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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
4
AMERICUS GA December 13 1901 reports a new Georgia cotton variety exciting seed prospects at high prices. Public notices urge early Christmas shopping with practical gifts. Editorial quips on Georgia politics and McKinley memorial bids note reform and fundraising trends nationwide with mixed opinions on monument plans.
A Columbus planter refused 100 per acre for nine acres of cane and notes cane tops as seed cut costs. He compares unfavorably with cotton yields and cites a Western orchardist who cleared 52000 from 104 acres. The Enquirer urges diversifying crops and promoting apples as a steady agricultural wealth.
The Macon Telegraph critiques the Wright dispensary bill for unclear practical effects and questions if it would temper or worsen liquor policy. It argues the measure may be a political subterfuge rather than a genuine temperance compromise, noting sharp exchanges between Mr. Wright and the governor and ending with the image of the blind tiger winking.
The Meriwether Vindicator rails at the idea of buying votes in Georgia. It cites Senator McLaurin of South Carolina and Senator Wellington of Maryland, noting Republicans offered Wellington for McLaurin while Democrats refused a gilt. The piece argues money cannot buy high office and questions voter integrity.
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