Georgia and national politics loom large in 1888 outlook
The piece rails at President Cleveland’s stance on fisheries and Tariff questions, notes Georgia figures like Noj Glessner and M M Folsom shaping state media, and highlights Columbus Exposition plans, rival papers’ coverage, and railroad anxieties. It also cites Texas orator rhetoric on Thurman and calls for fair advertising payments to newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Exposition
Georgia
Glessner
Mr. Cleveland
Congress
Senate
Canada
Strog
Texas
Allen G. Thurman
Thurman
Geus
Maine
Trusts and protected industries stir Georgia farmers
A Georgia reader laments a Democratic newspaper stance on trusts and protection tariffs. The piece argues高 that tariffs enable price hikes via manufacturer collusion, cites farm interest questions about state fair advertising funding, praises the Alliance organ debate, notes Louisiana mockingbird trapping near New Orleans, and includes an abrupt, unrelated juvenile dialogue about clay bricks.
Eighteen Counties Entered For Georgia State Fair
Macon news reports Col W J Northen and Hon R A Nisbet urging preparations for the state fair in October. Eighteen counties are entered for best county display: Wilkes, Columbia, Hancock, Warren, Baldwin, Effingham, McIntosh, Liberty, Screven, Jefferson, Sumter, Randolph, Houston, Douglas, Troup, Talbot, Pierce, Butts. Northen expects further counties and notes need for new buildings at the park, including a poultry house. stables need rebuilding and the stove display will be impressive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
W. J. Northen
Sparta
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Bere
R. A. Nisbet
Hotel Lanier
Northen
Georgia
Nisbet
Wilkes
Columbia
Hancock
Warren
Baldwin
Effingham
McIntosh
Liberty
Screven
Jefferson
Sumter
Randolph
Houston
Douglas
Troup
Talbot
Pierce
Butts
Northon
South
Park
Georgia on Wheels Exhibit Car Departs Macon
Commissioner Glessner leaves Macon at 6 am with the Georgia car a miniature state fair packed with Georgia resources and products. The exhibit will tour fairs in Ohio Indiana and Michigan showcasing the state natural wealth to spur benefits for Georgia and attract attention beyond its borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Macon
Glessner
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Warner's Sarsaparilla touted as blood purifier in old ad
The advertisement extols Warner's Log Cabin Sarsaparilla as a superior remedy for purifying the blood and claims it produced notable historical figures. It also notes I. Emmit the actor paid $5,000 for the St Bernard dog Plintimmon, said to be the finest of its breed, marking a record price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Emmit
St. Bernard
Plintimmon
Cost of going to Congress in the press of 1880s Philadelphia
A veteran representative explains congressional costs, noting that a term costs about five thousand dollars in salaries and campaign expenses. He cites Amos Cummings’s roughly six thousand dollars, plus outlays for committees, clubs, events, banners, and relief work, with wealthier men like Belmont and Beset bearing larger sums. Rural lawmakers spend less, while experience helps avoid traps. southern and western newcomers gain via local pride and limited money, though personal popularity and wartime service can offset costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wasiixeros
Congress
House of Representatives
Amos Cummings
New York
Amos
Cummings
Belmont
Bes
Bayne
Pittsburg
Bingham
Morse
Boston
Felton
San Francisco
William L. Scott
Thorndike Rice
Larry Jerome
Kelley
Randall Holman
Cox
Reed
Carlisle
South
Money and influence shape political succession in districts
Discussion notes how agriculture districts favor re election, with seeds and documents as incentives. It cites Georgia and Louisiana examples of campaign costs, suggesting money trails reach the South and posing how a poor man can fund nominations and election expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Georgia
Louisiana
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Pmeericg
Americus
Omotat Organ
Sumter County
Urgan
Webster County
Americus Recorder
Humter, Lee, Terrell
Stewart, Webster, Schley, Marion
Dooly and Wilcox
American Post Office
H.C. Storey
Cleveland
Noj. Glessner
M. M. Folsom
Atlanta Commonwealth
Atlanta
Recorder
Gunn
Cuthbert Liberal
Athens
Covington
Elberton
Clasaie
Columbus Enquirer
Stanus
Whautauquus
Atlanta Constituton
Mills
Democrat
McKinley
Republicn
Bynum
Chautauqua
Atlanta Constitution
Maron
Thia la
Exch
The
Macon Telegraph
State Fair
Macon Board of Trade
Squire
Shades of
Alliance
State Alliance
Alliance Advocate
Montezuma
Advocate
New Orleans
Papa
Roscoe
Frank
Thenware Trust
Bessemer Steel Trust
Plow Steel Trust
General Steel Trust
Glass Trust
Rubber Shoe Trust
Paper Bay Trust Trust
Burke Place
Leeton
A. Mn
A.coleman
Mat
de L. Burke
A. Coleman
T. F. Horan
Iaintpr
Watts House
Preston
C Preston
Gianglidkwitt
L. Nicholeon
Southwest Georgia Real Estate Agency
Americus, Georgia
Merrel Callaway
Manag’r
Americus Guano Co
Americus Guano Company
Bank of Americus
H.C. Dagley
See
Treas
Amerleus
Ati Seis
Mercer University
J. Batts
Shipmanta
Preston & Lumpkin Railroad
Mallory Echo
Mallory
Mast River
Savannail
Fla
Brunswick
A. Pe Bloumboat
B&w
SuUurrn
J. B. Scott
L. E. Spivey
Court of Ordinary
Guidal
Iss
Sumrer County
Jul Allen
Minaney Whitley
ISK, A.C, Speer
Ordinary
Svstrek County
B.A
Thomas
David Thomas
A. C.speer
Montica
J. B. Kirvin
A.C. Speer
Augnat
Astern Trewhoklers
G. M
Faience
Speer
Supreme Court
John B. Gordon
Guorns
Ju Ae
Ofa Ubie “ Sestate Haare
Georg
Parner
General Assembly
Eneh
Germm Assembly
Sxc.v
Johun B. Gordon
James T. Nisbet
Pnb Mabed
Cers
Thevolvera
Johnston & CO
Pittshore
Artiletat Austens
Elas Prospectus
Wie Hammond
Daniel Greenleat
Phopeee
Aye
Lotsette
Fifth Ave
Parker
Willianany
Tenograpet
Ses Luxuriant
Eoturt Co
Dannec
Uae
W. EL
Sosta
Dildinch
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