22 Nov 1888
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1888
Page
1
The Columbus Enquirer reports Bishop H. M. Turner of the A M E Church has written a letter on The Negro Problem. He argues slavery was providential not divine and claims it accelerated a transition from barbarism to Christian civilization for Black people.
Georgia cane advocates praise a thriving crop and urge large scale planting to boost syrup production and local jobs. The piece calls for cane farms and barrel factories, urges independence from cotton, cites a senate bill on uniform schoolbooks, and notes Georgia’s 144,045 votes with Prohibitionists at 1,746 and Cleveland leading Harrison at 62,206.
Bainbridge, the county seat of Decatur County Georgia, sits at the Flint River bank at the S F W A R terminus. It boasts vast forests, fertile valleys, and a climate praised for health benefits. Artesian waters claim to cure indigestion and urinary ailments, with a water works project planned for universal access.
An advertisement touts Bosche's German Syrup as a universal remedy for consumption cough asthma pneumonia and throat and lung diseases. It claims three doses relieve any case and urges druggists to recommend it to the poor noting high sales and offering sample bottles at ten cents.
Arbataxta Ga November 13 In a joint session the inauguration of Governor Elect John B Gordon took place amid packed galleries and public interest. Gordon urged development of Georgia resources and warned against federal overreach while praising state equality and the enduring union.
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