The Question of the Probable Cotton Acreage for 1896
Georgia farmers receive the Department of Agriculture policy brief urging reduced cotton acreage to protect profits. It argues a 7,000,000 bale target at 10 cents, warns against 9–10 million bales, and stresses home provisioning, soil improvement, and careful fertilizer use to sustain prosperity. It notes Soft Phosphate debates, oats planting, and land preparation. Communicated from Jackson, Feb 4, 1896.
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Department OF Agriculture
Atlanta
Georgia
South
Asia
Africa
South America
Mexico
United States
Rouro
Rheumatism relief prompts cane-wielding ex postmaster to quit
Mr. D Wiley of Black Creek New York suffered severe rheumatism and used canes until Chamberlains Pain Balm. After treatment he improved greatly and discarded his canes. He claims the liniment gave more relief than any other medicine. Sold by Dr W L Carmichael. Grandpa Harrison quips about presidential campaigns and bravery.
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D. Wiley
Black Creek
N. Y
Chamberlain
W. L. Carmichael
Samuel Pircher
Castoria Refrain Recounted Across Generations
An old verse extols Castoria for a mother’s care across generations. The lyric traces use from infant illness to childhood to motherhood and grandchildren, emphasizing Castoria as a trusted remedy in daily family life.
Mrs Bingo Fires Servant Bridget Over Household Row
In a Life magazine excerpt, Mrs Bingo orders her servant dismissed after a domestic dispute. The moment follows a directive to tell the girl Bridget that her services are no longer required, as her husband Commodore Bingo complies with the request.
Free medicine offer for lung diseases from Dr Krum
A vintage advertisement promises four months of free medicine for catarrh bronchitis throat and lung troubles asthma and early consumption. Readers are urged to send 4e in stamps for postage and to mention the paper to Dr Krum's Private Dispensary and Sanatorium at 819 Walnut Street Cincinnati Ohio.
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Krum
Walnut Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Punster Doctor Sparks Lively Exchange Over Settled Accounts
A cartoon strip jokes that a doctor would prefer people settle their accounts. The witty dialogue frames a humorous clash over financial responsibility and agency, reflecting a common workplace or social friction in a light, period voice.
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Puck
Paying Positions Secured For Young Men And Women In Georgia
The Georgia Business College in Macon Georgia reports rapid placement through its Employment Bureau. Eight found work last week and four more recently across states as teachers stenographers accountants and office staff with positions guaranteed or money refunded. Students from across America and several foreign countries attend with business courses available at half the usual price. Write to President Georgia Business College Macon Georgia to register or inquire.
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Georgia Business College
Macon
Georgia
America
Prize offer seeks name for new Georgia Southern line
The Georgia Southern and Florida Railway invites entrants to name its daylight passage between Macon and Tampa. The fastest southern Pullman route departs Macon 11 28 p m arrives Tampa 2 30 p m next day returning 10 15 a m to Macon 4 am. A ten dollar gold prize is offered to the best name. entry requires clipping this item with paper name and date and names and addresses of Florida visitors.
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Georgia Southern & Florida
Quick Step
Macon
Tampa
Jasper
Plant System
Jacksonville
G. A. Macdonald
Suwanee
Florida
G.A. MacDonald
G.P.A
G.A
F. Ry
Mirrors Held Up Against Nature Blur In Puck Quote
A brief quip from Puck notes that some mirrors held up to nature seem blurred, suggesting uncertainty in self and reflection.
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Puck
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MR. Nesbitt
Montilly
Food Supplies
England
Germany
Chicago
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Paine
Reid
Japan
Jackson
Blassingame
Christ
Ben
Harrison
Tippecanoe
Castoria
Wien
Jon
Tiene
Mo Han
Jasecone Bateman
Godfrey
Patent Office Department
Pitcher’s Castoria
Murray Street
York City
W. Buchanan
Buchanan
His
Rik
Rupry
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