Americus a thriving gateway to Georgia’s southwest
The piece extols Americus Georgia as a bustling county seat at the crossroads of major rail lines, praising its climate, agriculture, and fruit production notably peaches. It highlights artesian wells, healthfulness, and mild winters, noting a growing population near 8,000 with demand for dwellings outpacing supply. It lauds the city hall, Windsor Hotel, and a marble post office as premier regional features.
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Roorgia
Americus
Romler
Georgia
Savannah
Ravannah
Thales
Macon
Andersonville
Florida
Tournaaville
Americuss
Macat
Virginia
Tennessee
Egypt
Nugat
Epen Ja
Healf
Mezicu
Willss
Ouart
Atlanta
Ba Fumah
Amer
Tariff Plans and Senate Session Foreseen in Washington
Washington reports discuss possible tariff reductions aimed to drop average duties from about 10 percent to 5 percent, with options including new taxes on sugar and coffee or an income tax. The piece notes ongoing Senate adjournment uncertainty, a Rosch scandal agenda, and a wave of southern veterans’ pension appointments while detailing naval review plans and a new Tybee Island Express train run by the S A M.
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Senate
Georgia
Sidney B. McDonald
Jobo B. Langley
John Meltzger
Charles T. Gross
Bou B. Gandr
Jonathan Pace
Uriah Mitchell
Riley
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Albart Smith
Archivbald D. McNvill
Mathew H. Sutherlin
William JG. Screws
Zachariah D. Clark
Wiley D. Pieros
Charles Stonéeypher
William Register
George Gogga
Hampton Roads
New York
Chicago
Washington
Tybee
Americus
Savannah
Sea
Tybee Island
Deep Blue Sea
Baslaces
Attendance Gains At Jarkaon Street School
Attendance at Jarkaon Street School shows gratifying growth over last year with average daily attendance up 3.76 percent for the past month, more than last year. Pupil progress is strong, with a fourth grade class nearing promotion in nine weeks, and health remains good with no deaths since September.
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Jarkaon Sireat
Tula
Iiturante
W.T. Harris
Jackson
Still Ready To Flamer Presley Imekinns Mhoself Again
Pressley a veteran jailed on lunacy charges dies, claimed fighting the enemy in delirium. He imagined serving the Confederacy, wrecked his cell with an iron cot, and threatened guards with cannon he wielded in battle. Custodian Carlisle noted his wartime bravery despite danger to others. He to be taken to asylum.
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Athanta
T A
Pressley
Ordinry
Lisdelirium
Confederate States
Hieself
Jamies Carliale
Predsley
Georgia
Carlisle
Outrage and possible lynching in Bamberg county
Along with a brutal assault near Den Darly Imulatto a five year old boy was choked unconscious by a man who then attempted to carry out a deadly act. About 400 men search the area as authorities plan swift action if the suspect is found. The victim is the daughter of farmer J. D. Baxter and her brother narrowly escaped grave injury. Local reports describe a tense scene as the community considers lynching if the culprit is captured.
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Charleston
Hare
Second Presbyterian Church
Miss Means
Fiyne
Coumara
Bamberg
J. D. Baxter
Memorial Day Tribute Planned for Americus Dead
Memorial Day in Americus will be a grand observance at Oak Grove cemetery where over 5900 soldiers are buried. Judge John Rosa of Macon is expected to deliver the address, with Confederate veterans and local groups marching in a long procession. Ladies from the Memorial Association lead the effort to prepare cadet costumes, graves will be cleaned, and fresh flowers placed. all Americus women are urged to contribute.
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Oak Grove Cemetery
Americus
John Rosa
Macon
Confederate Veterans
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Americas Light Iofactry
Harmony Division
Walform Rink
Knights of Pythias
Jackson Street
Heros
G. M. Eldridge
Ladhew Memorial An
Evercoes
Americus Women Lead Confederate Memorial Bazaar Drive
Americus contributed to the Confederate Memorial Bazaar in Richmond, sending a large box of fancy articles and raising 111.81 by Indies committees. Mrs. Stewart received a letter dated April 4 from St. John's Refuge praising Americus for its generous effort and noting Georgia tents at the event.
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Americus
Confederate Memorial Bazar
Richmond
Indies
M. Stewart
St. Jdnx
Mrs. Stewart
Amoricus
Wonetta
Georgia
Groner
Streton
Mares Milled as Burn Destroyed Barn of Charles Heed
In Gallatin the barn of horseman Charles Heed was struck by fire last night, destroying the barn and twenty five brood mares including a foal by Saint Blaze. The loss is listed as over 300000 dollars.
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Charles Heed
Pear Gallatin
Saint Blaze
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