Tobacco cultivation promoted in Sumter by free seed program
Sumter farmers are urged to try tobacco as a profitable crop. The Americus Cigar Co with help from Rep. E B Lewis will distribute free tobacco seed and growing instructions at the factory in the coming weeks. Frost-free sowing time follows last frost and a ready market exists for local, homegrown tobacco for cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Georgia
Americus Cigar Co
Department of Riculture
E. B. Lewis
Checks for indigent Confederate veterans distributed
Judge A Speer received yesterday the checks totaling 1800 to be paid to indigent Confederate veterans. Thirty checks of 60 dollars each will be distributed this morning. Widow benefits will be issued in February and crippled and disabled payments in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Speer
Court of Ordinary
Horton and Moore Freed After Preliminary Hearing
L Horton Jr and Uriah Moore residents of the twenty district were brought before Justice Graham yesterday for preliminary trial on a charge of burglary. The complaint stated they entered a corncrib and carried away corn. The evidence was enough to bind them over and both defendants were discharged.
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L. Horton Jr
Uriah Moore
Twenty District
Stice Graham
Cotton Negroes Charged With Theft to Face Trial Today
Henry Davis and others among those arrested for cotton stealing will stand committal trial at 9 o clock this morning. Quantities of lint cotton have been sold to junkmen locally, and the suspects are believed linked to the affair. A white man who bought part of the cotton was bonded on a receiving charge.
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Henry Davis
Clark
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Readers
Letters from readers describe relief from female health issues after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Morris of Werla ka reports recovery from womb distress after four years of marriage and two children, while Mrs Walker of Callico oss Devor New York says spells of weakness and fatigue subsided and she regained energy.
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Penkham
Lydia KE
Pinkham
Maes
L. A. Morris, Werlaka, Purya Co
Pua
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tim
Mas. A. Walker
Callicous
Means Much for Fruit Men in Georgia Test
An Atlanta correspondent reports Charles N. Pratt of Rochester New York has traveled to Georgia to have State Entomologist Scott test a claimed exterminator for scale insects. Pratt will inspect Twiggs county orchards with Dudley Hughes and other growers, then join the Georgia state entomology panel in Macon to discuss the device. The invention uses a felt band saturated with a potent repellent placed around trees to stop insects, worms and bugs, claimed to block passage and remain effective for months without re-saturation.
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Atlanta
Savannah News
Charles N. Pratt
Rochester
N. Y
Messrs
D. C
G. M. Bacon
South Georgia
Georgia
Scott
San Jose
Pratt
Dudley M. Hughes
Twiggs County
State Board of Entomology
Georgia Fruit Growers
Macon
Georgia Fruit
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Reward Offer
The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh in all stages. It claims the medicine acts on blood and mucous surfaces, builds up the patient’s constitution, and offers $100 for any case it fails to cure. It also mentions Hall's Family Pills as the best and provides address for testimonials in Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Negros of Georgia Seek Return Home From Arkansas
Letters from Americas emigrants in Arkansas reveal poverty and longing to return to Georgia. David Loyd of Morrell petitions Mesara Johnson Harrold and appeals to S H Hardwick, Southern Railway general passenger agent, to arrange transport back to Americus.
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Middle Georgia
Mississippi
Arkansas
Old Georgia
Eldorado
Johnson Harrold
David Loyd
Morrell
Ark
David
Canaan
Americus
Georgia
Mesara Johnson & Harrold
Il. Hardwick
Southern Railway
Loyd
Many candidates for sheriff to contend in lively campaign
The article notes a bustling political year with many candidates across county offices. Sheriff J O McArthur will retire after his term, opening the field for deputies E L Bell with Dudley Gatewood, and W W Hooks with W P Page. The sheriff race promises a strong contest between these tickets.
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Sumter
J. O. McArthur
E. L. Bell
Dudley Gatewood
Beil
W. W. Hooks
Hooke
W. P. Page
Tutt's Liver Pills Promote Health and Vitality
Perfect Health promises by occasional Tutt's Liver Pills to regulate bowels and sustain vigor. The ad claims relief from sick headache malaria biliousness constipation and numerous diseases through liver pills.
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Tutt
A GOOD FRUIT YEAR ALL ROUND
Fruit growers in Americus voice optimism for a strong, abundant crop amid sufficient cold weather. Col Hale of Fort Valley predicts first class peaches and a favorable outlook, contrasting with last year’s cold.
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Americus
Col. Hale
Fort Valley
Hale
C. P. Crawford
Ohio River
Cotton Purchases Shrink Town's Supply in Smithville
Mr F B Arthur returned from Smithville where he bought and cleaned out almost all remaining cotton in the town. Fewer than 100 bales left in the local warehouse will delay supply until next crop. In the region towns hold little cotton, with under 8 000 bales in Americus warehouses.
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F. B. Arthur
Smithville
Americus
Negroes Sent Back to Prison After Committal Trial
Henry Davis and C. C. Clarke two well known negroes held for stealing cotton from a warehouse were committed for trial by Justice Graham after a conclusive hearing. They were sent back to jail in default of a 200 bond. The stolen cotton was recovered at a junk shop.
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Henry Davis
C. C. Clarke
Graham
Clarke
Davie
Davis
Blaze destroys Williford residence at Richland
Richland woke to smoke and flames yesterday morning as the fine home of Mr. L. C. Williford burned before three o'clock. The family escaped unharmed but most furniture and effects were lost, with only partial salvaging. The house was insured for 600 dollars, with no coverage on the contents.
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L. C. Williford
Americus
Richland
Mozley Lemon Elixir advertised as liver tonic
An advertisement for Mozley Lemon Elixir promotes a lemon based tonic claimed to cure biliousness indigestion headaches and nervous complaints. It lists 60c and 1 bottle prices and credits Dr H A Mozley of Atlanta Georgia with preparation while a customer testimonial from J H Mexican praises its effects.
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Mozley
H. A. Mozley
Atlanta
Dr. Mozley
J. H. Mexxicn
F. Street
Washington, D. C
Lemon Elixir Relief Told By W A James Bell Station
A Bell Station Alabama resident W A James testifies that Mozley’s Lemon Elixir cured his indigestion after trying numerous medicines, claiming one bottle did more good than all prior treatments.
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W. A. James
Bell Station
Ala
Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops Ad Claims Cures
An Atlanta based doctor markets Mozley's Lemon Hot Drops claiming to cure coughs colds hoarseness sore throat bronchitis hemorrhage and all throat and lung diseases. The advertisement notes reliability and availability from 25 cent druggists.
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H. A. Mozley
Atlanta
Havana Order Triggers Quick Interpreter Run
An Americas trader received a Havana written order for goods in Spanish. The local dealer must hire an interpreter to identify whether pine powder paints or potassium is needed. Also advertised are Skin Eruptions remedies and Tar and Wild Cherry cough cures from local merchants.
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Americas
Havana
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