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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1886
Page
2
Americas Recorder issue notes city of Americas official organ and county offices Sumter Webster counties. editor W L Glessner listed as recorder of records and official urban authority across jurisdictions.
Citizens urged to subscribe within ten days to fund the A P L eastward line through Sumter and into Dooly, warning that failure would forfeit the road and threaten regional trade. The discussion contrasts local burdens with Dooly County’s sacrifice and notes the broader impact on Montezuma and Hawkinsville.
In a Montgomery speech seconding Gen Gordon nomination, Alabama is pictured as reaching out to the scarred hero while noting we will not take generals this year. The river and harbor bill report shows Flint River continuation at 20000 dollars with 5000 to Albany Montezuma segment and 15000 below Albany, per Congressional Record July 31.
The Railroad Commission circular questions broom corn shipping costs from Chicago to Georgia. Atlanta’s broom factory advocates local production to keep money in state, citing seed gifts to farmers and favorable reports. The piece links rates to competition with Northern markets and notes political and railroad developments in Macon and Americus.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised for cuts bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with claim to cure piles and a money back guarantee. Price 26 cents per box. For sale by Dr E J Eldridge.
Governor McDaniel proclaims two amendments to the 1877 Georgia Constitution to be put before voters at the October 6, 1886 general election. One would strike paragraph 15 of section 7 article 3, detailing a committee process for special and local bills, and the other adds provision for Confederate soldiers who were injured. Rulings outline publication, voting instructions, and method to count and proclaim results.
The Fidelity offers definite contracts and a purely mutual, conservative policy. It presents itself as scientifically based and the strongest company worldwide, operating the indemnity reason system. The ad promises insurance for less than half the rates of older life companies and invites inquiries to explain how.
Mercer University Macon opens the fall term on the last Wednesday of September. Latin and Greek chairs merged into Ancient Languages with Prof. Wm. G. Manly elected. The Theological and Law departments expand offerings. Preparatory and graduate courses for A.M. and Ph.D. established. contact Secretary of Faculty Ino J. Brantly for catalogues.
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