Georgia towns push rails and tariffs shape politics
Augusta aims for cheap rates southward as Macon to Cordele rail trails promised by May. Albany eyes street railway expansion. Sidney Lewis named private secretary to Senator Colynitt as tariff reform interest grows. Liberty County boasts no real estate mortgages, signaling strong local farming and home dependence on cotton. A 1529 German Bible with original cover, one of only thirteen printed, survives in Burlington Tennessee.
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Sidney Lewis
Colynitt
Henry L. Miller
Burlington, Tn
Century old plug hat presented to Michigan merchant
A plug hat over 100 years old was presented to a Michigan city merchant. The report offers no reason for the gift. it is suggested the merchant offended neighbors by wearing a 200 year old plug hat.
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Michigan City
Union Creek news and Georgia factory hopes debate
A column discusses a failed sale with 30 000 goods and notes a Mt Vernon cyclone killing many. It surveys Georgia cotton factories profits and capital, mentions a Newnan factory dividend forecast, and critiques tariff policy and party alignment with President Cleveland and Congress. It also reports Endicott’s reply on captured flags and cites Republican Inter Ocean criticism of the Atlanta Constitution.
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Endicott
House
Boutelle
Stanton
Belknap
McCrary
Ramsey
Lincoln
Congress
Chicago
Baltimore Incorporation for Electric Railway Between Cities
Application filed in Baltimore for a company to construct electrical overhead lines to connect cities for rapid light freight and Nova Papers. Claims experiments show 400 miles per hour possible with a two-track system and a third rail serving as guide and current conductor.
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Baltimore
Columbus thanks Nankhead and Crisp for public building aid
The Columbus Enquirer Sun reports thanks from Columbus to Messrs Nankhead and Crisp for aiding Mr Grimes in securing a public building appropriation. It notes Crisp’s prior pledge to aid city interests and his faithful fulfillment. The Americas people are urged to thank Menura, Grimes and Hawkhead for helping Mr Crisp secure a 90000 dollar appropriation for the Ocmulgee river project.
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Columbus
Nankhead
Crisp
Grimes
Columbus Enquirer- Sun
Ike
Americas
Menura
Hawkhead
Mr. Crisp
Ocmulgee River
Brace Up with Electric Bitters Claim at Eldridge Drug
The notice promotes Electric Bitters as a health tonic to lift mood, restore appetite, and renew vitality without stimulants or bitters. It claims to purify blood and energize the liver and kidneys, available for one dollar per bottle at Dr. E. J. Eldridge's Drug Store.
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E. J. Eldridge
State Agricultural Society Meeting in Waycross
The Spring gathering of the Georgia State Agricultural Society in Waycross drew heavy attendance. Talks were practical, leadership strong, and optimism rose as political tensions receded. Visitors enjoyed Cherokee Farm, Sub-tropical Exposition, and warm hospitality.
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State Agricultural Society
Georwia State Agricultural Society
Waycross
Northern
Newse
Newnan
J.C. Reynolds
Sid& W
Capt. Reed
Moore
Howers
Prospectus T
Jacksonville
Their Business Booming at Dr Eldridge Drug Store
A local drug store reports a surge in trade due to free trial bottles of Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and lung diseases. The ad promises quick cures and offers trial bottles free with larger sizes at one dollar.
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E. J. Eldridge
Dr. King
Towns must have enterprise to grow despite location
Findlay Ohio shows progress requires energy and liberal backing not just natural advantages. Property owners pledged to place a tenth of holdings in a trustee for sale to fund factories and railroads, amounting to about 200000. They expect full repayment and a dividend within twelve months from boosted property values. The note urges Americas owners to invest for rapid growth and doubled real estate values in two years.
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Findlay
Ohio
Americas
Resolution Calls Georgia Senators to Clear Rivers
At the State Agricultural Society meeting in Waycross a resolution urged Georgia Senators and Congress members to secure funds to remove obstructions on the Altamaha, Ocmulgee, and Oconee rivers. Farmers view these waterways as a cheap route to seaports and demand action from national leaders over home interests. The farmers warn Georgia statesmen they face a personal accountability beyond tariff talks if no action is taken.
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State Agricultural Society
Waycross
Congress
Altamaha
Ocmulgee
Oconee
Georgia
Rivers and harbors bills prompt push for Georgia rivers
Judge Crisp urged the rivers and harbors committee to fund projects on the Ocmulgee Oconee and Chattahoochee, with proposed appropriations of 30000 for the first two and 100000 for the Chattahoochee. The engineer’s report notes 74000 for the latter, suggesting a likely clerical error. The panel also backs a 400000 appropriation for the Colored World’s Fair in Atlanta and plans a blank-sum submission to Congress. The New York World warns seed potatoes from abroad are poor for seed and warns against mislabeling Peerless seed potatoes. Our farmers are advised to avoid diseased seed.
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Washington
Judge Crisp
Committee On
Ocmulgee
Oconee
Chattahoochee
Congress
Atlanta
Blair
Bowen
Palmer
George
New York
Free 200 Page Health Book Offer From Doctors Starkey and Palen
A postal offer invites readers with consumption asthma sore throat bronchial trouble dyspepsia nervous disorders or chronic ailments to write to Drs Starkey and Palen at 1527 and 1529 Arch Street Philadelphia PA for a free 200 page medical book. The date January 19 is referenced.
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Tree
Dra. Starkey and Palen
Arch Streety
Phiadelphia
Wiss
Southern Excursions Rate Cuts Spur Tours South
Southern Passenger Association committees approved a three cent per mile round trip rate for southern titles with stopovers. Quoted rates appear on February 28 March 13 27 and April 10 24. A delegaton from Chattanooga visited urging promotion of Americus to attract northern visitors.
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Southern
Southern Passenger Association
Tennys
Chattanooga
Americas
Americus
Will It Pay A Cotton Factory In Americus
Businessmen in Americus debated cotton mill viability after $100,000 investment three years ago and a recent meeting led to $78,000 subscribed for a new mill. The rapid subscription suggests cotton factories can pay, based on local experience.
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Americus
Itf
Grittin
Hitch Rumors Hover Over Brunswick and Western Sale
The Albany News notes ongoing rumors of a hitch delaying the sale or lease of the Brunswick and Western railroad to Plant Investment Company or 8 F W Ry. A rail layoff pause follows the sale announcement, with no clear cause. Also reported are claims of coercion by mining supervisors in Michigan’s Eleventh district to push Seymour, with GOP gains shrinking from 2,400 to under 200.
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Albany News
Brunswick and Western Railroad
Plant Investment Company
Eleventh
Michigan
Seymour
Railroads in Georgia to boost prosperity for farmers
The Macon Telegraph reports Georgia railroads recognize their success hinges on the people, especially farmers. With cooperation between the public and railways, the state’s resources will develop, increasing freight and passenger traffic and making Georgia the Empire State of the South in both name and reality.
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Macon ‘Telegraph
Georgia
Empire State of the
South
Albany heirs settle for 84 cents after long suit
After thirteen years of litigation in Albany New York an estate paid heirs only 84 cents per share. Lawyers received about eleven thousand dollars each. The comment crudely notes that the heirs did not deserve the 55 cent share.
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Albany, N. Y
Bucklen Arnica Salve for Skin Ailments and Piles
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve marketed as the world’s leading remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee of satisfaction or refund. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by Dr. E J Eldridge.
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Bucklen
Gale
E. J. Eldridge
Digestion Cure Promises Relief From Dyspepsia
A health ad claims Shaker Extract of Roots or Seigel's Syrup cures dyspepsia and constipation, diagnosing a mysterious digestive illness as the root of many ailments. It cites testimonials from R. F. Grace and others, praising the remedy after doctors failed, and urges readers to buy from A. J. Limited in New York.
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Phradians
Mother Seigel
Germany
Seier
R. F. Grace
Ki °Ville
Todd Co
Seigel
Mr. Thos, Pullum
Taylor
Geneva Co
Ala
Thomas P. Evans
Evans & Bro
Horntown
Accomack Co
Seitel
A. J. Limited
Warren St. N.Y
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