Georgia Town Notes and Cotton Packing Circulars
A busy Macon area page notes visiting residents and local events including Mrs. Ham and children in town, Miss Maggie Callaway and Prof J W Moore. It reports on the Methodist Camp Meeting and discusses cotton packing standards urged by Messrs John Flannery & Co Seattle. The piece highlights local merchants, gopher farming, and the push toward standard bale size and heavier bagging to protect cotton quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flannery
New Orleans
Maritime Association
Botanic Blood Bath Promoted By Veteran Doctor
Dr. Z. M. Gillam, practicing over 40 years, touts Botanic Blood Bath as the best tonic and blood purifier. He claims it cures malignant ulcers, sores, rheumatism, catarrh, and skin and blood diseases. Large bottle price is $1. sold by druggists. Mil perserving tablets also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. M. Gillam
Miles
Augusta
R. Burbank
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Miles’.Nervine Restores Health
Georgia peach praised over California fruit in Boston Herald
The Boston Herald lauds Georgia peaches as superior in flavor and market quality while California peaches fade by comparison. It argues Georgia can sustain a successful crop every three years, suggesting locals shift attention from cotton to peach cultivation for strong future returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Boston Herald
Georgia
California
Governor Atkinson Recovers Quickly at Indian Spring
Governor Atkinson shows rapid improvement as he relaxes from duties, enjoying recreation at Indian Spring and appearing healthier than during last year’s campaign. A note advertises Dr Crum’s book How to Keep Your Fruit and June 14 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Indian Spring
Crum
Organizing Farmers Institutes Tour by Hunnicutt and White
Professor J B Hunnicutt of the State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts begins a Georgia tour to promote farmers institutes. He will lecture in Hawkinsville LaGrange and Newnan then join Dr H C White to attend the State Agricultural Society session and plan six new institutes including Waynesboro and Sandersville. The effort, backed by the Athens college, aims to organize monthly meetings for farmers to share ideas and improve diversified, intensive farming. White and Hunnicutt expect a three week trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hunnicutt
State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts
Georgia
Hawkinsville
Hunnicutt
LaGrange
Newnan
H. C. White
State College
State Agricultural Society
Waynesboro
Sandersville
Farmers’ Institute
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Athens
White
Job Work Prices and At-Home Duplicate Offers
The advertisement promotes at home job work and duplicate pricing aligned with Macon and Atlanta. It urges readers to obtain prices before deciding elsewhere and to try the service to be convinced of its value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Atlanta
the Argus
Electric Locomotives Poised to Supplant Steam Power
The article argues electricity will soon replace steam as motive power for railroads. It notes the Baltimore & Ohio has a functioning electric engine and that major lines are testing the technology. Speeds of 80 to 500 miles per hour are discussed, with 80 miles per hour already achieved as satisfactory. Electric trains are touted as cheaper to operate and more efficient for long-term use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
North
Letters Remaining at Jackson Ga Post Office August 1 1895
List of advertised mail includes LADIES Lula Cotton Ada Ridgeway Mattie Waters. GENTLEMEN John Henry Bentley Amos Gilbert Laurence D Graham Amos Grier Dr J C King Jesse Jordan Prof O W Lewis S P Jester Ales Morgan K K Owins Thomas Taylor J M McMichael P M. One cent due per advertised letter. Readers calling please say advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Gentleman’s List
John Henry Bentley
Amos Gilbert
Laurence D. Graham
Amos Grier
J. C. King
Jesse Jordan
Prof
O. W. Lewis
S. P. Jester
Ales Morgan
K. K. Owins
Thomas Taylor
J. M. McMichael
P. M
Weather Affects Crops Favorably After Rain Lifts Hopes
Heavy weeklong rains damaged the cotton crop but last week’s sunshine brought noticeable benefits to all crops, signaling a rebound for farmers.
Success for Democracy and City Saloons Closing
Chairman Harrity of the national democratic committee predicts a successful 1896 campaign and Democratic victory if New York can carry the state elections in November. He doubts Cleveland's claim to a third term and cites Whitne y of New York as a likely nominee. Atlanta city council decides saloons close at ten during the Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chairman Harrity
National Democratic Committee
New York
Harrity
Cleveland
William C. Whitnet
Democratic Party
Atlanta
Death of a Young Man Newsome at Jackson Georgia
Mr W T Newsome died Tuesday morning at 2 30 in Hawkinsville after three weeks illness in Atlanta rail shops. He was twenty four, unmarried, a Methodist, held in high esteem. Funeral held at his father’s home led by Rev Dr Chapman, then buried in Jackson Georgia. Accompanied by six pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Newsome
Conductor Newsome
Newsome
Methodist Church
Dr. Chapman
Baptist Church
Messrs
Albert Sommer
J.N. DeLamar
W. W. Thomas
Warren Grice
C. R. Warren
J. C. Beane
Jackson
Georgia
Hawkinsville
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted As Mercury Free
Warns against mercury catarrh ointments and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy. Claims it acts on blood and mucous surfaces and advises purchasing only genuine Toledo made product. testimonials available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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THE
Jackson Argus
McDonald Rose
Editors — and — Publishers
Selew
Jack Lamar
Lamars Mill
W. A. Ham
City
W. P. Nutt
Macon Telegraph
Argus
Gus Murray
Cochran
8. C. Paul
Maggie Callaway
Central City
T. M. Farlow
Third Street
National Methodist Holiness Camp Meeting
J. W. Blosser
J.W. Blosser
Charles ‘Tillman
Jonesboro
R. 8. Brown
Brown
D. Thurston
Argns
Thurston
J. W. Moore
Monticello
Moore
Sumpter County
Bob Fitzsimmons
Corbet
Jim
Pensacola & Atlantic Railroad
D. G. Purse
Savannah
Cumberland Island
John O. Waddell
J. D. Myrick
Baldwin
J. C. C. Black
Tom Watson
Mr. Black
Boston
Alderman
United States
South
Atlanta Constitution
Republican Party
Constitution
Telegraph
Junelém
Georgia Peach
SRN
Lula Cotton
Ada Ridgeway
Mattie Waters
Brown's Iron Bitters
Brown Chemical CO
Baltimore
OI Small Investments
Chicago
Hinp
Thomas & CO
Bankers and Brokers
Rialto Building
Ill
Consult
McDonald & Rose
Real Gotate Agints
Ceorcia
Mililary Bros. & CO
Macon, Georgia
Institute
Jas. C Blasingame
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