Volunteers Picnic Celebrates Wedding and Welcome in Americus
The Volunteeres picnic at Magnolia Dell Americus featured a wedding license saga in Macon. Judge Allen initially refused then issued a license after the bride’s mother intervened. Rev W L Wooten officiated the ceremony at Hotel Windsor as volunteers and locals dined, danced, and feasted.
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Americas
Macon
Hotel Windsor
Judge Allen
Mise Bennett
RB. Wallace
Bibb County
Allen
Magnolia Dell
Georgia
Hazlehurst
Dell
Electric Bitters touted as malaria cure in Byesville ad
A vintage ad claims malaria germs thrive in Virginia swamps and damp ground, causing fevers and aches. It praises Electric Bitters as a universal cure, promising to prevent typhoid and citing John Charleston of Byesville, Ohio, endorsing the product. The Eldridge Drug Stores guarantee satisfaction at 50 cents.
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Virginia
John Charleston
Byesville
Eldridge
Help Others With Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsement
Edw Mebler of Union Bottling Works in Eric Pennsylvania narrates lifelong stomach trouble and trials with doctors. He says Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cured his condition, digesting what you eat, and he recommends it to help other sufferers.
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Edw
Mebler
Union Bottling Works
Eric
W. A. Rembert
Voters Urged to Register Before May Deadline
The article warns that paying last year’s taxes does not guarantee primary voting rights. Voters must personally register their names in the official book. Tax Collector Dunn will close the book on May Int. and many citizens remain unregistered with little time left to act.
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Dunn
Wields a Sharp Ax Dr King’s New Life Pillas touted
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to cure stomach liver and bowel troubles including dyspepsia loss of appetite jaundice bilious fever and malaria with a claim of wide patient relief at Eldridge Drug Stores.
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Dr. King
Eldridge
Fire destroys Seaboard depot at Leslie Georgia
An early morning blaze destroyed the Seaboard Airline depot in Leslie eight miles east of Americus. The roof caught fire after a spark from a passing fast freight, consuming the depot and all contents. Citizens organized a bucket brigade to protect nearby homes and stores.
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Seaboard
Leslie
Americus
Pageant Draws 181 On Military Special To Albany
The Central’s military special carried 181 visitors to Albany for Governor’s Day events. Twenty nine state troops and cadets paraded in a grand pageant starring the Light Infantry among the 40 strong units. Congressmen Griggs spoke as crowds enjoyed a day long public celebration in the Artesian City.
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Albany
Central
Artesian City
Uncle Allen
Congressman Griggs
Georgia
Chautauqua
Lace Curtain Sale Prices Reduced
Lace curtains offered at two discounted levels. The $3 lace curtains are now $2.25 and the $3.50 lace curtains are $2.75. Limited stock and first come, first served.
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Our
Window Shade Sale Announcement
A store advertises a week long twenty percent discount on all Window Shades in stock. The entire stock is described as new and up to date and not cheap junk.
Dynamite Hits Wells Mill Fish Pool Killing Trout
The Americas Fishing Club suspects outsiders dynamited a deep Wells Mill pond destroying wagons of trout and other fish. The nose pool fed by an underground spring held hundreds of dead fish. Dynamiting ponds violates law and culprits face prosecution.
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Americas Fishing Club
Wells Mill
Veterans Gather for Memorial Day Observance at City Hall
Veterans are asked to assemble Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall to participate in the Memorial Day observance. The group will join the Oak Grove cemetery procession from the public library.
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City Hall
Oak Grove Cemetery
J.B. Prassery, Com'a
Week long sale on household fabrics and linens
The advertisement details discounts on sheets pillow cases towels table damasks and napkins with prices ranging from 15c to 1344c per yard. It touts extra value in Counterpanel and encourages customers to visit and inspect the offerings for possible purchase.
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Oud
Pic- Americas
Nic
Joseph Coffman
Montmorere
Iad
Foley
China
Japan
Brussels
Esse
Nannally
Castly
Rembert
Drogetore
Odd
Hsien
Hanan
Crossett’s
Hawes
Soc Patra
Scriven’s
Aeake — Department Store
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