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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1886
Page
8
The article catalogs aphorisms from evangelists noting sharp lines on religion, morality, society, and love. It quotes preachers urging sincerity, duty, and caution against hypocrisy, with remarks on heaven, hell, and daily life.
The write up attacks supporters of Gen Gordon in the Atlanta Constitution for criticizing Clarke County and the Banner Watchman while not challenging other counties like Burke and Pin tosh. The piece accuses Gordonites of inconsistency and questions limited wrath toward various counties and Brooks County.
Patna Georgia items report warm weather corn ripening rapidly and day labor in demand though some idle awaiting higher wages. Picnic season brings invites to several events and mentions Joel Stevens selling tobacco and cigars. The writer praises Recouper Wide Awake John B Gordon and notes a beet smoke product advertised by Dr Evprivan in the calendar cigar.
Editorial excerpts from several Georgia newspapers discuss Gen. Gordon and other candidates, weighing support for Gordon against Bacon, the influence of old veterans, and the best method to nominate delegates. Opinions vary on Augusta meeting versus Atlanta, and on primaries versus mass meetings.
Dr Willism Goggin in this city touts vapor baths as a cure for hydrophobia with tested success in Ireland and the United States. He cites cases from Cork and Harlem Bridge plus Brooklyn and Philadelphia, detailing high-temperature baths and extended sessions as the method, claiming gradual adoption in England.
In Ettavine Georgia on May 17 1836 farmers report fine prospects for crops with cotton lagging. Ellaville residents predict a two to one vote for Gordon over McArthur and express strong support for Crisp. The letter dismisses Loyal League rumors and notes regional political wagers tied to delegates and local loyalties.
A passenger boy named Arthur asks to climb a “high mountain” seen from the train. His father, crepe on his hat, explains it is a mountain and suggests they stay aboard. The exchange reflects a quiet, reflective moment during travel as to seeing mamma at the top.
A report from the Farm ers club based American Institute on Grapes visits Vineyards and Cellars to assess American Wine culture. It highlights Alfred Speer of Passaic New Jersey as producing reliable wines and an Oporto Grape making superior Port Wine. Grand jury tallies compare Gordon versus Bacon across counties and towns with wide margins.
The article notes that heating milk briefly then cooling preserves sweetness longer and that Dr. J van Guens finds this process destroys most of the lower organisms, allowing revival only under favorable temperatures. It also mentions a literary club president rough handling a guest this winter.
Excavations on the Appean Way near Rome uncovered three silver forks, suggesting Romans did not eat with their fingers. The Chicago Herald notes Sweden has over 4000 miles of railway, with most owned by private companies and the rest by the state.
A lengthy, mixed-article critique discusses Pasteur and unconventional anecdotes about his rabies inoculation method. It covers a Nancy case of insomnia and hunger after inoculation, plus broader notes on scientific credibility and speculative ideas.
A collage of brief quotes and anecdotes from Harper’s Bazar and other papers. It notes Mrs Wood as a charming but silent guest, comments on Mrs Dash and Miss Jolie, and mentions Mr Wynn’s English background. It also covers a life boat style fishing vessel, Berlin boycotting French style, and a proverb about concealed folly.
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