Mills Seek Lands to Plant Cotton in Sumter County
Representatives of South Carolina cotton mills have spent days in Americus evaluating Sumter county farms. They seek ten to fifteen thousand acres to plant entirely in cotton, preferring multiple parcels rather than one big block. Farms shown impressed the buyers, who plan to report favorably after reviewing options and pricing. purchases could span three to four or more properties, ensuring a steady, low-cost cotton supply.
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South Carolina
Americus
Sumter County
Greenville
S. C
Electric Bitters Cure Malaria in Potomac Marshes
Washington malaria germs breed in low Potomac bottoms causing chills fever and ague jaundice lassitude and debility. Electric Bitters destroy germs and cure malaria troubles and related stomach liver kidney and blood issues. They prevent typhoid. 50c guaranteed by Eldridge Drug Co.
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Potomac
R. M. James
Souellen
S.C
Eldridge Drug Co
Georgia to Delay Pension Law Move to Next Session
Georgia will keep current pension laws this year as a bill, aiming to widen eligibility for Confederate soldiers and widows. The measure would grant pensions to those with under 1500 dollars in property and to widows who remarried before 1870 and have limited property. Judge Cobb reports many inquiries about the bill and its uncertain passage.
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Georgia
Cobb
Bathing in Ocean With Motor Tires Fashion Spreads
London reports Ostend's new seaside fad a chauffeur in scarlet and a Phrygian cap used a motor car tire inner tube as a flotation device. He paddled and rode it like a life buoy thrilling onlookers while women mimicked the stunts. The craze has drawn many, with impromptu races forming as tubes dominate sun baths.
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London
Ostend
Jay
Free rides sought for sheriffs and policemen on trains
A petition filed with Georgia's railroad Commission, signed by all 146 sheriffs, requests modifying General Order No. 3 to allow free train travel for sheriffs serving warrants and transporting prisoners. The move mirrors long standing free streetcar rides claimed by policemen in cities.
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Railroad Commission of Georgia
Georgia
Magnificent cotton crops bloom in Sumter Fifteenth
In Sumter's Fifteenth district the cotton season promises record yields with De Soto plantation and surrounding farms showing waist high bolls and heavy fruit. Leslie PeBot a Cobb areas report thriving fields, level land, and new homes as crops outshine other Georgia districts. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised as trusted remedy accompany the feature.
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Sumters
Americus
Sumter County
Georgia
Mississippi Valley
DeSoto
Seaboard Railway
Leslie
PeBota
Cobb
Autos Not Special Taxed by State as Expected
Georgia senate recessed action on several items in the general tax act and no longer imposes the $5 auto tax. Female dogs taxed $1, gypsies taxed $50, and pistol dealers pay $25.
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Americas
Georgia
Senate
Question Fractured Local Humor In Courier Journal Clip
A fragmented Louisville Courier Journal item shows a stranger asking a question to locals in a playful exchange. The short humor piece hints at regional speech quirks and community banter without a clear ongoing narrative.
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Louieville
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