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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1887
Page
2
The Macon Telegraph notes the Confederate Veterans reunion and a November political push. Gen Gordon camps for Democrats in Ohio while the Richmond cornerstone for a Lee monument is laid. The State Fair crowds reach 50,000. the Constitution rails at revenue reform and Colquitt. Thanksgiving mood grows as Georgia touts expositions and Atlanta Exposition exhibits arrive.
The Savannah News notes rising Southern interest in state and county fairs as a sign of prosperity He cites Georgia Florida Alabama Texas and others showing improved production and wealth from soil forests and mines Texas growth and rail expansion likened to Empire State status Fairs are urged to be sustained as benefits surpass costs.
Col Oliver Ames Republican nominee for Governor of Massachusetts says he resigned his commission at the war’s start to let others serve. He adds the Democratic nominee, who lost a leg in battle, should now be given a chance, though the Col doubts the rival agrees.
General Gordon spoke to about four thousand in Cincinnati, Ohio, presenting arguments on Reconstruction and reunification. He asserted the loyalty of ex Rebels, invoked Augusta memories, and urged a peaceful, united future with emphasis on national unity and support for reconciliation.
From the Chronicle cotton article of October 28 the week ending October 24 reports total receipts at 234 934 bales, up from prior weeks. Interior town receipts reach 192 294 bales, with inland stocks rising 34 219 bales and interior stocks 33 833 bales higher than last year. Movement from plantations totals 333 987 bales, while imports to continental ports equate to 20 000 bales. The article notes mixed market tone with unsettled futures, October option adjustments, and varying activity in Liverpool and Manchester, ending with a quiet middling upland price of 9 16 per pound.
Judge Kelley warns that failure to reduce revenue will trigger a rapid and widespread financial crisis worse than 1887 and 1857. He argues the Democratic party in power would bear blame, boosting Republican leverage. He predicts Western Democrats may not back a desperate campaign for free whisky and dear clothing, citing distance from Pennsylvania.
Friday morning H. C. Hanson assumed editorial and business management of the Columbus Enquirer Sun. He pledges a thorough-going Democratic paper in politics at state and national levels. The paper aims to advocate tariff reform and Democrats’ principles while opposing current burdens on the people and commerce.
Stewart County sets an election for November 2 to decide if the county remains dry or permits liquor sales. Voters consider the two year dry trial and reactions to it. Campaigns push for extending license revenue, while opponents warn of social impacts.
A lengthy survey of recent state politics denounces a lengthy legislative session as wasteful and flawed. It notes vetoes on key bills, questions constitutional compliance, and calls for expert framing of laws. Bizarre anecdotes on elections, newspapers, and public figures punctuate the piece, with broader commentary on governance and reform.
A long reader letter laments disease and fever threats, then touts Shaker Extract of Roots or Gel Syrup as a cure after doctors failed. Testimonials from R. F. Graceville and Thos Pullum claim recovery from dyspepsia and other disorders, urging purchase from White, Limited at 64 Warren St.
An order of the Out Oud yaary of Macon county schedules an auction at the county court house on the first Sunday next. The notice specifies the sale will follow strict terms, including deposits and conditions, with bidders to meet the stated requirements.
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