Tariff reform discussion and Senate actions detailed
A summary of President Arthur era issues, Treasury Secretary McCulloch recommendations, and tariff policy lines that favor a move from monopoly tariffs to protective tariffs. It notes proposed duties on raw materials, relief for manufacturers, and broader tax relief aimed at preserving export trade and reducing burdens on the least able to pay. Also covered are judicial appointments in several counties, Randall’s Atlanta visit and call for national unity, a favorable report on a blind asylum committee, and temperance measures in the state legislature with debate over prohibition referendums and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Arthur
Charles G. Campbell
Decatur County
Wm. F. Dicken
Henry County
Charles E. Wingfield
Wilkes County
James B. Neal
McDufie County
Samuel J. Randall
Atlanta
United States
Speaker Little
Randall
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Committee On Temperance
Northern
House Debates Amendments and Local Option Bill
The motion was carried after a spirited discussion of proposed amendments. The House tabled a resolution for two sessions daily and heard Mr. Green's dog tax bill. A reforming tone praised by Mr. Calvin as women clerks in the enrolling department were urged. The deaf and dumb asylum bill seeks 27000 for expansion and better inmate comfort. The senate passed the general local option bill 26 to 12 with Cabiniss voting no. it would trigger elections by petition in counties towns or militia districts, and may pass in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Green
Calvin
Richmond County
Mark, Hardin
House
Senate
Cabiniss
Honge
America's Pride by Dr Harter Iron Tonic
An advertisement touts Dr Harter's Iron Tonic as a cure all improving constitution and energy. It claims the tonic neutralizes and expels a virus in the blood, likening health to a storm foretold by a raindrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Tts
Harte
Local reader thanks paper for Dr Harter remedy note
A reader signs thanks to the newspaper for endorsing Dr Harter’s Tron Ton debility remedy and reports personal improvement. The notice also reports Emory College changes with Dr A G Haygood resigning the presidency to work on the Slater fund and Dr Hopkins becoming president pro tempore and Dr M Calloway named vice president at Payne Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Haygood
Emory College
Slater Fund
Hopkins
Dr. Haygoods
Dr. M. Calloway
Payne Institute
Augusta Ga
Dr. Hopkins
Sure Cure for Piles Promises Quick Relief
An ad touts Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy promising permanent cures for piles, itch, salt rheum, and ringworm. Price 40 cents, manufactured in Piqua Ohio, sold by J W Hightower. Also notes a Savannah man sues Central Railroad for injuries, seeking $20,000 after a collision, with a $6,500 recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Wilson
Savannah
The
Central Railroad
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AEG
Steve Flues
Drop Buttons
Steve Thimblea
Uae
Jelico
Fourtain
Poplar Creek
Georgia
Florida
Carolinas
East Tennesseee Coal Company
Trade Palace
Whitehall Street
Gose
L. BE
P. Atchinson
Atlanta, Ga
Masam
Goyne
Syphillis
Joseph Palmer
Feagin
Houston County
Perry, GA
T. M. Killen
A. &. Giles
Pruggists
J. W. Hightower
W. B. Lenve
Lowe&Steele
Chattahoochee River
Alabama Sts
Ghattahoochee River
Lowe & ST Eele
A. B. Steele
Wal A. Wright
People’s Drug Store
Barnesville
W. S. Middlebrooks & CO
T. B. Lyon
Enterprise
Laas
Prica
Samar OK Oy
Farm and Fireside
Wec
Poisonoak
Switt
Gawitt
Swift
David Nesbitt
Hutaing
Joe Ricasley
Columbus Ga
J. Wyese Quilaen
M.D. Wasleys
S.C
Eer Ont
Sweet Aprome CO
Drawers
Atlante
NYY
Ava
Thrash
Thrash & Son
Griffin
Ghorgta
Lamy
M. J. Danren
M.D
Cvn
Jd. Ht. Hand
J. Powarps
Hampton
J. 1
K.P. Crowpman
Tom
J. W. Dunbar
Hollowville
W. H. Hunley
J.T. Thrash & Son
G. H. Pattillo
Grifin
John D. Stewart
W. H. Boyce
Triffin
California
I. Jones
R. P. McWilliams
C.H. Joiarxson
Thave
Huwad
A. D. Granger
Milton Mitchell
Toi
Ee Eerie L
H. Reey
L. W. Gooprien
M. J. Patiick
Brows
D. DD. Peden
Thrash & Low
Gritia
Lawson Thrash
Ft. Smith, Ark
Tightower’s
Trione Mills
Upson County
H. Perdue
Legislature
Della Sa
Aftiere
Charles A. Voceler Co
Pasusa
Vocllerecs
Lalieors
Usk
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