Too Much Manufacturing Talk in 1887 Debate
In Sumter County history, the Avanta Constitution is described as a protectionist organ advocating factory growth to spur a home market for farmers, while the Augusta Chronicle cautions against overexpansion and hints at tariff arguments. The piece notes mixed views on cotton mills, with later commentary on treason and political partisanship within veteran groups and a brief notice that Sanders McDaniel, son of ex Governor McDaniel, was admitted to Walton court.
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Avanta
Augusta Chronicle
Chronicle
Charleston News and Courier
The
News and
Sanders McDaniel
McDaniel
Walton Court
University of Georg's
State road question remains unsettled by Legislature
The Savannah News notes it is likely the question of leasing or selling the State road will not be settled this session. The Senate's Dean bill defeat points to leaving the issue to the next Legislature. If revisited, it may be pushed to next State campaign rather than resolved now.
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The
Savannah News
Dean
Senate
A Georgia pardon row calls for more precision
The Atlanta Constitution is urged to be more precise about Governor Gordon’s clemency actions. A recent report claimed a man pardoned after a seventeen year sentence for stealing three dollars, but the case involved burglary and a previous conviction, with the judge’s mercy reducing a twenty year statute to seventeen.
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Atlanta Constitution
Gov. Gordon
Stewart County
Board of Pardon
Georgia
Sumter County Seeks County Exhibit at Atlanta Exposition
Sumter residents show growing interest in a county exhibit for the Atlanta Exposition with Fabins Macon as lead. An Americus meeting set for September 10 at 11 a.m. aims to organize and solicit contributions. Articles proposed include shoes, leather, grains, corn, wheat, hay, peas, gourds, and handmade wood wares from local producers.
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Sumter County
Atlanta
Fabins
Macon
The
Agricultural Society
Americus
J. H. Black
J. E. Bivens
Georgia
State Fair Poultry Show to Be Largest Yet in Georgia
The State Fair at Macon, Georgia, reports 194? premium dollars in poultry prizes with rapid entries. Hodges of Perry and Cannon of Athens expect heavy displays. Ayer cures and other ads appear amid coverage of needlework, fertilizing displays, and finance news from Henry S. Ives.
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Macon
Itter Hodges
Perry
N.M. Cannon
Athens
Tenn
H. H. Perry
Baldwin Fertilizer Company
Nervous Debility and Prostration Warned By Advt Claim
An old period ad criticizes nervous debility as a nation threatening disease and links it to modern living. It touts Shaker Extract of Roots Seigel's Syrup as a cure, detailing its supposed action on digestion, liver and kidneys, and its calming effect on nerves without narcotics. The piece emphasizes lifestyle changes and stresses the remedy’s role in restoring vitality and function.
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United States
Seigel
Mt. Lebanon
N. Y
Public sale ordered in Webster County auction notice
Webster county will sell before the court house door in Preston on the first Tuesday in September 1887 between legal hours. Under an execution in favor of B H Davenport against A K Smith and security, the property includes one hundred acres in the 25th district bounded by D B Horeed J D Shepherd and lands of Smith and Lot 146 in the same district. Sheriff Dan Davis notes Smith declined to offer other property. Lot 146 and Lot 146 stand as described. notice given July 27 1887.
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Georgia
Court of Ordinary
Sumter County
William Hawkins
Coureh
Americus
E. A Hawkins
Sumter
Amhers
Ned Edwards
Maria Carter
Lucy Ann Hill
Analley
Borth
Cine
Lens
Henry Brooks
County Court
L. J. Blalock
Henry Brick
Ibis
Eilaville Road
Own Creek
Davenport
Ellavile Road
W. Lamar
D. Fa
J. E. DeVaughn
Thos M, Cobb
Webster Nperit
Ronge Door
Preston
Geerem
Otanle
BH. T. Davenport
Boone
Webster County
D. B Horeed
J. D. Shepherd
Efa
PR. Smith
A. Kk. i Smith
Smith
B. P. Hollis
Averney
Angdadw Dan Davis
Sherif
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Grand Army of the Republic
Union Veterans
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Sumper
George Woods
Ayer
Henry S. Ives
Napoleon
World's Dispensary Medics Association
Buffalo
Merekle
Altica
Ansillor
Tlalent Masons
Mewes
Benneville
Asp Lee
Smithville
W. W. Thompson
Sumet County
Sumter Enuuty
Suerius Sales
Willia A. Hawking
Churen
Hawpton
Costrek
Steet
Baptist Church
E. A. Hawkins
WNI
Sesten
Mary A. Croghan
Peter Croghan, Jr
Tod
A.C. Speer
Sumen County
Fannie Harris
William Harris
A. C. Speer
J. ©. Brown
H. C. Brown
Anil Entate
O. Speer
Softren
J. E. Bivins
G. W. Bivins
BR. E. Cato
Wire
Geo. W. Shipp
Friendshi
Ilytvet
DR. BT. Wise
Dura
Webster Counry
Wenston County
John P. Beaty
Henry E. Storey
Augias T
J.B. Hadnon
G. W. Davenport
W. H. Cosby
Wenstrex County
M. E. Sapp
T. J. Sapp
Anid
J. Sapp
Tomsid Petiti
Wyeastkit County
Shepherd Bow
Ilo
W. HB
Cosby
Odinary
City of Americus Waterworks
National Park Bank
New York
City of Americus
National Park
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Felder
P. H. Williams
Americus, Ga
Americas
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J. K. Prince
Jourt House
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