09 Apr 1891
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1891
Page
1
Georgia papers discuss Confederate widows pensions and the mismatch between wartime measures and current needs. Critics cite county disparities in funds and the burden on Georgia taxpayers, noting the act’s adequacy remains uncertain. The column references McKinley as a political candidate and cites editorials from multiple papers.
Senator Pugh visiting Birmingham discusses tariff reform and free coinage of silver as central to the 1892 election. He argues for a double standard of gold and silver and predicts Democratic unity on tariff reform and silver coinage, while criticizing Cleveland's stance and planning. He also comments on Speaker Crisp opposition and party moves ahead of the next convention.
Tobacco agent Henry J. Fenton offers detailed cultivation instructions from seed selection to harvesting and market prep. The guidance emphasizes Cuban seed superiority, January to March planting, careful bed preparation, transplant timing, soil and fertilizer choices, topping, curing sheds, and grading packages for market.
The letter from J. W. Yates of Tullahoma and mentions of B. B. B. Gotanic Blood Balm claim it rebuilds wasted tissue and cures ailments from rheumatism to abscesses. A Georgia tax sale notice lists many land parcels in Decatur County with unpaid taxes dating back to 1890 and scheduled for sale in May.
The Macon Telegraph notes Mr Thomas B Reed departs for Europe to escape misfortunes and find rest in sunny Italy. It suggests he can explain American issues to Italians and hope for a pleasant visit amid evolving sentiment about the United States and Southern perspectives.
A contemporary asks what Ingersoll believes in and a World letter settles the matter. The Continent notes Mr Ingersoll believes in Benjamin Harrison.
The article traces Grover Cleveland's career from Buffalo mayor at 34 to New York governor at 45 and U.S. president at 47. At 54 he marked March 18 as a birthday, and despite health concerns from The Sun, he is described as robust and capable of long service.
A correspondent notes the Albany Florida and Northern Railroad runs from Albany to Cordele linking with the Savannah Americus and Montgomery and the Georgia Southern and Florida for Macon. The line could extend 25 miles to Hawkinsville to connect four short lines toward Augusta, Bainbridge, and nearby towns.
State chemist H C Warre analyzes artesian Well No 1 near Bainbridge 900 feet deep, noting high solid matter and alkaline neat while praising water quality. The article extols Bainbridge Georgia as the “City of Oaks,” detailing courts, hotel, churches, schools, a free water system, banks, factories, and abundant cheap land inviting settlers and investors.
Testimonials from W F Miles Milesville North Carolina to August Klages Baltimore Maryland praise Botanic Blood Balm as effective for blood taints eczema sores and hair loss. Readers report factory results and relief from chronic conditions after using the remedy.
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