Agricultural production prospects by county and state averages 1902
Data from counties Drodie Corh Dougherty Macon and Thomas detail acreage changes and conditions for crops including corn cotton oats sugar cane fruit and grapes. General state results show percentages for each crop and notes rainfall and showers with O B Stevens Commissioner of Agriculture issuing the June 13 1902 report from Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty
Macon
Thomas
Oate
O. B. Stevens
Atlanta
The Volcano’s Deadly Work Explains Pompeii and St Pierre
An advertising pamphlet extols Prof Charlen Morris LLD’s volume The Volcanos Deadly Work. It claims a complete dramatic account of the Martinique disaster, lavishly illustrated and scientifically accurate, priced at 150, with agent offers and an outfit for soliciting sales from Clark & Co Philadelphia. The piece emphasizes the book as a premier Martiniique field study and urges immediate action for profit.
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Pompeii
St. Peirre
Charlen Morris
Martinique
Morris
Outfit
Clark & CO
4Th ST
Philadelphia
T. Dewitt Talmage
Frank Dewitt Talmage
Christian Herald
Talmage
Squire Jones Receives An Unkind Compliment
In the Indianapolis News a silver haired woman recounts an encounter with Squire Jones who, aging and blunt, quips about the frailty of the elderly. A witty reply from Mrs. Brown leaves the squire “wilting” as she notes even elders deserve compliments when they seek them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Jones
Carrin,s
Licen
Squire
Mrs. Brown
Indianapolia News
Baptism of Bells reflects Charlemagne era rite in church
The article describes a long standing Roman church custom of baptizing bells. A bishop blesses and consecrates bells with water salt oil and crosses while reciting psalms. Seven or more crosses are traced on the bell and prayers follow with feasts akin to wedding banquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlemagne
Pope XIII
Lateran
Sleidan
Underwater fruits and Neapolitan lazziaroni history
Underwater fruiting described for Vallisneria spiralis and seaweed varieties. notes on underwater ripening in England. The Lazzaroni of Naples numbered about 30,000 a century ago and persist due to climate and habit, with charity and reform efforts unlikely to end their lifestyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
England
Pearson's Weekly
Naples
Colletta
National Review
Expressive Law Tale and Mississippi Election Banter
A Cleveland lawyer recalls a rural barrister arguing in an Ohio country court over damages from a railroad for a cow’s death. The speech notes missteps in safety, while other items recount an electioneer’s claim that offices should seek the man and a shy suitor’s exchange in Mississippi society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Hated Rivals Harper Well Debate Terms Shop Girl and Saleslady
A Philadelphia Press exchange highlights the debate over terminology as two rivals discuss the distinction between shop girls and salesladies. The dialogue notes that differences among saleswomen can be sharp and nuanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Philadelphia Press
Busiest Man Finds Little Time for Happiness
A reflection on the paradox of success noting that the busiest person may be the happiest yet lacks time to savor it. The saying implies hustle can shield joy from awareness and momentary fulfillment is scarce for the overcommitted executive.
O88 8 We promptly obtain 1 and Foreign
Ambiguous OCR fragment offers unclear names, dates, or locations. Readable parts provide no distinct person or organization to identify a concrete news event or outcome.
Legend of Standing Rock and Oddities Chronicle
An old Sioux tale explains Standing Rock’s name with a faithless buck and a statuesque squaw, a Governor’s note on a goat’s world voyage, and a London Opinion snapshot on what alligators eat including stones, claws, nails, and donkey hoofs found in a Sudan alligator.
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Standing Rock
Buck
Missouri River
Fort Yates
Mile End
Wallis
Endeavour
Cook
Greenwich Hospital
Admiralty
Johnson
London
Sudan
Notable quips on marriage and health from era humor
A collection of witty lines from old newspapers illustrating exaggeration and social quirks. Topics include medical cures, bills, and the mismatch of gentle appearances versus real temperaments, with satirical takes on matrimony and public life.
Weighty Words and Humorous Predictions
A witty exchange contrasts humor with seriousness as a young woman notes a suitor’s marriage proposal. The dialogue highlights how phrasing and weight of words can define perception. The quip about measuring words underscores a broader theme of communication and consequence.
Novelty play praised for inventive staging by Judge
A judge remarks that the play is a novelty with surprising set design. He notes none of the scenes begin with a servant dusting the furniture, highlighting fresh staging and creative direction.
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Janet
Poseah
Lippman
P. P.P
Messrs
LippMan Brotuen Savnah, Ga
Are Ra
P.P. P
Sean
Nightcome
Ceneralle Vance
Dawoo
Texas
Comanche
A. M. Ramsey
A. M. Ramse
Lippa
M. Lambert
N. P
Comanche County
Nan Brothers, Cfs
Savannah, Ga
Ekneek
Winchester
Reed
O.D
Cal
Lombard Iron Works & Supply CO
Augusta
Georgia
Caxton
Chicago
Kutes
Berns
St Wibe
NoRsEi
Nanz
Nevner
Wannavelle
Osborne's
Oyt
Mississippi
U.S
Washington,d.c
New York Press
Henpeck
New York Times
P.M. Whitman
Tih St
Farquhar
Herman Tope
Medah CT
Inery, A.B. Farquhar Co., Ltd
York, PA
NRA
Wilbur Ft
Kentucky
Calvarsiia
LE Snila
Lo Rehet
Ky Tufy
Wrightsville & Tennille R. R
Aran
le Mn
A. m
Tennille Peacocks
Harrison Donovan Wrightaville Meadows Lovett Braton Condor
Dublin
Luckie Hawkinaville
Central of Georgia Ry
F. Daley
M. V. Mahoney
T.T. Hollmon
Wrightsville
Sandersville High School
John Gibson
L.I
B. L
University of Ga
Mercer
Emory
University of Nashville
Nashollen
Sandersville, GA
F. A. Werman
Baltimore
Toot Ae Barrimann
Mare Hse
Bat
Unis City
New York
Broadway
International Rural Clinic
LA Salle Ave
Ill
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