Second bale arrives and sells for fifteen cents
Americus reports the second bale of the new crop, weighing 430 pounds, was brought in by Albert Forrest and sold for 15 cents at Parker's warehouse. It was gin ned at Farmers' Oil Co. and shipped to Augusta for 1612 cents. The article notes rapid cotton opening in the Fifteenth district and anticipates more bales as dry weather continues. In Atlanta, the Legislature votes to oust McLendon and sustains the suspension of former Governor Hoke Smith. McLendon vows to pursue the case in court.
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Americus
Albert Forrest
Parker
C. J. White
Farmers’ Oil Company
Munger
Clay
Leslie
Grifin & Wallace
Cliff C. Clay
Express
Neely & Co
Augusta
Times-Recorder
Atlanta
House
McLendon
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Electric Bitters Cure Malaria in Potomac Marshes
In swampy Potomac bottoms malaria germs breed causing chills fever and jaundice. Electric Bitters are hailed as the best all round tonic and cure for malaria and related stomach liver kidney and blood troubles. They prevent typhoid and cost 60 cents, guaranteed by Eldridge Drug Co.
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Potomac
R. M. James
Lovellen
Eldridge Drug Co
Parisians debate nerve surgery turning cowards heroic
Paris reports Dr Bonnier claims to have removed a brain nerve near the medulla oblongata to relieve melancholia and timidity. Some surgeons doubt the discovery but papers discuss the possibility of converting a coward into a hero through this operation.
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Paris
Bonnier
GINNERY 18 READY FOR HANDLING THE BALES
The Farmers' Oil Company new Americus plant announces readiness to handle seed cotton with a modern fire proof brick building on Spring street. Eight new 80 saw gins can produce about a hundred bales daily, ensuring farmers quick delivery and noting the enterprise's high quality. Manager Riley is available to assist patrons at all hours.
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Farmers’ Oil Company
Americus
Ita
Riley
Raymonds Return to Ohio After Peach Season
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Raymond depart Americas for Dayton Ohio after a successful peach harvest. They own a renowned peach farm in the South, modernized extensively, with plans for further improvements. Raymond, a major maker of clay working machinery, enjoys his fruit venture and anticipates a prompt return.
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Mrs. C. W. Raymond
Dayton
Ohio
Mr. Raymond
Mrs. Raymond
Americas
Dean's Kidney Pills endorsed by A A Willett in Americus Ga
A steady drain from diseased kidneys weakens the body and causes uric poisoning with pain fever and back cramps. Dean's Kidney Pills are recommended as the best remedy. A A Willett of Americus Ga reports relief after using the product from Dodson's Pharmacy. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Great Americas
A. A. Willet
Americus
Dean
Dodson
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Ansley Heads North For Fall Goods In New York Markets
Mr Charles Ansley departed for New York and northern markets to stock women dress goods ready made clothing and fall supplies. He expects strong demand in September and plans to carry the latest fashions at varied prices to please all tastes and purses.
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Charles Ansley
New York
Ansley
Mr. Ansley
A Welcome Harbinger
A Kansas City Journal verse noting an early robin and a snowbird as signs of seasonal change. The piece celebrates nature with playful rhymes and calls for the bird to join, praising the welcome arrival of springtime cues.
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Kansas City Journal
Railroad named for Roosevelt in Atlanta Journal item
In the Atlanta Journal a railroad is named in honor of Theodore Roosevelt. The brief item notes the designation and the local or regional significance of the tribute.
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Atlanta Journal
Roosevelt
Be Beautiful No Corset Says Headland criticizes corsets and moral virtue
New York August 9 Dr Isaac Taylor Headland returns from China and urges ending corset use after reporting a death from tight lacing. He claims Western beauty standards degrade women and contrasts them with Chinese dress, linking morality to national attire. He also disparages Japanese and French women while celebrating modest gowns.
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New York
Isaac Taylor Headland
Headland
China
Royal Household
Cincinnati
Mixa Elsie Gasser
Attorney Gasser
McMicken Avenue
Dr. Headland
Mill Expansion Awarded to Birmingham Firm for Columbus Plant
The Columbus Manufacturing Company awarded the contract for a large addition to its plant to T. C. Thompson & Bros. of Birmingham. Groundbreaking to occur this week with completion planned within five months and operation by June 1. The project will enlarge capacity to about 65 000 spindles and 1 600 looms, creating one of the world’s largest cotton mills under one roof.
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Lockwood, Greene & Co
Boston
Americus
Columbus Manufacturing Company
Enquirer-Sun
T. C. Thompson & Bros
Birmingham
Ala
Mill Architects and Engineers
Mass
Thayer
Harburger
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
DeWitt's a Little Early Risers the Pleasant gafe easy liver pills. A salve you may always depend upon In any case where you need salve is DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve especially good for piles. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
DéWitt
Dobe Stage After Diaz Exchange Echoes Old Mexican Standbys
In a back to the stage exchange, a question follows Diaz era politics. The scene recalls two longtime Mexican names, Senor Manana for president and Senor Quien Sabe for vice president, as candidates ponder the next steps.
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Diaz
Senor Manana
Senor Quien Sabe
No title provided in fragmentary text
A discussion contrasts dress norms and female fashion across cultures. Dr Headland argues that American and European styles, with tight corsets, promote deliberate suggestiveness, while Japanese women are seen as less to blame for unfamiliarity with such standards.
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Was
Dr. Headland
Summer fabric sale with calico gingham and yard wide suiting
The catalog lists 10 yards of light calico, patterns in blues and pinks, 39¢ and 10¢ options. extra good dress gingham in pink blue and green at 7.5c, 25¢ for men’s summer elastic web. bed ticking and lawns in stripes and florals at 5c-10c per yard. Dutch collars and white belts at 10c each. damaged fabric noted.
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Yar
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Ginnery 18
Columbus
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Castor
New. York
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Joyner’s
Madras
Syard Eaige
W.A. Joyner
Cotton Ave
Americus, Ga
Farmers Cotton Oil CO
G. W. Riley
Sec’t
Parker Warehouse
Elton C. Parker
Cornell, Parker & Co
Elton C, Parker
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