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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1884
Page
2
A cluttered column mocks politicians and events with jabs at Governor Cleveland, Sen. Thurman, and a postal tariff debate. It cites Davis and Crisp, notes a quinine price rise, and ridicules Adventists predicting a January 4 end of the world with a rowdy call for front-row seating and self-supplied paraphernalia.
The Sedalia Democrat argues the South deserves the postmaster generalship for business reasons not politics. It cites northern postal efficiency, southern patronage, higher box rents, and calls for a competent Southern postmaster general to end discriminatory practices while noting railroads and Georgia law issues. It also reports on OC Greene cotton crop estimates for 1883-84 and 1884-85 trends.
The session opened with a debate over an appropriation for the Capitol project set at 180,000 annually for 1885 and 1886, funded from the treasury surplus. Members argued about surplus requirements, progress of construction, and the contract terms, with Speaker Little praised for leadership. Adjournment followed after remarks and a postponed general option bill. Cincinnati meat trade and West freight impact noted for Southern buyers and cotton farmers.
The owners of the steamboat Fred A. Blanks sue the steamer Victoria for 75000 dollars after the Blanks sank Friday evening in a collision. They allege Victoria is responsible for the accident.
Fragmentary lines describe a maiden with a silver lamp atop a tower. The scene blends dawn light, treetops, and a calm, tender sky as distant voices echo from glen and plain. The mood mixes anticipation with gentle, dreamlike imagery.
A travel sketch on the Nile describing Egypts dry climate and verging verdant river banks. notes persistent heat fare, vigorous Nubian labor, dense villages, and vegetation such as mimosa nilotica tamarisk and date palms. scent of blossoms and flies accompany voyage toward Korosko.
An 1880s European observer contrasts American wealth in Chicago with Western rise. He notes ostentatious “castle” houses that dwarf a small city block, and two rich brothers building heavy, somber mansions with matching stables on tiny plots. The piece ends with eye‑opening images of men laboring in rough gear yet adorned with diamonds.
Fragment from a historical text describes how ancient Greeks and Romans viewed deaf mutes as disgrace. It claims Lycurgus laws punished them with death and that Athens and Sparta showed cruelty toward these individuals. It notes claims Aristotle doubted instruction for congenital deaf mutes and mentions child sacrifices to the Tiber.
We have arranged with the Waterbury Watch Company to enable offering our subscribers a weekly deal. The notice promises regular access to watch products at favorable terms through the newspaper’s subscriber network.
A historical notice states that many in the community have faced unnecessary expense and burdensome charges in buying goods. The language invokes reform measures to alleviate consumer costs and impose fairer terms.
A political letter urges voters to back a candidate claiming efficiency and reform. It promotes fair dealing and economy, asks to meet the candidate, and promises straight goods and low prices in exchange for patronage. John R. Shaw, Forsyth Street, Americas, Ga, signs the appeal.
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