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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1887
Page
4
The Augusta Journal notes political clashes and railroad talk while praising the State Fair’s renewed management. It commends President Northern for instituting order, describes park, track, and buildings in top condition, and predicts record attendance and a premier agricultural display.
The Columbus Enquirer Sun praises Col. A B Lamar for five years of state service and hopes his work will not be lost to the Brate, noting his continued value to Macon and surrounding areas.
The Grand Army of the Republic faces scrutiny over its political role as critics call for a decision at the St Louis encampment. They argue veteran leaders in the organization have insulted President Cleveland and bias shown by Northern officers taints the group.
The Chronicle reports for week ending Sept 23 1887 total receipts reached 187 740 bales, with interior towns at 116 697 bales and plantation totals at 478 461 bales since Sept 1. Market fluctuations included a September contract corner and a dull, weak spot market with prices around 9 11 16 cents middling upland. Charles B. Jefferson paid 10000 for a one third interest in The Dark Secret melodrama.
Charles Ledger Norton summarizes a self taught method for beginners to learn swimming. Start with shallow water and a belt with a safety line, practice ducking, then progress to lying on the bottom and hauling toward shore. Gradually gain breathing control and balance until able to swim with proper stroke.
The Republic of Venezuela structures a Swiss style federation with seven states and a two house federal congress. A federal council chosen by the senate and a president serve two year terms. State legislatures are single chamber with a state council elected, voting is compulsory for males at 18 and eligibility for office at 21.
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Webster County Georgia I will offer at public sale at the Preston courthouse door parcels of land belonging to the estate of George W Davenport deceased. The sale includes town lots in Preston and a large tract known as part of the old John D Stapleton place and other parcels described, with terms one third cash and two equal installments at eight percent interest.
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