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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1886
Page
7
D. F. Davenport promotes druggists and apothecaries services in Americus Georgia. Advertises fresh garden seeds from Landreth's and the Southern Seed Company plus complexion powders patents medicines and toilet soaps. Text repeats with faded names and garbled end.
A report from Marietta notes the State Agricultural Convention chose Columbus for the next meeting after Columbus delegates argued Americus would be better. The piece humorously notes Ohio visitors liked Americus more, delaying immigration talks, and urges the Society to hold its next winter meeting in Americus to showcase hospitable immigration and practical industry.
On Sunday the 14th at the bride’s parents’ home near the city, Dr. Dean of Dawson and Miss Sallie Littleton wed with Rev. J. W. Jordan Jr officiating. The ceremony was quiet.
A handsome small volume issued by Joseph M. Brown Western and Atlantic railroad agent describes battles from Chattanooga to Atlanta along the Western and Atlantic line. Generals Johnston and Sherman endorse its accuracy. The artwork is fine and makes it a parlor ornament. Also notes 5 children’s pine shoes at Jobn B. Shaw’s.
A local entertainment by the Allyne Combination at the opera house ended with the party fleeing for a 9:20 train after a trick show. Sheriff White and Deputy Feagin arrested them, but the case was dismissed after defense by Will Dodson. The crowd faced mixed views as town business buzzed with the incident.
A fragment from a 19th century notice indicates willingness to negotiate long loans on improved lands at reduced rates. The text shows a signer named J. B. Petra with phrasing suggesting prompt action and favorable terms for borrowers seeking mortgage or land financing.
A visitor from Ohio writes in December praising Georgia content, thanking for papers and pamphlets, and saying many will visit Georgia and relocate. He notes limited means but vows to move south for prosperity and progress, with plans for friends and neighbors to follow. The note mentions 1000 Dozen J, & P. Coats Spool Satin at New York prices to the trade.
The Central Railroad provided very low excursion rates and generous accommodations including stopovers and ticket extensions for Ohio travelers. Appreciation comes from both the excursionists and local supporters who thank President Raoul and his assistants for their liberal spirit.
The letter from Waseca Minnesota urges organized action to attract land seekers and settlers from the North to the southern section. It argues that a formal organization could secure reduced railroad rates and share the burden beyond individual efforts, signaling regional willingness for Northern farmers to relocate and form homes there.
The article stresses seed choice mirrors stock selection for farmers. W. P. Sowers showcases ten years of selecting seeds from superior upland cotton, yielding a doubled output. Farmers are urged to invest in proven seed to gain higher returns, with practical demonstrations confirming the claims.
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