26 Mar 1891
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1891
Page
1
The text surveys public sentiments on journalism, crime, cider theft, and the World’s Fair funding. It cites claims about life values, costs, and the influence of apple crop failures on cider and sauce supplies. It notes Savannah residents aging and spending beyond income, and discusses Alliance politics and Governor Northen's stance on investigations and leadership.
A Whigham Georgia column reflects on four parent classes influencing schooling. It lists outspoken grumblers who hinder progress, easy payers who neglect duties, devoted widows who support children, and diligent poor patrons who fund books. The piece urges broader sympathy for teachers and stable, supportive attendance, with notes on local research and community happenings.
Fashionable Russian weddings are held in drawing rooms by candlelight with a banquet ball and a supper. A satin slipper used as a drinking vessel is passed around at the supper to toast the bride. The bride’s father gives thanks and retains authority after marriage. He may summon the wife home during illness and claim services during widowhood. If the husband dies he can reclaim the widow’s return.
A reader recalls the common fake clocks found outside jewelers and notes they all show seventeen minutes after eight. A gentleman explains the clocks were set to the hour of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, a practice adopted by the Jewelers' Association after his death as a somber reminder.
A notice notes Dr. H. M. Wharton, a Georgia Mason, has received a lambskin Masonic apron from South Carolina to present to the Jerusalem lodge master in Palestine. The olive-wood gavel exchange between SC and Jerusalem is mentioned, and Wharton plans a pleasant visit in Jerusalem after sailing for Palestine last Wednesday. A Brooklyn teen dies from rapid growth, 6'2" and under 100 pounds. The Democrat advertises job printing for city offices at competitive prices.
Farmers who ship cotton to Bainbridge compress market save on expenses and gain buoyancy from multiple export buyers. The article notes rebates for compressed cotton, rail and ship charges, port drayage, storage, re weighing, and selling commissions totaling about 2.55 per bale. It urges farmers to send cotton to Bainbridge, claiming it leads Albany and Columbus and offers a half cent per pound advantage.
Quincy Moor overviews best practices for growing tobacco in the state detailing seed selection sowing times January to March, seed beds two locations, soil and field preparation, planting layout, plant culture, topping and suckers, harvesting, curing sheds and packing, insect control with Paris Green and cobalt, and offers on-field guidance and transportation for visits.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a pure medicine guaranteed to treat liver and kidney diseases. It claims to remove pimples, boils, and blood impurities, drive malaria, cure headaches constipation and indigestion, with a money back guarantee. A Burlington Ohio testimonial says Dr King’s New Discovery cured consumption-like illness after physicians deemed it incurable. Trial bottle offered free at I Zacharias Drugstore.
Decatur County Georgia announces tax sales for unpaid 1890 1891 taxes on numerous land lots in multiple districts. Mark W. Bates tax collector exposes properties for sale at Bainbridge Court House on the first Tuesday in May during legal hours to satisfy delinquent taxes. Listings include lots in the 21st 22nd 23rd 27th 14th 15th and 19th districts with varied years and unpaid amounts.
Letters from readers across the country praise Botanic Blood Balm as effective for a range of ailments and conditions. Testimonials mention improved hair loss, eczema relief, healed sores, and general health benefits after using the product, with several named individuals and cities cited. The notice ends with a supplier listing Bruce Bainbrigges as the seller.
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