27 May 1886
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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1886
Page
1
An old newspaper fragment promotes Curicuns remedies and various cures. It mentions a Senator Taw and disease cures alongside beauty and skincare claims. The ad lists products such as Cericuna Boar for blemishes and baby hawmers, aiming to attract readers with health and cosmetic promises.
In a long argument, the piece questions shifting editorial stances on the Railroad Commission. It notes both governor candidates, Maj. Bacon and Gen. Gordon, claim support for the Commission with varying phrasing. It highlights their past ties to railroads and suggests voters must choose based on who would retain powers and set rates.
Wesleyan Female Institute Staunton lists events from June four through six including final celebration of the Lee and Jackson Literary Society an art reception Sunday Baccalaureate sermon by Rev Dr W B Evans and a Young Ladies Association service followed by a final soiree conducted by Prof G W Bryant and Miss Lizzie J. dune
A Boston Traveler report dated May 20 profiles Representative Crisp of Georgia and reshaped Speaker Carlisle’s favor from Wellborn. Crisp is praised as even tempered, a skilled parliamentarian, and popular in the House. Wellborn’s chairmanship of Indian Affairs is noted, with Carlisle’s shifting affections. The piece comments on southern re elective policy and recalls General Gordon’s long Senate support, contrasting loyalty with Georgia politics.
Col John M Stubbs Savannah attorney and director of the Savannah Dublin and Western Short Line returns from New York and Philadelphia reporting rapid progress and strong northern capital interest. Contracts for construction and equipment from Savannah to Macon are in place for fall traffic, with English steel rails and first class rolling stock. He predicts Savannah gains in naval stores, lumber and cotton trade, plus population growth and higher land values as the line to Hawkinsville Americus Macon and beyond accelerates.
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