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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1890

Page

2

The Daily Axeuicus Reconpenia and Weekly Recompense

The issue notes the Daily Axeuicus Reconpenia published each morning except Monday and the weekly Recompense issued every Friday morning at 140 dollars per year payable in advance. It reports strong circulation in Southwest Georgia and lists major topics from national politics to agriculture, including figures, statements, and editorials on senators, tariffs, and regional economic growth. It mentions the Grady monument fund, a potential federal penitentiary in the South, and various political analyses reflecting the era’s tensions.

Axeuicus Reconpenia Danny Reconnetty Gtve Wrrekkly Anuy Georgia Sumter, Lee, Terrell Stewart, Webster, Schley Marion Macon Dooly and Wilcox

Triumph in a Single Acre Corn Prize Story

South Carolina farmer Mr. Drake details a bold 254 bushel one acre corn yield achieved through heavy fertilization begun in February. The project cost 290 dollars for fertilizers totaling 206.16 dollars in value, securing a 500 dollar prize and state acclaim while proving agronomic potential beyond assumed fertility limits. Contests for seats in Congress prompt House committee action to route election disputes through the courts for certification and rolls.

United States Drake South Carolina American Agriculturist State Department of Agriculture Congress Rowell Chaiman House Committee On Elections

Six masked intruders target Oman home near Findlay

About a year ago six masked men demanded six thousand dollars said hidden in the Oman household near Findlay Ohio. They found only 185 dollars and tortured a four year old boy by holding him over a fire. Recently a grand jury indicted six county leaders for the crime. The piece notes rising crime in the North and comments on Mr Blaine's potential cabinet resignation and its impact on President Harrison's administration.

Oman Findlay Ohio North Blaine Harrison Walker

Emigration Out of North Carolina Attracts Thousands

Not less than five thousand African Americans have left North Carolina in the last thirteen months. Most relocated to Mississippi and Arkansas. The report cites emigration agents promising higher wages as the main lure, with no further cause given.

North Carolna Mississippi Arkansas Mary Young Joseph Young Ayhy A. C. Speer

Board of Trade vision for Americus urged in Tribune style

The piece argues for forming a city Board of Trade in Americus modeled on Rome, envisioning biweekly public meetings, unified policy, and a powerful promotional voice to attract investors, manufacturers, and transportation interests, with citizens and business leaders pooling effort for common good. It also notes tariff debate reflections and honors Samuel J. Randall as a House figure.

Board of Trade Americus Tribune of Rome Ita Americas America

Railway Consolidation and Georgia’s Trade Path

A Georgia Recorder editorial lauds Louisville and Nashville’s purchase of Rome and Decatur as a step for state development, arguing large consolidated railways provide fair transport rates and markets. It notes a shift in local press stance, endorses the L and N policy, and cites Atlanta Constitution on black citizens’ rights and schooling, ending with product placement for HiFernoline Balsam at Cook’s Pharmacy.

Atlanta Journal Railroad Commission Georgia Louisville and Nashville Rome and Decatur Avanta South Southern Railroad Louisville and Nashville Railroad West Birmingham Tennessee River Rome Louisville Nashville Coosa Cumberland Atlanta At- Tanta Georgia Railroad Charleston Times Recorder

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