Americus Georgia's Growth as Gateway to South
The article extols Americus in Southwest Georgia as a fertile, temperate hub with rich agriculture, diverse industries, and strong rail links. It highlights peaches, cotton, and crops, a mild climate, artesian wells, a growing population, ample housing, and notable buildings like the DeSoto hotel and Windsor block, plus a robust public library, fire and sewer systems, utilities, banks, and multiple rail connections to the South and Florida.
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Savannah
Arveriegs
Andersonville
Thonnsville
Thresa
Geor
A Mazico
Siace
Saapo
Court House
Americas
Forth
Florida
Bronrwick
Measure to authorize treasury bonds under 1890 act
The senate and house voted to report a resolution authorizing the secretary to issue bonds at par in gold under the July 1 1890 act, with interest at 3 percent payable in gold. The final tally showed party splits with 8 to 5 in favor in one vote and other divisions noted. debate was limited and details centered on timing and scope of authority and a possible amendment.
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Pythians puzzled by papal encyclical attack on secret orders
The Maryland Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge reports a Pope Leo XIII encyclical condemning secret societies, arguing the church seeks to expel members and hinder civil liberty. The piece criticizes religious zeal and calls for tolerance of charitable fraternal groups in this era of liberty and progress.
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Carriers' Duties Clarified on Local Civil Service Pay
Washington February 18 First Assistant Postmaster General Jones issues a circular to postmasters. Regular pay is received when engaged on local civil service examination duties. The ruling defines eligibility for substitution and outlines compensation for substitute carriers during such duties.
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Episcopal publishing plan meets strong opposition
A proposed Episcopal publishing company modeled after a Methodist house faces unexpected resistance. Promoters planned a capital of 3,000,000 with backing from Gostary & company, but critics warn of pitfalls. a meeting was scheduled to discuss the project amid skeptical church leaders.
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Methodist
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Repeal of land contest act urged by Dockery commission
The Dockery joint commission recommends repealing the second section of the May 14 1850 act on land contests. S M Stockdalager former general land office commissioner argues contests existed before the act and would continue without it. He contends the added expenses cited by experts exceed actual costs and urges repeal as a government policy shift.
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Secretary of Interior
Stockalager
Commission
Teller
Congress
United States
Bargain Clothing Sale Opens at Allen Clegg Co This Weekend
Allen Clegg & Co announces a big sale beginning Saturday February 16 offering men’s boys’ and children’s clothing at half price. Highlights include a $1000 suit selection valued at $25 and overcoats for $7.60, with many items described as fresh stock at low prices. The event runs through Monday 18 and Tuesday 39th, urging buyers to attend early for best selections.
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Allen, Clegg & Co
Allin, Clegg & Co
American crockery dealers oppose European wares demand tariff change
East Liverpool pottery makers told the national association of wholesale European pottery mats that a committee sought endorsement for cheap C C ware and yellow Rockingham ware to favor them over rivals. They noted the tariff rose from 55 cents ad valorem to 40 percent under the new law, and said they would not import foreign goods.
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New York
Liverpool
Ohio
National Association of
EB. EL Anderson
A. EB. Bassett & Co
Rockingham
Leading Lady Charlotte Durang Marries Baron Bossany
New York report says Mrs Charlotte Durang, star of the Irving Place Theater company, wed Baron Frederic Bossany of Hungary by Chief Justice Ehrlich. The baron’s family is prominent in Hungary and wealthy. Durang was previously seen in Vienna and recently linked with the baron after a performance of William Toll.
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New Yor
Charlotte Durang
Irving Place Theater Company
Frederic Bossany
Hungary
Ehrlich
Bada Posth
Bussany
Miss Derand
William Toll
Coast Survey Force Protest Sparks Tacoma Chamber Action
The Tacoma chamber of commerce forwarded a strong protest to Washington against a bill cutting parts of the coast survey and triangulation staff. The note says 15 years of work and 26 000 miles of shore could suffer, with local traders and fishermen relying on surveys based on older authorities.
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Poli
Tacoma Chamber of Commerce
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