28 Mar 1895
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1895
Page
1
A garbled survey of topics covers Georgia politics with McKinley’s Georgia visit, liquor election tensions, and prohibition, plus railroad and telegraph line projects. It mentions Spain, Northern dairy industry, and cotton prospects, highlighting local officials and figures like Sheriff Turner and Capt. J. S. Newnan, with notes on dairy and bleaching trends for Georgia cotton goods.
A lengthy discussion argues that southern agricultural decline stems from past methods. importing money for meat, grain, and livestock from outside the region drains wealth. It urges farmers to revert to self-sufficiency, grow their own corn and provisions, and avoid discouragement from leaders who claim no profit in farming. The piece cites losses vs 1860 yields, calls for timely changes, and stresses unity among farmers to increase home production. It also notes African immigrant movement and contrasts northern attitudes toward Black Americans with southern hospitality.
A reflective piece laments aging mothers and warns against neglect as a son contemplates return. It then shifts to a Georgia atheist anecdote interrupted by a fatal lightning strike and critiques a proposed fourth party centered on free silver. The piece champions bimetalism, urging Democrats to uphold gold and silver as equal money without party fracture.
General view across Northern exchanges signals improving business prospects once fear of risk wanes. Money sits idle as fear grips investors and capital owners, delaying new ventures and trade. Analysts credit Congress adjournment and bond actions for renewed market faith, while political rhetoric offers little relief until confidence returns. The piece spans notable figures, scattered state notes, religious reflections, and local ads, including Dr. Broadus’s death and a local subscription appeal as Depression era anxieties persist.
The article contrasts Congressman Holman of Indiana leaving office poorer than when he entered Congress after 35 years, with John Sherman becoming a millionaire despite similar salaries. It cites Dr Cyrus Edson on cold caused illnesses and recommends Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, then quotes Rev Sam Jones criticizing drunkenness and public morality with sharp, humorous language.
In Decatur County Georgia the Executors E Wiel H Meinhard and P F Williams of the estate of Julius Steininger petition the court to be discharged from administration and to receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in April 1895. The ordinary C J MaxyERiyn issues the citation to all concerned kin and creditors to show cause if any.
J M Sasser administrator of Littleton Sasser asks the court to grant his discharge and issue letters of dismissal. The petition, filed and entered, states the estate has been fully administered and requires all kin and creditors to show cause by April 1, 1890, why administration should not cease.
Mathis Bros. sale men wanted good wages to sell nursery stock. Apply for terms. Immense stock of apple, pear, peach, plum, apricot, cherry, grape and more for spring and fall 1895. Also fruit trees shade ornamental trees roses wholesaling to large planters direct. Sells on note payable in six twelve eighteen months. Write for wholesale prices. Address Southern Nursery Co Winchester Tenn.
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