Candidates and political briefs dominate in Central Ohio and Georgia
Agenicus Recorder notes Aietat Orman of Webster County as Briday Sept 26 1885. It covers St John versus John Bailey in Kentucky, tax spending and treasury figures, and political opinions about Blaine Tabor and Butler. The piece comments on rain scarcity in Central Ohio, potential election outcomes in Georgia, Bermuda grass farming profits, and a patent for cleaning cotton seed lint. It closes with advocacy to reform Georgia railroad law and allow appeals from Railroad Commissioners.
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Georgia
The
Country Gentleman
Bermuda
St. Louis Republican
Arkansas
Texas
Louisiana
Tennessee
Railroad Commission
Americus
Hudson
Hawkins and
Addlerton
Star Chamber
Cotton Consumption North and South—mills and exports
The New York Chronicle reports cotton mill data ending September 1. Northern spindles reach 12.1 million. Southern 1.1 million. Northern mills consumed 1.643 million bales in 1883-84 vs 334k in the South. Exports of cotton manufactures rise and fall, India’s exports growing. debate over tariffs and labor systems continues. X.X. notes farming should become self supporting to prosper.
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New York Commercial and Financial Chronicle
India
The
Chronicle
Great Britain
United States
Farmers urged to test share system impact on poverty
Amenidus seeks readers to test claim that the share system causes farmer poverty. Epiror Revcouver invites discussion in columns and urges hiring only those with stock, arguing for wage and rent reforms. The letter advocates open debate to uncover why farmers struggle despite bountiful yields and calls for farmer voices in public discourse.
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Amenidus
Epiror Revcouver
Jons
John
Canibls be True. Stewart county cotton losses prompt caution
The Canibls column warns Stewart county farmers about suspected weight losses in cotton sold at local warehouses. A nearly blind farmer reportedly lost seventy five pounds at Columbus warehouse, then found only four pounds lost at another. It urges buyers to avoid dishonest warehouses and call for investigations to protect farmers from thieves and sharks.
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Lampkin
Stewart County
Columbus
Eufaula
Boards of Trade
Governor election returns show Republican plurality statewide
Secretary of State announces Maine results for governor with Robie leading 78,912 to Redman 59,061 and Bacon 3,137. Gains vs 1880 total Republican majority 19,851 and 15,411 statewide margin. Ellsworth American corrects Deer Isle race, naming Herrick Democrat elected over Thurlow Republican, reducing Republicans in the lower house to 115 with 36 opposition, total 151.
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Porriam
Avansta
Robie
Redman
H. G. Bacon
Eustis
W. F. Eaton
Scattering
Houston
Sherwan
Kingman
New Portland
Northport
Eastport
Waterboro
Castle Hill
Number 14
Washington County
Jose O. Smith
Ellsworth American
William Herrick
Deer Isle
Wiliam B. Thurlow
Favorable fall outlook in South reports Baltimore Manufacturer's Record
The Baltimore Manufacturer's Record publishes regional reports showing a favorable fall and winter trade outlook across the South. Cotton crop likely smaller due to drought, offset by larger corn wheat and fruit crops. Abundant food production reduces West purchases by about 50 million dollars. Tight money earlier forced economies, lowering cotton production costs and debt levels. Manufacturing and mining show rapid progress.
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Baltimore
South
Important Suit Setstle Regale Bill of Lading Rule
Kaigler and Walker shipped vinegar from Kentucky but the depot refused delivery without a bill of lading. Esquire John D. Watson ruled the withholding regulation unjust. The plaintiffs plan appeal as the case tests the legality of demanding bills of lading before delivery. Comer, Clayton. Roquemore, Shorter represent parties.
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Central Railroad
Railroad Commission
Messrs
Kaigler & Walker
Kentucky
Coneignees
Esquire
John D. Watson
Justice Watson
Messrs Comer
Clayton
Roquemore
Shorter
Eufaula Bulletin
Dalton’s First Bale Sold At Auction
Dalton’s first bale of new cotton was brought in Tuesday by Mr. Chastain of Murray and sold at auction for j cents.
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Dalton
Chastain
Murray
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Webster County
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St. John
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Heath
Louisville
Henry Clay
Scott, Douglas
Seymour
Horace Greely
Blaine
Ohio
John and
Daniel
Gen. Butler
B. F. Statler
Benjamin P. Butler
Martin van Buren
Samuel J. Tilden
Tabor
Colorado
Macon Telegraph
New Orleans
North Carolina
Johnust
Amencus
America
Preston
Rome
Magnelia
Plymouthrocks
Minagen
Amorece
Gia
David James
ROYAL
Raine
Lowte Wight
Wall Wheats
New York
Wersiedt Mbs
New Hood
Sealy
Sealy, and Pimply Hutto
M3 Dawson
Himeott Foe
Uy Rae
Fat
Drake
Fay
Detroit
Mich
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Wilkerbarte
Thave
Tien
Ating
Cerievna
Heaonvest
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Boston, Mi
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Cuti
Les
Clothier
Hatter
Americus, GA
Gyles’ Corner
Commercial Hotel
Offiey
Mrs
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Americus, Gr
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Calvin Carter & Son
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