Georgia Farmer Seeks Diversified Crops For Profit
The article argues that Georgia farmers should diversify beyond cotton, develop a robust fruit market through organized exchanges, and adopt improved farming methods. It cites seasonal profits from fruit and cotton, urging caution against overproduction, plus a call for regional cooperation to secure long term prosperity. It contrasts rich and average living standards using Vanderbilt and a fictional Hardup as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EGR
Georgia
South
Telegraph
Union
Macon
The Pestiferous Mormon and Utah Statehood Clash
A Utah statehood article warns that Mormon leadership may block the statehood bill. Secret meetings proclaimed opposition to Democratic nominees for federal offices, sparking fear Gentile residents prefer territorial rule. Powers seeks an anti statehood faction as Democrats and Republicans fear Mormon influence. The dispute dominates Utah politics amid potential party fusion.
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Utah
Senate
House
Congress
Judge Powers
State Democratic Committee
Democratic Organization
Riches Bring Trouble in Joe Howard’s Reflections
Veteran journalist Joe Howard delivers a thoughtful meditation on wealth and human nature. He argues riches do not guarantee happiness and reflects on men and their manners, offering entertaining and sometimes witty observations from a lifetime of reporting.
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O' Povery
Howard
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Tommy Hardup
Joe Howard
Southern cotton mills poised to become world textile hub
The New England manufacturers convention in Atlanta will scrutinize southern cotton mills as a strong, profitable, and undervalued investment. Northeastern investors lack price visibility, but southern mills offer 6 to 8 percent returns, with profits comparable to or exceeding northern mills, suggesting the South will become the world’s great cotton mill center.
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New England
Atlanta
South
Industral, Financial and Commercial Journals
North
Boston Journal of Commerce
P Ysician
Ten Dollars in Gold for Pickett's Red Ham Tags
On December 24th ten dollars in gold will be paid for Pickett's Red Ham tobacco tags. Five dollars for the largest number and the same amount for the second largest. Jxo, O. Davies.
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Pickett
Negro Exhibit Praised at International Exposition
The Negro building at the exposition attracts favorable notice and reflects credit on the colored race. Authors note efforts to cast discrimination as unfounded, citing thousands of attendees and respectful treatment. The piece asserts the fair's national scope and Southern whites’ pride in the black display and its educational benefits.
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South
Atlanta Constitution
Electric power expansions and new tech ambitions
A digest of early 20th century tech notes notes railroads turning to electric motive power for 118 Chicago suburban services. copper wire use in Mexican telegraph lines. New York City copper wealth underground. an inventor’s electric car claim for New York to Chicago in five hours. cheap petroleum driven carriages. fruit preservation in France. Andree’s planned polar balloon. inventive photography methods. paper sails. and a local Harmong Grove Echo appeal for subscriptions with price notes and reader feedback.
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Chicago and Northen Pacific Railroad
Chicago
New York City
Michigan
New York
Rheims
France
M. Andree
North Pole
Mediterranean
Harmong Grove
Echo
Hardman and Shankle Co
Georgia Business College Employment Bureau opens paths for youth
The Georgia Business College in Macon reports high placement, eight last week and four this week, with jobs as teachers stenographers accountants and office staff across several states. Students from across America and foreign countries enroll while aims include affordable courses and guaranteed positions or refunds. Write to President, Georgia Business College, Macon, for opportunities.
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Georgia Business College
Macon
Georgia
America
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Travelers Insurance CO
Hartford, Conn
Jack-On, GA
Omaha
Mechanical Cure CO
Ch.cago
Ill
Bette
Whitehall Street
Atlanta, GA
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W.M. Mallet
Planters Ware
Jackson Consolidated Coal Co
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Mallary Bros. & CO
P. R. Wrightsman
Cleveland House
Jackson, Ga
F. A. Guttenberger
Macon, Ga
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