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Columbus Enquirer Sun

Location

Columbus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1888

Page

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Object Lessons and Agricultural Sparks From the Exposition

The Enquirer Sun prints December 15 1888 from Columbus GA discussing the Chattahoochee Valley Exposition. It notes J D Carlisle of Talbot county produced a jar of pure white sugar and highlights farmer education, county exhibits, and a rivalry driving crop improvements. It also humorously and seriously comments on oatmeal mill explosions and the dangers of dust in mills.

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Eufaula Times Questions Bagging Trust Motives

The Eufaula Times questions the bagging trust, arguing it may merely stall farmers until next summer. It opposes jute bagging and urges cotton to cover cotton with insurance and spinner agreements. It notes pine straw as a possible cheaper substitute and warns the jute cartel could struggle.

The Eufaula Times the Times India Bagging Trust Times

Prospective Blaine as Secretary of State in Harrison Cabinet

Dispatches suggest James G Blaine may be offered the State Department by President elect Harrison. If accepted Blaine would seek to dictate national policy, making him the potentially most dangerous cabinet figure. The Record previews the Fifty first Congress and the coming political clash.

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Politicians and Trusts Dominate Early Fifty-First Congress News

The piece notes 163 Republicans likely hold certificates against 142 Democrats, shaping early congressional action. It cites the direct tax bill, state allocations to Georgia Alabama Florida New York Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois, and trust activity under Harrison. It also mentions Texas statehood talks, railroad leadership changes, and Osman's Cairo dispatch with Stanley's possible fate.

Cleveland Georgia Alabama Florida New York Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois

Notable Figures and Events From A Turbulent Era

A compilation of assorted items includes Prof Robert Harper presenting stone inscriptions at Yale College, Rutherford B Hayes to attend inaugural ceremonies in Washington in March, Mrs Cleveland seen in Washington wearing a plain gown, and rumors of Robert Louis Stevenson plotting a South Seas misadventure. James Buck convicted of grand larceny in a jewel theft from Mrs James Brown Potter, first such conviction for this crime. Edmund Yates comments on Seaenarian appearance, Marquis of Queensberry’s punctual drinking habit, John Clark Chamberlain’s lottery windfall, and society mentions. The article notes Munemitsu Mutou’s rival and club resignations connected to the National Liberal Club and Derby’s continued chairmanship.

Robert Harper Yale College Rutherford B. Hayes Senator Sherman Washington Cleveland Robert Louis Stevenson South Sea Islands Rider Heggard James Buck James Brown Potter Edmund Yates Guy Fawkes Marquis of Queensberry Engle John Clark Chamberlain Deland Chicago Delavan House Albany N. Y Chicago Herald Gen. Beauregard Ruboush Munemitsu Mutou

Fun and Frolic in The Age of Fashion Headlines

A collage of humor and social skits from Punch and other periodicals highlights witty exchanges about reading tastes, courtship, fashion, and manners. Notable bits include a doctor off duty, a tailor’s misfit bow, Christmas gift banter, and witty dialogue about art and dress from New York Sun and Jewelers’ Weekly.

Circus Miss Keane Sinees Drake Burdette Caitiff Detroit Free Press Johnnie Tommy Texas Squiggings Boston Transcript Mamma Dolly Willie Bronson George Clefferson Isaacstein Europe Mr. Isaacstein Rebecca Mr. Johannisberg Dot Cable Dispatch Paris London Prince of Wales New York Sun Eilenstein Bichimen der Neshinal Akademy

Decisions in Supreme Court Friday Dec 14

Reports by q C Peeples show Johnson vs Moon receiver and other cases. Decrees discuss dower, life value of one third proceeds, and no interest unless decree silent. Receivers hold funds without interest unless derelict. Judgment affirmed. Various other cases and proceedings noted with counsel and adjournments.

Q. C. Peeples Supreme Court Johnson B. Trippe W. K. Moore

Clergy Critique of Concert Style in Church Music

A Philadelphia clergyman denounces churches that resemble concert halls where the singer is valued over the preacher. He cites costly anthems, Sunday concerts, and suggestions to replace congregational singing with operatic solos, arguing for simpler worship.

Philadelphia Jesus New York Tribune

Hints to Aid Health and Nerves in Winter

A Cassell's Magazine excerpt advises a balanced approach to illness and recovery. It promotes full diet for vitality and a restricted nutritious plan for calm nerves, with practical steps such as liver oil trials, cod liver unction, warm baths, outdoor exercise, light clothing, and natural sleep to restore a debilitated body and sharpen resilience.

Minton Cassell

Chappell Female College Highlights Boarding and Primary School

The Chappell Female College markets its advantages as unmatched in the South. The boarding department is promoted for its special attractions and an excellent primary school is connected with the college.

Columbus to New Orleans Train Schedule Through Mobile

Train service from Columbus via the Central Railroad of Georgia runs to Union Springs Montgomery Mobile New Orleans with connections at New Orleans for Texas Mexico and California. Through trains also reach Birmingham Talladega and Anniston via Childersburg.

Montgomery Mobile New Orleans Union Springs Columbus Texas Mexico California Birmingham Talladega Anniston Childersburg

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