Americus Reconpen and Weekly News Summary
The Americus Reconpen and Weekly News summary notes paper circulation in Southwest Georgia, with mention of editors, local officials, and various political and social items. It references elections, tariffs, immigration, other newspapers, and states about cotton mills, mortgages, and southern industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Webster, Schley, Marion
Macon
Dooly and Wilcox
Americus Post Office
H.C. Storey
Cedartown Paper Promotion and Tariff Debate
Cedartown plans a new semi weekly or tri weekly newspaper backed by a strong stock company with editor Montgomery M Folsom as lead. The piece also surveys tariff reform debates with Randalls bill, party positions, and editorial commentary from the Washington and Georgia press about taxes on cotton seed tires and brandy and broader tariff policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedartown
North Georgia
Montgomery M. Folsom
Wonderful Cures Promoted by Hoyt Co in Rome
Wonderful Cure claims by W D Hoyt and Co druggists of Rome Gas, selling Dr King s New Discovery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen s Arnica Salve four years. They report universal satisfaction and several cures of consumption in the city. Dr E J Eldridge sells these medicines and guarantees them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Hoyt & Co
Rome
Dr. King
Bucklen
E. J. Eldridge
Blaine to Return to America After June Convention
A correspondent reports Mr. Blaine plans to return to America in June after the Republican convention. He will stay in Florence until May 1 and then travel to England, spending time there before departure. The letter notes he feels healthier than in years and mentions political observations on Congress and recent Kansas coverage of Senator Ingalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
New York Times
Randall
Blaine
America
Florence
England
Tehaa
California
Kansas
Senator Ingalls
North Topeka Courier
New Jersey
George H. Pendleton
Ohio
Chicago
George B. McClellan
United States
Ingalla
James McCrew
Southern Society of New York
Edward Atkinson
Boston
Congress
Ijn
Vatik
Awful Savannah Railway Wreck Near Blackshear
The Savannah Florida and Western line suffered a deadly wreck near Blackshear when a fast train crossed Hurricane river bridge. A broken baggage car axle derailed the train, sending about 40 feet of trestle to the ground and killing twenty three while injuring thirty two. The Lehigh Valley private car survived unscathed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah, Florida & Western Railway
Blackshear
Fuller
Savannah
Hurricane River
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Dr King’s New Discovery Offered for Consumption
Personal letter from N H Frohlichstein of Mobile Alabama praising Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption bronchitis and catarrh with instant relief and cure. He notes prior failures with other remedies and mentions Electric Bitters and Dr King’s New Life Pills as useful. Trial bottles free at Dr E J Eldridge’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.H. Frohlichstein
Mobile
Ala
Reece Omic
King
E. J. Eldridge
Southern Prosperity Promises Decade of National Growth
A northern journal lauds the South for rising wealth and renewed industry. It notes increased respect from papers nationwide and predicts ten years of prosperity as Southern states build machinery, steel, textiles, and rail infrastructure. The article envisions cotton turned to cloth for export, sugar output rising, and self-sufficient manufacturing expanding across the region.
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Chicago Journal of Commerce
Ohio
America
Important Questions for Georgia Legislative Aspirants
The Cuthbert Libera urges clear, sworn pledges from candidates. Questions cover support for reform per Cleveland, stance on Joe Brown’s betterments, state road management, immigration policy, and vow against log-rolling schemes. Respondents should pledge straightforwardly and have answers recorded in the Clerk’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthbert Libera
Georgia
Cleveland
United States
Joe Brown
An Object Lesson From Georgia's Resources Exhibit
The Rome Tribune touts a display of Georgia resources, including iron and marble specimens, hay bales, rolls of butter, and more, sent north by the Central road. The piece argues tangible proof persuades better than pages of text, claiming visible evidence convinces quickly.
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Rome Tribune
Georgia
Aumiter
Haye
Tribune
Beautify Your Homes And Raise Property Value
The article urges property owners to repair repaint and vivify residences with paint greenery and walkways. Emphasizes shaded streets and neat yards as city charm and notes improvements can increase selling value by about fifty percent. Encourages farmers to beautify farmhouses to improve family contentment and local example.
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Americus
Northwest mood shifts as tariff reform fuels revolt
The piece claims strong indications of a radical shift in political sentiment across the Northwest driven by tariff reform. It notes urban centers voting Democratic amid agricultural gains and predicts additional Democratic states next November. It questions the Atlanta Constitution’s coverage of Senator Colquitt and Senator Brown remarks and hints at editorial influence from Grady.
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Colquitt
Northwest
Vomes Ue
Republicas
CIA
Republic
Atlanta Constitution
Brown
Constitution
Senator Colquitt
Grady
Mills Bill Cuts and Repeals Tobacco Taxes Across Board
Mr Mills proposes repealing taxes on chewing and smoking tobacco and snuff and makes reductions for dealers in manufactured tobacco from 2.40 to 1 per unit. It raises cigars taxes from 1 to 3 and dealers in cigars and large cigarettes from 8 to 1 per 1000. Cigarettes under 3 pounds rise from 40 cents to 1 per 1000.
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Washington
Macon Telegraph
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Committee of Ways and Means
Arta
Storm in New York Worsens With Fatal Cold and Sales Drop
Report details more severe storm impact in New York with several deaths from freezing. Business activity nearly halted as coal sells for fifteen dollars per ton and milk at fifty cents per quart. New York City’s loss pegged at not less than seven million dollars, statewide and involved states facing twenty million in pecuniary outlay and legal effects.
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New York
New York City
Digestion Cure Promoted by Shaker Roots Syrup
An 19th century advertisement extols Shaker Extract of Roots or Seigel's Syrup as a universal remedy for constipation dyspepsia and related symptoms. It cites cases of recovery after many doctors failed, claims broad efficacy, and urges purchase from Evans Limited with a price of ten dollars per bottle.
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Germany
Beven
R. IP
Grace
Kirville
Todd Co
Seigel
Thos
Pullum
Timor
Geneva Co
Ala
Thomas P. Evans
of Evans & Bro
Ho Town
Accomack Co
Warren
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Webster County
Tari League
Ciworgla
Ingalls
Becker
Dakota
Evening Graphic
Athens
Lumpkin Independent
Bro. Latimer
Artown
Newark Journal
Pommsylvania
Mr. Mills
Mr. Randall
Philadelphia Telegraph
Republican Party
South
North
Cameron
Don. Grant
Butler
South Carolina
Financial Chronicle
Sam Krandall
Madisonian
Augusta Chronicle
Chronicle
Albany News and Advertiser
Sull
Tarif
Jsuena Vista
New Georgia
Ipzy
Joe, Sheppard & Camp W.sheffield & CO
Americas
R. K. Cato
Preston
Georgiaomos
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