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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1887
Page
2
Mixed snippets discuss farming as business, railroad plans, and tariff debates, with references to Savannah, Atlanta, and London. The piece notes opinions on farming’s status, European war outlook, and economic credits, plus political events like the pauper pension veto and Harper's Magazine contributions by R. M. Johnson.
Sumter county farmers are urged to enter the Georgia State Agricultural Society premium contest at the next State Fair. The piece argues a county display showcasing varied crops and garden offerings increases land value and publicity. It emphasizes systematic effort, planting, and diversification beyond cotton to attract investment, settlers, and better prices.
A night break in at the Lethorpp Georgia post office led to theft of stamps stamped envelopes and clothing jewels from the Johnson storehouse. The postmistress Mrs Willis reported the loss while Marshal J A Phillips investigated the scene and tracked a suspect to Montezuma where a confrontation and gunfire occurred as he fled.
An innovative straw built villa will headline the upcoming American exhibition opening May 2 at Earle's Court, Kensington. The two and a half story suburban residence measures 42 to 50 feet and is constructed entirely from straw materials, including foundations, timber, flooring, roofing, and even the chimney, with interiors simulating rosewood, mahogany and other fine woods.
Notice states under Georgia law Section 1455 that freeholders petitioned for an election in 993 District M Sumter County to decide Fares or Stockbow ward district. The required number of freeholders petitioned and the election is ordered to be held at Andersonville on a Wednesday as prescribed by law.
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