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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1890
Page
5
Our Weekly explains recent printing mistakes and new equipment delays while promising more news. It notes local items including measles in Dura, deaths, real estate agents visiting, a fancy ball, bar admissions, illness updates, travel plans, and upcoming meetings in Georgia towns.
Americus officials approve a five thousand dollar site sale to the Americus Manufacturing and Improvement Company to build a hotel costing fifty thousand dollars and invest twenty five thousand for attracting manufacturing industries. The plan includes stores on the first floor and a bond secured deed. The syndicate will open a stock subscription at par with ten percent down and may cover remaining shares.
The Recorder endorses Hon. Charles F. Crisp for Governor, praising his bench and legislative experience and predicting a statewide victory. Supporters from South Georgia praise his leadership, while local figures urge recognition of the region. A Pleasant Occasion details a Flora Wheatley gathering with friends, music, and dancing, and Dr Bills Cough Syrup is recommended for colds. Americus Light Infantry meets to nominate officers, with over twenty new members expected. A. D. Autrey reports a grassy year with unusually fresh crab grass in early spring, promising heavy pasture growth.
A letter from H C Bagley president of Americus Investment Co refutes a published report claiming the 8 A M Railway and Americus Investment Co borrowed 10000 with notes backed by bonds and a collateral value. The piece also notes resignations, staff changes, and a weekly cotton report with totals for Americus.
Postmaster J C Roney travels to Atlanta to consult the railway mail service division superintendent about securing a better mail system. Current mail matters are delayed at present. Cook's Pharmacy at 439 Cotton Avenue notes calls answered at all hours. W A Cook and W W G promote remedies for weakly females.
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