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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1887
Page
2
The Americus Recorder reviews regional chatter on railway plans and political shifts. Mentions Abbeville surveying corps for A P L road, Blaine’s European trip talk, and Valdosta Times turning twenty with editor Pendleton. Discusses convict transport debate and railroad finance impacts.
The Atlanta Constitution notes frost devastation elsewhere while southwest Georgia orchards escape. It recalls the region as the Confederacy’s wartime granary and a perennial paradise for fruit lovers when frosts hit other areas.
A Savannel News excerpt urges Ameris merchants to embrace advertising, noting Lomaville leaders favor broad newspaper ads to boost business. It contrasts real estate booms with building activity, criticizes boom, and discusses railcar integration and social equality satire amid local editorial voices.
Dooly County becomes dry after the final barroom license expired on the first of the month. Observers note neighboring counties moving to prohibition and speculate a jug factory could be a promising investment in Americus.
A new substance called roburite is claimed to be the most powerful promote found, allegedly linked to a Western road agent known for swift and decisive theft practices. The claim centers on its potential use in a criminal enterprise and the agent’s expertise in committing robberies with precision.
The great Harper’s Weekly cartoonist endorses Cleveland, calling him the strongest man for president and predicting his nomination and victory. He cites mugwump support and business backing as assurances of a peaceful, successful administration. Senator Sherman shares a fence story and Cox of New York emerges as a strong Ways and Means candidate. Kentucky and Tennessee references appear in passing.
Eur J Wansney writes from Evansville March 28 recounting a Georgia journey to Americus and Lookout Mountain. He shares humorous encounters with a Confederate veteran, a Boston companion, and a perilous Lookout Mountain ride, ending with warm regard for Americus and its people.
Tor Best Salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chap ped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and positively cures piles or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by B. J. Eldridge.
Sheriff sale to be held at the courthouse door in Americus Sumter County Georgia on the flat Tuesday in May next. Describes 43 acres off east half of lot number 44 in Fifteenth District of Georgia. Levied on the property of Emily Carter to satisfy a fi fa in the case of BE Taylor vs Emily Carter. Trophy pointed out by plaintiff's attorney. March 10, 1887. J. E Markett, Sheriff Sumter County.
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