Americus Gas and Electric Plant Expansion Plan
Americus is placing orders for two and a half miles of gas mains and a complete upgrade of its electric plant. The project includes eight and ten inch gas mains, relocation from the business district to residences, new brick buildings, and a modern electric powerhouse with two 300 kilowatt turbines, a street railway converter, and a 15 minute streetcar schedule. The overhaul aims to boost capacity, provide continuous 24 hour power, and offer special low rates to spur local industry.
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Americus Railway and Light Company
Americus
Directm
Americas
Hoiler Room
Almerston
Deane
Westinghouse
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Gas plant at Plum and Dudley streets described
The article details a modern gas plant with storage tanks totaling 72 000 cubic feet, including a 60 000 cubic foot above ground tank and a 12 000 cubic foot buried tank. It sits on about two acres with rail access and notes future boiler additions and equipment by Worthington Pump Co and Wheeler Condenser Co.
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Plum
Dudley Streets
Central Railroad
Americas
Worthington Pump Co
Wheeler Condenser Co
Speed of the Steeds Tested on Track at Americus Club
Trotting raced yesterday on a half mile Georgia track drew a large crowd. The event featured a three minute trot with four entries and a five horse free for all. Hightower's horse dominated the three minute heats while Maxie B led the free for all with times of 1:08 for the top three in five. True Tucker and Happy Bob also placed in key heats.
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Americus Driving Club
Georgia
J. W. Hightower
G. W. Riley
J. L. Chambliss’ Jr
Guy Pryor
Mr. Hightower
Pryor
Happy Bob
True Tucker
Harrold G
Maxie B
George
Will G. Turpin
Dr. Whitney
Macon
Dangerous Operation Warns Against Kit That Promises Quick Cure
An ad promotes Dr King's New Life-Pills claiming they cure constipation headache biliousness malaria and more. It touts a dangerous operation of appendix removal performed by a 4 surgeon and warns readers against the frightful ordeal. The pills are sold for 25 cents at Eldrid TM Drug Co.
New York Press On Men And Money Habits
A brief observation from the New York Press notes that men spend money as if they can afford it, when in reality they cannot. The commentary reflects on fiscal misjudgment and social attitudes toward spending.
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New York Press
Americas National Bank to Hold Director Election
Notice to stockholders announces the Americas National Bank election of directors for the ensuing year. The meeting will be held at the bank office on Tuesday January 12 at 3 p.m. M. M. Lowrey signs the notice.
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The
Americas National Bank
M. Lowrey
Gifts of Rare Value Given Col Hudson
Hon T G Hudson commissioner of agriculture spends Christmas at Americus with Mrs Hudson and receives holiday tokens from Georgia oil and fertilizer inspectors. The package includes a $300 diamond ring and silver jewel casket for Mrs Hudson and a $100 diamond stud for the commissioner.
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T. G. Hudson
Americus
Hudson
Commissioner of Agriculture
This Is Worth Reading Bucklen's Arnica Salve Review
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson Street Buffalo says he cured a persistent sore with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He applied it once daily for two days and the sore disappeared. Eldridge Drug sells the salve.
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Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson
Buffalo
Muareniee
Eldridge Drughe
And Still He Is a President
Uncle Jim Hill has secured an outlet to the gulf at last. Most of Uncle Jim Hill's outlets are equally valuable as inlets.
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Chicago Tribune
Jim Hill
Gulf
Yim
Record Day For Whiskey Orders In Americus
A newspaper item notes $1,200 in post office orders placed in Americus for whiskey shipments to Montgomery Jacksonville and Chattanooga. The report highlights high liquor traffic during the holiday season with multiple busy days recorded.
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Americus
Montgomery
Jacksonville
Chattanooga
Americas
Jigwater
Accident Injures Mr Charles Arthur in Shellman
Col Fred B. Arthur was informed of a painful accident to his brother Mr Charles Arthur of Shellman. While driving a spirited horse the animal ran away, throwing Mr Arthur from the buggy and breaking one of his limbs. The Denver Republican notes Mr Arthur as a chronic invalid.
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Fred B. Arthur
Charles Arthur
Shellman
Americas
Mr. Arthur
Thos. B. Westbrook Farm Sold to New Georgia Buyers
The 435 acre Westbrook farm five miles west of Americus on Myrtle Springs road was sold yesterday through Allen and Crockett agents to D. B. Cline and C. N. Williamson of Buckingham Florida for 5000 dollars. The buyers, described as thrifty northern farmers, plan a successful agricultural venture. Georgia Heads the states Ex.
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Westbrook
Americag
Myrtle Springs Road
Allen & Crockett
Messrs
D. B. Cline
C. N. Williamson
Buckingham
Fla
Fireworks blaze destroys H Thomas store near artesian well
A fireworks stock worth about 800 dollars exploded in a blaze at H Thomas's shop opposite the fire department, causing pandemonium as rockets and Roman candles lit up the block. Insurance on the remaining stock ranged from 1200 to 1500 dollars, and the origin is believed to be cigarette carelessness.
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H. Thomas
Artesian Well
Thomas Store
Fire Department
Thomas
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