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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1890
Page
2
The Americus Publishing Co. notes Gov. Gordon’s cross words, upcoming speaker engagements, and political chatter across Southwest Georgia. Reports on Dion Boucicault’s death, Octobers excursions, and Norwood vs Gordon sparring color this page with local sentiment.
The column debates Gov Gordon and Mr Norwood over candidacy, slams mudslinging in the Democratic party, and urges a shift to skilled labor education. It cites Albany News building plans, Americus housing, and local bond values as context for Georgia’s industrial outlook.
Letters released show Orrtoz of President Grovara BratTe Amisante and L F Livingston of Atlanta exchanging views after Livingston denied slander claims. Governor John B Gordon agreed to meet, and a Saturday interview at the capitol led to mutual statements of goodwill. Attending mediators included Colonel T J Lyon and Colonel Wallace Barnard, with Minton A. Candler and others noting no continuing grievance.
A Dixie editorial counters northern claims of South as lawless, noting rail strikes settled by arbitration, no riots or need for Pinkertons, and contrasting with Archist Chicago and Cincinnati unrest. It urges North to reflect on its own actions and rejects federal troops at polls as unnecessary meddling.
A reflective ode compares a journalist's career to a voyage at sea from launch to storm to harbor. It honors the toil of gathering news, enduring public opinion, and the eventual reward as years weigh heavy yet faithful work yields a peaceful end. The piece laments stormy trials and applauds steadfast dedication in journalism.
The Recorder urges industrious young men from the North East or West to relocate to the South, especially Southwest Georgia, citing abundant land and timber, strong wages, and examples of recent local success. It promotes opportunities in various trades and business, asserting climate and prospects favor prosperity for those who work. The appeal ends with a promotional hint from W. W. Oo.
The firm reports strong local trade last week and promises exceptional values in Black Goods Silks Velvets Henrietta Cloths Broadcloths and Dress Goods next week. They emphasize crowded stock room and offer a novel suit lot at 7.60 and a broad selection of all wool Henriettas in multiple prices 50c 75c 89c and 1.00.
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