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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1886
Page
2
Public notices from the Americas Recorder list officials and offices in Americas City Numter Webster Counties. Names BH sal Organ OM sal Urena Urenn appear as local officers or appointees. The item is a dated Thursday November 4 1886 regional notice.
The publisher proclaims a goal to lift circulation to 6000 copies by January 1, 1887, asserting the paper already leads Southwest Georgia. From September 1, 1886, to January 1, 1887, subscriptions to the Recorpex will be 1 dollar in advance. old subscribers must clear arrears. Subscriptions can be sent via post or postal note to W. L. Wlessner in Americus, Georgia.
The article argues that Birmingham’s natural advantages and burgeoning industry attract rail connections and a thriving population. It suggests Americus could spark similar growth by investing capital in small factories, leveraging geography to build a large city.
The President designates November 25 as a day of prayer and thanksgiving. Commentary notes gratitude in all, praising England's prime minister and a resilient outlook. Gen. H R Jackson arrives home in Georgia praising Mexico's future, Diaz’s leadership, and the donkey’s rivalry to the steam engine. An earthquake tremor is again felt in South Carolina on Sunday.
The Savannah News reports indications that protectionists plan a strong bid next winter to abolish internal revenue taxes on whiskey and tobacco to relieve the treasury and defend the protective tariff. It cites Representative Kelley arguing to tax carriages and oats as well, noting the tobacco and whiskey taxes fall on consumers not producers and are luxuries, while food remains essential.
The Chicago Tribune notes a costly strike with 13,000 workers paid eight dollars daily for two weeks, totaling 468000, and the packers losing half a million before resuming work. It contrasts workers' hopes with managers' balance sheets and urges ending unjust strikes. Also mentions Montezuma river obstruction and a plan for a small steamboat, and notes Pennsylvania free trade enriching monopolists and Atlanta anti-prohibitionists securing the mayoral candidate and council majority.
A critical view on judge salaries argues Georgia underpays legal talent and underlines the need for higher pay to honor the Empire State of the South. The piece cites Maine and Missouri examples, notes varied federal pay, and discusses political figures and reform ideas. It references Blaine Conkling reconciliation, Arthur’s exclusion, and a Baltimore American quip on fortunes and effort.
A Washington special notes Secretary Lamar appears happiest as his approaching marriage draws congratulations. Relatives from Indiana gather, though no formal announcement has been made. The report suggests a broad Georgian reception of his happiness.
An old physician reports a vegetable remedy for consumption and lung ailments, offering free mail copies in German French or English with directions. The note cites a Rochester address and mentions a Boston publisher's large print run and author royalties, reflecting publishing figures and commentary.
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