Governor contenders stir in Georgia campaign notes
The Atlanta Constitution reports Georgia delegates from ninety two counties show strong Northen support while DuBignon commands cross state backing. Other leaders like Black, Livingston, Evans and Bacon appear, with questions over alliance harmony and potential Senatorship moves. Also discussed is a proposed postal telegraph system and public reaction to Dudley’s Americas postmaster appointment.
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Atlanta Constitution
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Georgia Visit Boosts Unified West and South Ties
The piece notes favorable Georgia impact from exchanges with visitors, especially fruit interests from Ohio, who may develop local farms and processing. It argues immigration aid and foreign capital can boost growth, citing potential dairy, canning factories, and land climate advantages. It also asserts that Georgia laws protect Black rights, citing a Richmond County railroad case where a Black passenger sued for mistreatment and won $700 with a white jury, signaling justice in the South.
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Americus
Georgia
Ohio
South
Augusta
Richmond County
Richmond and
Danville
Hog and homing ticket predicted to win in Georgia
The Acworth Post foresees strong support for hog and homing interests across Georgia with barns and smoke houses staying on Georgia soil rather than Chicago and the Western States. The note also cites expanding stock farms and growing mule and horse industries across the state.
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Acworth Post
Georgia
Chicago
Augusta Chronicle Hopes Gen Phil Cook Secy of State
The Augusta Chronicle urges no opposition to Gen Phil Cook for Secretary of State praising his service and urging nomination and election without opposition. The notice comments on real estate market activity and quotes on Democratic news from the National Democrat in Washington.
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Augusta Chronicle
Phil Cook
Itsaya
Georgia
Solier
Square
Democratic
National Democrat
Washington, D. C
Brunswick man to build $1,000,000 hotel in New Orleans
The Brunswick Times notes Charlie Logan, a Brunswick acquaintance now living in New Orleans, who recently married a wealthy widow and become a capitalist. He allegedly offered to finance a $1,000,000 hotel in New Orleans if a $10,000 bonus is offered.
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Brunswick Times
Constitution
Charlie Logan
Brunswick
New Orleans
Charlie
Americus Growth Tied to Trade and Census Size
A neighboring paper notes a traveler from Americus journeying sixty miles to obtain supplies and returning well paid, illustrating local growth. It also mentions Americus' census estimate near 10,000 within city limits and a sixty-mile radius territory surrounding the town.
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Americus
Pellets promise gentle relief from bile and pain
The notice touts Dr. Pierce's Purgative Pellets as a mild bowel remedy that avoids griping and drenching. It claims quick relief from sick headache wind and yellowing of skin, linking improved liver function to eased biliary symptoms. Also mentions Rochelle's new paper Solid South by R.N. Owens, described as energetic and Democratic in politics.
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Dr. Pierce
Rochelle
Merte Wine Promises Guaranteed Cures for Consumption Remedies
A local druggist, E. J. Enourpan, claims long standing customer trust for Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Dr Kings Life Pills Rocklon s Arinoa Salve and Electric Hitters stating each purchase is refundable if satisfactory results do not follow. He attributes popularity to merit rather than advertising.
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Dr. King
E. J. Enourpan
Life's voyage and Dr Bull's Sarsaparilla promise health
An 19th century advertisement style piece extols life’s frailties from birth to old age and promotes Dr Bull’s Sarsaparilla as a powerful remedy. It claims superior potency over other tonics and urges readers to demand it from their druggists while noting a separate mention of Dave Dudley in Atlanta and a contest prize offered by Dr Sage’s remedy.
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Sidney Times
Dr. Sage
Tobacco tax funds public debt, says Youth's Companion
The Youth's Companion notes the tobacco tax pays interest on the public debt, implying smokers aid government financing as each plug or cigar contributes to public funds. The remark frames smoking as beneficial to the state treasury.
Americus Manufacturing and Improvement Company charter petition
Petitioners Hawkins Speer Wheater Windsor Glover Lanier Shemerd Wheatley Hawkins and co seek incorporation in GranoraAi Sumter County to form Americus Manufacturing and Improvement Company. Capital one hundred thousand dollars, twenty year term, powers include building hotels, factories and real estate, lending credit, subscribing to others, and operating finances and governance. Attorneys J. H. Hawkins filed February 5.
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G. W. Glover
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