Birds of Passage Coming and Going
Readers learn of residents traveling and relocating with notices of comings and goings. J E Coffin of Lampkin visits Americus while Mrs. Shaw leaves for Atlanta. W E Jordan of Columbus appears among arrivals. B H Johnston registers from Albany at The Windsor. W D Hammet from Macon comes to manage local business. John Walters of Albany visits Americus hosted by W W Hooks. Jobe L Harper and family move from Church street to new apartments. Cannon Ball Shoes promote oak tanned leather goods via Pinkston Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Coffin
Lampkin
John RB. Shaw
Atlanta
W. E. Jordan
Columbus
B. H. Johnston
Albany
the Windsor
W. D. Hammet
Macon
Americus
John Walters
W. W. Hooks
City
Jobe L Harper
Church Street
Pinkston Company
Blizzard Cools Americus After Sudden Cold Wave
Americus awoke to a sharp fall in temperatures with the coldest day yet this year. The Weather Bureau warned of severe conditions for Monday as icicles formed and ponds froze, threatening the oat crop in an unusually large acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Americas
Weather Bureau
Does It Pay to Buy Cheap Cough Syrup Help
An advertisement touts Boschee's Germen Syrup as the sole remedy for severe throat and lung troubles. It claims to heal, destroy germs, ease irritation, aid ex pectoration, and ensure rest, with sample bottles available at Davenport Drag Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Davenport Drag Co
Cotton Tumbles Ten Points In Market Slide
The cotton market, after days of gains, reversed yesterday with March futures slipping from 7.63 to 7.53 in hours amid war news. Spot cotton in the Americas held around 7 cents as trading slowed, marking a notable downturn after a sharp rise to three to four year highs. Pinkston Company promotes Cannon Ball Shoes in a local advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
THINKS ROBINSON IN FLORIDA
Police believe they have located Harper Washington killer Monroe Robinson who shot Washington here a week ago and died the following day. Chief Wheeler received word that Robinson was seen at Lake Butler Florida among camp workers who could identify him. If confirmed, his arrest will follow and he will be sent back to answer for the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Monroe Robinson
Harper Washington
Wheeler
Robinson
Lake Butler
Fla
Secret of Beauty and Health Promoted in Brief Ad
An advertisement extols Tutt's Liver Pills as a universal remedy for digestive and liver ailments while urging prompt payment of outstanding accounts. It mentions a Bananas shipment of 650 bunches and announces upcoming big bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutt
Joe Yesbik
Oak Grove Cemetery to Be Beautified by City Council
The cemetery committee plans substantial improvements at Oak Grove cemetery. Work includes grading avenues, laying terra cotta drainage mains, building a superintendent’s lodge near the center, and enhancing trees, shrubbery, curbing, and overall appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove Cemetery
Hill
New Life Pills claim quick relief for headaches
Advertises Dr King s New Life Pills as a quick cure for sick and nervous headaches. Sold by E J Eldridge druggist. Claims improve blood and nerves, build health, easy to take. Price 25 cents, money back guarantee offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
Death of Mrs Bedding Shocks Macon Family
Mrs Edgar J Miller was sent for to Macon after telegrams conveyed the death of her only aunt Mrs W G Bedding at her home there. Bedding had formerly lived in Dooly and was sister of Mr A G Morgan of Drayton, a figure known to Americus friends. Also ad copy promotes Paw-Kruitz remedies and Perry Davis pain killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Edgar J. Miller
W. G. Bedding
Dooly
A. G. Morgan
Drayton
Americus
Paw-Kruitz
Christian Fra
Perry Davis
Price
Random Short News Items From A Yearly Georgia Town
A burst of brief notices covers travel delays from a light snow in Macon, local building plans for spring and summer, new depot roof work nearing completion, and upcoming entertainment at the opera house and city hall. It notes 72 Georgia cotton mills active with several more under construction, local vaccination illnesses with no deaths, a stray dog lost and a few ads for seeds and medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Spionkop
Georgia
Americus
Central
Boy Buller
Prince
Brown
Taylor
Lee Street
Macon
Opera House
Gide
Lyceum
City Hall
Epinhouser Bailey
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Fresh Garden Seeds
Hodnon's Drug Store
Nas
Old Reliable Jewelry Store
G. T. Sullivan
Oszereiey Gore
Alabama
Windsor Hotel
Pinkston Co
Cannon
Finninger Company
Jackson Street
Americus, Ga
Duncans Store
Windsor Hotel Block
Sea Island
Bergen
Tueasday
A.G. Duncan
Jackson St
Florida
Spain
ER. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Bia
Aiken
America
All
E. 3, Eldridge, Draggler
Rembert
Rembert’s Drug Store
May S. Baldwin
Phos
Chicago
Star Safety Razor
James Fricker
Jewelers
Fosteria
Fowler
Smen
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