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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1885
Page
2
A wide selection of editorials lauds or critiques figures and issues across Georgia and national affairs. Mentioned names include Sam Jones, McClellan, Lamar, Curry, Grady, Howell, Felton, and Toombs, with notes on prohibition, newspapers, and political appointments.
The passage argues credit should be limited and paid on time to protect both seller and buyer. It condemns letting customers run large, unpaid accounts and urges dealers to demand prompt payment, even if it risks losing business, noting bad debts harm both parties and profits depend on timely returns.
A telegraph dispatch to the Atlanta Constitution reports Reverend Sam Jones in Birmingham last Saturday urging removal of the hog element from character and joking about hugging enemies until they squeal. The exchange includes a quip about hugging his wife to meet a dare and references to past remarks on waltzing.
Smithey J Funderburke guardian of Corunna Brantley Baker and George E Funderburke applies for leave to sell the north half of lot No 223 in the 27th District Decatur County to reinvest, hearing set for first Monday in May 1885. Ordinary C J Munnerlyn.
A Valdosta Times editorial defends Southern union status and constitutional rights, opposing efforts by Sherman and fellow Republicans to disfranchise Black voters. It asserts Georgia and Ohio share privileges, vows protection of Black voters, and scorns Republican attempts to curb Southern representation. The piece counters Republican "howls" as futile and degrading.
A Roosevelt era style letter argues that Georgia’s prosperity rests with its workers in soil mines and manufactories, not railroads. It counters praise of ex Governor James M. Smith as a potential governor, stating his leadership would not oppose fair railroad interests and urging focus on common people’s welfare.
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