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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1890
Page
7
Col Oates of Alabama offers a constitutional critique of the Farmers Alliance sub-treasury idea. He argues the plan is unconstitutional and condemns monopolies, trusts, and excessive taxation as the causes of farm distress, urging strict adherence to constitutional principles.
Samuel v. Randall dies at dawn after a life described as busy and useful, defending right and earning lifelong gratitude from the South. The piece notes his influence and enduring esteem among supporters and readers. Also included is a miscellany of local notes on industry, political sparring, and a medicinal advertisement praising Bull's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for female health and vitality.
The clipping lists scattered Georgia items including the Clarke Rifles in Athens earning 8700, a Columbus union of railway conductors, a Barnesville murder trial for three white men, and a prison ship incident in Albany. It notes athletics results in Atlanta and Augusta, Cadet drill winnings, and local business ventures in Thomasville and Culverton. The piece also covers Confederate dead tombstone arrangements for Johnson's Island with correspondence from Ohio and Georgia officials.
The Cordele railroad will be built soon and Albany must act or the Americus Investment Company will. Cordele interests dominate the firm, offering to build the road if the Albany charter is turned over or to supply missing funds to create a controlling Albany stake. About 15,000 already subscribed, aiming for 55,000 to 60,000 within days, with recovery possible after bond issuance. An authority notes streetcar etiquette about seats. The Georgia Medical Association meets April 16–18 in Brunswick with hotel discounts and reduced rail rates. Scrofula described and P P P Purifier touted as a cure.
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