Wheat Growing Method From Georgia Farmer Walker
Mr Walker describes his proven techniques for wheat cultivation in middle Georgia. He covers timing sowing after the first freeze, land choice, soil preparation, manure and fertilizers, seed selection and treatment, smut control, seeding rates, plowing depth, harvest timing, and cost vs profit. He cites a 350 bushel yield on 7 acres and explains economics of wheat versus cotton.
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Walker
Macon Telegraph
the Telegraph
Middle
Georgia
Death Near Pinehurst Claims John H Mask at 62
John H Mask aged 62 of near Pinehurst died after a two week illness. A six year member of Harmony Baptist Church he faced death without fear. Funeral services were held Saturday at 8 PM at Harmony cemetery with Rev. J M Kelley officiating. The Progress extends sympathy to the family.
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John H Mask
Pinehurst
Harmony Baptist Church
Harmony Cemetery
J M Kelley
Fires at Cordele destroy multiple buildings and a home
Last Saturday two fires struck Cordele. At Morris and Parker streets the Tpluckwinth and wheelright shops burned with heavy losses. Other buildings including Coney Co warehouse and ZH Roughton suffered large insured and uninsured damages. A Sunday fire wiped out W H Thornton’s residence and a Monday blaze burned Cordele Sash, Door and Lumber Co stables with stock saved.
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Tpluckwinth
Wheelright
Morris & Parkernon
Morrie & Parkerson
E Wisber
J A Dixon
W R Harrie
Coney & Co
GS & F
Crosstier
Electric Light Co
W H Thornton
Cordele Sash, Door and Lumber Co
No Right to Ugliness Promised by Electric Bitters
A 19th century health ad claims beauty comes from health and promises Electric Bitters will regulate the stomach liver and kidneys and purify the blood. It asserts the tonic creates strong nerves bright eyes smooth skin and a rich complexion for a run-down invalid. Sold for 50 cents at Dr Stovall's Drug Store.
Cunningham and Coney Union at Coney Georgia
Yesterday at high noon Will H Cunningham and Sara Coney were united in matrimony at the bride’s father Capt. W Coney residence in Coney Georgia Rev J M Kelley officiated. The couple has many friends in Dooly county who extend congratulations for a long and happy life.
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Will H Cunningham
Sara Coney
Coney
W Coney
J M Kelley
Dooly County
Mysterious fortune teller in Drayton district tale
A vivid fragment from Drayton Ga October 4 1899 recounts a wealthy Macon county man using a fortune teller with a conger bag to woo a young lady, a Vienna resident seeking the firebug case, and notes on local schooling and residents including Prof. Walker and Miss Nora Ingram.
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Drarron
Dist
Boston
Chicago
Macon County
Vienna
Soxyx
Piny Woods
Staingey
Stans
G. of V
Prof. Walker
Athens
J. P
Drayton
R E Shirah
Tom Collins
Veterans Meeting Notice for State Re union Delegates
Dooly Camp 1109 calls veterans to meet in Vienna on Saturday October 14 to elect delegates for the State Re union at Savannah with sessions on November 22 28 and 24 all attend promptly signed S Lasseter Com.
August Flower claims largest sale in civilized world
Advertisement touts August Flower as a cure all for indigestion biliousness and headaches and warns of a sample bottle at Dr C T Stovall's Drug Store. Also notes the sale of stock in the Bank of Unadilla and release from liabilities by Country Bank Stock Security Co W 8 Wirnam and W W Banks.
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C T Stovall
Bank of Unadilla
Unadilla
Country Bank Stock Security Co
Wirnam
Notice to Debtors and Attorneys on Settlements
This notice states that executions notes and accounts in favor of WH Whipple have been turned over to M A Fleming attorney at law for collection. Debtors are warned to call on him within 20 days for a liberal settlement. Dated Sept 11 1899 J H Joxpan.
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WH Whipple
M A Fleming
J H Joxpan
Death of Mrs. Roberts at Cordele
Mrs. Roberts wife of Dr. H. B. Roberts of Cordele died Monday at To'elock at 43. She leaves a husband and six children. A member of the Methodist church she is described as a noble Christian woman loved by all. Sympathy is offered to the bereaved family.
Life Saved After Severe Illness In Hanniber Mo
Mr J EF Lilly a prominent citizen of Hanniber Missouri recounts a near fatal illness from typhoid fever to pneumonia. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with his recovery after one bottle brought relief and full restoration to health. The medicine is praised as a quick cure for serious ailments with free sample offers.
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J EF Lilly
Hanniber
Dr King
Leone
de. Stovall's
Baptist Young People's Union Plans October Sunday Program
The B Y P U of the city announces a Sunday afternoon gathering on October 16 at 3 30 led by Prof T T Martin. All are invited. Program includes subject Faith Hebrew 11 prayer scripture reading Hebrews 11 duet Vic and Nora Powell reading Irma Swearingen talk Judge Henderson song Displesion.
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Baptisl Young People's Union
T. T. Martin
Heb
Vic
Nora Powell
Irma Swearingen
Judge Henderson
Boachee's German Syrup Promoted for Lung Troubles
A 19th century medical pitch claims Boachee's German Syrup cures severe threat and lung troubles, heals tissues, eases inflammation, and aids expectoration. It advertises sample bottles at Dr C T Stovall's drug store and recommends a long trial.
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Boachee
T H Gregory Sells Goods Cheap In Hard Times
T H Gregory continues a thriving business offering shoes dry goods groceries and farm items at low prices. He sells buggies wagons harness and sewing machines with satisfaction guaranteed and is praised as the people's friend during tough economic times.
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W. P. Walker
Griffin
Telegraph
Cordele
Cunningham-Coney
McElree
Gardui
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Rozena Lewis
Oenaville
Cardul
County Corresponderce
Ose
J F Adana
Jill
Sarah Smith
Borne Folke
Frank Adame
Odom
Nellie
Warwick
RG Thompson
Valdosta
T M Lewis
RL Dickson
Titton
W I Dickson & Co
George Gaines
Walter Wells
Lee Lewis
Richwood
Lois Ward
Laura Hall
Pete
X-mae
Scott
BOWNE
New York
T. H. Gregory
Unadilla, Georgia
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