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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1888
Page
2
A derisive notice warns of a secret Loyal League forming in the sth Senatorial district. It alleges the group swears enemy to the Democratic party and warns that such organization could provoke race conflicts, urging Democrats to wake up before election day.
The Maine election returns report Burleigh 79,603 Putnam 61,108 Cushing 2,971 Simmons 976 with a 19,495 Republican plurality. Senate all Republican. House 123 Republicans 28 Democrats. Pres 1884 Blaine 71,716 Cleveland 51,656 St John 2,160. Republicans claim gains but Democrats widen gap since 1883.
The Atlanta Constitution notes Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biography praises southern birth for many leaders and innovators. It lists presidents, authors, military figures, scientists, and inventors as southern men, including the first to describe Gulf Stream and Atlantic routes.
The column argues Hon. Harrison lacks a clear public record and slams his past actions on patronage and civil service reform. It highlights his multiple votes against the Chinese immigration ban and questions whether such positions reflect loyalty to party doctrine over principle, noting sharp racial and political stakes.
J. Ros D. of New York claims Darbys Brophylectic Ei Fluid prevents yellow fever typhoid scarlet fever cholera and smallpox and eradicates disease germs. He says chlorine is less effective and endorses the product as a valuable disinfectant sold by all druggists.
Democratic announcements list a grand rally at Bainbridge on Saturday with Hon. A. L. Hawes and Gov. Jno. B Gordon among invited speakers. Various precincts schedule speakers including J. D. Talbert, A. L. Hawes, Ren. E. Russell, C. J. Mannerlyn, D. A. Russell, and others through Sept 2 to Sept 27, with M. O'Neal as committee chair.
The city proclaims a quarantine against all Florida points east of Tallahassee due to yellow fever. No entry for people baggage or freight from infected districts. enforcement urged by railroad steamboat officials. In force until further notice. Rewards offered for violators with informer secrecy. Signed September 16, 1989 by Mayor E J Morean.
A column defends Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a proven cure for liver and blood disorders and notes a $550 reward offered by Dr. Sage's for an incurable nasal catarrh case. It cites Kisses and Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female health issues and promotes Dr. Pierce's Pellets for stomach and bowel regulation.
The Bainbridge city ordinance makes it unlawful to harbor nonresidents unless they report to authorities. Police must arrest violators and refer them to proper officers for action. Fines up to twenty five dollars or thirty days in jail may be imposed.
The Democrat revival of Bainbridge's growth with Alabama Midland line from Montgomery to Bainbridge sparks local pride. Local merchants tout Dr King’s New Discovery and Electric Bitters as highly effective remedies with numerous cures reported in Rome and Mobile, including bronchitis and consumption relief.
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