Americus Light Infantry to Enter State Rifle Contest
Americus big team to Macon represents command in state rifle contest. Five-man squads from each Georgia State Guard company compete, with all expenses borne by the state. First Sergt Parker and First Lieutenant Argo lead the Americus squad as they head to Macon for a five-day event starting tomorrow.
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Bquad
Sergt
Parker
Americus Light Infantry
Macon
Light Infantry
Georgia State Guard
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Equadrie Bl
R. E. Parker
Quarterfaster
J. W. Argo
A. M. Shayer
W. W. Moot
W. H. Horton
Busy Month for UPID Weather Affects Market
The report notes weather rarely interferes with the market, suggesting heat disrupts wheelwork and timing. May results show a strong second quarter with 20 wins. Most participants were colored couples, though white couples appeared in each quarter across three months.
Cholera Infantum Dangers and Home Remedies Cited
A fragment outlines cholera infantum as a dangerous disease in infants and suggests home remedies such as camphor bottle preparations and a alleged cure involving altered drinks. The text is a garbled historical note with references to cholera and maternal care.
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Farmers Profit From Lumber Trade In Colquitt County
In Colquitt County farmers stick to a profitable lumber business, buying and selling large lots of wood at favorable prices. A wood dealer transported MM pounds from Albany to Tifton for roughly 19 cents per pound, with total cash proceeds around 9,500 dollars for one batch and a similar total for another, signaling strong returns compared to cotton.
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Colquitt County
Albany
Tifton
Presbyterians Decide School Location at October Meeting
Interest grows in locating Presbyterian High School in Americus. The Presbytery will finalize site decisions in October at Thomasville, with efforts focused on securing a permanent school for the upbuilding of the community.
Democratic convention in Sumter boosts harmony and duty
Sumter delegates return from the Georgia state convention amid broad Democratic harmony. Hon. M. J. Yeomans chairs briefly, Col. E. T. Brown leads as permanent chair, and speakers including Hon. Warner Hill and Judge John Ross receive praise. The event is described as orderly, spirited, and a notable display of party unity.
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Sumter
Americas
Georgia
M. J. Yeomans
Terrell County
E. T. Brown
Warner Hill
John Ross
Col.Meldrim
Estill
Cleve
Revill
Cobb
W, O. Hamilton
Dooly
D. Shannon
Twiggis
Marriage of Miss Lucia Lamar Hawkins and Claresce Julian White
Beautiful engraved invitations announce the marriage of Miss Lucia Lamar Hawkins and Mr. Claresce Julian White to be held Tuesday evening July 15 at the residence of Col. and Mrs. Eugene Alston Hawkins, 003 Church Street. The event is described as among the season’s most brilliant social occasions in Americas.
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Lucia Lamar Hawkins
Claresce Julian White
Eugene Alston Hawkins
Church Street
Americas
Canning Plant Opens Near Americus Led by Col Wallis
Col Wallis unveils Americas first canning factory a mile from the city beyond Brooklyn Heights with 5000 cans daily capacity. He owns 200 acres nearby, grows tomatoes and corn for canning, plans to process all local truck crops, and foresees substantial farmer profits this summer. The plant was prepped swiftly, backing a long advocated industry.
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Americas
Col. W. P. Wallis
Brooklyn Heights
Col. Wallis
Col. Wallisatena
Americus
Times Recorder
Wallis
Pain Balm Helps Blight Injury Recovery
Valuable time saved. Blight injuries often cause loss of time and, if blood poisoning develops, threat to a limb. Chamberslain's Pain Balm is an antiseptic liniment that eases bruises and burns without alarm, reducing danger when poisoning risks arise. For sale by all druggists.
Joy in Georgia as Americus market swells with melons
The Americus market overflows with canteloupes and watermelons of the juicy melting kind. Citizens anticipate cotton prices, while blackberries and Queen Elberta peaches arrive soon, signaling a bountiful fall harvest for Americus.
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Americus
Georgia
Elberta
Dodson Receives Commission on State Board of Pharmacy
Dr J G Dodson was yesterday commissioned by the Governor as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy. He is noted as the youngest member of a state board of pharmacy in the United States. The term is for five years, replacing an expired two year term. The notice also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach & Liver Tablets with testimonials and price.
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J. G. Dodson
State Board of Pharmacy
Dodson
Chamberlain
T. W. Robinson
Justice Pesce
Loomis
Mick
Ali
Farmer Drought Feeds Town With Giant Omelette
An astonished farmer arrives from the river district with a wagon load of roasting cars and eggs. After an 18 mile drive in 125 degree sun he finds corn boiled to a turn and a bucket of six dozen eggs baked into a monster omelette. It’s described as a truly warm day.
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Americas
Monument
Electric Bitters Promised as Cure All Tonic
A vintage advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure, claiming it tones the stomach and bowels, regulates kidneys and liver, and purifies blood. It alleges benefits for nervousness insomnia rheumatism neuralgia and malaria, with Eldridge Drug Stores guaranteeing satisfaction at 60 cents.
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Eldridge
Fine Season Out at Myrtle Springs Resort
Myrtle Springs grows as a resort with many parties visiting this season. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Culpepper and sister Miss Greene, with Mrs. W. M. Tallis and a large party, enjoyed a week there under her chaperonage. Nearly a thousand people picnicked Friday.
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Myrtle Springs
Charles Culpepper
Miss Greene
W. M. Tallis
Creditors of Peoples' Bank Hear Claims July 28
Judge BR L Maynard auditor in the Peoples Bank case announces that on Monday July 28 he will hear all issues and proof of claims. The notice interests people in Americas and elsewhere with claims against the bank.
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BR .L. Maynard
Peoples Bank
Americas
Kings New Life Pills Promise Relief From Digestion Ailments
The passage touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle thorough cure for a range of digestive issues including vomiting, nausea, dizziness, liver and bowel complaints. Advertises price 240 Bt at Eldridge drug stores and asserts broad personal wealth improves happiness.
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Dr. Kings
New Life
Eldridge Drug Stores
Colds and Cures Spur Quick Relief Claims
An assortment of brief medical/product notes touts immediate relief from colds with remedies and tonics. Advertisements claim Foley’s Kidney Cure, Smith’s Sure Kidney Cure, and Anti-Diuretic for bedwetting, plus Allen’s Foot Ease powder for corns and sore feet. Multiple testimonials pledge quick results and guarantees.
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Bebanan
Bosque County
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Nice
Papal
Hany
Sumter County
Gror
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GWA
Joe Terrell
Tutt
Lucia L. Hawkins
J. White
Loupes Americus
Cante
Foley
Myrtle
Americas Party
Creditors OF Peoples’ Bank
W. A. Rombert
Fale
A. ‘ Davie
Mr. Sterling, Is
John R. Hadana
Bille
Smith
Kid
Allen
DR. Alexander
Alexander
Dillons
Price
B. J Eldridge
Americus, Ga
Nuria
BON Ton
Royal Worcester Corset Co
Worcester
Mass
New York
Planters Bank
Court House
Island
Chenile Hall Portiers
Hamilton & CO
Americus, Georgia
Planters Bank Building
Forsyth Street
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R. D. Cole Mfg. Co
Newnan
Hagan
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