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Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1886

Page

6

Augusta Mills Strike Warns of General Lockout

Augusta factory operatives face a looming shutdown as notices signed by mill presidents threaten to shut all Augusta mills if the strike continues and workers do not return Monday. Knights of Labor hold a session amid reports of a company-backed lockout union response and potential nationwide boycott.

Avavera Augusta Knights of Laxter Graniteville Mill Association Knights of Labor West End Knights May Cannon Meynardie Meynamie Augusta Knights

Sandwich cost Wall Street bear $16000 at Daly’s club

An account from the Philadelphia Press details Charley Woerishoffer at Phil daly’s Pennsylvanian Clubhouse, where a run of big bets and a final sandwich bite led to a net $16,000 loss for Woerishoffer after a night of high stakes. The tale frames his habit of large wagers and his influence on the club’s revenue. The narrative also recalls a high stakes night when he cashed out $10,000 behind, then won back $6,000 plus his earlier losses before leaving. A separate vignette features a Black Chief Justice of Colombia at a banquet.

Philadelphia Lona Branca Heisley Sesson Wall Street Quaker City Charley Woerishoffer Woerishoffer Mr. Daly Bear Phil Daly Woershoffer Woerlshoffer Club House Darkey

Dwyer brothers credit business discipline for racing success

Philadelphia Times quotes the Dwyer brothers saying success comes from treating horse racing as a business. They supervise stables, rely on their own judgment, buy the best horses, and run under strict merit. They claim wealthier rivals lack the focus and cannot compete without constant attention to stock and performance.

Dwyer Brothers New York

True success lies in character over letters of recommendation

A gentleman hires a boy not for endorsements but for observing quiet, everyday acts. He notes the boy’s neatness, courtesy, honesty, and self restraint as true indicators of character. The piece argues success isn't wealth or fame but faithful, kind conduct and trustworthy duty.

Christian Union

Lemon Elixir Cure Praised by Local Resident

A.C. Arnold of Atlanta reports suffering from indigestion heart palpitations and constipation improved after using Dr Mozley s Lemon Elixir. He claims his wife also found permanent relief from constipation. Advertisement promotes the elixir sold by agents for $1.00 per bottle, prepared by Al Muntey M D Atlanta.

O W Felder Announces Reentry as Warehouse Agent

O W Felder a warehouse and commission merchant expresses gratitude for past patronage and offers renewed services to planters of southwest Georgia after twelve years in the trade. He pledges promptness integrity and readiness to handle entrusted business with renewed energy.

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