25 Aug 1887
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1887
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a route or journey linking Waycross and Jackson with a dated May 15 1887 entry. No clear events, actions, or individuals beyond places appear. Further readable context is needed for a fuller card.
The Bainbridge area boasts artesian wells with waters praised by State Chemist H C Wurrr for purity and health benefits. Analyses show dissolved minerals in line with Southern Georgia artesian waters, with carbonic acid giving a fresh taste. A water works project is planned to supply every house.
The Boston Globe reports Col John H. Pierce of Plantsville Conn proposes a practical system to connect North America and Europe with large pneumatic tubes. He envisions straight routes, air-driven currents, tandem passengers, and multiple steam fans. speeds up to 100 mph easily, with 1000 mph not impossible. He aims to fund a short experimental line and seeks expert approval, hinting at broad future implications for transportation and even education of women for business.
The article outlines two effective summer butter preservation methods. One methods involves salting immediately after churn, forming pound prints or larger rolls, wrapping in muslin, immersing in brine within submerged jars, and weighting to keep under brine until market. The second plan begins with washing the butter while still granular.
The piece extols the 1787 constitutional framing and the 1789 ratification, noting population growth from four million to sixty-one million and wealth rises. It praises U S achievement in agriculture and manufacturing, high education and charity spending, and the absence of a standing army, urging a joyful celebration in Philadelphia next month.
The Constitutional Commission outlines principal ceremonies in Philadelphia on September 15 to 17. On the 15th a processional induction trial display and a public reception by the Governor honor Governors of states and territories. The 16th features a military parade with 12 000 to 15 000 state troops and detachments from the United States army and navy, plus an evening action honoring the President. The 17th holds special commemorative services presided by the President with Justice Miller delivering the oration, plus a poem hymns and music. Gov Gordon plans to attend with staff in probable company.
A riddle unfolds with a tall girl named Short and a big Mr Little who love a lass named Long. Little proposes to Long. Short aims to be even with Little’s shortcomings. Short meets Long and threatens to marry Little before long, prompting Little to marry Long shortly after.
A school inspector prompts a hesitant class with a Biblical test question about Saar and the Valistinos. He taps his cheek and asks What ieet Lie. The students instantly respond with The jawbone of an ass, echoing a witty moral moment.
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