Local Georgia notes and national headlines from Americus press
A Georgia newspaper column from Americus reports publisher details, Savannah visit by President Cleveland, auction prices for Civil War figures, Democratic party critique of Ohio finances, plans to boost Augusta tourism, and a burst of national Republican presidential chatter. Articles mention W. W. Fleming Sr. death, Athens Georgia Factory power, and Sherman Blaine contest signals.
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Washington
Sherman
Blaine
Quitman Herald Earns Notable Size and Ambition
The Quitman Herald led by Per ham and Hanlon aims to outgrow its town, seeking wider appeal and success. The Republican State central committee scheduled a Georgia State convention in Atlanta on April 15 to choose delegates to the national convention, with Sherman preferred for president. In Oglethorpe County a blacksmith’s daughter, lacking a son to help in the shop, is praised for wielding the sledge with notable grace and strength.
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Quitman Herald
Perham and Hanlon
Republican State Central Committee
Atlanta
John Sherman
Elbert Head
Oglethorpe County
Withal
Georgia Exposition Race To Outdo Itself Across Cities
Georgia cities vie to host the biggest exposition with Atlanta Augusta Columbus and Rome staging events. The State Fair under President Northern promises the largest agricultural show in the South. A Savannah reception quip noted the president’s drink-free departure. Cotton estimates show 6,900,000 bales expected with 264,103 fewer counted by Feb 17. Past year totals include 173,340 bales in 1886-87 and 905,582 in 1885-86, plus 42,540 in 1884-85.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Augusta
Columbus
Rome
Northern
South
Department of Agriculture
Fight for the Second District Nomination Fizzles
Col. Jim Guerry of Dawson runs a lively bid with a strong following. Col. C. B. Wooten of Albany also urged by friends. Mr Turner maintains influence, but voters in the northern area feel due representation is due.
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Jim Guerry
Dawson
C. B. Wooten
Albany
Turner
Sectional tax debate on cotton seed lard sparks Georgia reactions
The Atlanta Constitution argues the proposed tax would harm a growing industry and favors a few moneyed speculators, a view echoed by the Macon Telegraph. The piece mentions Samuel S. Randall as a backer. Separately, Senator Plumb seeks data on the National Cemetery at Mound City Kansas and is met with Secretary Endicott's blunt reply that the nearest cemetery is 200 miles away. Senator West retorts that Missouri should study its own federal institutions before proposing more local resolutions.
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Atlanta Constitution
Macon Telegraph
Samuel 8. Randall
Mr. Randall
Plumb
Kansas
National Cemetery
Mound City
Kan
Endicott
Senator West
Missouri
Youthful Confidence Restored by Electric Bitters
Mrs Phabe Chesley of Peterson Clay County tells a remarkable town story vouched by residents. At 73 she suffered kidney and lameness pains for years, could not dress herself, now free from pain and able to do housework. She credits Electric Bitters, claiming renewed strength and health. Available 60 cents and $1 at Dr Eldridge's drugstore.
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Phabe Chesley
Peterson
Clay County
E.j.eldridge
A GOOD NAME FOR AMERICUS IN GEORGIA AND BEYOND
The article praises Americus for its enterprise growth and broad reputation from Georgia to the Northern states. It credits local effort, railroad expansion, public improvements, and liberal neighborly conduct, aided by The Recorder publicity editions that advertised the city’s resources. It urges continued effort to maintain the good name and attract immigration and wealth.
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Georgia
Americuss
Americus
Saynonomous
Union
Administration Victory and Tariff Reform Debate
On the Democratic National Committee date decision a clash emerged over holding the convention in July or June. The later date favored by President Cleveland signals an administration victory and a push for tariff reform. The Sun notes a hollow ware pool by prison wardens aims to raise prices, boosting convict wages to aid prison self-support.
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Democratic National Committee
Cleveland
Congress
Randall
Democratic Party
The
New York Sun
Worth Knowing Mr Morgan Cough and Consumption Cure
Worth Knowing notes Mr W H Morgan of Lake City Florida suffered a severe cold with a distressing cough and early consumption. After trying many remedies he weakened but Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption gave immediate relief and after six bottles he recovered fully with no recurrence. Trial bottle free at Dr J Eldridge s Drug Store.
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W. H. Morgan
Lake City
Fla
Dr. King
Show Their Hands On Tariff Loyal Democrats Urged
The Columbus Enquirer Sun urges every Georgia county to probe candidates’ tariff positions. It warns that the next legislature will elect a U S Senator and stresses voting only for Democrats aligned with the party on tariff. It declares vigilance is essential to liberty and party salvation.
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Columbus Enquirer Sun
Democratic Party
Thia
United States
Colquit
Georgia
Columbus Enquirer Sun praises Birmingham extension line
The Columbus Enquirer Sun highlights the extension of the Central railroad from Columbus to Birmingham and the Buena Vista extension. It argues the new through line from Kansas City to Savannah will lower coal costs, boost Columbus manufacturing, grow factories, and shorten travel to Cincinnati and the West, predicting immediate and lasting growth.
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Columbus Enquirer
Sun Zee
Central Railroad
Birmingham
Americas
Columbus
Buena Vista
Coosa Mountain
Kansas City
Savannah
Ellaville
Florida
Cincinnati
Central System
Alabama
End to waiting themes in Macon Telegraph verse
A Macon Telegraph reprints a poem by F L Stanton, editor of the Smithville News, lamenting weariness in waiting for an end to troubles and a peaceful harbor. The piece links to an old Indian trail along Columbus Southern’s route noted by Danson News, and ends with a medical advertisement for Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery claiming relief from chronic ailments.
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Macon Telegraph
F. L. Stanton
Smithville
Columbus
Albany
Jackson
Old Hickory
Florida
Danson News
Pierce
Cotton and Corn Gains In the South
The South shifts to corn as cotton prices fall, boosting domestic grain. Last year cotton valued at 26,852,009 dollars while corn reached 213,662,920 dollars, making grain crops possibly exceed cotton in total value. This trend encourages farmers to expand corn and grain output this year.
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South
West
Politicians Consider Third District Congressional Seats
The Atlanta Constitution East man reports a crowded field for the Third District race. Watch for re election bids by Judge C. F. Crisp and Walter T. McArthur, with Kibbee also seen as a strong candidate. Other proposed contenders include Judge A. C. Pate Senator D. M. Roberts Hon J. F. De Lacey Hon J. M. Dupree Col L. M. Lamar Tom Eason and ex Solicitor General C. C. Smith.
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Atlanta Constitution
Eastman
C. F. Crisp
Walter T., McArthur
Montgomery
C., Kibbee
Congress
A. C. Pate
D. M. Roberts
J. F. de Lacey
J. M. Dupree
L. M. Lamar
Consumption Cure Recipe Seeks Medical Advice
An elderly physician reports a vegetable remedy for consumption bronchitis and nervous ailments. He claims rapid, permanent relief and offers to mail the recipe free in German French or Singlish with directions. Address W A Noyes 140 Powern Block Rochester N Y for the paper.
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East India
W. A. Noyes
Block
Rochester
Republicans Fail To See Michigan Losses Clear
The Republican press softens the defeat in Michigan, arguing the district leans Republican and noting a flawed nomination process. A candidate abroad during the campaign could not campaign, while rivals like Jay Hubbell found Eastward duties. Still, Democrats pressed the President's message, winning the argument and the district.
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Michigan
Europe
Jay Hubbell
Seymour
That Highway of Nations and the Stormy Sea
An old style advertisement urging sea travelers and emigrants to use Hos Eters Stomach Bitters as a preventive and remedy against sea sickness dyspepsia and liver and kidney troubles. It promotes Bitters as essential for sailors captains emigrants and commercial travelers facing maritime journeys and foreign trade centers.
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Atlantic
Hostetter
Far West
What Is this Disease that is Coiny Upon Us
A long, earnest testimonial style piece describing a chronic illness misnamed as liver or kidney disease but identified as constipation and dyspepsia. It cites widespread symptoms including chest pains, dullness, bad taste, foul mouth, poor appetite, stomach heaviness, fatigue, feverish skin, yellowing eyes, scanty dark urine, and later coughing with greenish sputum. It promotes Shaker Extract of Roots as a cure and quotes testimonials from Texas and Kentucky residents praising its efficacy.
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Shaker
Swadt
Seigel
Cor Toy
John C. Hemptinstall
Chulafirmee
Cleburn Co. Alp
Texas
8.E. Barton
Warner, Ripley Co
J. J. McGuire
Shakers
Ware
New York
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