Americus Georgia A Prominent Southern City of Growth
The article extols Americus Georgia as a thriving county seat with 8000 residents and rapid growth since 1886. It highlights its strategic rail connections, fertile agriculture, sugar cane profitability, mild climate, artesian wells, expanding public works, education, churches, a strong library, and substantial post office and hotel facilities. The piece lauds the city’s beauty, wealth, and healthful environment, portraying it as a premier commercial center in southwest Georgia.
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Georgia
Itius
Qumter
Central
Sasalah
Western
Kanannah, Americus and Montgomery
Zioulloa
Macon
Andormmnysie
Florida
Aone
Pon
Ferenc
Gulf of Aos
Chile
Americas
Frato
Windsor Hotel
Defoton
Savannah
Agine
Roth
Tek
Pesius Tae Jing Brea
Najacen Ao
Sia Bn
Analaio
Feiggererts
Eisai
Bayer
Ait
Faey
Rial
Cairo
Trade notice from E D Ansley expands delivery
E D Ansley announces continued soliciting of grocery orders from the palletstar trade and adds two new wagons to his delivery fleet. He claims prompt service and warns against house calls, noting a $300 license for the business and urging customers to command them when in need of groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Ansley
Collapse of Hog Corner Sends Markets Reeling
Cudahy and allied firms fail in a sweeping pork futures collapse. Early losses in mess pork spread through J. B. Slover & Co and Bailey & Co, with Wright and Haughry implicated. Rumors tied Wright and Cudahy to prior rib and pork corners. Prices plunged from near 19 to single digits within minutes. lard and ribs also tumbled as Cudahy’s failure amplified fear across Chicago and national markets.
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Curiaco
J. B. Slover &Co
BE. W. Bailey & Co
A. Helholz & Co
A. M. Wright
John Cudahy
North American Provision Company
Jack Cudahy
Wright
Chicago
Milwaukee
Omaha
Louisville
Nashville
Charlie Wright
Cudahy
Free Silver Favored by Birmingham Business Men
A Birmingham meeting at the Commercial Club adopted a resolution backing repeal of the Sherman silver law. Bankhead of the Sixth district spoke for free silver, urged temporary suspension for negotiation, and endorsed an income tax and repeal of the ten percent tax on state banks. The gathering showed strong support for Alabama representatives on the issue.
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Birmingham
Commercial Club
Con Bankhead
Alabama
Vance Defends Silver Stand Amid Sheridan Act Debate
Senator Vance replies to critics over the Sherman act repeal and Chicago platform pledges. He argues the platform supports free coinage with gold and silver, opposes repeal without a substitute, and warns repeal would force new legislation requiring three-way approval. Exceptions cited include party loyalty and consistency with the Chicago platform commitments.
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Rareron
D.C
Vance
S Jetter
Chicago
House
County farmers plan first prize colt show at Leeton
A Sumter county plan to stage a colt exhibition on September 7 at Leeton aims to boost stock raising. Farmers will offer premiums for the best colts under one and two years old, with at least $600 in prizes. The event, free admission, expects strong local business support and seeks countywide participation.
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Neok Ehow
Leeton
Sumter
Jacks
Colin
Americus
Mears
M. L. Lackey
Albert Brady
The Restless Man Wanderer Echoes in Prose
Fragment from a New York Home column describes a restless man who tires of monotony yet remains unable to stay idle. The piece contrasts the man who moves endlessly with one who collapses under fatigue, implying a universal restlessness in daily life.
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New York
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Sumter Co
Ga, Loan and Trust CO
Mari-12
Star
Grocera
Chicago Litiograpil Co
Sumter County Bible Society
American
Geo, Oliver
Alaska
Loving & Hightower
Cotton Avenue
Brown ST
GO. D. Wheatley’s
Mercury
Andy Fletcher
Argyle
South
Geo. D. Wheatley
Americus, Georgia
Cmicago
Park Packer
Desline
Bookley
Artasia
Logan E. Bleakley
Clarksville
Screamer Mountain
Smona
Nancy Hanks
Bavannam
A.J. Bocwasay
Zeb Vance
The
Agricultural Convention
Pullman Company
Nathan Toomer
Amanda Dickson
Pullman Palace Car Company
Toomer
Baltimore
Anguata
Columbia
Augusta
Haltimore
Houston County
David Dickson
Hancock
Mount Airy
C. Gresham
Charlotte Snd Central
Richmond
Danville
Hoke
Anguat
Hoke Smith
Chicago Record
U.S
LY Pure
Bamier County
Girls’ Industial School
Chappell
Sterling
Tulthon
Sumter County
Cobb
Ita
Rev. Love
Maggie R. Lyons
Athens
Mary Marsh
Nasey Grant
Dr. Lyons
Athena
Tie Brother
Buling
Love
Himelf
Tyana
Dr. Goodwin
Roma
Dr. Price
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