Cotton debate and farmers urged to publish statements
T A McIVER argues that Nesbitt and Redding harm the South, that farmers should publish letters showing the cotton crisis, and that cotton prices depend on supply and demand. He cites yields, finances, and market pressure, urging readers to present the case before the country and defend fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiuditor
Vienna
Mess. Nesbitt
Redding
South
Brooks
Cordele Sentinel
Calhoun
Cordele
Bureau
United States
Dooly
T. A. McIver
Mt Vernon Community Notes Reflect Local Life and Events
The column records local happenings and questions about neighbors. Mentions include a spelling match where Robert Cox, new to school, struggled with letters. inquiries about party attendance and weather. leap year plans. Mr C L Yawn building a house. Mrs W L Dixon's illness. Rev J M Kelly’s sermon in Vienna. G L Warnadow’s Shack entertainment with a large supper and coffee. Mrs C W Vernadow returning from Cordele and the death of a sister in law. many visitors noted visiting on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cox
Robert
R. L. Mason
J,n
P. H Sumerford
Mr. Carne’s
C. L. Yawn
W. L. Dixon
J. M . Kelly
Vienna
G. L. Warnadow
C. W. Vernadow
Cordele
Commissioner Glenn to Visit Vienna Dooly County
State School Commissioner Glenn will meet teachers and residents of Dooly county in Vienna on Saturday April 4. The commissioner urges full attendance of teachers and many citizens to hear his address on improving scholarship and teacher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Dooly County
Vienna
Green
Col Warren Announces Congress Candidacy From Hawkinsville
Col R Warren a prominent Hawkinsville attorney has announced his bid for Congress. It is probable Judge Fort of Americus and Col C C Duncan of Perry will also enter the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Warren
Hawkinsville
Fort
Americus
Cel
C-Duncan
Perry
Court News Reports Backlog After Week of Civil Cases
The civil side of the superior court closed Saturday after a week with many cases disposed. A new code of practice aims to speed trials or require more time for the Dooly court. Judge Fish enforced a priority system for civil cases. The criminal docket began Monday with many jail cages in use. The grand jury worked throughout the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Dooly Court
Fish
Notable Deaths and Local Court Movements in Coney
Gorey notes the loss of Mr. T. S. Harris's twin on Sunday. Rev. F. H. Poston of Cordele preached the funeral. Capt. S. W. Coney and Mr. Joe C. Fenn attend court this week. Cadet SB. Liggin plans a return to school from Coney. Visitors include Mess. Finer of Albany and Godwin of Leesburg. Uncle Sim leaves for Fuqua at noon. The town lists seven bachelors aged 19 to 35, two widowers, and invites matches for the so-called old maid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Harris
F. H. Poston
Cordele
SB. Liggin
Coney
Finer
Albany
Godwin
Leesburg
Uncle Sim
Fuqua
Dear Husband Hiram Peavy Dies Near Pinehurst
Mrs Laura Peavy reports the death of her husband Hiram Peavy near Pinehurst on February 5 1896 after eight days of illness. Born February 4 1856 in Dooly County he married January 2 1879 and joined Pinehurst Baptist Church July 22 1892. He expressed readiness to die and his family mourns seven children. The obituary emphasizes faith and eternal peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Peavy
Pinehurst
Dooly County
Allone
Hiram
Laura Peavy
Houston Baptist Sunday School Convention Schedule
Houston Baptist Sunday School Convention at Pinehurst Baptist Church on March 27 28 and 26 1896 features sessions Friday afternoon prayer and its objects Friday night sermon introductory Saturday morning prayer and praise officers and teachers meeting discussion on usefulness of Sunday Schools to church and progress Saturday afternoon Bible reading and Bible use in class Saturday night sermon Sunday morning Sunday School plan and lessons Sunday afternoon Bible reading and church relation Sunday evening discussion on Sunday School methods from the superintendent viewpoint and annual organization plans
Bridges School and Community News
A Georgia community notes measles, corn planting, and a large singing gathering led by H T James and W G Bridges. Farmers report good weather for planting, teachers institute attendance at Cordele, and local politics with candidates Crispi and Mrs E B Lewis discussed as potential representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. James
W. G. Bridges
Cordele
Chas. F. Crispi
U. S
Georgia
The Literate Market and the Advertising Age
A 19th century column argues that American literature has flourished, driven by advertisers and a flood of monthly magazines. It compares magazine inflation to a bladder buoying a butterfly, warns against superficial riches, and ends with a political local note praising Jas A. Williams for Tax Collector in Dooly County Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Illustrated
Harpers and Scribners
Pall Mall
Illustrated Monthly
Cardinal Wolsey
Caesar
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MT. Vernon
Uncle Jim
Congress
Court News
Gorey
S. W Coney
Joe C. Fenn
Houston Baptist Sunday School Convention
Pinehurst Baptist Church
Bridges School
E. B. Lewis
Montezuma
Neno
America
Atlantic
Europe
England
New York Harbor
Wire
Lalice
Jas. A. Williams
Ee J.R. Horne
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