April 15 Set for Sumter County Primary Election
The Sumter County Democratic Executive Committee named April 15 as the primary date for county officers. Members adopted the rules of prior primaries and set candidate assessment fees from 2.50 to 30 dollars for various offices. Incumbents including Sheriff Bell and Treasurer Williame plan to run again, with several races for legislative posts and county commissioners just starting.
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Sumter
Democratic Executive Committee
J. E. Sheppard
Bell
Williame
Allen and Heys
Small
Speer
Cobb
Charles R. Crisp
Zach Childers
Odd Lot Week Offers Bargain Carnival At Store
The store presents an odd lot week with each department supplying cut rate assortments. Prices are slashed and the goal is a carnival atmosphere for bargain hunters. Every line of offerings is included to maximize value.
Dr Crockett Joins Americus Medical Staff
Dr E K Crockett arrives from Virginia to settle in Americus and join his father Dr H S Crockett as a physician. He will practice with offices over Dodson Pharmacy and holds degrees from Hospital College of Louisville and a Chicago college, already earning a respected reputation.
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E. K. Crockett
Virginia
Americus
Dr. Crockett
H. S. Crockett
Dodson Pharmacy
Hospital College of
Louisville
Chicago
Stomach Churns and a Patent Cure in Old Advice
The piece likens the stomach to a churn and argues a foul stomach spoils the body. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for not only stomach ills but skin and blood disorders, with claims of universal efficacy. The text also cites testimonials and references other ads and quotes about remedies and social quirks.
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Dr. Pierce
Lolden Medical
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Bankruptcy petition filed for Henry J Bagley of Americus
A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was filed in the U S court at Macon for Henry J Bagley of Americus and he was adjudicated bankrupt by Referee Alexander Proudfit. The first creditors meeting is set for February 17. The asset schedule shows assets exceeding debts and Bagley, long engaged in the carriage and harness trade in Americus, is backed by local friends. Grippe is sweeping the country and Stop it with Preventics is advertised as a cold cure.
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Henry J. Bagley
Americus
United States
Macon
Alexander Proudfit
Bagley
Americas
Grippe
Vest
Davenport Drug
Thieves Found In Store At Plains
Three men and one woman were charged with robbing the Oliver McDonald Co. in Plains. Bill Prince Rose Statham and Wesley Davenport were brought to Americus and jailed after being caught inside the store by Mr Ross Dean who found two of the trio there late at night. The group had stolen a large quantity of goods and were guarding the door during the break in.
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Oliver McDonald Co
Plains
Americus
Bill Prince
Rose Statham
Wesley Davenport
Ross Dean
Dean
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertisement Claim
No case on record of a cough or cold resulting in pneumonia after Foley's Honey and Tar. It stops the cough and breaks up the cold quickly. Refuse any but the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package. Sold by all druggists. 90 d-w.
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Foley
Hon. Crawford Wheatley Likely Georgia Delegate to Nat. Dem Convention
Georgia boosters push Hon. Crawford Wheatley for a delegate seat to the National Democratic Convention in Denver on July 7. Georgia will send 22 delegates from districts and four at large. Wheatley is favored for both a district seat and a at large spot, with Americas district expected to pick him as one of its two delegates when the state convention meets June 23.
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Crawford Wheatley
Denver
Georgia
Wheatley
Americas
Mr. Wheatley
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Health for Kids
An old advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder disorders in children and prevents Bright's disease and diabetes. It promotes immediate use and states the product is sold by all druggists, reflecting period marketing. A separate note comments on Japan's financial strain as a brief Washington Post aside.
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Foley
Cod & W
Bright
Tod & W
He that will conquer must fight not be helped
Adage delivered in compact aphorism asserting self-reliance and resolve as path to victory. The line emphasizes personal effort over external aid.
Odd Lot Wash Goods Sale Prices Cut
Odd lots of wash goods feature deep cut prices on 36 inch Manchester Cambric and Tolle Du Nord Ginghams with patterns in night and dark tones. John Anderson Scotch Madras is offered at 19¢, down from 25¢. New embroidered Swisses and white Madras fabrics reduced to 25¢, with several items previously 35¢ to 50¢ now on sale at 25¢.
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Manchester
John Anderson
Warm Winter Underwear Sale Highlights Bargains
Advertises ladies heavy ribbed under vests and pants at 21 cents per item, all sizes, from regular 35 cent quality. Also offers extra heavy fleeced undervests and pants at special low price from regular 39 cents, and pure white extra heavy fleeced vests and pants at 49 cents, all sizes.
Novelty Ribbon Sale Offers Half Price This Week
Novelty ribbon selection features rich plaid and warp prints from 4 to 6 inches wide, originally 60c per yard, now 25c during the week. Also 7 inch wide self color fancy plaid effects in brown navy black and white. Also two-
Toned effects Regular price 73c and 100 quality sale
This week only special offers toned effects items priced at 50c with regular price 73c and quality set at a dollar amount.
Odd Lots of Dress Goods on Special This Week
A mixed assortment of dress fabrics is offered at reduced prices this week. Fancy mixtures and plaids that normally sell for 50 cents are 25 cents. Another lot of plaid effects, 38 inches, valued at 65 cents, on sale at 45 cents. 40 inch black Voile, never under a dollar, special this week at 75 cents.
Women's Black Petticoats Sale
Not many of a kind but all good. Price cut to clear stock. Black mercerized petticoats with deep ruffle now 85c from $1.00. Fine spun glass petticoats all lengths now $1.00, reg. $1.26. Black silk petticoats with deep flounce now $4.99, reg. $6.50.
Broken silk sale offers deep discounts this week
Broken lots of silk for waists or skirts offered at steep savings. One lot 18 and 22 inch fancy silks in night and dark colors regular 50c, special 37 1 2c. Plain taffeta shades regular 76c, sale 49c. Also 50c plain taffeta at 37 1 2c.
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Whiskey of Merit
ATTIC
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Express
Allan Sinclairs
Georgia Corn
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Albany Whiskey CO
Finch & Simmons
Monroe Street
Montgomery
Alabama
P. O. Box
Eersy Hill Club
Sleepy Eye
I. W. Harper
Echo Springs
Cold Springs
Old Henry
Bond
Pennsylvania
Woodford Club
Barrel Goods
Cream of
Kentucky
Carlton Club
Ee Mountain Springs
Elk Valley
Elgin
Waltham
Hamilton
Verzone
W. R. Edwards & CO
Central Ave
Atlanta
Your
Geo, D. Wheatley
DR. Grogkett
Chicago News
Tutt
H. J. Bagley
Nat
Japan
Washington Post
Tolle du Nord
Madras
Geo. D. Wheatley
Americus, Ga
Laxacold
Rembert’s Drug Store
Postoffice
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