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Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1885

Page

2

Duel of factions clouded Ohio and national politics

A lengthy dispatch from Sumter County reflects on Ohio Democrats led by Gov. Headly aiming for success, while Mississippi and New Jersey foretell storms and political forecasts. It notes Ohio’s renomination, Democratic endorsements of Cleveland’s administration, and Republican losses in daily turnover, with reports on land grants, San Francisco news pace, and Georgia marble politics.

Ohio Gov. Headly Cleveland New York Evening Post Arthur Post

Reforms and pensions amid political barbs and cotton tips

The article surveys ongoing government reform as Gen. Black intensifies pension roll cleaning, finds 580 in Chicago who no longer qualify, and notes a hostile tone toward Pension Agent Miss Sweet. It contrasts editorials about President Cleveland and tariff talks with warnings about future policy disclosures and scandal. It also urges better cotton packing for price gains and critiques memorial funding.

Black Chicago Miss Sweet

Gov Crawford and His Practical Humor in Georgia History

Governor George W. Crawford used practical jokes to test a phrenologist at Milledgeville. The phrenologist praised Col. Redding and Crawford after head readings. Crawford’s Thanksgiving proclamation was praised as one of the finest, and a Unitarian church bill in Augusta was passed with Crawford enjoying the scene as a Baptist minister teased Walker.

George W. Crawford Milledgeville Crawford Gov. Crawford Col. Redding Gov. C Col. R Maj John H. Steele Steele Maj. Steele Recorder Richmond County Richmond Walker Augusta

Buckien's Arnica Salve for Cuts and Skin Ailments

Advertising note for Buckien's Arnica Salve sold by Dr. E. J. Eldridge at 35 cents a box. Claims to cure a wide range of skin conditions and piles with money-back guarantee.

E. J. Eldridge

Bargain Store Promises Big Summer Stock Clearance

The Bargain Store still has a large stock of Summer Goods doomed to go at any price. Shoppers may save money by buying there now, taking advantage of the store’s continued clearance.

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