate composition amid a two thirds requirement and possible absences. It also includes agricultural guidance urging debt avoidance and prudent cotton handling.
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Atlanta Herald
Senate
Bullock
Trammell
Arnow
Black
Blance
Cameron
Carter
Cone
Crawford
Estes
Harris
Head
Hester
Hillyer
Jervis
Kirkland
Lester
Mattox
McAfee
Peavy
Paddy
Reese
Robinson
Steadman
Mr. Lester
Brinberry
Cain
Cannon
Gilmore
Hudson
Kibbee
Knight
W. W. Mathews
Payne
Simmons
Winn
Wofford
Anderson
Brown
Clark
Deveaux
Erwin
Heard
Hoy
Jones
W. P. Mathews
Nicholls
Peddy
Curious life insurance suit over Cooper death in Stockbridge
The Berkshire Life Insurance Company faces a $10,000 suit after the death of S. M. Cooper of Stockbridge, a farmer who predicted his own death at forty one. His administrators seek payment on two policies, arguing a full investigation may show Cooper was honest in his application. The case touches policy validity and disclosure of illness symptoms.
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Berkshire Life Insurance Company
S. M. Cooper
Stockbridge
Mass
Pittsfield
L. 5. Butler
Lenox
C. L. Lynch
A. J. Waterman
Cooper
English sparrow pest prompts farmers to act
The letter from John H. Smith of Brooklyn urges measures against the English sparrow, citing crop damage and buds. It notes England and Germany penalties for destroying birds and questions a solution for the U S farmers.
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John H. Smith
Brooklyn
N. Y
New York Farmers’ Club
England
Germany
Mountain and Stumps a Train Tableau of Wealth
A Pennsylvania railroad tale shows a belle, a western gallant, and a shrewd Pennsylvanian. The old citizen points to a mountain stripped of timber and declares the stump value far exceeds the forest’s former net. He bites on the seat’s real treasure, the belle’s education and wardrobe, as the moral of timber wealth.
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Pennsylvania
Gambling and Pompeii Show Open in Paris as News Rants
A Paris physician visits a sick patient who hosts card games with cash losses. The doctor wins 100 napoleons over nights but is later cheated of 25 000. Pompei exhibit in Paris reconstructs ancient ruins with photo sculpture. A California treasurer-turned-plantation owner is reported in Fiji. A Jasper county thief chooses whipping. Cherokee county woman bears five boys. The Rome Grange vows to stay non political.
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Ss. Jacot
Jseweler
Aving
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College Street
Phelps
Pomeranian
Hanover
T. 8
Powell
Mbcrosial
Draggiet
Bookseller & Stationer
Oconet
Duty
T. J. Smith
Aesop
Shane
Grange
Mobile Register
Saratoga
Albany
Joe
Wright
Baker
Berrien
Brooks
Colquitt
Early
Lowndes
Miller
Mitchell
Quitman
Randolph
Terrell
Worth
Whiteley
Calhoun
Clay
Decatur
Dougherty
Thomas
Whitely
Bainbridge
Boston
San Francisco
Europe
A. H. Stephens
Congress
North Georgia
Gordon County
Democratic Party
Savannah News
Spring Place
Pompelias
Paris
Vesuvius
California
Fiji Islands
Jasper County
Cherokee County
Ala
Rome
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