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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1897
Page
2
In Americus the bond issue is pitched as the best path to enlarging and perfecting municipal affairs. The Tr ees-Reconven stresses legality and feasibility while urging unity among citizens regardless of race or faction to secure city improvements.
The New York Sun offers a possible explanation for many living Colonels in the South, noting smaller, spread out Southern commands left more officers. It argues Northern forces were more compact and better funded, boosting rank creation.
The Hith volume of the messages and papers of the Presidents edited by James D Richardson is out of areas, covering to 1861 and noting six more volumes needed to finish the series. It argues titles like Colonel or General reflect status more than rank, praises Richardson’s careful collation, and previews the next volume on stirring wartime times around 1861.
The Macon County Citizens praise the County Commissioners for securing a work contract with Houston County. Nine Macon convicts and future offenders will be sent to Houston public works at no cost to Macon. The move averts a potential border chain gang and eases tax and road burdens on Macon.
The steam whaler Navarch from New Bedford wrecked in Arctic ice on Aug 1. Seventeen aboard died and the 18 survivors, including first mate Blaine and others, were rescued by the Thresher after 19 days adrift. E M Dias, a survivor, arrived in New Bedford aboard Bonanza seeking eye treatment.
An early 1900s-era piece discusses inherited blood taint and fears around scrofula. It cites Mr. W. A. Clayton of Addie North Carolina praising a blood remedy as effective against severe cases observed by him.
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