Practical cotton famine imminent warns cotton record
The Cotton Record argues the August forecast shows a disastrously short crop with severe declines in Texas and Gulf states. It urges lessons on global dependence on U S cotton and cautions against depressing prices below production costs while noting potential gains for Georgia and other states from a smaller but valuable harvest.
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Texas
Gulf States
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
New York Stock Exchange
Georgia
House passes $9,000 for Western & Atlantic terminal
Special to Times-Recorder reports in Atlanta that the House approved an appropriation of nine thousand dollars to improve terminal facilities of the Western and Atlantic road at Chattanooga. The action was announced this morning, reflecting congressional support for upgrading Chattanooga traffic and freight infrastructure.
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Atlanta
Mopper Alexander
Chattanooga
Wreck on Seaboard Near Americus Cleared After Delay
Freight wreck at the 52 milepost west of Americus on Seaboard delayed schedules. Train No. 20 from Montgomery to Americus partially derailed at a dry trestle as a refrigerator car jumped the rails and broke through. Several cars following the wreck carried corn coal beer and automobiles. engines and cars were badly smashed with restorations pending.
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Seaboard
Amerius
Montgomery
Americus
Speaker Cannon Praises Bible Favorite Book Matthew
A fragment notes Speaker Cannon expressing fondness for the Bible and naming Matthew as one of his favorite books. The line references Chapter xxiii verses 22 to 28 and centers on his religious view.
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Cannon
Pending
Matthew
Bullet Slug Halts Sermon as Gunman Fires at Church
During a Sunday shootfest near Americus a pistol bullet struck a black congregant in the forehead, flattening on his head and sparking uproar. A stranger from the 28th district fired. the victim suffered no serious injury as the assailant was seized and led to the DeSoto jail by worshippers.
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Americus
DeSoto Callaboose
Telephone Line Extends to Brown's Mill in Sumter County
An important farmers line will connect with Southern Bell in Americus, running ten miles to Brown's Mill on the Danville road. Named connectees include Julius C. Brown T. J. Morgan James A. Walker and Arthur Rylander. Manager Hawkins reports growing farm interest and contracts likely, highlighting farm service benefits to merchants and business worried by closer trade contacts and rural communications.
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Southern Bell Telephone Company
Americus
Brown's
Americas Exchange
Letty
Sumter County
Dr Kings New Life Pills Boost Health
The ad warns that idleness harms health and lists liver trouble symptoms such as constipation headache and nausea. It claims Dr Kings New Life Pills banish liver troubles and build up health, priced 25e, available at Eldridge Drug Co.
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Dr. King
Eldridge Drug Co
Return to Americus for First Time in 16 Years
Engineer J. L. Stevens at the city pumping station received a joyful surprise when his two sons F. M. Stevens and A. R. Stevens, long gone to California to work as machinists, returned for the first time in sixteen years. The brothers, sent from California to Jacksonville, Florida, to install a mill, traveled four thousand miles for the reunion.
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Americus
Expert on Openings Census in Americus
Mr. Doc Wilson surveys gas and electric openings across Americus in a house to house census. The project counts chandeliers, side arms, and electric drops to determine usable lights. His work, part census, part entertainment, adds to his citywide reputation as an expert on openings and small matters.
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Americus
Wilson
Prisoner Escapes Chain Gang Then Is Apprehended
John Everett, a negro convict, fled Sumter's chain gang after breaking away Monday morning and ran into the timber. He was captured within hours. Everett, at two years on the gang, had twice attempted escape. He is ill and a pardon was sought, but the escape ended his chance at freedom for now. The local gang has had no successful escapes under Supt. Christian for over a year. Meanwhile consumers in Americas face kerosene price concerns as a Senate bill seeks uniform pricing across districts to curb Standard Oil and related firms, with a minority report accusing the company of charging higher rates where competition is weak. The measure stalled on a 1-4 vote, but a heated fight is anticipated.
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John Everett
Everett
Sumter
R. T. Christian
Americas
Senate
Standard Oil Company
Womble
Texas
Ladies Plan Hospital Benefit Meeting at Opera House
The Hospital Association announces an important meeting this afternoon at 4 o clock at Mrs P C Clegg's residence to ensure the hospital benefit performance at the opera house Thursday night is a splendid success. The ladies toil diligently to make the event the finest yet attempted.
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Opera House
Paris Fashion Ditches Peach Basket Hat For Turban Toque
Paris fashion circles announce a sweeping end to the peach-basket and Merry Widow hats. Designers decree all current headwear must be discarded next season in favor of towering turbans and toques with minaret like heights. Fathers fear rising prices as the long standing hats give way to dramatic new millinery trends.
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Paris
Acre
Papa
The Dippers Seek Millenium Through Tariff Change
A cryptic Irish sect nicknamed The Dippers predicts an early millennium but argues real change requires a Republican Congress to lower tariffs for consumers. The piece mocks the group, suggesting they abandon their ascent robes and return to work.
Land for Sale Near Americus and R R Corridor
Multiple parcels listed surrounding Americus and R R line with farms from 4 to 5,100 acres. Prices range from 4 to 16 dollars per acre, many with houses, tenant houses, water, and timber. Agent P. B. Williford at 108 Cotton Avenue invites inquiries for homes or investments.
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Americus
R. A
Trunk Line
P. B. Williford
Cotton Avenue
Kidney and bladder pills promise cure for back illness
The passage argues that a lame back signals kidney and bladder disease and that removing the cause cures the condition. It lists symptoms such as fatigue irritability sleep problems and urinary discomfort. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are praised as a meritorious remedy that operates quickly to regulate purify heal and restore kidney bladder and liver function.
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DeWitt
Desirable vacant lots on Lee Street offered for sale
We offer some highly desirable vacant lots on Lee Street for home construction or investment. These are the cheapest lots in the City given their prime location. Do not delay, call to see us today as the lots are sure to sell and increase in value.
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Lee Street
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