19 Mar 1891
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1891
Page
1
The Enquirer notes Georgia deliberations on future U S Congress leadership as lawmakers weigh honors and parliamentary skill. It references figures on national finances and pensions, and reflects on patience and faith amid defeats and afflictions.
The piece argues the eastern Gold bugs can block free silver at present and likely in the next Congress, while the South and West demand it. It stresses tariff reform as the main issue, condemns extravagant congressional spending, and cites the Georgia Cracker as a rising force, urging unity on tariff and economy.
B D Root from New York recalls the start of the Farmers Alliance in January 1875 when a Western New York Farmers Club meeting in Rochester organized a county alliance. A February assembly formed a state alliance, aiming to reform taxation and railroad rates, with plans for county groups statewide and a Syracuse first annual gathering.
A detailed tobacco growing primer from Quincy Florida presents seed selection from La Habana stock, January to March sowing, seed bed setup, field soil and fertilization, transplanting, topping, suckers, harvesting, curing sheds, and market prep. It includes insect control, space planning, and offers direct field assistance from Henry J. Fextus, Tobacco Agent.
An old advertisement extols BBB Botanic Blood Balm for cripples and the lame, citing Emma Griffiths of Anitia Tennessee and Mittle M Tanner of Boonville Indiana, claiming cures of acrofula and blood poisoning. It also touts Electric Bitters as a liver and kidney tonic, offering skin and health benefits with a 30 cent bottle at Zacharias Drugstore.
Officials publish artesian well analyses for Bainbridge Georgia noting water’s slight alkalinity and excellent drinking quality. The piece extols Bainbridge as “City of Oaks” with a robust river view, courthouse, hotels, churches, banks, a cotton compress, water works, and plans for a new academy and factories. It highlights broad opportunities for immigrants and traders in a growing southern hub.
A collection of reader endorsements praising Botanic Blood Balm as a remedy and tonic for various conditions. Letters from W F Miles in Illinois, D C Blanton in Georgia, F C Weffman in Virginia, FP H Hickey in Virginia, Julia E Fohnson in Maryland, August A Kin in Baltimore, and others laud its effectiveness for sores, hair loss, eczema, and poisonous blood taint, with claims of permanent cure.
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