Americus Georgia Promotes Fertile Climate and Growth
The article extols Americus in southwest Georgia as a fertile, healthful trade hub near Macon with artesian wells, abundant crops including peaches and cotton, a growing population, a strong public works system, and a thriving commercial district. It highlights climate, fruit and grain yields, hospitalities, and migrations fueling real estate demand and regional prominence.
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Aermus
Georgia
Central
Savannah
Americus
Montgomery
Macon
Andersonvalle
Florita
Thomanville
Virginia
Tennessee
Confederacy
Egypt
South
Quito Mexica
Anwerteus
Inet
City Hall
Windsor Hotel
America City Hall
Baptist
Eeery Lane
Sparrows Targeted as Nuisance Spark City War Talk
A local column urges action against the English sparrow plague. Citizens weigh rewards up to twenty‑five cents per head to curb the birds blamed for nest mites and house infestations. A trial in a militia district court is noted, with a jurist's remark about resuming business after perjury charges.
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Soray
George D. Wheatay
Wheatley Laught
North Pols
Reson
Thomadville Hay Jones
Woters
Ahdell
Tatla
Sayer
Americus
Joe Murray
Justice Court
Presiiiog
Jas Heo
Wilameha
Colored Baptists Sunday School Convention Opens in Americus
Delegates of the Georgia Colored Baptist Sunday School Convention gather in Americus with speakers led by Orlep and Mayor Cutts. Committee rosters are announced for education, missions, enrollment, and temperance as Rev. Wilson and others address proceedings.
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Chereh
Georgie
Orlep
Cutts
J. We Wheat
Sunday School Convention Third Day Proceedings
The third day of the Sunday school convention resumed with devotions. Miss Katie Harris read a paper on The Bible as a Lever to Renovate the People, discussed by J. T. Russell and J. C. Ross. Mayor Cutts and Speaker Crisp were welcomed to the platform as Americus was praised for hosting the gathering.
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Peeches
Katie Harris
Pross
J.T, Russell
J. CO
Ross
Crisp
Cutta
Maeve
Sanday School
Americus
Ourelly
Americas
Fin Shadow
Nivel Lens
Cutts
Benediits
Pommel Gan
Sunday school convention pageantry and lawn party reported
The article describes convention speakers praising Sunday school work, a musical interlude led by Miss Luster Warren, and thanks to Mayor Cutts and Speaker Crisp. It notes talks by J. W. Wheatley and Bascuta Myrick, routine committee reports, and an afternoon sermon by Rev. B K Love. A lawn party at Capt Toho 4 Cobb’s street home featured dancing, music, and socializing with notable attendees from Macon and Birmingham. A telegram reports Alex Peterson dying and two suspects captured.
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Mies Luster
Warren
Leonora
Q. A Catledge
J.C. Bryant
J. W. Wheatley
International Sunday School Society
Wheatley
Rav. McMeal
Bascuta Myrigkan
Presa
Myrick
Preas
J. M. G. Soolt
J.C. Her
Ant
C. J. Bryant
B K Love
D. Dyhen
Brighter
Harris
Philadelphia
Americas Galaxy
Toho
Cobb
Fae Street
Aoty-Bellum
Captila Cobb
Misses Saraly
Lucy Cobb
Macon
Birmingham
Poolety
Local Political Rumors and Public Notices From Collected Fragments
Fragmentary items from a Georgia era paper report Gen Henry Jackson seeking a post for Mexican War services, Mrs William Patrick related figures, Col John Cabler nominated for congressional run, and mentions of Harben in Georgia endorsements plus unsettled public notices and campaign chatter amid a noisy political week.
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Henry Rt. Jackson
Vapnab
William F. Patrick
Williamn G
Brownlow
Kupavili
Willam Parnty
Collombus
Besboard Air Line
M. Sparks
Enquiree-Bom Aaynote
Harben
Georgia
Boston
Coneurehip
Betile
Georgis
Weatmid Relimit
Weatmoreland
Col. John 8
Cabiler
Dekalb
Raprasan
Political turmoil surrounds Cabinet reshuffle rumors
The article reports July discussions on President Ulareland s administration and a possible reshuffle. Secretary Carlisle's removal is debated amid alleged loyalty concerns and speculation about a new Treasury pick. The piece hints at a broader struggle within the administration and potential replacements.
Southern agriculture commission to draft fertilizer bill for legislature
A garbled report describes the agriculture commission of a southern state preparing a plan for fertilizer purity and manufacturing standards to be submitted to the state legislatures. The article notes the commission will meet to advance the bill, based on Georgia law, and mentions a later meeting date.
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Farilizer, Naunigcturera and Commissioners
Agriculture
Georgia
Comman of Agriculture
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