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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1891

Page

2

Americus Recorder ad seeks readers and notes various items

The Americus Recorder, a daily and weekly newspaper, outlines its pricing and broad circulation across Southwest Georgia. The paper notes a growth in local housing with new dwellings in Americus, comments on Georgia crime statistics, agricultural prospects, and editorial mentions of regional publications and literary topics.

Americus Recorder Georgia Sumter, Lee Terrell Stewart, Webster, Schley Marion Macon Dooly and Wilcox Americus Post-Omcensuscona Americus Publishing CO Atlanta Evening Journal Webb Press F. Hy Richardson Tir Recorpen Rugeess

Americus aims for a brisk year of growth and trade

The Americus plan focuses on boosting the Board of Trade and city prominence despite minor post office funding gaps. Vice President Morton’s stance on the gag rule remains uncertain, and the Rome Tribune notes Pat Calhounne’s resilience after editorials. Public faith in Jay Gould draws crowds to New York before the 15th market events.

Jay Gould New York Mr. Gould Booth Helb Dackoon Street Americus General Burgery A. B. Hinkle New York Post Graduate School Art Hospital

Building Permits Suggested by City Leaders

The mayor and city council are urged to adopt an ordinance requiring building permits. Builders should record building type brick stone or timber, cost, location, and other useful details for public knowledge without restricting construction. The Olney ReconDer notes such records aid growth and provide an official stamp on statements.

City Council of Americas Itou

Brunswick Spent One and a Half Million for Buildings

State roundup notes Brunswick spent one and a half million dollars on buildings in the past year. Athens, similar in size to Americus, inaugurated free delivery last Thursday. Albany gentlemen invest in pecans, planting trees in yards and on farms. Ex-editor McIntosh of Albany plans a beltline street railroad and a park. Col Bucka wrote to Generals Schofield and Miles asking for Lieut Garlington’s promotion for gallant conduct against Indians.

Americus Brunswick Athens Albany McIntosh Col. Bucka Americux

Minister J P McFerran Leaves Americus for Macon

Dr J P McFerran departs Americus with wife and daughter to lead Mulberry Street M E Church in Macon. Many friends mourn the move while praising his eminent divine service and wide affection. Americus congratulates Macon on the acquisition of such a man.

Macon J.P. McFerran Mulberry Street Americus

Fine Mules Arrive at Clark's Stables for Inspection

E E Basad and Company bring a fine lot of mules to Clark's stables inviting buyers to view before purchase. Timaday celebrated by colored people nationwide on emancipation anniversary with a long Plains of Dura program and a large crowd. Swift, who died in Atlanta last Tuesday, originated the celebrated S28 medline. Lieutenant Garlington, noted for Wounded Knee, is an Atlanta native and a former Athens associate of Angier, Harmon, Brown, and others.

Plains of Dura Mr. Swift Atlanta Medline Lieut Garlington Wounded Knee Athens Ed Angier Charlie Harmon Walter Brown

Postal System Report Praises Wanamaker and Postal Reforms

The Postmaster General Wanamaker releases a fiscal year report praising postal telegraph ideas and a postal banking plan for dense eastern districts. The Recorder questions southern efficiency, notes many postmaster changes labeled other causes, and urges improved service before higher rates.

Wanamaker South North THI

Farm Poultry Profits in New England Views

A New England farm column by Chester E. Perkins discusses poultry and egg profits, noting low prices in North Carolina and higher regional rates. It urges farmers to consider poultry and eggs as revenue sources and invites housewives to share successful practices.

New England Chester E. Perkins Recorder North Carolina

Excursion Plan From North to Athena Enlivening Athens

Larry Gantt proposes a spring excursion from the North to Athena to boost Athens population. This morning at 6:25 engineer C. Russel departs engine 121 for Providence while this afternoon at 1:30 chief engineer G A Nix leaves engines 120 and 122 for the same destination. The engines are refused by the 5 A M road. the trip lasts 17 days and follows a route via Americus Cordele Macon Chattanooga Cincinnati Alberton Detroit Wabash Niagara Falls Grand Trunk Rotterdam Junction Westshore Lake Erie Windsor Fitzburg Providence and the New York paths.

FE. Russel Providence N. I G. A. Nix Americus Cordele Macon Chattanooga Cincinnati Alberton Junction J. M Detroit Wabash Niagara Falla Grand Trunk Line Rotterdam Junction Westshore Lake Erie Winater Fitzburgo N. Y

Lack of Confidence in Finance Traced to Policy

The piece argues the money crunch stems from financial policy allowing pressure on loans. Banks tighten credit, demand repayment, and hold cash, while the public feels no lack of confidence. When demand returns, loans resume. The blame lies with policy, not debtors, as producers struggle to sell produce at fair prices.

Among the Editors satire on editors and papers in Georgia

A compilation of editorials and notes from Georgia papers critiquing editors, rail passes, and state figures. Mentions Governor Northen's illness, the Macon Telegraph praise, and various newspaper jibes about printers, ink, and press modernization. Includes references to Cuthbert Liberal, Brunswick Times, Atlanta Constitution, Augusta Chronicle, Buena Vista Patriot, and Blanton.

Macon M.orgia Northen Augusta Chronicle Macon News Bam Whitmire Brunswick Times

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Ps Ericus Recorder Storgp el, Glessner Omet Sumter County Webster County The Valdosta Times J. B. Bostick Douglassville Larry Gantt Roma Tribune Judge McCurden Gov. Northen Tribune Larry Commission of Agriculture Nesbit Pierce Mt. Holly N. C Folsom Stanton Julian Hawthorne Carmencita Otero America Mr. Hawthorne Inquisition Inquisitora Board of Trade Morton V. P Rome Tribune Pat Calhounne Calhoun E.E. Basad& Co Clark Athena Gytef New York Ledger Gunn Michigan C. F. Gibbs Atlanta Constitution Buena Vista Patriot Chris Histone Underwood Clarion Blanton Constitution E. A Hawkins LAW Granberry Corner W. K. Wheatley Fitzgerals Wheatley & Fitzgerald Omce Jackson Street Upestaia L- Maynard Jacckaon Street E. F. Histos E.H. Curr Hinton & Cutts Tickneys Ofles Hart Building Forsyth Street Marly Ansley Poe Gathce Summ Ler Dooly Webster Stewart Supreme Court United Mtited Court P. Wallace, Tiorney National Bank A. Hixon Tiorney Armericus, Ga Bagley Building Deen Te Court House W.R. Guerny DuPont Gurenu Guerry & Son Tary Erm Pope ¢ National Bank Lamar Street Sumter Superior Court Nrin Corton Southwestern Hallroad C. Hudson L. J. Blalock Schley County Hudson & Blalock Omec Atalee Lee and Lamar T. L. Holton Westbrook M. D. Hybician Burgeon Uct House C. A. Huntington Charvis Street Fed G. T. Miller Davenport Sorner Church Prince Streeta B. Hawkins C. A. Brooks Hawkins & Brooks, Physicians and Surgeons Granbery Borner Cal Gridge Dal W. L. Builard 5Th Avenue Columbus London Vienna Stith Burt Grinsberry' Tore J. J. Worsham Natal Mactical Holsey, Ootandshoe Arthur Anaets En Contractors Sam Stevens Reuou BANCE W.T. AL Dunn Agreat Pdeacock Ellaville Commercialien Uy la Poavock Atts House Americus, Georgia Watts Frell Greston R. &. Salm Propsietos Waltera Shell Central M. Comen Jant Ln Americas Mutual Building and Loan Association H.M. Brown J. B. Felder Knights OF Honor D. K. Brinson Bank of Americus W.E. Mumbtey Cashler Sumtar County E. C. Clarke UM. Clarke Court of Ordinary Tae A. J. Hamil’s Cotton Avenue Hamil Block Americus, Ga J. A. Ansley Aig Fine Ik Tes Terry Nashville C. W. Levk P.O. Hox Roanoke Virginia Seba Ahs Boiler Atlas Engine Works Indianapolis, Ind
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