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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1885
Page
2
A Georgia paper reviews Governor McDaniel's reformatory prison measures and the governor’s appointments. It discusses a Republican critique of Civil Service conduct, mentions an Italian mission applicant now a tugboat custodian, and notes Southern editorials on office seeking and Democratic independence.
Iowa Democrats and Greenbackers gravitate toward a joint state ticket with Greenbackers taking the Lieutenant Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction posts, leaving the remainder to Democrats. The potential alliance could threaten Republican prospects in Iowa. The piece also notes Attorney General views on the Dolphin vessel dispute and Georgia credit signals. A Western observer explains tornado origins as cyclones from the southwest tied to electric storms.
The civil service commission tightens eligibility rules, delaying appointments from Democratic lists while Republicans on the register stay eligible through January 1, 1886. Cotton planters struggle as Mason’s machine lags behind traditional picking methods, amid hopeful but cautious trials. A government tax scam involving thick barrel staves is exposed, letting two gallons slip past gaugers, a scheme previously seen in Illinois years ago.
The National Cotton Exchange reports a favorable June outlook with uniform weather across the belt. By the end of June the crop rated 92, versus 85 a year ago, with no significant insect damage and little grass harm, though a short sunny spell is still needed in many areas.
An Iowa newspaper excerpt notes Stephen A. Douglas’s wartime stance and a pivotal telegram. It describes colored voters in Mahaska County demanding recognition, forming a convention to nominate a colored candidate for the Legislature, and threatening to bolt the Republican ticket if not accommodated. A tense factional split hovers over the state party.
An observer cites a cheap mind cure test during hot days. Imagining a person in icebound crystal grottoes, cooling to judge influence on heat sensations, suggests warmth may be overstated by habit. The piece notes heat discomfort often results from perception.
The National Planters Association proposes to raise two years hence $200,000 from planting and manufacturing interests for farm development. Premiums include a model farm residence, gin house, barns, and a best general crop and best acre prizes. Contest targets the 1886-87 crop and aims to spur Southern farm improvements. The Washington Star notes government leave trends and current furlough limits. Also listed are several local legislative bills in Sumter and nearby counties. Ex-Secretary Robeson faces a campaign expense dispute over carriage costs in his district.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best in the world for oats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims cures piles or no pay. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 95 cents per box. Sold by Dr Eldridge.
The St Louis Republican argues the negro presence in the South blocks foreign immigration, favoring immigrant farmers from the North with capital. It cites Bohemian colonization failures and urges employers to improve labor productivity while avoiding white immigrant labor competing with black workers.
Tr J C Wilson of Philadelphia asserts Horsford’s Acid Phosphate serves as a general tonic and aids debility and dyspepsia in overworked men with satisfactory results. Prof John M Klein of Kentucky predicts a brilliant comet in August or late July, noting its path and visibility will improve as it deflects due to solar orbit.
In Macon Georgia on May 10 1880 H L Cox chairman of the Supply Committee of the Board Road Commissioners endorses Granata Cutt Remedy used among county convicts as a standard medicine. Sold by Dr E J Eldridge and all druggists. Also notes unprecedented demand for Miss Cleveland's new book with 100000 copies to be sold.
A letter from Chief of Police Joan Harvey of Macon Georgia praises Grovora Outi Renepy as a top chill cure, noting many cured individuals. The note, dated 1880, is sold by Dr. E J Eldridge and every druggist, with strong assurance of its efficacy.
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