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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1886

Page

2

Prohibition election planned in Macon county

The Ordinary of Macon county orders a prohibition election for May 6. The piece notes political shifts across counties Charlton Coffee and Pulaski, with Gen Gordonia in the gubernatorial race and discussions about Democratic nominating conventions and candidate employs. It mentions Thomas W. Grimes of Columbus as a congressional candidate and reports on the Mason cotton picker and railroad competition dynamics.

Macon County Simmons Charlton County Thomas W. Grimes Columbus

Seeded Reform and Mail Service Complaints Across Georgia

The piece critiques Republican postal service failures and the hoped for reform under a Democratic administration. It cites Savannah and Eufaula papers noting slow letter delivery on the E T V G railroad and Atlanta routes, blaming incompetent route agents and a lax Atlanta post office. It references Southern investment interest, including a New York organized Southern Land and Navigation Company. It ends with Marshallville Times defending Judge Crisp against opposition in the congressional district.

South Savannah News Savannah New York Eufaula Als Times Eufault Atlanta Montgomery Marshallville Here Fort Valley Mecon Southern Land and Navigation Company J. Hart Brewer Trevton Nat Ott & Brewer Ldgan C. Murray United States National Bank

McArthur Endorsements Stir Georgia Congressional Race

The Vindicator notes mixed views on a McArthur bid and Crisp decision, indicating support conditional on Crisp's plans. Col. L. M. Felton reports a sizable cotton sale, underscoring planter finances, while a hotel biscuit remark delivers a light aside about cockroaches.

L. M. Felton Marshallville

Third district race stirs debate over Crisp succession

The Buena Vista Patriot notes that though outside the Third district, papers and people inflame about who should succeed Crisp in Congress. It concedes voters in the Third should not be swayed, praising Judge Crisp as clever and competent and arguing to let well enough alone.

Buena Vista Patriot Crisp

No Unclean Record for Crisp in Third District Race

The Perry Home Journal editors urge Houston county to support Crisp in the third district congressional contest. They oppose rotation in office as a political principle, arguing it is absurd and harmful to the county district or state, regardless of opposition strength.

Marshallville Times Chisp Crisp Dooly County McArthur Eastman Wy. . McArthur Montgomery County Congress Perry Home Journal Republican Houston County

Consumption cured by vegetable remedy claim

An old physician, retired, claims a simple vegetable formula can cure consumption, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma and nervous debility. He says the remedy is radical and promises a free mailed recipe in German, French, or English with preparation directions. Mail requests to W. A. Noyes in Rochester, New York, with a stamped paper request.

W. A. Noyes Power's

Definition of a snob and its pretensions

A snob is a person who pretends to be something rational and superior, aiming to appear richer or more fashionable than they really are. The term describes someone who this is their constant behavior or attitude.

Uncle Joseph Helps Dick Murridge Face a Gamble

Uncle Joseph lures Dick Murridge from his upper room in a London tavern with a plan to reveal his hidden life and end the gambling crisis. Dick, exhausted by crime and fear, agrees to meet for private chats while Uncle Joseph silently guides him toward accountability and a way back from deceit.

Joseph Arges Norah Tam Hugh Mr. Murridge Josaph Great Queen Street London Whitechapel Glamis Rosd Ahadweil Children's Hospital Tila Hawt Elrads Tor Murridge Cab Tae

Secret Champagne And a Cunning Scheme Unfolds

A tale unfolds of a young man Dick and Uncle Joseph in a Paris style club, where champagne, secrecy, and a proposed exchange of secrets drive plans. Dick manipulated events to keep a cherished secret safe while an old man is drawn into indulgent hospitality and a brewing mischief.

Gina Ravi Storry Joseph Uaelya Owever Ugele Joseph Norah Margow Cate Jowph Joaph Disk Evret Nhl Haugh Strand

Good Roofs Made of Paper

A historical note describes roofs made from fibrous pulp tiles superior to slate for lightness and other benefits. The tiles are formed under pressure, dried, waterproofed, enameled, sanded, and baked twice to create heat and flame resistant surfaces in various colors.

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