Washington and New York impressions by a travelling party
A 150 strong party travels to Washington and New York noting vast government buildings Arlington national cemetery and the Washington monument with remarks on Blended admiration for the capital hotel commerce and landscape design Arlington is described as a beautiful resting ground with Lee’s birthplace and war monuments The piece contrasts U S expansion views and praises McKinley administration while sharing advertising notes and assorted anecdotes from the trip
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Washington
New York
Bob Etheridge
George Strickland
Sid Green
Sheba
Solomon’s Temple
Terga Firma
National Cemetery
Arlington
Robert E. Lee
John Sherman
Loving farewell to the nation’s Capitol
The author bids a fond adieu to Washington, noting its beauty and its impression on the mind, and promises to return to New York in a future piece.
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New York
P. L
State Agricultural Society Meeting Moved to 16th
The Dalton Argus reports the State Agricultural Society will meet at Indian Spring on the 16th instead of the 11th as previously advertised. The piece discusses Spanish troop surrender incentives and cites Gen. Shafter notes, comparing wartime treatment to demoralize remaining soldiers. It closes with an ad for DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
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Spain
Cuba
Shafter
Toral
Santiago
C. P. Gordon
Dalton
Vicksburg
Dalton Argus
Troops Return From Cuba Promptly Ordered Home
Washington on August 4 reports a conference with President, Secretary Alger, Secretary Long and Navy Assistant Secretary Allen. The meeting authorized immediate transport of General Shafter's army from Cuba to Montauk Point and said Santiago's fleet is sufficient to begin embarkation at once.
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Washington
Alger
Long
Allen
General Shafter
Cuba
Montauk Point
L. L
Santiago
Georgia governor secures 200000 loan at low rate
Governor Atkinson of Georgia returned from New York with a 200000 loan from Park National Bank at 2 9 percent per year for five months. The loan, unbacked by collateral, funds the teachers fund as the state awaits new revenue, with money on deposit and more not expected until November.
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Atkinson
Georgia
New York
Potomac
Park National Bank
Baltimore Sun
Thrash's Lung Restorer Endorsed By Satisfied User
The 22 year testimonial from Griffin Georgia recounts long term use of Thrash's Lung Restorer. W H Boyce claims it aided bronchial troubles and lung diseases for 28 years and kept an old mother alive. The ad notes sales nationwide since 1875 and endorsements by physicians.
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W. H. Boyce
Thrash
Griffin, Ga
Twice-a-Week Courier Journal Offer Announced
The Twice-a-Week Courier Journal, a Democratic paper edited by Henry Watterson, is described as six or eight pages issued Wednesday and Saturday. A clubbing offer pairs it with the Jackson Argus for advance payments, with sample copies available on request.
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Courier Journal
Henry Watterson
Courier-Jornal
Courier-Journal
Jackson Argus
Notice to Debtors and Creditors in Butts County Georgia
All persons indebted to David Maddox late of Butts County deceased are notified to make immediate payment and all persons having claims against the deceased are to present them according to law. This July 27, 1898.
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Georgia
Butts County
David Maddox
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George Washington
Oae
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W. L. Carmichael & Co
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Schley
United States
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Philippines
McKinley
Scott & Bowne
the State Agricultural
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Indian Spring
DeWitt’s
Courier~Journal
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F. M. Maddox
Chas. Maddox
Locust Grove
Claude Gray
Mallah V. Godfrey
Daisy Smith
Fliss Delia Smith
Daisy Gray
Mes
J. N. Gray
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