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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1888
Page
2
The Georgia Horticultural Society hosts a greeting at Grin while Republicans name Elaine Virginia and Democrats claim Lown. National issues stir trust business and tariff reform as expositions, conventions, and campaigns roll on across Georgia and nearby states.
The article reports a convention of Georgia melon growers, political maneuvering around Democratic aims in the South, and mentions figures like Senator Mitchel and figures in Michigan. It describes reactions to Cleveland era policies, tariff concerns, and anticipated political alignments affecting local and national races.
The Albany News urges replacing jute bagging with coarse cotton cloth to protect cotton and cut costs. It argues the move would lower prices and reduce the cotton crop by about 100,000 bales. Planters are urged to consider the proposal despite slow innovations.
A county woman claims a seven year battle with disease ended after using Dr King s New Discovery for consumption. Mrs Luther Lutz of Shelby reports rapid relief and a miraculous cure after one bottle. Also noted is a deer hunting tale near Hazlehurst where Mr Pate and companions shot two deer with one barrel after their dogs flushed them.
The Georgia State Agricultural Society plans a grand state fair in Macon starting October 10. County and county exhibits from Polk and Carroll will feature minerals and agricultural displays. Excursion rates from Cincinnati Louisville Evansville Cairo are arranged. Ladies are urged to lead departments where women are sovereign. Premium lists and information from Clark Grier, Secretary, Macon, Ga. Electric Bitters advertised with multiple testimonials.
In Sumter County the probate court alerts all concerned parties to show cause by September 30 why the petition for twelve months support filed by Kirvin and her three children Joners should not be granted. The hearing is set for the first Monday in September. Witness signatures accompany the notice.
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