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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1886
Page
2
The Recor den Annual Distribution, delayed due to subscribers unable to pay, will now occur Monday April fifth. The April fifth draw will include all gifts advertised, with tickets to be secured promptly. Also noted are Congress funds for rivers and barbers, libel suits, and political appointments affecting party reactions.
A columnist claims Hazen, the local weather figure, believes the New York Times libeled him. He argues the Times may have only criticized his weather work, not his character, and suggests damages could be high if the claims are proven.
The text notes that Wall Street speculators and gold bugs would be very banfal if no free coinage bill is passed, reflecting concern over monetary policy. It mentions monome talists and a sense of urgency as readers circulate the idea.
The New York Commercial Bulletin states no permanent rise in cotton prices is expected. After surveying production and consumption, it notes that cotton production will continue this year despite widespread distress in many regions. It cautions that a fall crop could alter outlook, but currently sees no sign of decline or surplus clearing.
The annual report for the year ending Sept 30 1885 by Comptroller General Wright notes a larger revenue intake than 1884, with receipts of 1 777 428 16 and disbursements of 1 441 338 19, leaving a balance of 484 190 78. Tax collection stayed prompt, school funding rose, and the state’s taxable property climbed by about 35 percent since 1879. An exposition farm idea and broader agricultural diversification are urged to boost regional growth.
The New Orleans Carnival plans a grand celebration on Mardi Gras with the Proteus pageant replacing the Mystic Krewe of Comus. A seven color illustrated edition by the Pionyune will be issued, in a special lithographic format, both as a charter reform and in book form.
Retired Kyiv physician promotes a vegetable formula claimed to cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous debility. The creator offers to mail the recipe free in German French or English with full directions to anyone sending a stamped request to W. A. Noel at 19 Power's Block Rochester NY, dated November 19 1920.
George Woods of the Hawkinsville Dispatch declines a congressional bid. He notes fear of failing to win and dislikes the attention, saying the $5,000 yearly salary and public targets would not salve the holes he sees. He remains prudent and sensible.
An 1900s advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for skin eruptions, rashes, and piles with a money-back guarantee and 95 cent price per box. It notes sale by Dr. E. J. Eldridge Jr. and mentions Americus organizing an immigration association, describing Americus as a lively, growing village larger than competing towns.
In a crowded London office on Finsbury Givens, genealogist Mr. Murridge runs a small shop behind a front room filled with ledgers and family histories. His son Dick does routine copying while Norah Crohan, his sharp private secretary, expertly handles research, yet trust frays as ambition and secrets loom around pedigrees, wills, and elusive aristocratic connections.
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