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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1890
Page
2
A bustling Georgia year end column reflects on General Alexander delaying the presidency of the Central road, editorials praising the Governor’s appointee, and the South’s Christmas contrasts. It praises Southwest Georgia, criticizes Northern markets, and extols Southern hospitality and the English Christmas tradition.
The Atlanta Journal mocks Jay Gould warning him to beware as he plans to influence Southern politics. The piece accuses railroad monopolists and Wall Street speculators of steering state affairs, notes Gould’s alleged biases, and predicts he would face stiff, ironclad mortgages if lending on influence.
In Ivins column the Albany News reports officials contemplate continuing street car service, with no firm decision yet. A visitor urges young business leaders to push rail development, claiming it will advertise and ultimately pay, as Albany proceeds with two new street railroads. The piece also mentions a thirty day car suspension due to coal shortages and cites Dr Bull’s Barsa as a health remedy endorsed by J D Goode of Portsmouth Ohio.
The city of Americus remains financially solid with no business failures among hundreds of firms, due to conservative management and ample capital. The article contrasts with a Georgia town boasting top ratings, noting that Americus has fewer failures per population than any Georgia city. It also includes an advertisement touting Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for scrofula and blood diseases, urging readers to try it.
Ellaville Lodge No. 32 Schley county adopts resolutions condemning vile lies about the Farmers Alliance and Laborers Union, renewing faith in officers, and condemning Alliance legislators who backed John B. Gordon for U S Senator. Resolution urges publication by Schley County News and Southern Alliance Farmer. Dated Dec 18, 1890.
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