10 Sep 1891
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1891
Page
1
The readable text hints at a discussion of railroads, fairness, and governance impacting farmers and crops. It references Danville, Hercules, the Empire State, and various unclear terms. The passage reads like a garbled historical commentary on economics, agriculture, and policy without a clear event or outcome.
Fragmented text reflects a political debate on monopolies, farmer rights, and democracy. Mentions Watterson and Democrat friends, resistance to domination, and calls for action to support farmers against unfair control, with scattered phrases about liberty and sacrifice.
No. 50 Vol XX tobacco raisers discuss McKinley Bill impact and South Sumatra plantations moving to the United States. Kaufman and fellow planters, backed by a labor shift, eye Kentucky Virginia Louisiana and Mississippi. editorial cautions Alliance leaders to stay true to principles and avoid demagogic shifts. Also includes a mock Genesis text and a list of reform demands from the Southern Alliance platform.
Descriptive history of Bainbridge in Decatur County Georgia highlights its status as county seat, location at Flint River and railroad termini, climate, artesian wells, free city water works, and rapid growth. It notes public buildings, a bank, schools, factories, and expanding industry while inviting settlers and businesses to the city.
Legal notice lists numerous parcels in the 20th 21st 22nd and 23rd districts, each sold for unpaid taxes for various years including 1890 1800 1809 and 1840. Items name lot numbers district locations and tax-sale status in a continuous docket for sale at the same time and place.
Julius Runge, a leading Southern cotton man, argues against reducing acreage to raise prices. He explains world demand remains strong, speculation could revive with higher cotton prices, and any cut would be offset by others increasing sowing. He notes Europe’s wheat shortfall could lift demand and warns of worse outcomes if crops falter elsewhere.
Congressman George D Tillman asserts nut grass can be destroyed with simple seed stalk removal after seeds mature. A U S Department of Agriculture article notes seeds drive propagation, hoeing or plowing not required, one year may near eradication, second year completes it. Hancock County sites urged to test Tillman method amid local concern. Georgia readers urged to back bold state leadership against West Point Terminal influence and to honor Terminal directors Pat Calhoun and associates.
The piece argues Georgia Democrats will resist Republican disruption of the solid South and reject Kansas Radical influence. It notes strong Democratic principles and predicts a major rally as the party unites under its banner. It highlights a New York state contest between Gov. Hill allies and ex-President Cleveland over county delegations for the Saratoga state convention.
In Decatur County Admiral Nelson applies for letters of dismission from the estate of Joseph Nelson. Creditors and kindred are notified to show cause in September 1891 why the administrator should not be discharged from administration. J. Musoerlyo, Ordinary.
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