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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1888

Page

2

Daily and Weekly Recordings in Georgia Newspapers

A compact news digest referencing the Americus Mecomen and Daly and Weeky outlets, noting the Weekly Recorder’s Thursday circulation, pricing, and advance payment terms. It cites the Augusta Gazette changing hands, Congress in session, Niagara Falls bridge, Ohio river politics, and a flurry of regional and national items from Georgia to New Orleans, including real estate gains in Columbus, industrial plans in Augusta, and various political and clerical notes.

Americus Mecomen Daly Pathy Recorder Payne Bonddh Georgia Sumter, Lee Terrell Stewart, Webster, Schley Marion Macon Dooly and Wilcox Americus West-Omtee Storey Mublieher

Long Tail Hog Causes Tail Loss Among Flock

A Greene County farmer noted forty four hogs with short tails and one with a long tail. After days of searching he watched the long tailed hog bite off a new piece from each short tail, explaining the missing lengths among the herd.

Greene County Ohio

Arlington farmer reports mixed crop results with modest profit

J W Calhoun of Arlington demonstrates Cint farming in an invasive system. Last year he planted 80 acres: 40 in cate, 30 in cotton, 10 in corn. He harvested 1150 bushels oats, 20 bales cotton and 250 bushels corn, clearing between 500 and 500 after wages and manure costs.

J.W. Calhoun Arlington

Conkling backs Cleveland if tariff clash repeats contest

The New York Times quotes Mr. Conkling pledging support for Cleveland in a Blaine-Cleveland race if tariff reform is at stake, asserting Republicans cannot abandon tax cuts that burden producers and consumers. The piece notes shifts in editorial tone and the rise of protectionist opinion among business leaders in Philadelphia and Mississippi politics.

The New York Times Mr. Conkling Blaine Cleveland Conkling Republican Party

Improve The Ocmulgee River Aims For Yearly 40000 Grant

The Recorder notes broad support for river improvements to make the Ocmulgee permanently navigable from the Altama to Hawkinsville. It argues current appropriations are too small and ill-timed, urges annual funding of at least 40000 dollars, and calls citizens to write Judge Crisp urging a strong appropriation to unlock a year-round navigation, benefiting farmers merchants and lumber operations.

Ocmulgee Hawkinsville Americus Recorder Demulgee Congress Americas Crisp Ian Charleston

Editors Favor Tariff Cut Over Whisky Tax, Georgia Replies

Voice of the Press notes that of 64 Georgia editors replying to a tariff question, 56 prefer a tariff reduction on life’s necessities while 8 favor abolishing internal revenue. Among the eight one Republican editor supports abolition and reform, another opposes Cleveland’s re-election, and Editor Anderson of Covington Star advocates both reforms.

Voice OF the Press Atlanta Journal Georgia East Point Plow Boy Pierce County Cleveland Anderson Covington Star

Electric Bitters touted by legal and medical figures

A legal opinion from Bainbridge Munday of Clay County Texas and testimony from D I Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky praise Electric Bitters. They claim cures for malaria, jaundice, kidney and liver disorders and life saving effects. The Empress of Brazil denounces laughter of birds used for feather trimming.

Bainbridge Munday Atty Clay County Texas D. I. Wilcoxson Horse Cave Ife BE. F. Eldridge

A Sensible Bill Aims to Set Congressional Terms

A congressional committee has agreed to report Crain's bill to begin congressional terms on the first Monday of January. It sets convening in two months after elections, with terms lasting as needed within two years, to avoid Christmas recess and a short-term wait. The Cleveland Painder dealer surveys opinions on tariff revision, whisky and tobacco taxes, and wool, with Democrats broadly opposing free whisky and tobacco tax repeal, while Republicans split on tobacco repeal and free whisky. A tall bailiff in Judge Marshall Clark's court impresses as a striking character, feared by the judge and colleagues for dramatic delivereances when commanded.

North South New York S.T Georgia Congressional Committee Cleveland Onlo Baliff Marshall Clark

Do Not Be Fooled By Fake Cures For Lung Ailments

Warning readers against counterfeit promises and urging purchase of genuine Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Promises relief for throat lung and chest ailments with trial bottles offered at Dr E J Elvere’s Drug Store.

Dr. King

Do We Dig Our Graves By What We Eat

A dated health ad argues disease stems from digestive poisons, listing symptoms from dyspepsia to constipation, and touts Shaker Extract of Roots or Seigel's Syrup as a universal cure. Testimonials claim cures from digestion to chronic illness, urging readers to obtain the remedy from A. J White, Limited.

Mother Seigel Germany Seigel R. F. Grace Kirkmanville Todd Co Pullum Taylor Geneva Co Ala Thomas P. Evans Evans & Bro Horntown Accomack Co Seisel A. J White Warren St. N.Y

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