The Amenters RecoRDER ta pupilehed Daily and Weekly
The paper describes a daily record issued every morning except Mondays at a yearly rate, and a weekly record issued each Thursday for $1.00 in advance. It highlights its wide regional reach in Southwest Georgia counties and notes publication details and mailing status.
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Amenters Recorder
Dasny “Recarpayat Ia
Georgia
Bum Ter
Lee
Terrell
Stewart, Webster
Behley
Marloc
Macon
Dooly and Wilcox
Armor and Postillee Ag
J. C. Storey
Waycross to host spring session of State Agricultural Society
The State Agricultural Society will hold its spring session at Waycross on Tuesday. Waycross plans a royal welcome with a free excursion proposal to the subtropical exposition at Jacksonville. Also notes deaths and political tensions including Campbell of the Macon Telegraph and Louisiana Republican ticket challenges. Salt trade broadside cites tariffs and consumer pricing. A Quitman county reprieve case and chain gang investigations are touched, with farmers pushing for tax relief and free lists on several commodities.
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State Agricultural Society
Waycross
Jacksonville
Farmers’ Alliance
Bureau County
Ulmola
Congress
Augusta Gazette Suspends publication over funds
The Augusta Gazette stopped publishing due to lack of funds, its founders reportedly sinking about 1000 dollars since starting six months ago. The paper was well regarded with a large readership, and the community laments its forced suspension, noting the ease of losing money in a newspaper venture.
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Augusta Gazette
The
Gazette
Cavalry Reunion Call by General Jackson at New Orleans
The cavalry command of Gen. W. H. Jackson of Nashville plans a reunion in New Orleans on the 18th. All who belonged to the Confederate cavalry commands are urged to attend the gathering noted as a pleasant meeting of men now entering their fifties.
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W. H. Jackson
Nashville
New Orleans
Desperate gang reorganization in Louisiana depicted
The text describes Warmouth attempting to reorganize a gang in Louisiana and Powell Clayton urging his followers to assemble in Arkansas, warning they will retreat if they do not gain vengeance or punishment. The wording reflects hostile rhetoric and postwar vigilantism with references to carpet baggers and retribution.
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Pota
Warmouth
Louisiana
Powell Clayton
Arkunans
Sugar Trust law and sugar price surge report
The Sugar Trust has raised prices about 14 cents per pound in eight weeks. The New York World estimates annual per capita consumption at 62 pounds and claims the rise adds 46.8 million dollars in profits to the sugar pool. The paper predicts a further three and a half to four cents rise and notes plans to control raw world sugar, squeeze producers, and pay large dividends on watered stock four times plant value.
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Sugar Trust Law
New York World
Sugar Trust
Warner's Log Cabin Extract Ad Contrast Pain Relief
Daily life mentions pain and repetition and promotes Warner's Log Cabin Extract as a quick remedy for both external and internal use. The fragment emphasizes immediate relief and broad application without specifying ingredients or proof. The tone resembles an old advertisement urging readers to buy.
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Warner
Calling All Cities Towns in Southern Winter
A northern trend to call cities towns is discussed with a note that Americus is not disrespected by locals. The piece contrasts harsher Northern winters with mild Southern weather and suggests visitors come south to thaw out while outdoor work proceeds despite occasional cold snaps.
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America
Freezy
Sunday School Prize Offerings at Boston Society
The Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society of Boston offers two prizes of 700 and 300 dollars for the first and second best manuscripts suitable for Sunday school books in fiction biography or history. Competition closes May 15 1888. Full particulars may be obtained by addressing the Society.
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Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society
Boston
Democrats' unusual bid to carry Michigan next fall
The Democrats plan a thorough build up with state, congressional, county, and township committees aiding a state executive body. Michigan is described as a doubtful state and the effort could succeed.
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Michigan
Western and Atlantic Railway Adopts New Passenger Rates
At the annual lessees meeting in Atlanta on Thursday the railroad adopts March 1 rates. For fifty miles or less two and three quarters cents, for fifty to one hundred miles two and one half cents, and for over one hundred miles two and three quarters cents. The move is expected to lower Georgia passenger rates overall.
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Western and Atlantic Railroad
Atlanta
Western and Atlantic
Georgia
Jasper Festival Opens February 22 at Savannah
On Wednesday, Feb 22 the Jasper Festival will be held in Savannah and run for three days. The program includes a grand parade of military and civic societies, an oration by Gov. Gordon, unveiling of the Jasper monument, boat races, trade displays, cavalry tilting, racing, torchlight procession, fireworks, gun club contests, and excursions to Tybee Thunderbolt and Bonaventure with special excursion rates from all points.
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Savannah
Pension legislation moves toward broader veteran aid
The first pension bill advances a plan to increase benefits for all retired and disabled veterans, including those who are completely deaf. Opposition is limited, as few resist liberal support for maimed soldiers whose injuries prevent work or greatly reduce earnings.
Year of political campaign sets election dates
The nation schedules state elections with Alabama August 6 Arkansas September 3 Georgia October 3 Maine September 10 Oregon June 4 Louisiana April 17 Vermont September 4. Maine Oregon and Vermont vote for Congress on the same date as their state elections. Grover Cleveland seeks a second term on November 6 when all other states pick Congressmen.
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Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Maine
Oregon
Louisiana
Vermont
Grover Cleveland
Columnists clash over Macon Telegraph rivalries
The Columbus Enquirer Sun and Atlanta Constitution spar over Henry Richardson of the Macon Telegraph. The Enquirer Sun mocks Richardson’s stage ambitions while noting the Constitution’s broader reach in recent years. The exchange underscores rival newspaper dynamics in Georgia journalism.
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Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Macon Telegraph
Henry Richardson
Atlanta Constitution
Richardson
Constitution
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption
Letter from N H Frobrichstein of Mobile Alabama praising Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption bronchitis and catarrh as well as Electric Bitters and New Life Pills. He notes prior failed remedies and offers trial bottles at Dr B J Eldridge’s Drug Store with positive guarantee.
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N. H. Frobrichstein
Mobile
Als
Dr. King
EB. J. Eldridge
Speculators Plot to Tax Cotton Seed Oil, Hurt the South
The Augusta Gazette alleges a conspiracy by speculators to corner lard markets in Chicago this September and October. Representatives in Washington would press Congress to deem cotton seed oil adulterated when mixed with lard, aiming to tax the seed oil and cripple Southern hog product. The paper argues cotton seed oil is purer and beneficial, warns of political manipulation, and urges Congress to investigate and consign the plot to oblivion.
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Augusta Gazette
the Gazette
Chicago
Washington
Congress
South
The
Gazette
Ocmulgee River Navigation Urged by Abbeville Times
The Abbeville Times urges securing a sufficient appropriation to make the Ocmulgee river navigable. It highlights editorials from Americus and Recouper stressing speed and importance, asking citizens from Hawkinsville to the Altamaha to write to Congressman Crisp and express support.
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Ocmulgee
Abbeville
Crisp
Hawkinsville
Altamaha
River appropriation push to Ocmulgee and Altamaha described
The Americus Recorder urges $90,000 for the Oemulyee and calls for strong river appropriations from Congress. It warns of “mingie in the air” next July if funding fails and urges the river districts to press Congress in plain language for Altamaha Ocmulgee Oconee and other streams feeding the sea at Doboy.
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Darien Gazette
Americus Recorder
Congress
Americas Recorder
Altamaha
Ocmulgee
Oconee
Doboy
Campaign Documents and Local Advertisements
Montgomery Monitor thanks Hon. C. F. Crisp for a garden seed donation. Cartersville reports over $1,000 raised for advertising. Wonderful Cures by W. D. Hoyt & Co. of home Georgia promote Dr. King's New Discovery, Electric Bitters, and Suckleon's Arnica Salve with claims of many cures including improved chest conditions. Sold by Dr. E. J. Eldridge.
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Montgomery Monitor
C. F. Crisp
Congress
W. D. Hoyt & Co
Home
Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
Maryland Leads Tomato Canning Boom in 1887
Georgia and Florida drive a growing tomato canning industry with Maryland as the leading packer state and Marford county as the largest packing center. Maryland’s 1887 yield rose from the prior year while California and others saw gains. several states declined due to droughts. Prices in Philadelphia fell to pennies per dozen in 1886 and rose in 1888. The outlook for 1889 is optimistic, with packers reducing stock to avoid overstocking the market. A Maryland packer notes adding salt to cans to improve flavor.
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Georgia
Florida
United States
Canada
Maryland
Marford County
California
New York
Indiana
Iowa
New Jersey
Delaware
Ohio
Illinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Nebraska
Michigan
Massachusetts
Colorado
Philadelphia
Refrigerating Without Ice Idea From Atlanta Proposes Patent Scheme
Mr. H. I. Kimball returns to Atlanta with a plan to refrigerate without ice by condensing ammonia gas into a liquid and allowing it to expand through pipes, absorbing heat and reaching freezing temperatures. He suggests organizing a Southwide company to control the patent, while editorial notes preview public interest and caution. The piece also surveys Georgia daily papers on tariff reform and internal revenue, listing those in favor and against. A Brunswick peddler incident ends with a mob scene and a warning to sin no more.
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H. I. Kimball
Atlanta
Kimball
South
Mr. Kimball
Macon Telegraph
Preas
Augusta Chronicle
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta Capitol
Internal Revenue
Digging Our Graves by Eating and Fearful Truths
A fearsome warning on diet and disease notes yellow fever and other perils at doors and in homes. It claims constipation and dyspepsia are core conditions, praises Shaker Extract of Roots or Seigel's Syrup as a universal cure, and cites testimonials from Grace, Evans, and others about recovery and high value.
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Germany
Seigel
Thos. Pallum
Taylor
Geneva Co
Ala
Thomas P. Evans
Evans & Bro., Merchants
Harttown
Accomack Co
A. J Reed
Warren St.n.f
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Shier County
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Cleveland
Dubois
Pennsylvania
Camilla Clarion
Americas
J. W. Twitty
Henry George
Edward McClyan
A. K. Cutting
Mexico
Advertiser
Montgomery
Macon News
Messrs. Lamar and
Edwards
Sidney Lanier
Harry Edwards
Hridges Sasith
L. Q. C. Lamar
Supreme Court
Orumulgee
Macon Evening News
Sunday Times
Col. A. R. Lamar
H. S. Edwards
Macon and Covington
Col. Machen
Madison
Athens
American and
Brunswick
Ocmulgee River
Georgia Farmers Alliance Advocate
Montezuma
R. H. Jackson
State Alliance
Cambria Iron Works
Warner's
Safe Cure
OH. Campbell
Campe Bell
Lewis Moore
Georgetown
Quitman County
Moore
Eternity
Chatham County
Americus
Cartersville
Isaao A.sheeppard & CO
Baltimore
Ua W. Sheffield It Co
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T. E. Cato
Preston
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