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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1885
Page
4
The Reconpen will publish a special issue on September 4 detailing Americus advantages for business and residence. It highlights the city as Southwest Georgia’s commercial capital and a key trading point, with emphasis on attracting trade and circulating across the territory served by the A. P. & L. railroad.
An edition of 5000 copies will be printed and distributed through farmers and merchants to spotlight Americas’ commercial wealth. The plan includes placing copies in every planter’s band in surrounding counties to attract business. The draft includes notes on the new state capitol cornerstone, cotton acreage, and editor relations.
The piece argues Republicans misappropriated public funds via nonofficial means and cites examples like a treasury officer gain of 34,500 dollars yearly for Alabama claims and another formal official drawing 4,000 dollars annually while staying home in Philadelphia. It notes few states, except North Carolina, properly promote immigration and endorses Savannah News idea to publish pamphlets detailing immigration info and property listings to attract newcomers.
The South American Commissioners prepare a long final report for Congress to explain the nation’s small share of South American trade. A New York merchant argues that high tariffs and prices keep American goods expensive. He suggests reducing tariffs and prices to build steamship lines and boost competition with Manchester.
The New York Sun argues Grant was not indispensable noting other capable generals and the Union’s overwhelming forces could have ended the war under different leadership. Separately, farmers fear a September storm, with indications suggesting potential disaster at the critical moment.
Capt. P. H. Dowling of Toledo a former postmaster and internal revenue officer declares he will not vote for the Republican state ticket. He denounces a party appealing to local passions to split the country and urges patriotic rebuke of the Democrats as threats to the government. The piece notes desertions as party power wanes and praises restraint in legislation while mentioning DeVoe the New Jersey weather prophet.
A lifelong sufferer from scrofula details heavy ulcers and a neck tumor. After mercurial and potash remedies failed a doctor recommended Swift’s Specific in March 1884. The treatment markedly improved her condition and she regained strength and weight, with the tumor nearly gone and a small lump fading.
A recollection of Georgia legal figures, led by Judge James Thomas famed for Bermuda grass planting and his clashes with ministers, contrasted with Judge Owen Kenan. The piece sketches Howell and Tom Cobb as brothers with starkly different temperaments, recalling Walton County court scenes and sharp courtroom exchanges.
Three young cyclists from Macon Georgia Charlotte North Carolina and Ashville North Carolina arrived in Pariapetran after a thousand mile journey. They wore corduroy outfits and heavy gold lapel badges describing their Little Three party. They spoke of riding the first bicycle to cross the Alleghany and Blue Ridge and of a nine hour ninety eight mile day from Staunton to Winchester. They plan to compete in the world bicycle tournament in Springfield Massachusetts opening September 8.
A goose farm on Virginia's eastern shore covers nearly 8000 acres with about 5000 geese roaming freely. It breeds several American varieties, mainly for down used in quilts. Geese are fed, sheltered, and watched by settlers. plucking occurs about every six weeks.
A local merchant near war end, nearly penniless, crafted a durable pair of shoes from scavenged materials after tanning skin and making a shoe last. He recalls a former prisoner, now a leading merchant, whose shoes used cigar box soles and corded bindings. The tale ends with liberation at lamp lights by the cage and war’s end.
An 1885 look at Lumpkin Independent reveals a tax assessment increase tied to the A P and L railroad. County records show property values up for Lumpkin to 60 105 from 48 535, a gain of 16 570, suggesting town property could be worth 90 105 when adjusted for market worth. The piece argues many property owners undervalue assets on tax books, noting the town’s total rise by 56 570.
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