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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1897

Page

2

Americas Bond Debate Prompts Public Truth on Finances

A concise statement by J Miller chair of the Americus Finance Committee argues against bond issue misrepresentation. He cites city bonded debt at 110000 and taxable property near 3 million, contending a further 100000 in bonds remains within constitutional limits and explains waterworks piping failures and fire risk.

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City treasury finances and bond plans examined

The piece defends Americus city finances, argues deficits stem from prior tax rates and large spending on improvements, pumps, repairs, and public works. It contends debts are manageable at about $8,000 floating and questions alleged need for higher taxes or immediate bonds, noting bond sales could occur at par and viewing the city’s credit as strong.

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City sinking fund debate provokes attack from Citizen

In Americus a heated discussion over a proposed sinking fund bonds raises doubts about bank safety and bond par value. Proponents argue trust in citizens deters idle money and banks' failures, while critics accuse the Citizen of undermining credit and urging excessive risk for thirty years.

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