Pressing Pine Straw Experiment Promises Georgia Profit
In Washington Georgia an experiment pressed pine straw into dense bales to test viability for shipment. A 35 pound per cubic foot density yielded a 250 pound bale, with potential net returns of about 8 dollars per ton after costs. Georgia farmers could gain if northern markets buy at 15 dollars per ton. The test suggests a possible profitable pine lands industry in South Georgia.
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Southern Pine
Georgia
South Africa
South Georgia
Savannah Press
Franchises and politics spark cross sectional debate
In a heated exchange, Hon. John Knox argues that white men north and south must accept responsibility for governing and preserving ballot purity without interference from the other region. The Macon Evening News notes Judge Davie Roberts rebuking a guilty verdict in Montgomery county and praises Col. James Hamilton Lewis for guiding party nominations and tariff reform strategy.
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South
Knox
United States
Davie Roberts
Oconee
Macon Evening News
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Col
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Hill
New York
Johnson
Ohio
Hanna
Odell
Old Negro in Cotton Field Thinks He Is Called to Preach
The narrator recalls a July day when a black laborer toiled under a blazing sun in a cotton field. He pauses, gazes upward, and proclaims that the land and work are so taxing that he feels called to preach.
Sermon Defends Negro Faithfulness Against Parkhuret Claim
The Rev. S Geriah Lampkins of Tenth Street Baptist Washington DC critiques Dr Parkhuret s assertion that southern whites dislike and own up to feeling toward negroes He argues southern blacks are faithful servants and admired for loyalty noting loyal conduct in the era of the late rebellion and defense of homes and families He cites Pennysylvania University speech by Senator Depew to illustrate politics dangers and commentary on royal figures and dangers abroad.
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S. Geriah Lampkins
Tenth Street Baptist Church
Colored
Washington, D. C
Dr. Parkhuret
Darkeneth
South Carolina
Georgia
New York
Jacksonville Fire Losses From Conflagration Tallied
A schedule shows sixty insurance companies sustained combined losses of 4 748 000 in the Jacksonville fire. The Liverpool London and Globe suffered 310 000 the Manchester for 5 000. The published dedication program for the Hall of Fame on May 31 notes tablets for Grant and Lee will be veiled by Union veterans and Confederate delegates.
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Liverpool
London & Globe
Madgebury
Hall of Fame
Grant
Lee
Supreme Court Porto Rico ruling sparks political debate
Drafted dispatches from Washington anticipate a decision that upholds Congress power over territories, while critics decry a drift from constitutional federalism. The Savannah Press argues the ruling aligns with the Republican platform, suggesting Porto Ricans lack full rights in the United States.
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United States
Porto ‘Rico
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Savannah Press
United States Supreme Court
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Congress
Electoral Commission
Supreme Court
Cantaloupe Crop in This Section Declares Failure
The cantaloupe crop is a complete failure as growers plough up land and turn under remaining plants, despite earlier promises of a fine harvest. Local statements reflect widespread disappointment among planters reported by the Macon Evening News.
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Macon Evening News
The Parting Hour by Edward Pollock
A reader praises The Parting Hour by Edward Pollock as worthy of reproduction. The poem explores departure and loss with the one who leaves seeming happier than those left behind, evoking chills and emotional resonance.
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Edward Pollock
Bat
River of Dreams and a North Pole Call in Morning News
The article blends verses on dreams and life with updates on scientific glass innovations and a Baldwin North Pole expedition. It reports Plant System plans for a Jacksonville cut-off shortening travel from New York by about 20 miles, boosting through service and saving time for northern tourist traffic.
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Evelyn Briggs Baldwin
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Atlantic Coast
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Seaboard Air Line
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Babe Bee
Morning News
Billville Meeting Says Residents Report Mild Health Scare
Local talk at a Billville gathering reveals neighbors report a mix of mild illnesses. No major news or events are shared beyond widespread concerns about measles cough and fevers.
Silent confession in a tangled web of lies
A fragmentary verse about a woman who avoids admitting tight shoes and a lover who may return. The speaker muses on deception and the difficulty of holding onto a fragile relationship as the web of lies grows more tangled with each attempt.
quotes on women from the New York Press hit parade
A collection of satirical witticisms about women and politics from the New York Press. The snippets mock female public speaking, marital dynamics, and social expectations with tongue in cheek jabs.
Advice on Irish potatoes and pest control for farmers
An article outlines the best Irish potato varieties and planting timing for market, followed by a suggested fertilizer formula from Dr McCandless. It discusses soil types for high yields, and lists enemies like potato rot and Colorado potato beetle with recommended remedies such as lime, composts, and paris green with cautions.
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Savannah
McCandless
Giewaydta
Helmet
State Agricultural Department
Strawberries thrive with small patches and careful care
The article notes strawberries suit varied soils and climates and a 20 by 80 foot plot can supply a household. Florida berries arrive in March while Georgia fruit follows as demand grows in towns. For northern markets it suggests state growers profit from fruit and offers first year plant vigor tips and weed control through frequent cultivation. It ends with short notes on Cuba Platt amendment Lipton and a Savannah letter praising morality.
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Florida
Georgia
State Agricultural Department
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