Three More Houses On Harrold Avenue for Ample Development
The Harrold avenue improvement accelerates as three new homes go up on the block between White and Walker. Mrs. L. P. Gartner buys a 621-2 foot front lot for a two story modern home, Harrold plans a rental or sale bungalow, and W. M. Humber purchases the southern lot for another bungalow. Curbs and sidewalks may follow in spring with a street light at Harrold and Furlow. sewer extensions are needed to support further growth.
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Harrold Avenue
Americas
Clarence White
A. N. Walker
College Avenue
L. P. Gartner
W. M. Humber
Furlow Street
Humbers
Americus
Attenton
City Court Session Starts Monday In Americas
Judge Charles R. Crisp convened the city court of Americas Monday with cases deferred to next Monday the 10th. The bar meets Saturday for misdemeanor docket assignments the first week. The January term typically busy, this session to be exception. The jail is filled with Christmas criminals and male factors on bond. A week will add recruits to the chain gang before civil trials. Road builders are needed on Sumter roads as jail gang members join the effort next week.
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Charles R. Crisp
City Court of Americas
Sumter
Gebra Brigade
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Cure for LaGrippe Coughs
Advertisement notes LaGrippe coughs often lead to pneumonia and claims Foley's Honey and Tar both stops the cough and strengthens lungs. Warns the genuine product is in a yellow package and may contain harmful drugs, sold by all druggists.
Massive Americus cigar output marks steady growth
In Americus the Americus Cigar Co. has produced a half million cigars since June, all branded Muckabee and made locally. Cliff Clay joined to lead operations, boosting workers from three to twenty one. The ten cent quality cigar sells for a nickel, with plans for over a million cigars produced in 1910 as orders rise across six states.
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Americus
Americus Cigar Company
Cliff Clay
Americus Cigar Co
Shy Couple Weds Free as Finances Run Low
A courthouse wedding in Americus tied a penniless pair from Alabama for love not money. The bride arrived struggling with attire, the groom had only funds for the license and two train tickets, and Judge Cobb waived the fee to seal the nuptials. They planned a quick trip south toward Cordele.
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Americus
Middle Alabama
Cordele
Cobb
Lee Statue 10 Stand in Capitol
Washington reports that General Lee's statue in Confederate uniform will stay in Statuary Hall without Congress authorization for now. Virginia warned it would withdraw the Washington statue if Lee was rejected, and relatives agreed formal acceptance is unnecessary. The plan: keep them in place. Senate may pass a resolution, House likely to block. Also a medical ad notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy.
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Washington
D. C
Robert E. Lee
Statuary Hall
Capitol
Congress
Virginia
Lee
Daniel
Senate
House
New Year Tax Increases Hit Corporations And Individuals
State taxpayers face higher levies under the revised tax act. The changes raise rates on near beer wholesalers and retailers, sewing machine firms, automobile dealers, and dog taxes, with new registrations for foreign corporations and $100 per agricultural machinery firm. Photographers also pay a $10 county tax, and overall capital-based graduated taxes apply.
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Americas
W. A. Wright
Secretary of State
Mercer President Jameson to Stay Head of Mercer University
Macon December 30. President Jameson will remain at Mercer after declining the position as general secretary of the Georgia Baptist Board of Education. He chose to continue leading Mercer University after careful consideration and consultation with friends.
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Macon
8. Y. Jameson
Mercer
Georgia Baptist Board of Education
Jameson
Mercer University
Williamses Endorse Foley Kidney Remedy in Letter
Rev L W Williams and Rev I W Williams of Huntington West Virginia testify they used Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and state it performs as claimed. The advertisement notes the product is sold by all druggists.
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I. W. Williams
Huntington
W. Va
Foley
Americus Ahead in Receipts of Cotton
Americus reports 32 000 bales in warehouse receipts for the season to date and over 40 000 bales at the Americus Compress since September 1. Additional 8 000 bales were shipped from other towns for compression. Prices range 12 1/2 to 14 cents, vs 8 1/4 cents last year. The 32 000 bales have brought over two million dollars.
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Americus
Americus Com
Americas
Calendars of Rare Beauty Draw Collectors in Americus
Calendars for the new year are being distributed by Americus banks, insurers, and many firms, noted as artful pieces costing up to 75 cents to $1. Calendar collectors are active, with one firm spending 250 dollars yearly on calendar advertising. The calendars, especially from insurance and real estate agencies, feature reproductions of fine artworks and appeal across all demographics.
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Americus
Here Is Relief for Women from a Pleasant Herb Cure
An advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Aus Han-Leaf as a reliable regulator for women with back urinary bladder or kidney trouble. The product claims safety and effectiveness, offered by The Mother Gray Co. LeRoy with 50 cents price and free sample.
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Mother Gray
Ree
The
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy
Return From West Trip Of Mrs VanRiper and Visitor
Mrs. Mary A. VanRiper and her granddaughter Mrs. Hinkle McLendon returned to Americus yesterday after spending December in Duran Oklahoma at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. VanRiper. Despite her 86 years she endured the long trip and enjoyed the visit. Orchard owners around Americus plan days to protect Elberta and Georgia Belle peaches from frost.
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Mary A. VanRiper
Hinkle McLendon
Americus
Duran
Oklahoma
Henry W. VanRiper
Elberta
Georgia Belle
Jack Frost
Williams Indian Pile Ointment Promises Quick Relief
Sanitary ad claims Williams Indian Pile Ointment cures blind bleeding and itching piles by absorbing tumors and soothing irritation. It touts instant relief and suitability for private parts, sold by druggists for 50 cents and one dollar. Cleveland manufacturer. Mentions school group departure as a separate note.
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Williams
Williams’ Mfg. Co
Props
Cleveland
Greater Atlanta Enjoined by South Atlanta Citizens
Atlanta court stops Greater Atlanta from extending its limits tomorrow with a temporary restraining order after South Atlanta citizens, represented by Attorney Robert B Rogers, secured the injunction. Hearing set for January 3. (Special to Times-Recorder.)
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Times-Recorder
Atlanta
Greater Atlanta
Robert 8. Rogers
South Atlanta
Bell
Local Roofing Ad Promotes Vulcanite in Americus
An in town advertisement from AMERICUS CONSTRUCTION CO promotes Vulcanite roofing as a lasting, cost efficient option. The copy highlights guaranteed quality, urges readers to visit the showroom in Americus, Georgia, and invites a test installation.
Peach trend boosts Georgia orchards amid cold snap
Georgia fruit growers say recent freezing weather will benefit the peach crop this year. A Marshallville pioneer notes no damage, stating cold spells held back premature budding and blooming, suggesting trees can endure colder snaps later. In Philadelphia, Roberta Delanon, granddaughter of Robert Buist, elopes with Ferdinand Cohen, who is linked to a $10,000,000 will.
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Americas Fruit Growers
Georgia
Americas
H. Rumph
Marshallville
I. M. Fleming
Fruit Exchange
Rumph
Peach Belt
Americus
Fort Valley
Mr. Rumph
Philadelphia
Roberta Delanon
Robert Buist
Ferdinand Cohen
Roberta
Miss Delanon
Bellevue-Stratford
Cohen
Broad Street
Ely Cream Balm for Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever
Obsolete advertisement promotes Ely Cream Balm and Liquid Cream Balm as cures for nasal catarrh and hay fever. Claims relief with no cocaine or mercury, priced at 60 cents or 75 cents with a spraying tube, available through Ely Bros. at 66 Warren Street New York.
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Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Divorced on instalment granted to Wohole couple
In Hammond Indiana Judge V R Richter granted a five year limited divorce to William and Mary Wohole. During the period neither party may remarry or wed someone else outside the state. After five years they may remarry if desired, or obtain divorce again to end separation.
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Hammond
Ind
Willian
Mary Wohole
Richter
Circuit Court
Wohole
Lena Schaffer
Big Advance in Lands As Shown by Sales Near Americus
News notes a rapid rise in Sumter County farmland values near Americus. W S English paid 9600 for 476 acres on Adams place, from T B Hooks at 20 per acre. Hooks had bought 1000 acres earlier at 15 per acre and sold 475 to R B Pryor at 22.50, with more of the original purchase remaining.
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Americus
W. S. English
Adams Place
Cavendles
T. B. Hooks
Hooks
Adams
R. 8. Pryor
English
Sumter County
Foley's Orino Laxative Promotes Digestive Health
For indigestion and stomach troubles Foley's Orino Laxative is promoted as a natural remedy. It claims to ease indigestion dyspepsia heartburn bad breath sick headache torpid bowels bilious heaviness and habitual constipation while sweetening the stomach and breath and toning the entire alimentary system sold by all druggists.
Strayed Bay mare mule sought by owner in Americus Ga
A bay mare mule with a white mouth and a jaw brand is missing from A J Threlkeld's property in Americus Georgia R F D No 6 rear. A liberal reward is offered for return or information leading to recovery. (1-4-d&w-3wks)
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A. J. Threlkeld
Americus, Ga
Pure Food Inspector Methvin to Inspect Georgia Stores
Beginning January 1 Pure Food Inspector P A Methvin will tour Georgia to enforce the pure food and feed law in small towns and villages. He aims to gather material for the quarterly bulletin due in April and has until now focused on cities enforcing sale adulteration branding and handling of feeds with several seizures upheld.
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P. A. Methvin
Lowa
Georgia
Methyin
Bell
Sprinkle Allen's Foot-Ear Shoe Sold Everywhere Substitute
An advertised footwear item called Sprinkle Allen's Foot-Ear Shoe is noted as sold everywhere with a substitute option. The message contrasts it with another item, emphasizing availability and substitution while avoiding unnecessary extras.
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Allen
Man Recites Odd Riddles As Crumpled Garment Fails
A garbled OCR passage describes a man muttering about a pin and a tank while his clothing tears and his dignity wobbles. The scene appears in a puzzled, comic moment with slipping suspenders and a torn collar, ending in a humorous collapse of composure.
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DR. Jameson
L W. Williams
Bright
All Drugegista
Woolford
Eldridge Drug Co
Americus Construction CO
Husban
Ely Brothers
Warren
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