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Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1888

Page

2

Georgia tariff debates and local civic efforts highlighted

The item surveys pro tariff sentiment across Georgia with endorsements from Nashville American and Birmingham Herald for Mills tariff, urges Terrell County's exhibit, notes Northen's agricultural clubs push, and reports Mobile Register backing Mills tariff. It also covers Amelle Rives new novel, McShane on protection, and Georgia GOP cautions for St Louis delegates. Also mentions whisky tax repeal proposal and Eastman Enterprise plan to boost South Georgia lumber and climate industries with immigrant outreach.

Breckenridge Bill Aims at Duty Free Trust Control

A Kentucky member introduces a Congress bill allowing free admission of trust controlled imports while the trust holds 65 percent of articles imported or produced in the United States. The snippet includes farmer earnings, Georgia Democratic delegates, tariff debate, and commentary on political figures and plans, with notices on immigration prep and hotel investment. It mentions Frances D Peabody, W. H. Penn, and various Southern papers debating Mills tariff and Randall bills, plus an editorial on inviting northern settlers and a resolution praising Kentucky Senator Blackburn.

Breckenridge Kentucky United States Louisville Courier-Journal Messrs Nelson Minnesota Laird Nebraska Fitch New York Fuller Iowa Hopkins Virginia Anderson Courier-Journal Randall Messrs. Snowden Ermentrout Pennsylvania Foran Seney Wilkins Campbell Ohio Louisiana Thompson and Biggs California Bliss and Stahinecker McAdoo New Jersey The Rome Tribune Tts Graves Democratic Party Solomon Senator Ingalls Senate Blackburn Ingalls Philadelphia Grand Army of the Republic Nnion National Congress Forso Geo. B. McClellan Winfield Hancock

Electric Bitters praised by doctors and patients

A legal opinion from Bainbird Munday cites Electric Bitters as lifesaving for malaria and jaundice, with additional testimony from D. H. Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky. The remedy is claimed to ward off and cure malaria and various kidney liver and stomach disorders, priced at 50 cents and one dollar at Eldridge’s Drug Store.

Bainbird Munday Atty Clay County Texas D. IT. Wilcoxson Horse Cave E.J. Eldridge

Don’t Experiment 1¢ Dr King's New Discovery Ad

Warning against cheap imitations of Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Urges insisting on the genuine product, noting physicians profit motive, and advertises trial bottles at Dr. K. J. Eldridge's Drug Store with large bottles available.

Dr. King K. J. Eldridge

Death of Emperor William Revered German Ruler

The German Emperor William I died on Friday morning after a long life. He was an elderly monarch and his passing was not unexpected. A full life account with sketches and portraits of his family appears on another page.

William Germany

Hucklon’s Arnica Salve advertisement claims guaranteed cures

An 19th century style advert promises Hucklon’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, and many skin eruptions with a money-back guarantee. It notes a price of 2 cents per box and lists Dr. Eldridge as the seller.

Hucklon Eldridge Ode

Randall's Tariff Bill Promises Wide Internal Revenue Cuts

Washington tariff summary from Mr Randall to Atlanta Constitution's Washington correspondent details sweeping reductions. Tobacco taxes repealed. alcohol taxes slashed to fifty cents per gallon. arts alcohol freed. total internal revenue cuts projected at about 70 million. Sugar untouched. wool schedule adjusted to please wool growers. Democrats expected to favor bill.

Randall Washington Atlanta Constitution

State Fair Dates Set by Georgia Agricultural Society

The Premium committee in Macon fixed the State Fair for October 8 to 20, with public opening on October 10. The first two days are for final exhibition setup to present a complete display. Atlanta and Augusta expositions are expected to share the same dates.

Georgia Agricultural Society Macon Atlanta Augusta

The Funereal Month of March And Its Hair Folklore

A metropolitan barber warns hair condition signals health and forewarns March as the consumptive month. The piece touts Warner's Log Cabin Cough and Consumption remedy, claiming it cures the lung cause and stops coughing with testimonials and old fashioned herbal preparation. It mentions John Sherman and a satirical note on microphonic power.

Samson Julian Cresar Nash Warner J. W. Henson Greensboro

Disease claimed by Shaker Extract of Roots promotion

A dubious medical advertisement describes a widespread chronic illness with stomach, chest, eye, and nerve symptoms. It attributes the disease to constipation and dyspepsia, claims early widespread cases, and touts Shaker Extract of Roots or Seigel’s Syrup as a cure, including testimonials from Missouri and Texas. The text urges purchase from the White company in New York.

Texas E. Barton Warner, Ripley Co. Mo J. J. McGuire McKealey Bevith Muhlenb New. York

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