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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1891

Page

2

One Dollar Yearly Subscriptions Now Open

The Harald and Advertiser of Newnan Georgia announces new subscription terms starting with the current issue. The price is one dollar per year with arrears urged to be settled promptly and renewals at the reduced rate. Subscribers are reminded to remit by postal methods and include an extra dollar for renewal as noted on the printed margin plate.

Tm Herald and Advertiser Alhat Congress Farmers’ Alliance Patrons of Husbandry American Agriculturalist Wanamaker Postoffice Department Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

The Work of the Legislature Discussed

A late 19th century state legislature session is praised as one of the most important and best in years with bold actions on pensions, state expenditures, and reforms. Major appropriations include $400000 for Confederate widows, $185000 for old soldiers, and a school funding boost of over $600000. Measures passed address charters, exams for pension rolls, fertilizer inspections, railroad rules, and race-based passenger accommodations.

General Assembly Coweta Rona Slevens For Betterments Betterments Claim Commission Govxnor SuperioreQourta Stjenerdl Assembly Imia Aote Tate Railroad Commission Berner

Legislation Recitals on Bills and Session Totals

The excerpt outlines several proposed acts including a university branch plan, a material supplier affidavit requirement, and antimonopoly aims on fire insurance rates. It also covers liquor tax increases, primary election rules, and railroads plus telegraph rates. A House resolution urges Congress to address Ocala convention grievances, with a note on bill constitutionality and a total session tally of 796 bills and 74 joint resolutions.

Senate Terrell House Whitfield Southeastern Tariff Association Railroad Commission Ocala House of Representatives Banate Congress National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union Fla Democratic Party

Democratic speech urges unity and tariff reform in Georgia

The supplement reprints Hon. W. Y. Atkinson's Franklin speech urging Democratic unity, tariff reduction, and steady policy under the National Convention. It notes expected party cohesion, the need for patience, and the influence of Congress and state leadership on policy. Also covered are gubernatorial rumors about Capt. Howell, Gov. Northen’s prospects, and Congressman Livingston’s potential return to Congress.

W. Y. Atkinson Franklin Heard County Democracy Atlanta Constitution Democratic Party Congress Capt. Howell Guy. Northen Atlanta Macon Telegraph The Herald Capt Howell Gov. Northen Congressman Livingston Livingston Carrollton Free Press State Democratic Executive Committee Free Press

Capt. E. P. Howell A Governor Candidate Rumor

Rumor says Capt Evan P Howell of the Atlanta Constitution is urged to run for Georgia Governor in the upcoming state election. The move reportedly has wide support across factions including non Alliance and Alliance members opposed to Governor Northen’s re election.

Evan P. Howell Atlanta Constitution Northen Aswell

Purify Your Blood with Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery

Plain enough to improve complexion by purifying blood and aiding liver function and digestion. The advertisement claims it cures torpid liver and impure blood, guarantees results or refunds money, and emphasizes it as an unusually cheap blood purifier available through druggists.

Doctor Pierce

Railroad and politics mix in Georgia era news

The piece notes rail traffic figures in the United States, Georgia political maneuvering including a W Y Atkinson speech, and inter state commerce actions. It reports the Railroad Commission actions against trunk lines, Georgia officials seeking harmony between Gov Northen and Col Livingston, and previews the Macon Fair. It also mentions bank circulation trends, deafness cure ads, and the push for better public roads in the South.

The Railroad Commission Little Richmond and Terminal Louisville and Nashville Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Railroad Commission of Georgia

A Man in His Clothes Promotes Wise Dress Choices

A promotional piece urges readers to update wardrobes, arguing proper attire signals progress and costs of $10 to $22 for quality garments. It touts fall and winter stock of Gents and Boys clothing, claims low prices, and notes additional lines in furnishings, groceries, and more while stressing urgency to buy.

Atlanta

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