World’s fair proposed for 1892 and political notes
The article surveys national topics from December 8, 1885, noting Chicago’s proposed 1892 world’s fair and the looming vice presidency vacancy amid tariff reform talk. It cites editorials, Prohibition debates in Georgia, and Washington politics, followed by praise for Dixie magazine’s November issue and its 1886 lineup of authors and contents.
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Dixie
Southern
Atlanta
Sucens
Funday
Southern Journal
Paul Hamilton Hayne
R. W. Memwinger
John Kershaw
Charles Magar Jarvis
Donald A. Baine
H. A. van Fredenberg
Edward McCrady, Jr
Ren. E. Green
Relia Key Bell
Elizabeth W. Allderdice
E. L. H. Willis
Felix G. DeFontaine
Clement Mason
Carolina Mountains
South Carolina
Tennessee
Advice on immigration and land sales to farmers
An editorial urges Ohio farmers to avoid pressuring newcomers to buy surplus land. It argues settlers come to view land and climate before purchasing, advises locals to offer information and courtesy without urging sales, and notes that one settler can attract others while boosting surrounding property values. It cites The Boston Herald on political patronage and discusses prohibition's mixed results and high license as a potential compromise.
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Ohio
Horstern's Acid Phosphate Endorsed by Dr. Ryan
Dr J J Ryan of St Louis Missouri reports on horstern s acid phosphate noting its fevers restorative effects in convalescence from wasting and debilitating diseases. He also says it acts as a tonic for enfeebled genital organs and yields admirable results.
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J. J. Ryan
Louis
Doctor Reports Toombs Still Stable in Washington
Dr J H Logan of Atlanta was summoned to Washington to see Gen Toombs. The general’s condition has changed little for weeks, though he sleeps better. The physician did not see any reason to believe death is near.
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Black Jack Logan
United States Senate
Black Jack
Hendricks
J. H. Logan
Atlanta
Washington
Gen. Toombs
Dr. In
Prohibition Election In Albany Delayed To April
Albany officials announce the prohibition election has been postponed and will be held in April next year. Local government cites scheduling conflicts and regulatory preparations as the reason for the delay.
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Albany
Parker's Touch Said To Aid Female Troubles
Mrs N Douglass of 504 West India Street Chicago testifies Parker's Touch speeds relief from female complaints and digestive issues. She praises Parker's Tonic by Hiscox Co as the remedy for suffering women, noting she felt well and strong after one bottle and continued use.
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Mrs. N. Douglass
West India Street
Chicago
Parker's Tonic
Hiscox & Co
Cotton Market Receipts and Prices at Major Points
December 2 1885 report shows warehoused cotton receipts 17 172 with market quotes across New York Atlanta Macon Savannah and Liverpool futures. Notable figures include New York middling uplands nine cents and Orleans nine hundred forty and nine cents with nearby futures listed. Market closed quiet. coastwise exports 905 and stock 110 742 dollars.
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New York
Uplands
Orleans
Atlanta
Macon
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Congress
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Georgia
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Decennel
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Croghan
Zack A. Bailey
J. N. Bailey
Minora
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Es Letters Administration
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Dickson & Vigal
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Cotton Avenue
Bank of Americus
Americus, GA
Henderson
Seene
Evgarmine Jone Garney
Owelpt
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William Lawrence
Gyles
Americas
CIA
New Orleans Exposition
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