10 Jun 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1892
Page
1
A humorous reminiscence of a boy’s three cent tobacco purchase and awkward first smoke recounted in the voice of a youth in Sunday School. The narrator describes the elation, the clumsy inhaling, the wobbling walk home, and the parents’ concern ending in mustard plasters and sleep.
Hart county Baptist minister J T W Vernon says Gideon’s Band, a secret inner circle within the alliance, aims to control offices. He recalls initiation in Hart and DeJarnette’s role, contrasts with Masonry, and urges press coverage to wipe out the third party in the fall election.
A fragmented rustics tale describes AliWou failing to catch anything with their gear, detailing bodies and feathers as symbols of fools. The passage hints at a harsh critique of those deemed foolish while preserving rural dialect and imagery.
A garbled list names many teachers and individuals across Georgia towns including White, Ga. places such as Car Roll, Bowden, Pierce, and Mandeville with multiple personal names and initials. The fragment lacks clear actions or dates, presenting an index of educators rather than a coherent story or notice.
A nostalgic verse extols the carefree gay life under moonlight with merriment and dance. It praises singing, music, and long nights that make hours feel brief, urging banishment of sorrow as life is but a dream.
A New York Herald brief presents Erastus Mobley, an older Black man, pleading not guilty after misgivings and whispered defense advice. The judge presses for a clear verdict while Mobley seeks leniency, insisting there is no proof of guilt.
William visits Elizabeth for months and tests his chances by counting his nightly calls. Elizabeth gently rebukes him, noting his repeated visits prove he has no chance if he is serious about marriage. He leaves quietly, realizing his effort failed.
An old newspaper ad argues weakness signals disease and urges Dr John Bull's Sarsaparilla as a remedy. It claims improved digestion, blood vitality, and energy, promising a refreshed, new-feeling person after use. The copy emphasizes a large bottle for one dollar and includes a testimonial from a woman.
Special Correspondence reviews political maneuvering around President Harrison and Blaine prospects. It notes factional support, key lieutenants like New and Ransdell, and a push to minneapolis delegates while criticizing an executive order as performative. It also discusses Congress adjournment hopes and senate obstruction views amid reform aims.
A reverent tribute declares Mrs P M Bloodsworth of Roopville has died aged sixty. The eulogy praises her Christian life, courage as a widow with six children, and gentleness in society. Neighbors recall her private resilience, charitable acts, and enduring memory as a beacon of faith, hope, and moral strength.
A railway incident near Loredo shows a rough Texan easing toward gentler acts as a mother and her child face a half fare dispute. The conductor demands payment for a child over 12, the Texan hand signals a pistol blink and asserts he will protect the boy from being removed, creating a tense standoff on the southbound coach.
A Chicago Post piece condemns Henry Astor for disinheriting his brother and nephews in a will that leaves any share to the Astor Library. The editor derides wealth as a source of hardness, recalling Henry’s marriage to a country girl and the long family feud over a vast estate.
A promotional piece extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a medicine with an unequalled record of cures. It argues that testimonials from users are the strongest advertising and that the medicine has proven its value by what it has accomplished for others.
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