27 Nov 1890
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1890
Page
1
A Georgia focus discusses Jay Gould linked enterprises and the Richmond Terminal amid senatorial fray. It praises Wirt Industrial School for labor and independence benefits, urging legislative support. The piece argues Southern elections differ from the North and criticizes election regulation proposals as unnecessary.
The journal argues the legislature may provide a six month public school term statewide. It says extension beyond six months should be local responsibility, but the state must also secure a larger pool of competent teachers. It notes a current teacher shortage known to county school commissioners in Georgia.
The text portrays Governor Northen as an Alliance supporter who rejects special privileges for any group. He Posits himself as governor of all people and aims to uphold equal rights and democracy. He pledges to fulfill duties for the general good with earnest and conscientious belief in justice.
In Atlanta yesterday, most churches were conducted by ladies under the Woman's Christian Temperance Union marking a historical first for the city. The piece notes Northern and Western practices but says Southern custom remains unchanged, preferring women to act off the pulpit rather than as preachers or public agitators.
Commissioner Nesbitt urges immediate action as a bill by Jackson of Heard to create a disease fund from excess oil and fertilizer inspection fees, to combat glanders in domestic animals. He warns farmers to segregate diseased stock and sacrifice pronounced cases for public safety.
A detailed 1890 guide advises seed selection from Cuba's Vuelta de Abajo for best filler and wrapper tobacco in Florida. It covers planting in January to March, seed bed prep, transplanting, soil and fertilizer choices, field layout, topping, harvesting, curing sheds, hanging, grading for market, and insect control with Paris Green and cobalt-treated borage blossoms.
Petition filed in Decatur County Georgia seeks charter for The Donalson Lumber Company to manufacture lumber naval stores and turpentine products operate saw mills dry kilns tram roads turpentine stills cotton gin grist mill and real estate ventures with capital stock set at 2000000 dollars in 2000 shares 100 each 52000 dollars paid in 1890 with power to borrow issue bonds and manage by laws and offices in Denisonville and elsewhere.
Public notices list tax collection dates by precincts across Decatur County Georgia for 1890 including Pine Hills Roe Pond Corinth Kings Steam Mill Spring Creek Kendricks Recovery Faceville Fowlstown Attapwgns Bell Higdon Climax Whigham Reagan Pesree Lime Sink Belcher Barrow Rainbrrds and Barrow's Mill with book closings after November term. Guardianship and administration discharges are cited for J M Lewis W G B Crawford Ariel Cook and D P Harris with court dates and required appearances. Facts include dates precincts and orders from C J Munnerys and C S MunserliS and ordinary notices.
Bainbridge described as county seat with rich soils and forests. Artesian wells supply abundant water, claimed to cure dyspepsia and kidney ailments. water works planned to deliver water to all homes. State Chemist analysis notes mineral content typical of southern artesian waters and good drinking quality.
Fragmentary OCR lists Midland area train movements and people names around Montgomery Alabama including Bainbridge and Ozark. Mentions firms and depots with partial references to Haines Maurer Desfix Sip and G F P B in Montgomery.
A New Orleans artist has pitched his tent for the season in Bainbridge and is producing first class photographs. Samples compare favorably with local work. Visit the mammoth tent on the west side of the square to view. Also visit the Midland Star Barber Shop for a clean easy cut with new razors and courteous service.
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