27 Feb 1890
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1890
Page
1
Bainbridge in Decatur County touts its location on the Flint River with artesian waters and healthy climate. The piece highlights natural beauty, forests, crops, industry, services, and immigrant-friendly prospects, plus local commerce and a testimonial for a medical discovery.
February 27 1890 reports Thn W T Smith entering Ninth district congress race Allen Chandler listed among gubernatorial possibilities. LaFayette town council results list mayor S P Tomlinson recorder James P Shattuck aldermen J E Patton J Shaw W R Helton J H Hammond S M Worthen. Gen Evans touted for governor with Col Mark Johnson counting 100 county returns. Quitman city council installs 1890 officers including Mayor Dr M C Wilkinson and Treasurer M C Wade. Wade praised as capable. Indirect discussion of agriculture commissioner race and alliance maneuvers with Northen and Livingston. Editorials on women's financial independence and a Columbus Ohio excursion visit. Growler column and Milledgeville note.
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An 1888 notice promotes a Davis Bros piano club with four installments plans. Members pay a $2 initiation and $1 weekly, then may choose any $300 piano with option to upgrade by paying extra. Drawings determine delivery order. early donors can speed delivery by doubling weekly payments. The ad includes broad tax sale details and unrelated county land tax notices.
A long comic love letter from Ayro Saucer to a woman at Jack Williamson's log party mixes flirtation with rural life. It blends courting promises, plans for marriage, and humorous talk of sap, tobacco, hogs, and a future log house. The piece closes with a politicalFarmers' Union mood condemning mortgages and tariff oppression.
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