Albert R. Lamar, The Macon Telegraph, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

This trade card, part of the "American Editors" series produced by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand, features Albert R. Lamar, editor of *The Macon Telegraph*. The card was printed in 1887 and showcases a portrait of Lamar alongside illustrations depicting the cotton industry. The top illustration shows cotton being processed in a mill, while the bottom features cotton being harvested in a field. The card highlights the importance of cotton production in the American South and the role of newspapers in disseminating information about it. This card is a valuable artifact of 19th-century American culture, providing insight into the lives of prominent figures, the industries that shaped the country, and the marketing strategies of the era.