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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1888

Page

2

Americus Recorder Official Organ Adverts and Senator Colquitt Note

The Americus Recorder claims to be the official organ of Sumter and Webster counties and outlines its daily and weekly publication schedule with rates. It notes Senator Colquitt's re-election and the Democatic congratulatory sentiment, stating he faced no substantial opposition and led throughout the race.

Americus Recorder Georgia Sum Tee Terrell Stewart Webster Schley Marion Macon Dooly and Wilcox Americus Post Office Coolthe Senator Colquitt Colquitt

Immigration convention opens with Southern immigration bureau plan

About two hundred delegates from thirteen states and one territory attended the opening day of the Immigration Convention. P. W. Peeples of Mississippi was chosen permanent president. A permanent Southern Inter-State Immigration Bureau was proposed to boost population and capital, standardize rates, and develop the region with offices, fairs, ports of entry, and industrial growth. A Georgia member sits on the executive committee.

P. W. Peeples Missinsippi Burea F. B. Chilton Texas W. J. Glessner Americus Georgia South Sesslon Bouth Poeta Mens Orleans Savannah

Forest Preservation urged by Forestry Congress in Atlanta

The Forestry Congress adjourned after a three day session in Atlanta and issued resolutions urging forest protection from fire and depredation, broad tax exemptions for forest lands, public nurseries and tree planting programs, permanent management of public forests, amendments to stock and fence laws, and the formation of village improvement societies to plant and protect roadside trees and improve public squares. It also calls local forestry associations to cooperate with the American Forestry Congress and send delegates to future sessions.

Forestry Congress Atlanta Congress American Forestry Congress

Pine straw textile industry noted as not new

A Sarcoxie correspondent to the New York Evening Post states pine leaves have long been used in Germany for textile fibers and pine wool. The Cronly North Carolina factory is not the first of its kind. pine leaf extract and oil are byproducts with potential uses and aromatics claimed to aid rheumatic conditions.

Cronly N. C Sarcoxie Evening Post New York Germany Georgia SumiTen Ipeid County Moses Bpeer J. Meats Aelt B- J Aldrich Glovers Jrey I . Wheaties Pyne Ie Shaw Jno Nicholson Americ Uy Stoumvite Jorthern Americaa Cor- Tho Americus Hotel Company Americus Corpo

Simmons Immigration Bill Supported in Savannah News

The Savannah News endorses Mr. Simmons of Bumter for a bureau of immigration. It highlights two key merits: collecting soil climate mineral and land price data for inquirers and registering lands for immigrant buyers. It argues the bureau would cost little, boost Georgia's appeal, and help tilled acres grow.

Simmons Car of Georgia Products Central Railroad Northwest Georgia Florida

Inter-State Immigration convention praised in Montgomery visit

Major W. J. Glesaner returned from Montgomery reporting the Inter-State Immigration convention as grand with fourteen states represented from Kentucky to Texas. Attendees included Captain Reddig of Atlanta John T Gravee of Rome I J Ellis of East Tennessee C L Rais of the Georgia Southern and Sam Tate for Georgia. The aim was to improve South promotion travel rates and leverage influence. Glessner proposed next meeting in Atlanta, now with a Georgia committee lead.

Montgomery Constitution W. J. Glesaner Kentucky Texas Captain Reddig Atlanta John T. Gravee Rome Tennessee C. L. Rais Georgia Southern Sam Tate Georgia South Major Glessner

Local remedies claim success for cures in Rome Ga

Wonderful cures are reported by W D Hoyt Co of Rome Georgia for four years selling Dr King s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen s Arnica Salve. They claim several cases of pronounced consumption have been cured with a few bottles of Dr King s New Discovery and Electric Bitters, sold by Dr E J Eldridge.

W. D. Hoyt & Co Rome Dr. King Bucklen E. J. Eldridge

Prickly Ash and Potassium Pills Promising Health Benefits

A dubious promotional piece addressed to women claims Prickly Ash, Potassium, and related tonics purge "poisoned" systems and restore color and vitality. It touts P. P. P. as a blessing to womankind and urges use to improve health and appearance.

Painless Cure Mentioned for Warts Despite Murky Text

The fragment mentions a painless cure for warts linked to a person named Bianne and a name suggesting Maraense Bron Rains. The readable bits are unclear and no verifiable actions or outcomes are evident from the garbled source.

Maraense Bron Cpa

Calhoun explains Georgia Central deal and control shift

Patrick Calhoun discusses the Central and Terminal dealings, denying consolidation and claiming the Georgia Central board overhaul raises stock value. He cites large investor gains, bond issues spent in Georgia and Alabama, and asserts the Georgia company remains legitimate and well managed under new directors. The interview signals heightened public interest as court review approaches.

Deal Rome Tribune Patrick Calhoun Calhoun Central Georgia Alabama Constitution Reporter Terminal Company Richmond Georgia Company Georgia Central Mesers Inman Kissel Swann Lehman Hullins Denniston Clark Tully and Rice Messrs Suman Kiseel Judge Chisholm Savannah John C. Calhoun Hall Brice Thomas Scott and Moore Proges The Central Railroad Georgia Corporation Pereianant State inter-State Commission

Patient Endorses Dr New Die r Consump Hort

Personal note from Mr N H Froblichstein of Mo pile Alo describes trying various remedies for cataract bronchitis and general health. He reports using Dr King s New and other products with positive results and states he has not donated or used alternatives.

N. H. Froblichstein Mopile Alo Hort Baying Patek Aloe Ujeo Eleone Dr. K King

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