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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1888

Page

3

Quarantine Lifted at Macon and Campaign Notes

The quarantine at Macon is lifted allowing travelers to visit without molestation. Col J L Estill returns from New York confident in Cleveland's election. Georgia expositions look set for success despite postponements, with larger attendance anticipated. The Atlanta Constitution defends Democratic lines and counters Republican charges of negro political apathy. Governor Gordon Kay orders bounty application blanks prepared and distributed to counties for disabled soldiers. Frost near Jacksonville line but not imminent. frost dates vary by location. Dems in Michigan active with canvassing for President and Governor. several close congressional districts. Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa show tariff reform momentum. farmers in Wisconsin drifting toward reform, while restlessness broadens.

Gordon Kay Executive Department Chicago Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Lowa Blaine Indiana

Southern energy and progress in postwar South show resilience

The piece argues that Southern states possess high energy and have rebuilt rapidly after the Civil War. It cites newspapers from the era, Atlanta’s recovery, Birmingham’s iron industry rise, and new factories in Columbus and Augusta. It highlights Charleston, Augusta, and Florida’s sub-tropical exposition, asserting the South will lead in wealth and prosperity within a generation.

South Georgia Flella Atlanta Louisville New Orleans Birmingham Anniston Chattanooga Columbus Augusta Macon Grin Charleston Florida

State Fair urged to stay a people's event for Georgia

Georgia farmers are urged to keep the State Fair as a success for the people, with Columbus and Augusta cited as examples of support. The piece critiques tariffs, cites a Texas Mexico border firm, and notes a Washington Post explanation on surplus manufacture disposal to foreign markets. It ends with a preemptive nod to Warner's Log Cabin Sarsaparilla and a quip about Ohio politics.

Georgia Columbus Augusta Texas Rio Grande United States Mexico Texans Hamilton Dittson Philadelphia Washington Post Mesera Dittson Sumter County Americus Gonad Dura W. Tirantas Entonton, Ga

Advertising advantages from expositions show growth by bold state displays

The article praises immigration and town-building exhibits at the Centennial Exposition in Cincinnati, highlighting Florida Kansas California Wichita and their costly displays. It argues persistent local advertising and self-help spurred Georgia and Wichita growth, noting declines in government aid and the value of consistent effort over years.

Cinelnuath Arouxe Himtelf Florida Kansas California State Immigration Society Texas San Diego Mnest Wichita Sedgwick County Board of ‘Trade of Iist Georgia

Remarkable youth renewed by Electric Bitters tale

Mrs Phwhe Chesley of Jay county Iowa recounts a 73 year old kidney and lameness complaint that left her unable to dress herself. After using Electric Bitters she claims complete relief from pain and soreness and can do housework again. Trial bottle 50 cents and full bottle $1 at Dr E J Eldridge's drugstore.

Phwhe Chesley Peterson Jay County Iowa Telly Tam Minoway Electric Bittern E. J. Eldridge

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