South Georgia Rises in Political Power and Industry
In a State political shift, South Georgia gains influence as census figures boost its delegates. Georgia's Gordon draws praise at New Orleans for impromptu oratory on southern progress and economic unity, while the region touts improved rail, power, and urban growth since 25 years of hardship.
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New Orleans
Georgia
Gordon
A. H. Cox
France
Napoleon
Marshal Ney
Stonewall Jackson
Lee
Richmond
Hooker
Chancellorsville
Will It Go Higher Cotton Prices Seen Rising
A Savannah Press dispatch from Atlanta reports Georgia mills are buying cotton in anticipation of a price surge. A leading spinner claims this is the state’s most active quiet cotton movement, with mills paying 98 cents yesterday and seeking more today, with a forecast of 10 cents soon and perhaps 11 1/2 by month’s end.
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Atlanta
Savannah Press
Georgia
Carnegie sage on charity and civic duty sparks debate
The industrialist philanthropist warns gifts must enable effort and climbing by recipients. He cites Pittsburg library funding as a model where donors prompt others to give. Uproar over Colorado lynching and northern south tensions rise as Springfield Republican critiques church world missions and conquest.
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Colorado
Springfield
Mass
Akron
Carnegie Offers One Thousand Dollars for Textile Plant
Andrew Carnegie proposes to give $1,000 for the creation of a major textile plant. He notes the south would match in similar contributions from states and cities in a joint effort. The question rises why Atlanta is not securing similar support.
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Andrew Carnegie
Vo’s
Pidcock
Ams
Tifton & Moultrie
Tifton
Macon
Atlanta
Systan
Systen
Svith
P.A
Piddock
Gant
Senator Smith Pension Bill Reform Idea
The Atlanta Journal argues Senator Smith should extend pension limits to widows of Confederate veterans so all veteran pensions are reviewed. It contends broad reform could save money and asks Georgia to adopt stricter pension controls beyond the proposed widow aid.
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Senator Smith
Georgia
Washington
Atlanta Journal
Campaign quip from Mercer about Bryan Omaha crowd
Respondent Rep Dave Mercer of Nebraska recalls a Omaha campaign moment when a baby in the crowd began crying and a woman told the infant to hush before Bryan’s election. The anecdote captures election chatter and crowd dynamics.
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Dave Mercer
Nebraska
Bryan
Omaha
Legislature Nearing Final Week of Session
A state legislature has one week left to act on pending bills and budget items as sessions wind down. lawmakers face deadlines to pass measures affecting commerce education and public safety ahead of adjournment.
Bradfield's Female Regulator Promises Health for Women
An advertisement extols Bradfield's Female Regulator as essential for women's health, claiming it prevents disease, soothes pain, stops drains, and strengthens organs. It urges timely use, warns against fake cures, and offers a $1 bottle with a free booklet from The Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta.
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Bradfield
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Government Spending: Treasury Charts 626 Million Budget
The Secretary of the Treasury reports Congress a total budget of 626,741,762 for the coming year covering all branches. Departments listed include Legislative Executive State Treasury War Navy Interior Post Office Agriculture Labor Justice with various regional and public building costs. The piece suggests Republicans will push a high pressure fiscal policy while the public bears the cost.
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Treasury Department
War Department
Navy Department
Interior Department
Post Office Department
Department of Agriculture
Department of Labor
Department of Jiustice
Baltimore
Custom House
New York
Tampa
Fla
Court House
Post Office
Marine Hospital
Honolulu
War and Navy
Sunday possum provokes clash on Decatur road
A reader recounts an encounter near Decatur where a Black hunter with a possum on his shoulder jokes about religion. The exchange touches on Sunday hunting and religious standards, with the hunter arguing a strict creed could not bar a fat possum from crossing the road.
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Decatur
M Quad
Sartin Boss
Tar
Jis
Alabama
Yunyvarse
Republicans Remove Ten Million From Beer Tax
The Republicans cut ten million dollars from the beer tax to fund campaign contributions from brewers. Beer was seen as the least appropriate target for tax relief.
Exporting Syrup From South Georgia Gains Foreign Markets
The South Georgia syrup industry has improved in quality and is expanding to export. The Quitman Free Press notes rising demand for pure, delicate syrup in national and foreign markets, with W S Thompson sending eight barrels to Liverpool as a likely sign of larger shipments.
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South Georgia
Quitman Free Press
W. S. Thompson
Liverpool
Three Little Maids Wish At The Orphan Asylum
In a faded passage from Little Folks a scene unfolds with Maud desiring a snow white pony, Alice wanting a ship to sail the world, and Bess hoping for a mother for all the girls at the orphan asylum.
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Alice
Bess
Cotton Prices Drive Cash-Only Bargains for Farmers
The note promises cash only bargains for a short time as cotton prices rise and farmers gain spending power. It offers irresistible prices to attract money and boost store profits.
Local textile sale highlights large selection and low prices
Advertisement touts fabrics and linens in varied colors with low sale prices. Items include Turkey red tablecloths, table linen, napkins, towels, sheeting, and cotton flannels offered at fractions of original costs. Bright descriptions emphasize best grade materials and wholesale style discounts.
Singing of Sunshine Poem Excerpt by Stanton
A lyrical verse celebrates sunshine after rain, praising its light lifting a world of woes. The piece highlights the sun’s warmth and color, urging that we sing of sunshine to brighten paths and brighten flowers and skies.
A Toast to Life and Mortal Times in Verse
A poem salutes life’s highs and lows with lines on friendship love and purpose. It closes with gratitude for daily light and heavenly blessings, attributing hope to morning noon and twilight amid mortal concerns. The piece quotes John B Linehan and invokes King Death in a reflective meditation.
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King Death
John B. Linehan
Quote about laughter and world’s troubles adapts a proverb
A reflective verse contrasts shared laughter with personal sorrow. It notes that collective mirth hides a world that grapples with its own troubles and invites contemplation of loneliness and social dynamics.
Best Plaster Pain Balm for Soothing Aches
Advertisement claims Chamberlains Pain Balm on damp flannel can relieve lame backs pains in the side or chest and cure rheumatism. One application provides prompt relief and is for sale by Dr. Thomas Jr.
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Chamberlain
BR. Thomas, Jr
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