22 Aug 1884
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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1884
Page
1
Solly John Preeville reports August cotton has rust on old land, likely cutting at least a quarter of the crop if late plantings fail to mature. Early cotton should suffer little. The writer notes the crop should open and be sold by late October with funds spent, while also recording local incidents and visits.
Lumpkin Independent reports fast opening cotton in Stewart County with a warning of tragedy as two Jerre Newsom children, colored, were burned to death when their parents were away at church. The piece also notes local farming vigor, a fodder anecdote, and a near fatal rattlesnake bite incident in Green Hill District.
The community mourns Willie Jones an Alderman dies of typhoid malaria fever his death shocks residents and stores close during funeral. Local notes report artesian well depth railroad work hotel plans baseball match with Albany Fort Gaines, school life and local visits plus a case of self inflicted death after medical treatment questions in Atlanta institute.
From Hatcher Station Matenen Station Ragnat 20 Our cotton crops have fallen off in prospect in the past ten days by at least a tint if not more than two thirds of a crop can be realized Farmers are puzzled to know the cause and it is now too late for a plant reaction to mature bolls One half to two thirds of a crop may be realized Cane peas chufas and potatoes are fine Mrs Ja M Harrell, recently ill, is convalescing and will recover.
In a Wartsert, Georgia column dated August 13, a correspondent argues the cotton caterpillar blamed by Mayor of Jolly John Freeville is Noctu nelina, a moth not yet threatening crops. He downplays worm danger, notes rust in nearby fields, and condemns a youth who killed Bob Whites as violating state game laws. The piece also praises Vienna’s school progress, rails about a hoped railroad, and laments limited cotton prices, urging county cooperation and pride.
Dave Monat of Philadelphia, once jailed for ballot box stuffing, and a 306 medal recipient, has been appointed a shipping commissioner amid a deployment of old guard figures.
An Atlanta Constitution reprint urges careful storage and preservation of this year’s bountiful Georgia crops. It argues that millions of peaches, grasses, and other produce will be wasted unless barns, canning, and fodder stocks are built up. The piece warns lavish farming will ruin the state’s economy and calls for decisive action to store feed and preserve peaches, pears, tomatoes, and vegetables for next winter.
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A parson asks a dealer for wine for church purposes, joking about preferences while the dealer offers a superior line. The text also recalls the New York governor’s term and salary set by a 1874 amendment, Cleveland’s term ending 1886 and salary at 10,000.
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