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Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1887

Page

4

Prohibition Debate and Southern Views Highlight Campaign

A fragmented collection notes Georgia and Atlanta politics and culture. It cites debates on women workers, prohibition, and greenbacks, plus editorials from Macon Telegraph Savannah News and Rome papers. It mentions Gov Gordon’s Ohio campaign speeches, and praise for the President's Southern reception as part of a national, united tour.

Columbus Gordon Cincinnati Portsmouth Ohio Georgina

Piedmont Exposition praised amid criticism over awards

The exposition draws praise for exhibits and overall attendance, highlighting vast mineral, manufacturing, and agricultural resources of the South. Critics fault the transportation, county prize decisions, and missteps in engaging visitors, while Putnam and Sumter are praised for county displays and the Sumter exhibit. An editorial mix notes management promises, delays, and alleged injustices in premium awards affecting future Piedmont exhibitions.

South Atlanta Putnam Sumter Floyd Piedmont

Advertised Letters in Americus Post Office

State of Georgia summer Conn lists unclaimed letters in the Americus Post Office. If not claimed within thirty days, they will be forwarded to the Dead Letter Office. Names include H M Brow, Anelum Brady, Geo T Brasan, Mrs T A Barrow, Miss Chaney Clemons, Miss Banmer Crocker, Lawrence Clark, Mrs Lilly Calhoun, Mrs Markin Davis, Rev si Syaetheses Bandi, Ker Dayise, Dave Davis, Mrs Mary Everett(s), John Gapton, Jimey, Adia Martin, Tarpley, Laura Rowling, Thos ca, and others.

State of Georgia Americus H—M. A. Brow Fixe Anelum Brady Geo. T Brasan T. A. Barrow Chaney Clemons Banmer Crocker Lawrence Clark Lilly Calhoun Tarpley Laura Rowling

State Fair displays the finest Georgia exhibits this year

Macon Ga October 27 Special to Daily Recompter Americus crowds swell to about one thousand as State Fair opens after rain. Central Park and Piedmont displays draw thousands. Hancock and Monroe counties show premier exhibits with grand central pyramids of cotton hay grain and fruits. Monroe county pursues $1000 prize with lush displays while farmer Wadley showcases an extraordinary private exhibit.

Macoy Americus Macon Atlanta Davis Hill Crest Wade Hancock Monroe Talbot Piedmont Sumter Storey Central Park Georgia Agricultural Bhadi Hancock Manufactories Grand Central Pyramid Old Hancock W.J., Northorm Hancock Farmer's Club Paris Jack 5. D. Rogers Mary Cary LaFayette Mhubbard S. C. Shivers Cleveland Gordon Acroga S Hancock Messrs. W. B. 3 Cason T. M. Hunt 8. D. Rogers Monroe County President Northern Wadley

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