30 Apr 1891
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1891
Page
1
A fragmented article notes figures like Grover Cleveland and Governor Northen amid discussions on pensions for Civil War widows in Georgia. It references political tactics, court expectations, and social scenes as figures maneuver within a tense party climate.
Long column argues the Democratic Party will endure, aided by press support and key figures. It cites Benton McMillan and figures from Cleveland to Polk, notes Republican press, and warns southern and northern alliances about third parties. Emphasizes early planting and small-acreage farming advice.
An essay extols a perfect town built on local patronage and reciprocity among farmers mechanics and laborers. A Georgia education bulletin notes white and colored population changes across states, extra counts for Chinese Japanese and Indians, and shifts toward the south and gulf states.
A scanned note outlines comprehensive tobacco farming instructions for Georgia, including seed selection from Cuba, January to March planting, seed-bed prep, transplanting, field soil and fertilizers, field preparation, plant culture, harvesting, and curing sheds. It also covers insect control, packing, marketing, and a letter offering field visits.
State and County taxes for 1891 to be collected at multiple precincts with dates in April and May. Names include Belchers Lime Link Pearces Whigham Reagan Higdon Climax Bell Attapulgus Fowlstown Faceville Recover Endricks mpeg Greek Pengaton Rock Pond A ne Tree and others. W A Morrow tax receiver in D C coordinates these sessions.
Confederate widows entitled to pension under state law must appear in person at the office with three witnesses to substantiate claims as the law requires. C J Munnerlyn, Ordinary.
Notice to all persons or firms intending to engage in any business in Bainbridge city for the fiscal year starting May 1 1891. They must register their names with the Clerk of Council by April 7 1801. J S Brawner is the Clerk of Council.
Over 44 000 pianos and organs placed in Southern homes as Lydden Bates Southern Music House of Savannah Ga advertises low prices and liberal terms. The note highlights twenty years of southern trade and nationwide reach. A testimonial cites Cly’s Cream Balm curing catarrh and deafness in Hartford Connecticut.
A column extols women’s happiness and cheerful appearances while noting common pains and nerves. It promotes King Botanic Blood Balm as a cure, with Mrs J A White of Petersburg and J N Gregory of Butler supporting its claimed benefits and sale by RL Balabridge.
In letters from readers J W Yates of Tullahoma Tennessee and Wm Price of Lotteville Missouri praise Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for lung abscesses rheumatism and paralysis after failure of other remedies. The advertisements claim blood impurities cause illnesses and that the tonic rebuilds tissue using circulating blood.
The Georgia State Chemist analyzes Well No 1 water at 900 feet depth praising artesian quality and drinking suitability with slight alkalinity. Bainbridge features mills and factories, diverse trades, cheap land, and strong agricultural prospects drawing immigrants and business.
A collection of reader testimonials lauding Botanic Blood Balm as a tonic and blood purifier. Statements describe relief from eczema, sores, hair loss, and persistent skin conditions after use, with various individuals from cities such as Milesville North Carolina Thomasville Georgia Rocky Mount Virginia Lynchburg Maryland and others praising the product.
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