Free trade zeal and tariff debate stir Georgia notes
The column rails at protection, praising England’s wages and denouncing tariff barriers. It touts Hon. Henry G. Turner and Fleming G. DuBignon as capable leaders, praises Georgia editors, recalls Chicago’s 1870s fire and tariff repeal impact, and argues for tariff for revenue only. It mentions Hon. Tom Norwood turning to novels and Jacksonville refugees finding refuge in Atlanta.
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England
Europe
Tom Norwood
Congress
Henry G. Turner
Albany
Camila Clarion
Henry Richardson
Chevalier Bayard
Georgia Press
Underwood
Macon Telegraph
Col
Estill
Richardson
Telegraph
Georgia
Republican Party
Cleveland
Macon
Jacksonville
Meron
Atlanta
Fleming G. DuBignon
Savannah
State
Senate
DuBignon
Baldwin County
House of Representatives
Chicago
America
Able Georgian Turner Delivers Noted House Speech
Henry G. Turner of Quitman delivers a highly praised House speech against paying French spoliation claims. The report notes his rare, attentive impact on the chamber, masterful handling of interruptions, and wide esteem as Georgia’s ablest man with exceptional learning and judgment.
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Supreme Court
Turner
Georgia
United States
Second Congressional District Democratic Convention Nominates Turner
At Albany on August 16 1888 delegates from counties in the Second District met in the Court House to nominate a Democratic candidate for the Fifty first Congress. H G Turner was nominated by acclamation after a unanimous vote and a committee was appointed to notify him. The convention elected a District Executive Committee and adjourned sine die.
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Albany
Court House
Capt. R. Hobbs
W.T. Jones
Dougherty
J. J. Beck
Walhoun
H. M. McIntosh
Baker
Jno
O. Perry
Reuben Jones
Brooks
E. P
Denmark
W. A
W. E. Wooten
Decatur
Brooks County
Lowndes
Mitchell Jones
Mitchell
H. W. Spence
James Jones
G. F. Green
P. W. Twitty
I. A. Bush
W. N. Spence
G. W. Swindle
J. M. McNair
Miller
C. C. Bush
G. W. Riley
Quitman
W. M. Dozier
Randolph
H. A. Crittenden
Terrell
J. H. Griggs
Thomas
G. McLenden
Worth
W. A. Allen
W. D. Kiddo
County of
Messrs. Busk
Jones
Union
Bush
Mitchall
H. G. Turner
Her
J.C. Perry
Colquitt
F. J. Wacker
Calhoun
Clay
C.B. Morris
Early
T. M. Howard
W. T. Jones
Maston O'Neal
Berrien
H. B. Peeples
0.C. Bush
C. R. Pendleton
W. D. Kiddoo
John Triplett
J. M. Griggs
J. W. Mercer
M. Rouse
Irwin
M. Mclrosx
Tariff debate as Thurman argues against protection
The Toledo audience hears Hon Allen G Thurman discuss tariffs as a consumer tax. He defines tariff, traces price increases from import costs through wholesale and retail marks up, and argues high duties raise prices and harm labor, challenging proponents who claim tariffs benefit workers.
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United States
England
Barnum
Ils
Green's August Flower Restores Health for Indigestion
Dyspepsia and liver misery plague Americans due to greasy and irregular habits. Green's August Flower is advertised to reform this condition, promising better digestion and happiness. Dealers are urged to buy a bottle, with a claim of seventy five cents.
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Green
A Beautiful Seal Skin Close Plus Health For Women
A beauty note extols a seal skin close and a healthy glow as key to charm. It urges healthier posture and vitality, claiming Dr. Pierce’s remedies relieve prolapse and discharges. The ad touts a money back guarantee and lists Pierce’s Pellets as a 25 cent anti bilious tonic.
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Advan
Ee Posceitios
de Pierce
Hay Fever Relief Ad Praises Ely's Cream Balm
A dated testimonial states severe hay fever relief from Ely's Cream Balm. The writer from Clinton Wisconsin reports immediate and continuing improvement and endorses the product to others suffering similar symptoms.
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Ely
H. A. Smith
Clinton, Wi
Don’t Experiment With Fake Cures and Patented Patents
A pasted ad style list extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and other remedies while warning buyers not to trust cheap imitations. It promotes Electric Bitters, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, Cream Balm, Ayer’s products, and Baby Soother with testimonial flavor, pricing, and local sellers in Bainbridge.
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Dr. King
Discharge of Faircloth estate sought in 1888 Georgia case
In Decatur County Georgia administratrix Wilson Faircloth cites to court that she has fully administered the estate. She calls upon all persons kindred and creditors to show cause why she should not be discharged and given letters of dismission. The hearing is set for the first Monday in December 1888.
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Georgia
Decatur County
W. J. Davis
J. E. Davis
J. T. Fain
J. W. Wilson
T. P. Fain
T. P. Faines
Faircloth
Wilson Faircloth
Georgis Decatur County
E. J. Morgan
J. Smith
Jmith
C. J. Maxxeriny
Decatur
Desvergers
Susan W. Sanborn
C. J. Mussenrys
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B., Russell & Jno
M. Brown Editors and Proprietors
Bainbridge, GA
John D. Hurrell
George A. Wight
Calvary
Democratic Party
House
J'Urner
Renomt
Albany News and Advertiser
Atlanta Constitution
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Vost
Allen G. Thurman
Toledo
Ohio
E. Bainbrio Manney
County Atty
Clay Ce
Caesae
D. I. Wilcoxson
Horse Cove
J. Zacharias
Buckien
I. Zacharias
Ayer
Owell
Exny Bros
Mary E. Ware
Watt
Acker
Ian
Bainbridge
L. Zacharias
Luna Coney
Leena Ion
Henae Bainbridge
D Depeth
Larias
Enx
Thomas Lander
Augusa
L.wilk&co
Broad Street
Bainsridee
E. T. Hines
E. R. Bruton
Bruton & Hines
Jara A Hines Brothers
Hines Bros
Woodson McMillan
Lizzie McMillan
Tar Democrat
B. Bower
A. C. Townsend & Portell
Wade Beeen
B. B. Rower SB. Co. A.C
W. Wimbirly
Attapulpus
Said County
Charlie Jordan
One Justice Court Tiia
G. M
C. B. Gibson
F. Patterson
Miller Sheriff Sales
Miller County
Said
A. B. Bethea
Justice Court
Fita
Maidk
Harnessy
T. W. Deberry
Isaac Bush
MO. R. Hornesby
O. J. MaxveBurn
Munnerlin
Ordinary
C. J. Maxxeriyx
W. B. Baughs
H.C. Sherrrett
W. B. Baugh
Lerche
Jessa i. Power
Will
J. Steininger& C
Flint River
Shoff
Fune River
Bugey Harney
Bridie
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