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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1885
Page
2
A Georgia political column recounts legislative woes and scandals in Atlanta. It notes a special property tax proposal, debate over legislator salaries, and the Georgia capital issue. It criticizes lawmakers for quorums failures and free passes while praising the Atlanta Capitol as a strong paper.
In Columbus, the Georgia Midland railroad board proposed building from Columbus to Griffin then to Madison and Athens, bypassing Atlanta, with immediate construction assured. The piece notes political mentions, policy debates, and praise for Judge Clarke and Judge Harrell, plus commentary on tax assessment reforms and Southern press views.
Chief Connelly reported that a lawmaker took another man's wife to Mercer's restaurant for a fine meal. The husband discovered them and warned the legislator to leave, then escorted his wife home after a terse exchange.
Historical report recounts Sam Jones asserting effective results from rough preaching and a call to rise, sing, and ascend in devotion. It contrasts his vigor with critics, and criticizes legislators touring rail hubs on free passes, accusing them of neglecting duties.
A Georgia report notes repeated mail thefts by agents, citing a Bainbridge victim and a long time Atlanta Savannah route clerk Rudolph Denicke. Investigators used decoy letters to expose him on a Barnesville car, with further actions by Whitesides Hancock and Dozier and post scrutiny of the mail run.
Denicke directs the deputy marshal Locke tonight with four special agents in attendance as tampered letters are reviewed and the suspect is to be taken to Macon tomorrow. Postmaster Wilson and Assistant Postmaster Woodward are named in the report.
A northern correspondent questions southern opinion on Grant as a greater soldier than Lee. The piece argues no large southern support exists for that view and asserts Lee’s superiority, noting both were great captains yet Lee would have prevailed faster under altered conditions.
Letter from Mr. R. W. T. of West Fifty-third Street, New York, reports that Parker's Hair Baysam stopped hair loss, covered bald spots, and made hair thicker, softer, and livelier after illness. The note expresses gratitude and satisfaction with the product.
Local items push for public road improvements to Mt. Pleasant and efforts to fund tax list work. Editorials rail at railroad power and call for transparency on a tax bill while reporting county election precinct changes and protracted religious meetings. Also notices for Shiloh's Cure products appear among agricultural and weather notes.
A historical advertisement list touts patent medicines including Rough on Rats Rough on Corns Rough on Pain and Well's Health Renewer claiming health boosts vigor and cure for toothache dyspepsia nervous weakness and sexual vitality. Phrases promote multiple products with pricing and claims aimed at women and children.
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