Hay and Cotton in Georgia A Profit Comparison
Historian Martin V. Calvin analyzes Georgia 1860 to 1900 hay production and cotton gains. Hay yields rose from under 20k tons to 190k tons with rising value, while cotton stayed vital. He argues fertilizer, land prep, and dual farming pay best, urging effort toward at least half a bale of cotton per acre and sustained hay crops.
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Georgia
West
United States
Union
Iowa
Washington
Timothy
Vienna Cotton Oil Co Announces Cotton Seed and Seed Cotton Buyback
The Vienna Cotton Oil Co announces they will operate on Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays through the week of November 30 1903 and until January 1st, after which they will not buy gin days but will purchase remnants of cotton in seed. Highest cash price paid for both seed cotton and cotton seed.
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Vienna
Prime Georgia Hay Crops Fuel Strong Market
The article notes two to three tons of hay per acre and highlights the profitability of Georgia raised hay selling to meet strong demand. It mentions substantial Western hay consumption in Georgia despite local crops and implies solid yearly sales.
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Georgia
Georgi
Court House Clock To Arrive In A Few Days
Ordinary Hargrove reports the new court house clock, ordered from Howard Clock Co. at 950 dollars, will fit the steeple holes. Macon Sumter Dougherty and Coffee counties bought clocks from the same firm and praise it. The clock was to be up by Christmas but bid delays push it back.
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Hargrove
Court House
Howard Clock Co
Macon
Sumter
Dougherty
Coffee Counties
Mule Kicks Man in Jaw After Purchase
Mr Levy Gunter was kicked on the jaw by a young mule he had just bought from Mr J O Hamilton. The injury, though not dangerous, caused great pain. He traveled to the city Sunday for medical treatment and is progressing as well as can be expected.
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Levy Gunter
J. O. Hamilton
J. D. Norris
Eptror
Vienna
Christmas Gift Suggestion From J. P. Heard & Sons
A fine Clauss razor or pair of scissors would make a suitable Christmas present proposed by J. P. Heard & Sons.
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J. P. Heard & Sons
Magnificent Miss Overbeck Entertains Macon Audience
Miss Harriett Overbeck and Miss Julia May Peek presented a mixed program at the opera house on Saturday night. Overbeck, as vocalist and violinist, drew hearty applause while Peek accompanied with superb precision. The audience cheered each rendition and praised the artists training and performance. The program promised a future opportunity for additional entertainments.
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Opera House
Harriett Overbeck
Julia May Peek
Macon School of Music
Miss Overbeck
Miss Peek
Holiday Racing Set At Dooly County Fairgrounds
The Dooly County Fair Association announces a two day holiday racing program at the fair ground track starting Monday and Tuesday. Trotting races in 2:40 and 8 minute classes plus running races are planned with several events each day for racing enthusiasts. Mr. O. M. Heard underscores the success of the arrangements.
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O. M. Heard
Dooly County Fair Association
Fair Ground
Fair Association
Holiday Clothing Offers At J P Heard & Sons
The estate of J P Heard and Sons advertises inviting opportunities to purchase extra suits at moderate prices. A special value in dress suits is offered urging every man to own a comfortable garment for social standing.
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J. P. Heard & Sons
Taylor Bros Fireworks Notice to D B Thompson Seed Cotton
Seed cotton remnants transferred to D B Thompson per instruction. Taylor Bros advertises fireworks offered to buyers.
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Taylor Bros
Vienna Electors urged to choose honest mayor in 1904
A Vienna political letter by Rev J D Norris urges voters to nominate and elect a capable mayor and four aldermen for 1904. It endorses Dr James M Whitehead for mayor and names H A Youmans A F Walton K R Lewis and D B Thompson as likely aldermen, calling for unity and bipartisan support.
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James M. Whitehead
Vienna
H. A. Youmans
A. FE. Walton
K. R. Lewis
D. B. | Thompson
Brown Calhoun Wedding in Dooly County
Raymond Calhoun and Maggie Brown were married at the bride’s parents home near Kerns Tuesday afternoon. Rev. J. D. Norris officiated as a large crowd attended. Calhoun, a progressive farmer with a new home, and Miss Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Riley Brown, were described as stylish and refined.
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Raymond Calhoun
John Calhoun
Kerns
Maggie Brown
J. Riley Brown
J. D. Norris
Calhoun
Dooly County
Miss Brown
Reynolds Peavy Wedding At Country Home
Miss Mamie Reynolds and Mr. Joseph L. Peavy married in a quiet home ceremony at the Reynolds residence last Sunday. Both are members of prominent county families with many friends who extend best wishes for a happy and prosperous life together.
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C. W. Reynolds
Mamie
Joseph L. Peavy
Notice to Teachers in Dooly County Quietly Recruits for Terms
All white teachers who wish to teach in the public schools of Dooly County are asked to meet in the courthouse office in Vienna on Saturday January 2 1904 at 10 o clock to arrange contracts. Colored teachers will meet January 9 1904 for the same purpose. Schools will begin March 4 1904. E G Greene 0 8 OC
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Dooly
Vienna
G. Greene
Georgia Democrats urged to cover primary costs for state races
The Milledgeville News calls Georgia Democrats to change primary rules so the state bears primary and election costs for all counties. It argues that current rules bar capable poor men from state office due to filing and campaign expenses exceeding salaries.
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Georgia
Ledgeville
Newa
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Martin V. Calvin
Vienna Cotton Oil CO
Holiday Clothing
D. B. Thompson
Vienna, Ga
Brown
Reynolds
Rivas
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