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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1888
Page
2
The item surveys Cleveland Thurman prospects at the St Louis convention and notes North South sentiment, mentions Lauder's future reps, Thurman age, and campaign dynamics. It also touches on religious song lines, ex Senator Tabor’s gold paperweight, Sheridan memoirs, and upcoming Macon and Norwood-Nicholls races with voting splits.
An editorial in the Savannah News warns Republicans of a potential surge in Black turnout for Mr. Cleveland in New York. It claims many Black voters see him as a protector of welfare and may cross party lines, while Republicans seek to disfranchise them. A Macon Evening News prank headlines incident sparked public alarm then debunked as a hoax.
The Eastman mayor J Bishop Jr of De Lacy and Bishop is proposed as a Presidential Elector for the Third Congressional District. The Record believes Sumter County should endorse him, noting his prior service as a Democratic elector in 1850 and his capable handling of district interests.
Judge Thurman traces his red bandana as a long running emblem dating back to 1845 in the memorable campaign of William Allen for Governor. The bandana’s rise to fame is recount ed with casual pride as part of his political narrative and identity.
Sumter gave a hearty welcome to Hon. W. J. Northen in her capital vale yesterday. Northen is a man after the Recorders own heart, and we regret the senior editor could not be present to extend a hearty welcome to this favored son of Georgia.
A mass political gathering in Heard County devolved into pandemonium as factions accused each other of trapping the electorate. Speakers attacked opponents and questioned the object of the meeting, leading to adjournment and a new call for a July mass meeting.
A letter from a reader in Americus argues against financing a $100,000 hotel by taxing county citizens. The writer questions tax equity, cites potential land sale of the old courthouse, and urges justice and reform while supporting enterprise but opposing taxation for the project. The piece defends local taxpayers and challenges the grand jury and city versus country funding.
Warns against wasting time with false cures for consumption and lung threats. Urges insistence on Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs colds and chest affections. Trial bottles free at Dr. E. K. Elridge's Drug Store with large bottles available.
Carl Schurz has drawn wide notice from prominent figures in Berlin leading to speculation in New York that Prince Bismarck may offer the ex American cabinet minister a senior executive role in Germany.
Bainbridge Munday Esq and D J Wilcoxson of Horsey Ky laud Electric Bitters for curing diseases including malaria liver and stomach complaints. They claim the remedy saved lives and warded off illness. Sold at E J Eldridge's Drug Store for 50 cents and 1.00.
The Countess gives birth to a son, his debut as a father brings ecstasy to the great German nobleman. He has twice married, and the heir to vast property will stay with the main line, avoiding a revert to a distant branch. A $100,000 diamond necklace honors the joyous event.
A varied list of properties for sale or trade including corner lots on Hipkle and Church streets, 1.5 acres on Daveyport Street, multiple building lots on College Hill, a 25-acre tract near outskirts with halls, a brick store on main street renting $25 monthly, 800-acre Webster County land 5 miles from Richland with pines and springs, and a 500-acre Americus farm near Shiloh church. Also two combination safes, buyer applications from colored buyers for small homes, and requests for store houses, lots, and dwelling lots on Lee or Taylor streets.
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