Americus Man in Race for Mayor of Town
Americus businessman Lee Allen returns from Florida trip, reporting bumper orange crops and profitable celery farming near Sanford. He notes a local mayoral contest in Sanford, where Irving Brady narrowly lost by fifteen votes, and compares Florida land prices to Sumter County prospects, praising Americus as favorable for farming and investment. The story highlights Allen’s view of Florida agriculture’s earnings and Americus’ relative value for future land ventures.
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Florida
Lee Alen
Land of Flowers
Allen
Sanford
Jacksonville
St. John's
Mr. Allen
Elberta
Irving Brady
Americas
Brady
Georgia
Tate
Fir
Sumter County
Sandford
Old Sumter
Indian River
Lund
Americus and
Sumter
Cotton seed meal gains ground as cattle feed in Georgia bulletin
Georgia Department of Agriculture issues Bulletin No. 46 on commercial feeding stems and weeds under the Pure Food Law. Dr. R. E. Stawings analyzes samples, P. A. Methvin secures them. bulletin emphasizes cotton seed meal as a top protein feed. It includes home mixing formulas for planters, dairymen, and cattle raisers, and notes ready access from cotton oil mills and dealers. Also includes a health notice for De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills.
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Atlanta
Department of Aguinulture
Agial Mo
Emifs
Feo
Georgia
R. E. StaWings
P. A. Methyin
VETS MUST PAY THE BEER TAX
Atlanta July 10 The Temperance Committee reports a bill denying Confederate veterans the right to sell near beer without a license. If passed veterans cannot open near beer places in towns that do not want them.
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Atlanta
Temperance Committee of the
House
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted For Back Pain Relief
Help for weak kidneys advertised with testimonials from W T Myers of Americus Georgia.endorsement cites back pain relief and regulated kidney secretions after using Doan's Kidney Pills sold at Dodson's Pharmacy. Price 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Americus
W. T. Myers
Lamar Street
Doan
Dodson
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Chappell May Enter Contest in Columbus Georgia
Columbus Georgia July 10 Hon L H Chappell prominent insurance man and ten year former mayor may enter the race for Columbus mayor after Rhodes Browne term ends Browne reportedly not seeking re election Chappell supporters push for his entry into the race
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Columbus
L. H. Chappell
Rhodes Browne
Creamery in Americas Closed Over Milk Shortage
The Americas creamery has shut down for several days due to inability to secure milk from promised suppliers and supporters. Officials consider bringing in a butter district expert, buying a herd, and reopening, with potential profitability if cows are supplied. About $5,000 invested. butter sold at 35 cents per pound, demand exceeding supply.
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Americas
Freight Train Employees Eye Wednesday Work Provisions
In a historical notice, engineers and conductors must have three years along a road of employment with two years for other workers. The document records roles of engineer, conductor, and flagman, noting required experience and procedures under a formal will.
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Simsal Wala
Eugimmi
Guy Frenwa
Sat
Ead Mo Hiekamen
Ai Musing
Ube
Fielts
DeMeth
Benkearwe
Bere
Splendid Crops in Sumter County Amid Heavy Rains
Farmers report unusually strong crop prospects in Sumter County despite recent severe rains. Corn yields are described as nearly flawless with no poor plots, and the county’s oats potatoes sugar cane and other crops look nearly perfect. Cotton shows promise though not yet fully made.
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Americas
Sumter
Death of J. L. Martin in Byromville Road Accident
Information confirms the accidental death of J. I. Martin of Byromville and serious injuries to his companion Warren Burlington. Their car, driven by Martin, lost control, struck a roadside bank and overturned. They were traveling from Vienna to Byromville and suffered before aid arrived late at night.
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J. I. Martin
Byromville
Warren Burlington
Martin
Vienna
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief for Piles
Rugless Kentucky man L S Napier recalls ten years of torture from piles until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him. The ad touts the salve as infallible for piles burns scalds cuts boils fever sores eczema salt rheum corns and notes a 25 cent price and Eldridge Drug Co guarantee.
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L. S. Napier
Rugless
Bucklen
Eldridge Drug Co
Another House for Americus Opens on Forsyth Street
Wood and Apperson, new Forsyth street firm, invite the public to inspect their goods. Capt. W. E. Wood and Mr. A. S. Apperson, long-residents, offer dress goods, dry goods, shoes, clothing, and gents furnishings to Americus and surrounding trade. Go-Fly, a fly repellent for horses and cattle, 25c and 50c at drug stores.
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Wood & Apperson
Forsyth Street
W. E. Wood
A. 3S. Apperson
Americus
All Drug
Special Term Likely for Patterson Murder Trial
The proposal of a special term of superior court for Henry Patterson's murder trial of Mr. W. F. McRee gains strong support. If delayed by illness or witness absence, the regular term may push trial to December, with appeals possibly extending case years. A special session could finish the matter much sooner.
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Superior Court
Henry Patterson
W. F. McRee
Patterson
Supreme Court
Prison Board
Taft Planned Fall Tour Of Georgia Stops
President Taft announces a fall itinerary visiting Houston, New Orleans, the Teche country of Louisiana, Jackson Mississippi, Birmingham, Montgomery, Macon Augusta Savannah Wilmington Richmond and then returning to Washington. The tour includes a stop in Georgia towns and major southern cities before ending in the nation’s capital.
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Savannah
Taft
Houston
New Orleans
Teche
Louisiana
Jackson
Miss
Birmingham
Montgomery
Macon
Augusta
Willmingston
N. C
Richmond
Washington
Vision Versus Sight Sparks Father Son Flurry
In a playful exchange, a father explains to his son that flattering a girl as a vision can charm her, but calling her a sight should be avoided, highlighting a lighthearted lesson in perception and speech.
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Tommy
Pop
Poindexter's Tonice Tonic Ad Promotion in Georgia 1909
A reader from Bronwood Georgia in June 1909 endorses Poindexter's Tonice as a fast acting tonic for indigestion and general weakness. The letter cites prior illness, improved health, and increased energy after two bottles, describing the product as boosting blood, nerves, and weight.
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Bronwood, Ga
Poindexter Tonie Co
Ellaville
Georgia
American Grocery Co
Poindexter
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Lee Allen
Bulletin For Farmers
DeWitt
Chappell
Greaery
J. L. Martin
Auto
Joyner
Palmers Square
W. A. Joyner
Americus, Ga
Americus Trust & Savings Bank, Americus National Bank Bldg
Americas National Bank
National Bank
U. S
P. L. Smith
Richland
Poindexter Tonle Co
J. C. Beck
Dodson’s Pharmacy
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