12 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1899
Page
1
A jumble of items from Dawson to Atlanta shelves political squabbles and social notes. It praises local editors, notes upcoming elections and legislative topics, and mocks figures from Dewey to Aguinaldo while commenting on cotton prices, a syrup fair in Cairo, and public figures’ ambitions.
Reports from Georgia newspapers urge tax reduction and reform ahead of the legislature session. Calls to curb burdens on citizens emphasize cutting militia funding and state expenses while noting widespread overtaxation and leaks in the treasury.
The column blends quotes and brief notes on a Dewey welcome, a Georgia editor’s line about “Pop sums are ripe,” and a Louisiana or Arkansas crime notice. It notes Fred Pelton, a colored man, sentenced to 115 years in Little Rock for assault attempts on seven women, with later commentary on leniency.
The Georgia Saw Mill Association met in Savannah and increased lumber prices by 50 cents to $4 per thousand across grades and lengths, effective in fifteen days. Officers include A H Tift J J McDonough and T J Agnew. Reports from Georgia South Carolina and Florida wills indicate further 60 day orders at 50 cents to $1.50 above Waycross prices.
Captain James of Emanuel County states Georgia syrup yields six to eight pounds of sugar per gallon. He notes many farmers have surplus syrup and a local refinery could provide a market and profit, though he doubts the refinery idea himself. The piece argues small farmers would benefit from a Savannah refinery backed by Central sugar mills.
W E Skinner of the Union Stock Yards notes cattle prices remain strong with Western range cattle at 4.80 to 5.35 and beef tops near 6.45. He cites a 2 million head US cattle shortage and large feed demand across Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska Texas and western territories, forecasting sustained prices as feeders rise. Georgia farmers urged to store forage for winter and expect future profits. Ely Cream Balm advertised with testimonial claims for catarrh relief.
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