Americus Georgia touted as fertile winter hub and growth center
An 19th century promotional profile extols Americus as the Commercial Capital of Southwest Georgia. It praises ideal climate, fertile soils, diverse crops, sugar cane yields, and strong infrastructure. The piece highlights notable buildings, schools, newspapers, hotels, industries, and rail access, positioning Americus as a thriving, growing city with extensive trade and investment opportunities.
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Georgia
Americus
Sumter
Ercob
Macon
Andersonville
Florida
Thomasville
Itdainall
Virginia
Tennessee
Egypt
Gulf of Lesico
col.America
New County Court House
Windsor Hotel
Atlauta
Veyars
Ani
Opers
Guana Woka
Oll Mil
Tee
Planing Mille and
Vafety Works
Rma
L Nks
G4di
Tod
Esort
Coantriea
Americas
Bisia
Bubelt
Eianga
Thrift Drives Dry Goods and Clothing Purchases Down
The past year saw practical economy drive down consumption across all goods with a pronounced drop in dry goods and clothing as shoppers spent less on essentials and nonessentials alike.
Ex-Minister Stevens Faces Senate Panel On Revolution
Ex-Minister Stevens testified before the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee, detailing events surrounding the revolution a year ago. He asserted the Rain States bore no responsibility, insisted the upheaval was inevitable, and blamed the queen for forcing constitutional change at that moment. Senator Gray pressed Stevens on Abetting charges raised by Commissioner Blount.
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Wasmmvatox
Stevens
Senate
Hoe
State Department
Gray
Delaware
Blount
Congress Receives New Batch of Hawaiian Correspondence
Washington Jan 20 The president laid before Congress a batch of correspondence on Hawaiian affairs including a spicy exchange between Willis and Dole. Dole refuses to withdraw imputations and the minister seeks specifications. Thurston and Hatch depart for Australia as legislative debate focuses on the Wilson tariff bill and coal and iron ore schedules. Major amendments and free trade proposals are discussed amid labor troubles in Key West.
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Congress
Washington
Willis
Dole
Banda
Pekin
Thurston
Mr. Hatch
Australia
United States
Gerson
Messrs. McRae
Key Westers
New York
Washatom
Key West
Fla
Stump
California Fig Syrup 60: A Fragmentary Health Note
A damaged OCR fragment discusses fig products, a pediatric laxative, and mentions California Fig Syrup 60. It includes stray phrases about cleansing kidneys and a “Leon will pro” note, leaving the full context unclear. The readable portion centers on fig syrup reference and health claims.
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Leon
California
Rome
Opinions of bankers on bond issues in New York
Bankers and financial men in New York split on proposed bond issues. Most favor short 8 percent bonds and see a stabilizing effect from the secretary’s policy, though enthusiasm is muted. The market shows initial strength but eases later. Many fear large gold outflows unless notes back the costs, while foreign investors doubt high premiums. Banks plan cautious subscriptions. Fourth National Bank pledges 2 million, others may oversubscribe.
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New York
Bayer
Gallstin
Lawy ers Will Question Test of Bil Unga Will
Ex president of the American Bar Association T J Sommes doubts the Bil Unga will will stand under Louisiana law citing clauses violating act and the will may be invalidated. Other items note natives rebel in Apia Samo district and coal company suspends 11 mines in Pennsylvania threatening 150 layoffs. May Kelso seeks divorce from Edward Watrouts and memorial work for Roscoe Coubding at Calvary church. Cotton supply worldwide shows 4 017 908 bales with 411 703 U.S. bales. The Tenth Victim reports Carl E E Schalts Jr dead after Hackensack wreck. Portuguese minister Hos a injured in carriage accident.
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New Oceana
T. J. Sommes
American Bar Association
Louisiana
E. 0. Bil- Unga
United States District Court
Todiaan
Hopoxex
N. J
Carl E. E. Schalts, Jr
Murray Hill
Hackensack
Hornblower Nomination Sparks Senate Scrutiny
Political to and fro over Hornblower nomination reveals tensions among senators. Allegations target Senator Hill and a possible deal with Republicans to defeat Hornblower in exchange for Wilson bill changes. Supporters deny any pact and defend Hill against the accusations amid circulating rumors.
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Senate
Hornblower
Carey
Hill
Joe” Manley
Hornbower
Hirm
Liabilities Soar at Guarantee Investment Firm in Chicago
The receiver T J Hurley reports liabilities of 55 million with only 440 dollars in assets for the Guarantee Investment company. Bondholders hold 55,000,000 in bonds, while cash and 74 cents are recovered. Office furniture was pledged as collateral, and the furniture is mortgaged to Austin & Co, complicating creditor recovery.
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Cicago
T. J. Hurley
Guarantee Investment Company
Cenver
Bremont
O. B. McDonald
Hurley
Austin & Co
Convention Call Promotes Joint Populist Republican Meeting
A combined party call urges a mass meeting to support a plan for a free currency and tariff reform, led by Bow and allied leaders, with a pro national tariff stance and a focus on party unity. A bystander report notes a Kansas City gathering, violence near Turner Hall, and weather forecasts for several regions. Governor Fishback announces intent to seek the U S Senate seat before the Arkansas legislature, marking his first declared candidacy.
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Tadeden Boon
Gapsnen
Repubicans
Idédon
Jan
Isa
Teantnuiren
Inary Eercy
Hava
Ter Donaral Ansembly
T. Bow
Life or Death Legal Battle Looms for Hinkle Case
Report outlines imminent murder trial of Dra J B Hinkle for the Worsham killing. Jury selection may take days with 163 summonsed, followed by extensive witness testimony and multiple speeches from leading attorneys on both sides. Prosecution led by Hudson, Berner, and Hinton. defense by Fort Watson, Dodson Bon, Blalock, and others. Judge Twiggs expected to deliver conclusion with notable public interest.
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Dra
J, B
A. B. Hinkle
J J Worsham
Tax Times Reconnen
Mathew
C. B. Hudson
Robert L. Berner
Forsyth
Col
B. ¥. Hinton
B. A. Hawkins
W. Kendrick Wheatley
Mosars Fort & Watson
Jas, Dodson & Bon
L. J. Blalock
J. B. Hodson
J. A. Ansley
Pilsbury & Wincheeter
Y W. D
Coume
Fort
Col. Little
Col. Blalock
Twiggs
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Weorg'a Loan and Trust Company
Ebenezer Durr
H. M. Knapp
Garewoon & Callaway
Sree
Meee Ene
Pharmacy Co, Cote Agts
Abants
Manhattan
W. D. Bailey
Dertakers Supplies
Loving & Hightower
Cotton Avenue
G D Wheatley
Cerner
Senate Foreign Sub-Committee
Washixarox
Proden
Fes Velo de
Tfigg
Curcago
Apia Samo
San Francisco
Vann
Pennsylvania
Portsville
Penn
Heading Coal and Iron Company
Tensor Artation
Ae Alto
May Kelso
Cacao
M. Kelso
Russell
Comedians
Edward Elliot Watrous
Roscoe Coubling
Union, N. Y
W. G. Oakman
Calvary Church
Roscoe Coubding
New Yeak
Alls Planteri
Murt
Wasursatox
San
Senor Hosa
U. S
Reval
Kansas City
Turner Pall
McNamuera
McNamara
Gnally
South Carolina
Warner
Red Sea
Vishtawk
Renter
Srriiz Rock
W. M. Fishback
Arkansas
Feldor Street
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