18 Nov 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1892
Page
1
Silks offered in a large sale including Black and colored faille at 1.25 and 1.50 quality. Tremendous lots of Rhadames Armures Luxore and other fancy silks to be cleared out regardless of former prices.
Velvet cretonnes for curtains and upholstery advertised at 350 quality per yard. Provided by a textile supplier, highlighting fabric type and price per yard.
Mr C J Haden advocates attracting settlers to Georgia with a nationwide magazine tailored to English German and American readers. He cites Cordele Americus and Macon leaders backing the effort and predicts rich returns from German farmers and other skilled migrants. A 25 000 copy bilingual publication is planned to showcase climate costs production and transport advantages.
Lucy Conn appeals to Georgia newspapers and the legislature to endow a normal school in the state. She argues Georgia lags behind other Southern states and urges press support to secure a liberal endowment, noting current outmigration of teachers and the need for state sponsorship.
In Americus and nearby, Amos Cummings, famed as a genial figure from the 1801 summer, used a barbecue knife and rabbit’s foot amid a Tammany backed contest for speaker. A Georgia victory telegram arrives. responses note Georgia’s strong role and Watson’s fate. Col. J. B. McDuffie seeks Deputy U.S. Marshal post. changes at G. A. & M. and rail laborers affect leadership. Dr. W. C. Sport hospitalized with community support. several ads mention sewing machines and building supplies.
A Georgia Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church meeting held at Magnolia Springs reports strong church growth and unity with sermons by Rev. Schaefer of Savannah and the ordination service led by Rev. O B Sheerouse. Also notes Virgil D. Duncan's death after typhoid fever and local police service history. Includes a long list of unclaimed letters and a curious social note about a Kerry supporter at the courthouse.
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