New Mayor Felder Promises Americus Progress
Capt John B Felder has been reelected mayor of Americus, adding to a 19 year record as chief official. The piece praises his leadership during waterworks, sewerage, electric light and streetcar projects, and forecasts continued focus on street paving and city beautification.
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John B. Felder
Americus
Capt. Felder
Tilden
Hayes
Felder
Col
A. 8. Cutts
Welder
Americas
Kapital
Talking Postal Cards Popular in France to Come to US
A French engineer’s talking postal card invention gains American rights and will be deployed in U S cities. Users speak into a booth to record a message onto a special card. Recipients far away insert the card in a postal booth machine to hear the message spoken aloud.
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United States
Card is Indestructible and the Exact Voice of the Senders Heard
In a January Popular Mechanics feature the card is described as indestructible with the exact voice of the senders audible, illustrating a remarkable audio phenomenon. The report highlights the novelty and potential of the device in household and hobbyist use.
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Popular Mechanics
Roosevelt Declares Jungle Book Not a Guide
The Los Angeles Times notes Colonel Roosevelt will not rely on Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book as guidance. It asserts he understands the need for strong, tall leadership and avoids overreliance on literary notions.
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Los Angeles Times
Colonel Roosevelt
Rudyard Kilings
Will Drive Away Dull Care With Champ Clark in Charge
In Washington Champ Clark leads the Democratic steering committee promising a cheerful winter ahead. The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes his leadership may lift public spirits during the cold season.
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St Louis Globe-Democrat
Champ Clark
Democratic
Washington
Wirz Monument Site Debate Resurfaces in Georgia
Georgia U DC chapters rally to keep the Wirz monument on state soil. A petition signed by seventeen leaders urges local chapters to seek a convention to reconsider moving the shaft to Richmond or Andersonville. Americus and Macon stake strong claims. Americus could clinch a central state convention to decide the site.
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Wirz
Georgia
Baxter
Richmond
Americas
Americus
Savannah
Macon
U. D.C
Wirt Monument
Helen Plane
Georgia U. D. C
J. K. Ottley
Shiloh Monument Commission
R. E. Park
J. C. Olmstead
James Jackson
Atlanta
Andersonville
Checks for Sumter Vets Ready for Christmas Pensions
The 124 Confederate pensioners of Sumter County can collect their checks from Judge John A. Cobb in the court of ordinary or at their convenience. Captain Cobb received the full fourth quarterly pension of 1910 dollars from Commissioner Lindsey, deposited it, and issued checks to recipients. The funds cover about 7500 dollars annually for Sumter’s veterans and widows, despite earlier cash fears.
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Sumter County
John A. Cobb
Court of Ordinary
Cobb
Lindsey
Veterans of
Sumter
Americas Light Infantry to Change Officers by Year End
The Americas Light Infantry plans officer changes by December end with Captain Co E Van Riper announcing his resignation. Lieutenant Fort already resigned for Mercer law studies. both roles to be filled in the early new year as the unit is outfitted with Springfield rifles and top equipment.
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Americas Light Infantry
Co. E. van Riper
Lieut
Fort
Mercer
Sumter County Board Holds Final Meeting for Year 1908
County Commissioners of Sumter County met in a regular meeting on December 1 1908 with Bay, China, Sheffeld, Andrews, Chambliss and Thomas present. Pearl Black sought a commutation to present service due to physical inability. petition granted and pardon endorsed. Bridges and local tax actions discussed. salaries raised for Mary Brown, Allen Blake, and others. Local School Tax vote for Thompson School District approved 15 to 5. majori ty 10. Board approved costs in P L Holt case and settled notes due December 15. Christain ordered to finish 15th District work and proceed to Americus December 24. Meeting adjourned.
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Sumter County
Present Bay
China
Sheffield
Andrews
Chambliss
Thomas
Pearl Black
Col
Winchester
Prison Commission
J. F. Daniel
Chambliss Bridge
Muckalee Creek
Mary Brown
Allen Blake
Geo. Long
Lucy Long
Francis Wilkerson
John A. Cobb
Thompson
P. L. Holt
Agt
Coms
Dee
Christain
Americus
J. C. Carter Road
W. L. Thomas
Americus Mecca of Buyers as Christmas Trade Soars
Sunshine and warm weather drew shoppers from Americus and nearby towns including Cordele Albany Leesburg Smithville Plains Preston Leslie DeSoto Cobb Andersonville. Merchants reported brisk sales across all departments with advance holiday purchases heavy and crowds crowded stores. Vendors urged early buying to avoid last minute stampede and ensure access to fresh stocks before Christmas Eve.
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Americus
Cordele
Albany
Leesburg
Smithville
Plains
Preston
Leslie
DeSoto
Cobb
Andersonville
Horne Summers Bradley Co Seeks Charter For New Americus Mercantile Firm
The Horne Summers Bradley Co. seeks charter as a new mercantile institution in Americus. Incorporators Messia C. Horne T L Summers and K G Bradley plan to operate on Cotton avenue at the current Horne & Co. stand. Capital stock set at 3000 with privilege to 10000.
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Horne-Summers-Bradley Co
Messia
Horne
T. L. Summers
G. Bradley
Cotton Avenue
Horne & Co
Americus
Martinez man returns to Americus for holidays
Clay Clark of Martinez visits Americus for the holidays after travels through Texas Colorado and the western states. The piece humorously notes his seven foot four inch height dwarfs others and contrasts him with the Texas broncho, while joking about regional traits.
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Clay Clark
Martinez
Americus
Mr. Clark
Texas
Colorado
Clark
Ambricis Lodge Elects Officers for Masonic Year
Ambricis Lodge No. 13 F and A M held its annual meeting and elected C. B. Dyer as worshipful master W. D. Smith senior warden S. A. Jennings junior warden C. F. Giddings treasurer W. P. Smith secretary W. W. Roberts senior deacon H. C. Turner junior deacon J. H. Cobb senior steward W. M. Shipley junior steward J. W. Cobb tyler for the coming Masonic year.
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Ambricis Lodge No
A.M
Advertising Crowds Grow Barre Church Leader Claims Results
Boston reports Pastor Francis A. Poole of the First Congregational Church Barre Vermont says advertising in Sunday papers boosted his church. He describes large ads detailing sermons and speakers and notes a quadrupled congregation in three years leading to plans to double the church’s size.
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Boston
Mass
Francis A. Poole
First Congregation
Barre
Poole
Rural Carrier Job Civil Service Exam Held January Sixteenth
A civil service examination for rural route carrier will be held at the post office on January 16. Applicants must be between 17 and 55 years old. Full details and applications available from Capt. Frank Mitchell, postmaster.
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Frank Mitchell
All He Needs Is to Get Tom
Lat Burton of Ohio is mentioned as fit for a post with no notable denial. The Milwaukee Sentinel notes there is no objection to his fitness for the position referenced.
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Tom
Milwaukee Sentinel
Lat Burton
Ohio
Tax on near beer dealers due December 11 1908
Notice to all liable in Sumter County to register and pay the near beer tax for 1908 by December 11. John A. Cobb, Ordinary, Sumter County, New York Press.
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John A. Cobb
Ordinary Sumter Co
Consumption costs billions yearly say Yale professor
Prof Irving Fisher of Yale estimates the Great the Pincus costs over 20 billion dollars a year and that consumption kills about 134,000 people annually in the United States. He links deaths to typhoid fever scarlet fever diphtheria smallpox cancer and pneumonia noting winter prevalence. He urges reliable disinfectants and preventive measures like proper ventilation and window care.
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Irving Fisher
Yale
United States
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