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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1887
Page
2
The afternoon issue notes diverse items including a record bail for an anarchist, a push in cotton economics, a massive Memphis fire burning nearly 14,000 bales, and varied political and business tidings from Atlanta to Macon. Notable mentions include Bud Veal's acquittal, Sparks resigning, and local newspaper moves.
The death of the widow of General Morgan occurred at Lebanon Tennessee on a Wednesday. She had been married to Judge W H Williamson in Murfreesboro during the war era and was connected to the Confederate Cavalier during his height of fame.
Friends of the hanged Anarchists plan to buy several acres near Chicago for a cemetery, signaling belief in more hangings. A Montezuma school building was destroyed by fire, with only the plane and desks saved. townsfolk vow immediate rebuilding. Reconnaissance notes opposition to incumbent lawmakers in Macon district. Blount faces rivals for re election. U.S. Minister to Liberia Taylor announces resignation, criticizing Liberia and urging blacks to stay away and whites to be put in an insane asylum. Fort Wayne endures a water famine, with low pressure hindering elevators and leaving the city in darkness.
The price of steel has fallen to 32 dollars a ton and producers are meeting to limit output. They defend tariffs to keep prices above foreign levels, yet when such threats arise they move to block them, exposing hollow patriotism in their stance.
The 7th district begins contesting the next year campaign with Judge G N Lester opposing incumbent Congressman J C Clements. Lester is expected to mount a strong challenge. Several veteran lawmakers may seek return home to repair fences around May.
The essay notes that southern farmers neglect seed saving while northern farmers select top ears for seed. It argues improved cotton varieties arise from saving seed from the best bolls and stalks, not from poorer plants. It stresses choosing quality seed yields better results.
Georgia papers argue General Gordon's Ohio speeches harmed or helped depending on view. They note the Increased Republican majority as proof but our assessment sees no vote shift. The respectful reception shows progress toward fraternal sentiment in the bloodied state.
The New York Democrats, praising revenue reform, frame it as a party principle and vow to press the issue in national elections. They claim protectionist opponents have been met at every point and expect to carry the fight to a majority in the House.
The Atlanta Constitution quotes discussions between the president and Mr. Carliste on revenue reform as a necessary measure that could greatly benefit the country if Democrats enact it. The piece then counsels the late leader to step aside from the procession, calling it not a very good idea.
Chronicle reports cotton receipts for week ending Nov 18 totaled 284 816 bales, with interior towns at 220 616 bales. Since Sept 1, 1887 receipts reach 2 025 161 bales, up 467 594 from 1886. Movement from plantations 822 588 bales. imports at continental ports 99 000. Market fluctuations showed calmer speculation, with a general decline then quick recovery as short crop estimates rose.
The Monroe Advertiser urges calm acceptance of hard times and urges economizing to live on cash. It argues grumbling serves no purpose and stresses bearing burdens together, offering help to neighbors as a key lesson for difficult periods.
An old advertisement promotes Baghion's Araten Salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers rheum fever sores tetter chilblains corn and other eruptions. It offers a money back or trial guarantee and mentions price per box and sale through a doctor.
A letter to the Atlanta Constitution from the Recorder’s editor spurs local attention to grass and hay raising. Rome and Selma reports highlight farmers earning high profits on limited acreage, with one Georgia farmer yielding 600 dollars on twenty acres and planning seventy five more. A noted Southern grass raiser from Selma, W. Gleasner, endorses grass farming, recalling strong hay prices and urging Southern stock raising growth.
Our farmers complain diversification fails due to lack of home demand. If they grew cotton like corn potatoes and syrup, there would be a home market because quantities attract buyers. No local manufacturing for cotton exists, but large volumes create shipping demand. If orange growers sold only a few fruit, markets vanish. same logic applies to other crops.
The article urges establishment of canning factories in the South to capitalize the growing demand for canned fruits and vegetables. It notes the South could outpace the North in growing these goods and promises forthcoming figures on establishment costs. It also reports E Steiner of Temple winning a Louisiana State Lottery second prize with ticket 62,508.
Judge P D B Harrell of Webster County is hailed as a careful and conscientious legislator whose sound judgment and purity of purpose earned respect in the General Assembly. The piece predicts he will rise to higher office, while also noting T E Nash’s railway mail service report showing extensive mail movement and clerks on railroads and steamboats handling vast mail volumes.
The Washington Critic questions a report that Senator Colquitt will succeed Secretary Lamar and that President Cleveland favors Gov Gordon as Colquitt's successor. Virginia Democrats outnumber Republicans about two to one, the South remains solid. A salary contrast highlights justice administration, with the Chief Justice earning 10000 dollars and the court clerk 40000 in fees. Gen Booth urges money be spent for Christian community good and offers to act as treasurer.
The Boston World from Ga. shows a handsomely printed, well edited issue with sturdy advertising. Five hundred small cars are placed in the upper Flint River, and there is concern that Christopher may stop them at Montezuma.
Governor Gordon changes Arbor Day in the state from the fourth Wednesday in November to Friday December 2. A snow storm is blamed for the cold spell in North West accounts. Tom Woolfolk's case is postponed to the first Monday in December.
The article warns of a disease presenting with chest pains, dull lingering fatigue, poor appetite, digestive upset, and later cough with greenish sputum. It claims one third of the population is affected, misdiagnosed as liver or kidney disease, and promotes Shaker Extract of Roots or Seigel's Syrup as a cure, with testimonial anecdotes from Texas and Missouri.
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