The Recopenter and Weekly Recopenter Advertised In Georgia
A fragment notes routine publication details for the Awegicus Recompen and the Dat.x Reconngs with weekly and daily schedules, pricing, and circulation area in Southwest Georgia. It also mentions the Americus Post-Office entry, The Evening Bulletin suspension, and various political and social notes including Jay Gould’s fortune, the next presidential campaign, and local industry like canning. Further items discuss tariffs, regional newspapers, and charitable appeals.
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Awegicus Recompen
Sud
Dat.x
Ile
Georgia
Bumter
Low, Terrell
Stewart, Webster, Schley
Marlon
Macon
Dooly
South to rival North in products and resources says Schoonmaker
The inter state railroad commissioner Hon A Schoonmaker predicts the South will soon surpass the North and West in production value and enterprise due to inexhaustible resources cheaper production and national unity. He cites improved sanitary conditions schools and home comforts shaping a thriving New South. The Macon Sunday Times edited by Albert Lamar and Harry Edwards debuts praising a protective tariff and opposing President Cleveland, with editors noted as likable despite disagreement. A spicy turn of phrase likens commentary to a well seasoned dish.
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A. Schoonmaker
Inter-State Railroad Commission
New South
Schoonmaker
Macon Sunday Times
Albert Lamar
Harry Edwards
Times
Cleveland
Georgia
Limar
Edwards
Rail consolidation to place Americus on a grand trunk line
A column notes virtual consolidation of the Central and I W railroads shaping traffic, extending the B V and E to Columbus and routing Northwest to Florida travel through Americus. It argues this could draw tourist traffic and place Americus on a dominant South Georgia freight route, urging completion of the A P and TL to Savannah to control rates and elevate Americus as a main railroad point.
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Central
Americus
Columbus
Morida
South Georgia
Florida
Savannah
Truck Farming Emerges as Marshallville Growth Spurts
The Marshallville Times reports a boom in fruit and vegetable farming around Marshallville. Johnson and Van Tassel grow radishes by the millions in twelve frost protected beds and plan multiple crops, with orchards of over a hundred acres and expanded fruit evaporation capacity. The venture is described as a new, profitable industry likely to employ many and boost local earnings.
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Marshallville
Marshallville Times
Johnson & van Tassel
When
van Tassel
Truit
Trach
Bucklow’s Arnica Salve Sale Notice
Bucklow claims Arnica Salve as the best for cuts burns sores ulcers and skin eruptions and promises a cure for piles or no pay. The box sells for five cents and is offered by Dr EJ. 5, with money refunded if not satisfactory.
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Bucklow
Cotton Movement Report From Chronicle December 23
The weekly cotton movement shows receipts at 202,850 bales for the week ending December 23, with 3,796,726 bales received since September 1, 1887. Interior stocks rose to 71,122 bales above last year, and plantation receipts total 4,276,574 bales. Imports at continental ports reached 53,000 bales as market fluctuations reflected weaker speculative vigor and slight price shifts on Wednesday.
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the Chronicle
Liverpool Re
Cotton Exchange
Central road directors election stirs Savannah Americus ties
Savannah outlines the January 2 director election for the Central road. Key seats will go to Samuel M. Inman Hugh T. Inman Walter Latigen and Perry Helmont’s junior partner. Several current directors face replacement, with Me. A. B. Harrold to be retained amid improved relations between Americus residents and the railroad.
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Americus
Savannah
Central Road
Dunnn
Perry Belmont
Samuel M. Taman
Hugh T. Inman
Atlanta
Walter Latigen
New York
Perry Helmont
Titelf
Messrs
C. HL Phidzy
C. J. Woods
Henry Blu
Baviuinah
P. Alexander
Sanuel M. Inman
Walter Luttgen
KE. M. Green
Z. K. Garnett
A. E. Milla
Abraham Veinborg
Patrick Calhoun
A. S. Warfoth
BH. 1. Holting
John ¢. Calhoun
Savannah Nix
Ambericus
A. B. Harrold
Central
Harrold
Americus Aims to Retain Central Railroad Director
In the present position Americus would be a key junction as the B and V. & E. line extends to Columbus. The A, P. & L. road has boosted Central traffic and cotton receipts have doubled this year, underscoring Americus importance and the desire to keep Mr. Harrold on the board.
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Columbus
Americus
Savannah
Atlanta
Macon
Hnes
Harrold
Suffering in Kansas Prompted by Railroads and Climate Debate
A telegraphic dispatch reports severe winter distress in western Kansas with four deaths in Clarke County and a mother and two children in Dighton perishing. The piece blames railroads and politics for emigration to the South, urges Southern lands as safer, cheaper, and fuel rich, and calls for railroads there to act to prevent such suffering.
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Kansas
Kansas City
the Times
Kansan
Clarke County
Dighton
Kan
Santa Fe Road
Uat
North
South
Great West
Dante Ie
Great
West
Taxes Free Manufacturing Ordinance Proposed in Cartersville
City leaders ponder a tax exemption plan in Cartersville Georgia offering a five year tax break on new manufacturing ventures including property machinery and improvements. The measure, approved November 1 1887, notes incentives such as donated land and funds to attract manufacturers as citizens comment on local growth. Ayer’s Hair Vigor ad promotes hair restoration and dandruff prevention.
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Cartersville
Cartoraville
Norfolk Dialect Vividly Glimpsed In Saxon Roots
The Home Journal describes Norfolk speech with rising intonation and a lexicon of Saxon roots and quirky terms. It lists examples like beck, dwile, gotch, holl, killer, loke, pightle, nog, and many local words for everyday things while noting the warm neighbors’ greeting How do you do bor. The piece paints a colorful portrait of regional vernacular and identity.
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Norfolk
Dodman
Wardle
Fen
Home Journal
Drinking Instead of Eating Beer Wagon Drivers
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt cites a brewer asserting that beer wagon drivers drink more than any class, often two glasses at a time, practically dwindle hunger, and average over a hundred glasses daily with some reaching a hundred twenty five. He notes free taprooms in breweries and constant availability.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Paradox of Eastward and Westward Sailings
A Cham bers Journal note explains that eastward round the world sailors gain a day due to the sun’s position, while westward voyagers lose a day. The discrepancy affects daily provisions and grog, creating an apparent two day advantage for the eastern ship when both start and end together.
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I Carlier
Chambers
Pompeii Excavations Yield Silver Urns and Gold Ornaments
Excavations at Pompeii reveal a wooden case with surgical instruments, followed by the discovery of four tall silver urns, four small cups, eight open vases, four leaf-adorned dishes with animal figures, and a Jupiter statue. Gold ornaments including earrings and rings are also found as work proceeds rapidly.
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Pompeii
Jupiter
Rome Cor
London News
Reading for Ward Rooms Curated by a Naval Officer
A naval officer notes ward room reading habits. He cites old newspapers and cheap novels as the main literature, mentions a few omnivorous readers, and recalls officers who enjoy Tier- Lert Spencer, Stevenson, Meredith and Jane Austen. He attributes some taste to missionary influence.
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Spencer
Stevenson
Meredith
Jane Austen
W. D. Howells
Harper's Magazine
The Personal Equation in War
The Century notes official records are invaluable for history but cannot alone justify blind faith in reports. It argues that personal judgment shapes understanding of generals like Grant McClellan Hooker Lee Jackson and Hood, and that the personal equation is decisive in war analysis.
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Cidoton
Grant
McClellan
Hooker
Lee
Jackson
Hoads
Side avidley riding fashions from Wesland and Bo
Side avidley are wowing going out of fashion ie Wesland and Bo crys Sagan way of riding te opie many of the ladies. Side caddles have been is pe since 1388.
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Wesland
Bo Crys Sagan
Te Opie
Shaker Extract of Roots Promises Cure for Dyspepsia
An 19th century health ad promotes Shaker Extract of Roots or Seigel's Syrup as a universal cure for digestive ailments tied to constipation and dyspepsia. It features testimonials from R F Grace and Thomas P Evans praising recovery after doctors gave up, urging purchase through druggists and A. T. White Limited.
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Imate
Seigel
Germany
R. F. Grace
Kiville
Todd Co
Evans & Bro
Harmtown
Accomack Co
Iself
Warren St
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Constitution Protection
Daniel Minning
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Cleveling
Maine
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Kansas Penitentiary
Sing Sing
Penitentiaries
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Michigan
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John M. Martin
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Randall
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Powpei
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