Grand Lodge Officers Invited to Cooper Lodge Banquet
The George F. Cooper Lodge hosts its annual banquet on February 21 to celebrate the Order’s anniversary. Grand Lodge of Georgia officers including Grand Chancellor F A Hooper will attend with their ladies, greeted by engraved invitations. Americus Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy organized the feast.
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Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of Georgia
Knights of Pythies
George F. Cooper Lodge
Americas
Cooper Lodge
F. A. Hooper
Pushing Railroad Through Georgia to Americus
Brunswick and Birmingham Railway will be pushed through Georgia toward Americus and Alabama this year. Vice-President Bushnell said the line will reach the metropolis of Alabama earlier than expected after terminals at Brunswick were secured. Cash and steel supplies are arriving, and dirt work will begin along the line, with Americus hopes rising for local project support.
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Americus
Georgia
Brunswick & Birmingham Railway
Brunswick
Bushnell
Bronswick & Birmingham
Alabama
Birmingham
Syrup of Figo Promoted as Permanent Constipation Cure
Advert describes Syrup of Figo as superior to other laxatives, claiming it permanently overcomes habitual constipation. It warns that rival products act temporarily and may harm the system. Promotes the genuineCalifornia Fig Syrup Co. product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pappie
California Fig Syrup Co
Electric Bitters Promise Health and Vitality
Electric Bitters promote healthy digestion and organ function, purify the blood, and boost appetite. They claim to cure kidney troubles, female complaints, nervous disorders, constipation, dyspepsia, and malaria, leaving users with vigor and strength. 50 cents, E. J. Eldridge, druggist.
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E. J. Eldridge
Griffin Church Faces Uncertain Pastor Acceptance
Rev LeRoy G Henderson of the Presbyterian church has not replied to a call to Griffin. Henderson is giving the matter long prayerful consideration and will likely send his reply soon. Local friends hope he remains here as his work continues to grow and the community regrets the potential departure.
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LeRoy G. Hendercor
Presbyterian Church
Griffin
Henderson
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Praised by Patient
During a long illness I suffered bed sores and tried DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. The remedy cured me completely and was the best salve on the market. Beware of counterfeit products. W. A. Rembert.
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D. S. Mitchell
Falfor
DeWitt
W. A. Rembert
Death of W. P. Campbell in Opelika Alabama
Information reached Americus of the death of W. P. Campbell at his Opelika Alabama home after a two week illness with pneumonia. Campbell was known in Americus for two seasons in the cotton trade and had many friends here. He and his wife have a 12 year old daughter.
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W. P. Campbell
Opelike
Ala
Campbell
Americus
Opelika
Georgia
Headache Remedy Claims Quick Cure for Virginia Woman
Mrs N A Webster of Winnie Virginia reports complete relief from two years of migraine headaches after using Dr King s New Life Pills. She states the pills also cured constipation and biliousness. Available for 5 cents at E J Eldridge s drug store.
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Mra. N. A. Webster
Winnie
Dr. King
Pilla
E. J. Eldridge
Political Year In Full Swing With Wide Voter Roll
The year kicks off with a broad push to fill offices from governor to sheriff and mayor. Voters face 18 positions and a broad slate of candidates as campaigns intensify across regions.
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Governor Down
Sheriff
Meyor
Allen's Foot-Ease Foot Comfort Powder
A Certain Cure For Chilblains Shake Into your shoes Allen's Foot- Ease a powder It cures Chilblains Frostbites Damp Sweating Swollen feet 25 cents Atall Drugglats and Shoe Stores
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Allen's
Annual Inventory Sale Promises Cash Prices on All Goods
On February 1 we begin our annual inventory and offer the greatest opportunities of the year for money-saving on clothing shoes dress goods carpets curtains rugs bleaching sheetings linens counterpanes silk and wool waists tailor made suits ladies and childrens jackets and almost everything in our stock. All prices are spot cash.
Black Goods Sale Promises Deep Discounts by Size
Advertises a local black dress store offering graded fabrics at deep per yard discounts. Lists 50c grades for 39 cents, 75c for 59, 90c for 69, 1.00 for 79, 1.25 for 89, and 1.50 for 98 cents per yard. Mentions dense stock and regional availability.
Colored Dress Goods Special Sale Highlights Low Prices
A promotional note announces deep cuts on assorted fabrics. Fancy Flannels drop from 50c to 25c per yard, plain Flannels to 43c, Prunella and Broadcloths to 69c and 89c respectively, Melrose Cloths at 89c, Woolen Skirtings near 9c to 98c, plus tables of dress goods closed out at 25c and 50c per yard.
Silks on sale at bargain prices across stock
The store offers discounts across colored Taffeta Silks with yard prices cut from 75¢ to 50¢ and 69¢ for various grades. Black Silks including 36-inch and corded varieties drop to 49¢ to 69¢ per yard, with several rolls listed at 624¢ and 75¢ for select products.
Sale on Sundries and Yard Goods Reduces Prices
A store advertises price cuts across textiles and fabrics including Outing Cloths, Ginghams, Prints, Sea Island and Bed Tickings, Canton Flannels, Lonsdale Cambrics, Pepperell sheets, and unbleached sheetings. Discounts range from 3¢ to 19¢ per yard with many items halved or more from regular prices.
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Lonsdale
Columbus
Lonsdale Cambries
Pepperell
White Goods Remnants Sale Announcement
The store clears remaining white goods stock with a fine assortment of short pieces some slightly soiled but perfectly usable All items closed out at sacrifice prices Includes many white goods specials in the sale
Household Needfuls Sale of Damask Towels and Spreads
During this sale great reductions apply to all table damask towels napkins doilies Marseilles and crochet bed spreads sheets pillow cases blankets eider down comforts and similar goods.
Carpet Department Sale Cuts Prices On Fabrics
The store lists reductions across carpets and textiles with marked price cuts. 65c Ingrain carpets drop to 50c per yard and 75c Ingrain to 62 4/9c. 40c Ingrains fall to 27 4/9c, 60c Ingrains to 39c. Velvet and Brussels rolls are available but few. Mattings, rugs, curtains, window shades, and portieres all discounted to clear stock.
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Terling Silver, Sr
G. T. Sullivan, Jeweler
Windsor Hotel
James Fricker
Jackson Street
Americus, Ga
Fleschman's Yeast
Barney Ball
George F. Cooper
Geo. D. Wheatley
Lamar Street
Cotton Avenue
Griffin Church
Mr. Henderson
MR. Campbell
Merly
Albowr
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