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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1888
Page
2
Georgia editorials discuss tariff reform, presidential prospects, and immigration in a broad survey. Reports highlight Sumter county politics, Blaine’s prospects, and Cleveland's tariff policy, with notes on Indiana, New Orleans, and Southern immigration debates.
The President sent to the Senate the name of Melville W Fuller of Illinois as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to fill the Waite vacancy. Fuller, a 54 year old Chicagoan, is described as eminently fit and surprisingly chosen, with broad public approval. The Albany paper criticizes Southern Immigration Convention rhetoric, rejecting Castle Garden pauper fears and urging support for Northern growers and artisans.
A Sumter county meeting shows unity for Cleveland and tariffs despite rumors of anti Cleveland delegates. Thurman may back Cleveland. Immig ration convention in Hot Springs NC approves creating the Southern Immigration Association with a New York base and a 20000 dollar rail sponsorship threshold, needing railroads to fund.
A Boand Legal Opinion notes Electric Bitters as highly effective, with testimonials from E. Bainbrides and D. Wilcoxon. They claim cures for malaria, jaundice, kidney and liver issues, praising the remedy's life saving traits. Sold by E. J. Eldridge's Drug Store for 50 cents and one dollar.
The New York Herald recalls Memorial Day in the South praising decorated graves and the selfless courage of those who fell in battle. It lauds a united national spirit, noting Northern and Southern valor born of shared institutions and mutual admiration for the soldiers who fought for the Republic.
A Humboldt Tennessee resident sues for libel after the Chicago Tribune alleged local Ku Klux involvement to justify expulsion of a Northern Tribune subscriber. The man admits past polygamy caused his departure, not mob action, and Humboldt citizens plan legal action over the published claims.
Warns readers against fake remedies for consumption coughs and colds and urges insisting on Dr King s New Discovery. Promotes genuine product with guaranteed relief for throat lung and chest conditions. Trial bottles available at Dr E J Elbridgea Drug Store with a large bottle to show proof.
A disjointed medical sales pitch touts Shaker Extract of Roots and Seigel's Syrup as a cure for dyspepsia liver kidney-like symptoms. It cites testimonies from Texas and Missouri readers, urging purchase from a New York address.
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