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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
1
An editorial discusses Republican gains in the South, calls for businesslike governance, and urges focus on money making and enterprise. It mentions figures and parties, comments on a proposed depot in Atlanta, and previews Democratic solidity while analyzing salt prices and trusts in the era.
The New York Commercial argues the South could become self sufficient in raw materials and finished goods. It notes forests for furniture and woodware, fertilizers, fruit and vegetable packing, vegetable fibers, and pineapple leaf fibers as wealth sources. It predicts census data will spur growth in southern industry.
The House bill by Mr. Miller of Muscogee aims to extend school privileges to children whose parents pay poll tax and would boost the state school fund by about $190,000 annually. It argues that poll taxes fund schools, with only 45 percent of Black residents paying versus 90 to 95 percent of whites, leading to white children subsidizing Black students.
The piece denounces McKinley’s re election as endorsement of law violations and perversion of free government by the ruling party. It warns that government would shift from government of the people to a trusts controlled system, undermining the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and republican ideals.
The article notes Georgia could receive additional congressional representation after the next session if apportionment holds. With population rising from 1,835,553 in 1890 to 2,216,329, the state may add one or two districts based on the current rate of 171,000 inhabitants per seat.
The piece notes a large northwestern bank cutting loose from an ill fated advertising method that printed its address on checks and drafts. It argues newspaper ads are now seen as beneficial to business people and predicts broader adoption as a path to increased revenue.
The Georgia Legislature contemplates forming a state oriented improvement and development concern similar to a building and loan association. Other towns besides Atlanta show willingness to engage in business under this plan.
General C. A. Evans of Augusta urged the Veterans of Georgia to preserve accurate histories in school books and to unite youth with a shared national narrative. He called for veterans to publish personal records, strengthen camps, and press for wider veteran organization while stressing a peaceful, lasting impact on future generations.
John S. He toway of French Camp Mississippi says he suffered for thirty years with diarrhoea and nearly gave up hope. After using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy he was cured and urges others to try it. Sold by L. L. Hicks.
The United States treasury reports a monumental gold stockpile totaling 451 million four hundred seventy seven thousand four hundred dollars, the largest ever held by the government. Citizens question why wartime taxes remain in force.
Oak City Drug Co offers paints oils vanishes and sundries at low prices. Henry G Turner mentioned in political note. Chamberlains Pain Balm advertised for cuts bruises burns and rheumatism with claims of fast relief and scar prevention sold by R. L. Hicks.
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