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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
2
Official notices remind advertisers to file changes for standing ads by Monday night to ensure insertion. Published in Bainbridge Georgia, the Gazette notes mail matter status and class.
A permanent position with fair salary seeks a versatile newspaper and job printer who can operate presses and gasoline engines. Requires unquestioned endorsements. Apply to J. M. Brown, Myr, The Democrat, Bainbridge, Georgia.
The piece notes rising land values in South Georgia and the upcoming January 5 city election. It cites figures like Mayor Myers and Col onel Estill backing the State Fair in Savannah and critiques Congress member Crumpacker’s Souths representation bill. It mentions Jefferson, Hamilton, and a Times of Thomasville editorial on religion and public matters.
The text presents a scrambled, letter-broken discussion of political factions and proposed party labels including Democratic reform, Republicans, and populists. It references federated or American party concepts and notes electoral divisions in the South and West with unclear attribution.
In New Orleans the Southern Industrial Convention emphasizes the South’s vast natural resources and growth potential. President H H Hargraves cites large shares of US resources and calls for organized development to attract capital and boost wealth and manufacturing in the region.
The message urges generous Philippine legislation and stricter action against lynching, funds to compensate Spanish war losses, and a 100000 man army with 15000 to the Philippines. It backs trusts limits, currency reform, shipping and trade expansion, and an expanded navy with new vessels and officers. It also notes Georgia syrup’s England reputation and a Liverpool shipment to boost trade.
The author argues pistols harden the mind and desensitize readers to killing. He recalls a man who keeps a pistol in his pocket daily, urging young and old to avoid carrying firearms to prevent rash acts.
Citizens in the district are urged to request vegetable seed from Congressman J. M. Griggs at Washington D C. Seeds will be sent to those who request them as supplies allow, with department selection and no variety specified. Savannah is urged to host the 1901 state fair, touted for its hospitality and beauty, and the agricultural committee hopes to award it to Savannah.
Decatur County road commissioners report favorable on a new route from Atkinson Trail toward Whigham via multiple lot lines to the Bainbridge and Thomasville road. The board will decide in January 1901 whether to establish the road. bids for 1901 contracts including County Physician and County advertising will be opened January 1.
During the next sixty days tax titles to numerous lots in Decatur county are offered for sale. Listings include districts 15 16 19 22 21 and 28 with multiple lot numbers. Apply to J M Brown Bainbridge for details and procedures.
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