Jennings Fever Tonic Endorsed by Florida Farmers in 1885
Letters from Albert Jennings of Jasper Florida and others praise Jennings Fever Tonic as a cure for fever and chill fever. Testimonies claim rapid relief, cure after short use, and high satisfaction on farms in Newnanivilir area during July 1885.
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Newnansvilir
Fla
Albert Jennings
Jasper
Deak Sm
Roadway & W
Tater
Voravar
Elbert Jennings
Deak Sin—Tean Safel
Ana
Jennings
J.D. Jonxstay
Jasren
Fra
Ops
T. Albert Jennings
Dean Sin
Liviny Place
Tuos
J. Brynx
Jexsixes
S. Suarr
Waitr Sprixe
A Albert Jennings
S A Higgins Letters Describe Ice Pranks in Georgy Note
A long humorous missive from Sarah A Higgins in 1886 Georgy recounts a cold spell and a chaotic day on a frozen mill pond. The tale centers on skates, a mishap with a cheer, and a crowd of locals including Mak Kaswell Betsy Bargrass and Polly Skinner, with colorful dialect throughout.
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Okifynoky
Klinch
Georgy
Ameriky
Tommy
Aldra Karswell
Krea
Mari
Sirah-Ann
George Troinser
Polly Skinner
George Trowser
Pol
DuPont
W. Balerode
Kang
Decaying Fruits Market Woes Warn Farmers and Shippers
The American Agriculturist laments waste in fruit markets as crates of peaches pears tomatoes apples and melons are discarded due to carelessness bruising and overripe stock. It urges careful packing handling every item separately and shipping only when fruit is not fully ripe to protect profits and avoid losses.
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New York
Beall's Death and Memorandum Found in Albany
The death by his own hand of James A. Beall in Albany Georgia Friday is reported with sadness. Capt Westbrook found a folded memorandum in Beall's pocket listing last requests and urging frugality, no mourning, and a resting place in Milledgeville with his parents.
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James A. Beall
Albany
Westbrook
Mr. Beall
Toaman
Lashe
Milledgeville
Joe
Jerre
Charlie
Tsay
Paper Railroad Cars Propose Paper Siding For Trains
A technical journal discusses using paper and straw board for railcar siding. It argues wood remains cheap and strong, while future panels could extend around doors and windows to boost strength, reduce splintering, and enable new material advantages.
A Wife of the Right Stamp and the Parlor Clocks
The Conyers Farmer item recalls Squire W. H. Brisen dining on streets in good humor. He praises his wife for saving butter eggs and chickens last year, noting extra value beyond family needs. He contrasts hog bragging with his wife’s frugality as cotton remains low.
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Squire W. H. Brisendine
Conyers
Telegraph operator George Padrick plans new Brunswick business post
Mr George Padrick of Waycross visited the city last week to bid relatives farewell as he leaves telegraphy this month. He will run a large mercantile enterprise on the Brunswick extension of the E T V and GR R for a Savannah firm at a handsome salary.
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Sam Jones
Sam Small
Sam
Mr. Jones
Wither
Sam. Jones
Mr. Small
Jones
Cincinnati Times-Star
George Padrick
Waycross
George
Brunswick
Savannah
Baiti
Bridge Loys
Bainbridge Dem
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Bude
Valdosta, Ga
Lash
Mackintry
Sarah A. Higgins
P.S
Yumans
A. H
Dekon Skinner
Skinner
S.A. BH
I. Beall
J.onos
Gen Lee
Chicago
Rockland
Gettysburg
Lee
General Lee
Union
Mmine
Laniers
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