Prohibition talks and hotel costs in Georgia towns
The Americus Recorder columns discuss post office appointments in Dawson Fort Gaines and Alapaha, editorials on tariffs, and Comptroller Wright's political skill. It notes hotel construction costs in Dawson and speculates on Georgia becoming a prohibition state. Ben Butler challenges President Cleveland over Indian lands, while Thomasville’s winter resort image is urged to match actual attractions.
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Dawson
Rufus G. Jones
Fort Gaines
E. Lewis
Alapaha
James B. Kirby
Eufaula Times
Georgia
Chattahoochee River
Alabama
Ben Butler
United States
Benjamin
Cleveland
Thomanville Enterprise
Camilla Clarion
The
Clarion
Americus pushes for narrow gauge line to aid Dooly
The article argues for building a narrow gauge railroad from Americus through Sumter to Dooly and possibly Vienna, using the Flint river bridge and existing routes as cost savers. It urges Dooly residents to support and extend the line, predicting completion before the 1886 cotton season with Reconogs backing the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synda
Americus
Dooly
Flint River
Webster
Stewart
Lumpkin
Duoly
Vienna
Scros
Flint
Sumter County
Reconogs
Grain gains in the South spark agricultural shift
An analysis highlights rising corn oats and hog production in the Southern states from 1875 to 1884, totaling 109,124,000 bushels of corn and 29,399,500 of oats with 6,500,000 more hogs. The growth suggests South self sufficiency, potential crop diversification, and possible westward emigration shifts as farmers seek grain and stock raising opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
South
Odds and Ends of Humter County History Adumbrations
A reader from Jonesboro shares recollections on early Lee County life. It recalls settlers, steel mills, mills grinding corn, and figures like Tomlinson, Jared Tomlinson, and Joseph Jackson. A humorous tale involves Mose the slave and a meteoric shower dubbed "stars fell" in 1833, ending with a Sunday hymn and a quip about hunting possums.
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Edward Barber
Jonesboro
Lee County
Old Hartford
Barber
Joseph Jackson
Spring Creek
Flint River
Tomlinson
Sumter County
Jared Tomlinson
House
Senate
Albany
Sonny
Thomas Cowart
Jack Cowart
Lee
Thomas Barber
Edward Jaber
Jesse Jackson
Mose
Jeff
Massy
Sruner
Swift's Specific Proves Potent Health Tonic in 1883 Letter
In September 1883, illness from overwork while serving in the State Legislature led James G Parks of Dawson Georgia to try Swift's Specific. After seven bottles he credited notable health restoration and used the remedy for family use with satisfactory results. The letter notes improved appetite and strength, with a sale notice and address for the Swift Specific Company in Atlanta and New York.
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Swift
Janes G. Parks
Dawson, Ga
Tur Swirr-Sprcirie Co
Atlanta
N. Y
Cure for Dyspepsia Promised by Dr Holts Elixir
Howard W. Key of Cuthbert Ga and A H Lynn of Macon Ga report long term relief from indigestion and dyspepsia after using Holt's Elixir. They credit the remedy with a complete cure after years of failure with other treatments. The ads urge readers to try the product and claim significant health benefits.
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PD. Ro Holts
Lynn
Macou
Holt
Howard W. Key
Andrew
Colie ¢. Cuthbert
Wavenporta
Hall
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Mattar
Sumter
Webster County
Fridar
Washington
Eufaula Daily Times
Hss
Rome Courier
Atlanta Constitution
Wright
Savannah News
Cullom
Ofllinois
Reconpet
Railroad Commission
Reconnes
Ospt. O
Robinson
Hinckley
Wallace
Dorman B. Eaton
Civil Service Commissioners
Civil Service Commission
GriMn
Odds and Ends
Heraps
Humter County
Bistory
Americas
Georgia Loans Trust By
Ian A
Shepard &O
Balmor Wa
W.shrefield
Meckeak Ga
Waitimore
F. W. Whitmore
Ludson
Jacob's Pharmacy
Ami Lamar
Lamar
Davenport
P. Burt
County
Faeces Bon Air
George
Samier County
Alao
John Matthews
Marion County
J. J. Williford
Conneil & Williford
J. J
Geonoia
Sumten
Court of Ordinary
Ward County
James K. Driver
Interfaid
Scuter
Avid
John R. Hamil
Wa. C. Gray
John A. Underwood
James Baily
Naid
A.C. Speer
Geonara
Wensten
B. F. Tallis
Mys
Penelope Tallis
W. H. Cosby
James A. Reviere
Mary Aeviere
A. C. Speer
Geonora
Sumer County
McDonald
Georgia W. McDonald
King Dred
SPEER
Gus
W. B. Buchanan
Joel Ty Hall
Gronoia
Fumter
T. J. Summers
Adeoipistr
Cisteaimer
Marion A. Jenkin
Paidata
Xin
A. D. Speer
James Bailey
MO A.underwood
Ardmir
Das
Bailey
Gronda—Sumren County
John Vt. Hamil
J. A. Anstey
Myneis
Pees William G
OKAY
Webster Coun1ly
Court House
Preston
Frick & Co
J. A. Whaley
Harrold, Johnson & Co
Daniel Davis
Eee Enon
Grancia
Winsten
Coscern
M. F. Saunders
Z. F. Saunders
Mid County
W. A Cobby
Granota
Wanster
W. F. Spann
Jas
Saunders
Gregta
D. P. Hogg
Eliza Brooks
WV. H. Cosby
Oman
Malik
Fowdens
Atveinate
David E, Fouts
Baltimore
Mde
C. R, McCrory
Sllaville, GA
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