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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1889

Page

2

Proctor Knott Beats Spokane and Georgia Business Notes

Proctor Knott defeats Spokane as Southern sentiment remains strong despite calls for justice in the South. Georgia trumpets exports, capital, and cheap Western rates as merchants plan for the coming winter while debates over state legislation and regional politics unfold. The Watcher-Jordan quarrel persists in Columbus, Sumter’s census standing looms, and Oliv e bill opposition grows amid local economic concerns. Nine to one?

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Morgan county offers prize for best home raised colt at Madison show

Morgan county Georgia challenges Jasper Putnam Oconee Newton Walton Green Hancock counties to win 500 dollars for the best home raised colt at the Madison livestock show on August 31. The piece lauds livestock breeding as a diversification away from cotton and urges Georgian farmers to follow this example to keep dollars within the state.

Morgan County Georgia Jasper Putnam Oconee Newton Walton, Green and Hancock Madison Morgan Morgan, Green and Athens

Ice pitcher cited by Dr Hammond warned as deadly

The piece reports Dr. William A. Hammond claiming ice water harms health. It alleges ice water worsens teeth, digestion, stomach lining, and may contribute to stomach cancer, cataracts, and heart action, urging readers to heed the warning before drinking cold water.

Wa. A. Hammond Dr. Hammond

Thankful Library Card Draws Praise In Ellaville News

A Sunday Recoupes note expresses gratitude to the American Library for last week’s festival, noting the Recorder’s omission in thanks while praising the newspaper for its generous column space. It also reviews Setley City News from Florida, praising editor Don Medeor and the paper’s neat presentation and pricing.

American Library Recorder Times Without Anerjeus Iirt Setley Coty News Mir Don Medeor Date of Florida Wisitor Meleod Bia Olessmd Iain Ellaville Schley County

Georgia lawmaker decries railroad charter sale as monopoly threat

In a fiery debate, Mr. Williams of Telfair county denounces a bill repealing the Savannah and Western railroad charter and warns the Central Railroad and Banking Company of Georgia risks monopolistic control. He cites new lines toward Savannah and Americus, promising lower rates and regional benefit, while calling the measure a fraud eroding competition and Georgia’s progress. The letter stresses dangerous consolidation, urging Southwest Georgia to resist.

Williame Telfair Americas Georgina Georga Walter J. McArthur John M Meldrion Boa Mebenougle Herman Myers Laith Chele Isae Wif Sahil Sims Content Richround and Banking Company of Georgia Savannah and Western Railroad Company Powys Central Railroad and Banking Company Georgi Senate House of Representatives General Assembly Savannah Americus Georgia Central Railroad Kansas City Savannah and Western Railroad Aimericus Columbus Cam Buena Vista Ellaville 5. & W. Rose Great Northwest Lave Acutor Sumter County Varsuant Court House Americus Investment Company Bank of Americus Mary C. Bivins Jos E. BI

Legislative summer session stirs over state road lease

The summer session of the Legislature faces heated debate over the Georgia state road matter with a likely lease of the road amid two bills. Felton’s educational bill sparks lengthy debate as public sentiment favors directing rental proceeds to education while opposing new branch colleges. Immigration and Brady bills draw attention with strong House support and cross party interest, while predictions of passage in both chambers loom.

Harrell Webster Felton Ketal le Simmons E. G. Simmons Jumter Alabama Castle Garden Georgia Rawls Efingham Agricultural Department Judge Barrow Brunswick Flo Johnson House Committee On Immigration House Brady Senate Wright Brady

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