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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1888

Page

2

The Amxnicus Recouper And Daily WeekLy Journal

A mixed old item list notes the Amxnicus Recouper publishing daily and weekly editions with subscription rates and regional circulation in Southwest Georgia. It mentions editorials, resignations, a new Atlanta daily, and assorted timely notices from national to local topics.

Amxnicus Georgia Sumter, Lee Terrell Stewart, Webster, Schley Marion Macon Dooly and Wilcox Americus Post-Omce H.C. Storey Atlanta

Massachusetts Inez vote blues and Butler effect in race

The Boston Herald notes that Massachusetts would have backed Cleveland over Blaine if not for the Butler vote, and now Butler is out the fall contest looms. Sherman blasts tariff reduction policies while warning a Republican surge would have avoided treasury surpluses. Georgia gains four committee chairs and a push for a national industrial exposition in Atlanta in 1888 89 draws support. A Georgia tax table shows increased taxable property since 1879, challenging claims of decline. The Journal questions gains from repealing whisky and tobacco taxes against broader economic needs.

Boston Herald Inez Massachusetts Cleveland Blaine Butler

Convention Sought for Ocmulgee River Navigation Work

A plan is discussed to convene counties interested in the Ocmulgee river to push for more federal money for river work. Officials note that funding will hinge mainly on personal effort by Congressmen from districts draining the river, not on conventions alone.

Ocmulgee River

Senators Back Lamar Davis Sabin For Confirmation

Washington special to the Evening Post says that republican senators will vote to confirm Mr. Lamar Davis and Sabin of Minnesota Evarts of New York Mitchell of Oregon Sawyer of Wisconsin Stanford of California and Stewart of Nevada. No doubt of confirmation, but opposition may delay action.

Washington New York Evening Post Lamar Davis and Sabin Minnesota Evarta New York Mitchell Oregon Sawyer Wisconsin Stanford California Stewart Nevada

Warner's Log Cabin Hops and Buchu Remedy Ad

An old advertisement claims genuine cheerfulness stems from an honest heart and good digestion. It promotes Warner's Log Cabin Hops and Buchu Remedy as a cure for dyspepsia to ensure cheerful health and an honest heart.

Warner

Tariff Hurdles for Georgia Cotton Mills

The Angus News argues that heavy tariff duties on imported machinery raise costs for U S cotton mills. It notes a $500000 machinery need requiring $250000 in duties and contrasts with England's ability to import raw cotton, spin cloth abroad, and dominate the global market. The piece advocates duty-free machinery to spur domestic production and prevent competition loss.

Angus Georgia England United States

Washington as southern capital among northern nations

The article notes Washington as the southern capital of major northern nations, mentions Madrid Constantinople Rome and Pariaa and cites St. Petersburg latitude. It reports Gov Gordon appointing Reese, Powers, and Howard to inventory the Western & Atlantic railroad, calling it a wise commission. It adds Albany News says Major Cumming has 110 hands on the Columbus Southern road work and expects May completion.

Washington Madrid Constantinople Rome Pariaa New Foundland London Berlin Labrador St. Petersburg Greenland Gov. Gordon W. M. Reese Virgil Powers Macon C. B. Howard Atlanta Board of Commissioners Western & Atlantic Railroad Albany News and Advertiser Major Cumming Albany Columbus Southern Dawson

Democratic editors praised in Illinois and tariff talk

The text hails Champaign Times editors receiving federal posts in Washington and Champaign, congratulates local editors Messia Smyser and Fielding, notes Democrats in Chicago favoring New York, contrasts tariff cries with prosperity, cites the St. Louis Globe Democrat on tariff revision, and comments on Ma A O Bacon’s whiskey revenue letter amid shifting political alliances and upcoming elections.

Illinois Champaign Times Washington The Times Champaign Messia Smyser Fielding

Confederate Monument Edifice to Rise in Oakwood Cemetery

A unique Confederate memorial will be erected in Oakwood Cemetery Chicago within eighteen months. A 40 foot tall pyramid with a stepped base will feature fourteen square slabs each named for a Confederacy state and decreasing in size from Virginia to Arkansas. States will supply the stones, ideally quarried from local colored granite. Each state may inscribe its own text, reserving a space for state initials.

Oakwood Chicago Virginia Arkansas

Dr V Fierce's Treatise on Lung Ailments Offered

For consumptives and lung ailments the advertisement offers a treatise by Dr. V. Fierce. It mentions orthosynth, spitting blood, and throat affections and directs readers to send 10 cents in stamps to Bethlehem New York for the doctor's address.

Stampa R. V. Fierce Beiihlo N. Y

Cotton Receipts and Market Fluctuations Report

The Chronicle notes week ending January 6 receipts total 159,305 bales, up from prior weeks, with 4,582,882 bales grown since September 1, 1887. Interior stocks fell by 29,261 bales, while plantation movement remains strong. imports from continental ports reach 20,000 bales. Market commentary describes sluggish futures, a late-week recovery, and a 10 1/8 cents spot price. An Augusta talk questions national fame versus home district service.

the Chronicle Liverpool

Free Trial Bottles Drive Dr. Eldridge’s Booming Drug Store

Their business soars as customers receive free trial bottles of Dr King s New Discovery for consumption. The remedy covers coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and all throat and lung diseases with a free large bottle offered for trial and a one dollar size available. The ad links tax questions to the broader political debate led by President Cleveland urging economical government and lower taxes while promising honest administration.

E. J. Eldridge Dr. King

Buckien's Arnica Salve Adverts Claim Universal Cure

Promotional notice for Buckien's Arnica Salve asserts it is the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin eruptions plus a guaranteed cure for piles. Sold in boxes at 25 cents and forwarded by Dr B J Elriddge.

Buckien B. J. Eliridige

Gorman Defines the Issue in Harlem Speech

Senator Gorman head of the Democratic national committee spoke to the Harlem Democratic Club of New York last week. He contrasted Democratic and Republican views on state rights and federal power, public lands versus settlers, taxation, and protection of domestic industry, recalling the 1884 choices that elected Cleveland and Hendricks.

Gorman Democratic National Committee Harlem Democratic Clt New York Manning Republican Party Democratic Party Cleveland and Hendricks

Georgia Railroads Seed Hopes for a Banner Year

Georgia plans to beat last year’s railroad output as 1887 adds about 250 miles in state. Macon and Florida, Chattanooga Rome and Columbus, Columbus Southern and Central lines push progress. Dirt breaks on Columbus Southern, funding secured. Buena Vista to Columbus and Carrollton to Decatur routes eyed.

Georgia United States Macon Florida Chattanooga Rome Columbus Columbus Southern The Central Buena Vista Carrollton Decatur Ala Fort Valley Savannah

Georgia Holds Heavy House Committee Influence in 19th Century Transfers

Georgia gains four chairmanships in the House including Post Offices and Post Roads, Reform in Civil Service, Education, and Elec tions. Key Georgia members secure top spots on major panels such as Ways and Means, Appropriations, and Foreign Affairs, with Crisp, Blount, Candler, and Norwood holding influential positions. Florida gains Railways and Canals chairmanship with Davidson.

Georgia Norwood Blount Candler Clements Civil Service Committee Crisp Turner Mr. Clements Stewart State Department Mr. Norwood Mr. Crisp Carlton Mr. Grimes Mr. Candler Barnes Pacific Florida Foner Davidson

Brace Up Without Stimulants Or Bitters

A health note urges bracing up mood and appetite without stimulants or bitters made from cheap whiskey. It promotes a safer alternative to purify the blood, awaken liver and kidneys, and restore vitality, hinting at a specific product but warning against risky tonics.

What Is this Disease that Is Upon Us

A fragmented 19th century health notice describes a mysterious disease with chest and side pains, fatigue, digestive upset, yellow eyes, and fainting spells. It asserts widespread infection, misdiagnosis as liver or kidney disease, and promotes Shaker Extract of Roots or Seigel's Syrup as curative, with testimonials from Texas and Missouri praising its efficacy.

Seigel John G. C. Hemptinstall Chulafirmee Clebarn Co Aln Texas E. Barton Warner Ripley Co

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