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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1888
Page
2
A selection notes a special tax for a new Dooly county courthouse and harbor funding for Savannah and Americus. It criticizes West Point style developments, praises the Dawson Journal, and calls Americus to form a Board of Trade with leaders like J. E. D. Shipp and H. C. Bagley to spur progress within ninety days.
The Albany News argues that small river improvement sums waste money as funds exhaust quickly and barges idle lead to repeated work. In Eufaula, editor Bran nan is ousted. Sheehan becomes receiver, stirring a lively local press scene.
The Fort Valley Enterprise claims the new Savannah railroad will terminate in its city but asserts Americus will get the line instead. The writer notes Montezuma already has a Birmingham route via Talbotton and insists Americus needs the Savannah road and must have it.
The Savannah News lauds $90,000 for the city harbor and criticizes meager $10,000 for the Ocmulgee river. It urges Savannah business leaders and other towns along the A P L railroad to protest to raise appropriations to a fair level.
Atlanta pushes for Salt Springs as the Georgia Chatauqua site arguing for Marsh to donate twenty acres, while critics note a nearby hotel and a public preference for Indian Springs. The dispute hinges on land suitability and local benefit.
A county woman cured after seven years of disease by Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. She suffered severe symptoms including nonstop coughing and sleepless nights until one dose brought relief and full recovery after a single bottle. Mrs Luther Lute credited the remedy. W C Hamrick Co Shelby NC promotes free trials at Dr E J Eldridge s Drug Store.
Georgia items in the river and harbor bill show small allocations for Ocmulgee and Flint rivers. The piece argues 50000 for Ocmulgee, noting eight counties along its navigable length and A P L railroad counties relying on it for cheaper freight and Atlantic outlet access.
A discussion item cites the Columbus Enquirer Sun lamenting small river appropriations for the Chattahoochee and contrasts with St Mary and Coosa allocations. It notes the river’s regional importance and demands fair treatment, followed by a technical note on barrel stave assembly enhancing joint security.
A critique of Georgia newspapers the Constitution Augusta Chronicle Macon News and others for inconsistent support of the Mills tariff bill and President Cleveland. The piece mocks their partisan posturing and claims the Macon News furthers rival editors while professing Democratic allegiance.
The Macon News editorial mocks the clash over Senator Colquitt’s stance versus the legislature that elected him forty five years ago. It predicts the Georgia legislature will not denounce Colquitt but will elect a successor sharing his views.
The piece previews a western forecaster Hicks and his April predictions. It warns readers not to rely on them while outlining a cold start with frost, showers from April 11 to 17, and heavy storms from April 22 to 28. It also mentions frost following the storms and variable storm patterns from south to north.
Dr D Sult of Bippus Indiana testifies Electric Bitters relieve rheumatism after six bottles. Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio credits the remedy in twenty years of experience. Advertisers claim thousands endorse the cure for liver and kidney troubles and blood issues at fifty cents a bottle from Dr EB Eldridge. Dawson claims a large guano sale amid cotton forecasts.
Atlanta article previews a Piedmont Chautauqua plan for July and August offering premier music and speakers from both sides of the water. It outlines a five thousand dollar budget, anticipated guest capacity of 2,500 to 3,000, lodging options including cottages and tents, and transportation by Georgia Pacific trains to carry thousands daily.
Henry Bergh was older than the reported age at death by at least ten years, with one friend of animals noting the misstatement. Ex Mayor Henry G. Lewis of New Haven has secured a 300000 dollar life insurance policy on Wilson Waddingham, claimed to be the largest in New England.
A medical notice extols Shaker Extract of Roots or Seigel's Syrup as a universal cure for digestive complaints described as dyspepsia and constipation. It cites testimonials from R F Gravville, Thos Pullum, and Thomas P Evans about recovery and asserts the remedy is superior to other treatments.
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