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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1887
Page
4
The issue notes a yellow fever report from Key West and outlines Georgia’s rail and port ambitions. It cites President’s St Louis visit, 1888 campaign prep, Jacksonville exposition charter, and Brunswick Liverpool steam service to boost cotton exports. It also covers editor clashes, beer alcohol content, court bench lists, and Georgia soil virtues urging migration to the region.
Saved His Life Mr. D. I. Wilcoxeon of Horse Cave Kentucky says years of phthisic and diabetes caused extreme pain and near convulsions. After one bottle he felt relief and after six bottles he was cured, gaining eighteen pounds. He believes he would have died without Electric Bitters. Sold for fifty cents by E J Tidridge.
An 1880 census comparison argues Southern life offers longer work seasons and cheaper living yet features fewer strikes, while the North shows higher costs and more discontent. Senate talks in Washington discuss ex-Congressman Hammond for a Supreme Court seat amid uncertain timing and support. Also, local Eufaula ice price wars threaten home ice makers, urging reliance on local industry to avoid outsourcing.
An agency for I W. Hauren's Newson County Whisky is secured for medicinal use. The distillery aged five years, shipped direct, noted for mellow character and purity. Compare favorably to imported brandies and branded as superior to common North American whiskies.
The council approved the county sale of the old courthouse to the city for public use. A dog and cow control ordinance was upheld with enforcement starting June 18. A five year tax relief inquiry for Americus Compress Co was sent to a committee. Nokomis native Josiah Whitney, 91, celebrated with a 91 layer birthday cake shared by family.
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