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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1886
Page
2
From Findlay Ohio a gas well reports a daily output of two million cubic feet, claimed as the largest yet. The article notes regional gas power, contrasts North and South, and mentions broader political and economic opinions from Boston Globe to New Orleans and the Exposition finance troubles.
A conservative guide urges farmers to plant orchards across 80 counties with climate suited to pears apples peaches plums grapes and nuts. It compares care and soil to transplanting and pruning, notes potential yearly income from 2 to 5 acres, cites Ohio as example shipping $100000 in apples and cider, and argues long term family benefit from pecans walnuts filberts and almonds.
The New York Morning Journal notes how persistent advertisers who keep their names before the public will prevail in any downturn. Mr. B O Adams, publisher of the Dawson Appeal, has entered manufacturing and offers his paper for sale on favorable terms due to lack of time to devote to it. The Dawson Appeal is described as doing a good business.
A New York preacher’s moral bacteria idea is echoed as communities honor public spirited men who work for town growth. These men, often overlooked, forego personal riches to attract capital, guide development, and improve neighbors’ lives, though they are criticized as visionaries. They deserve credit for progress. The piece also notes Senate debates on presidential removals and a North Carolina to California transport of Black migrants, with dismissive commentary on the era’s attitudes.
Commissioner J T Henderson of the department of agriculture offers a new Manual of Tobacco Culture for Beginners. Available to any Georgia citizen upon request, with a choice of Yellow Or noco chewing tobacco or Big Havana smoking tobacco. The manual aims to aid all interested in tobacco culture.
Letters and telegrams reveal John Nesdham’s escape and new life as Joseph Norbury. Kate Norbury succumbs to fear after a report of Nesdham’s death. Richard Woodville outlines the family’s rational view, while Miss Norbury and Dick Woodville press toward a hopeful but unsettled future in New York.
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