Tobacco success shown in Sumter by Ware Orchard Co
The Ware Orchard Co. will begin harvesting ten acres of Sumatra leaf on their Americus area farm six miles below Americus. One acre under shade and nine acres in open field demonstrate tobacco can be grown profitably in Sumter County. Harvest will start Thursday with taste of high quality Sumatra wrapper from the shaded plot and broad interest from local farmers in a potential new revenue source.
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Sumter
Ware Orchard Co
Ware Co
Americus
Sumatra
Why not grow tomatoes for canning in Sumter county
A Sumter county peach grower plans a local cannery to process his fruit and encourage others to plant tomatoes for canning. The Times-Recorder argues a new vegetable industry could diversify agriculture, boost profits, and stabilize markets with a factory already in Americus guiding prices and handling. The piece urges the Board of Trade and farmers to explore this opportunity and visit the canning plant for practical details.
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Times-Recorder
Sumter County
New Jersey
Maryland
Sumter
Americus
Americas
Board of Trade
For Sale Real Estate Listing with Multiple Properties
For sale 200 acres level land with rent 6 bales cotton and price 10.00 per acre plus a 4 room house with garden. Various 1 to 3 room houses near railroad stations, churches, and schools with rents from 120.00 to 200.00. 265 acres one mile from rail with two tenant houses and running water. Real estate is advertised as safest investment. contact P B Williford. Plus two unrelated quotes about emotions and ambition.
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R. R
Red Land
R. R. Station
Cobb Wins 10 to 2 Over De Soto in Cobb GA
In a De Soto Cobb game at De Soto Cobb triumphed 10 to 2. De Soto did not score until the ninth inning as Cobb pitcher Clements dominated. Battery: Cobb Clem ents and Hogg De Soto Ferguson and Barlowe.
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Cobb, GA
de Soto
Cobb
Clements
Hogg
Ferguson
Barlowe
Miss Harris Hosts House Party at Leesburg Home
Miss Julia Sawyer and Miss Louise Marrette join Miss Ruth Harris hosting a house party at her Leesburg area home. Guests include Miss Dorothy Weldon of Albany and Miss Addis Mims of Leesburg as part of the entertaining group.
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Julia Sawyer
Louise Marrette
Ruth Harris
Leesburg
Dorothy Weldon
Albany
Addis Mims
Harris
T A Dales Of The Town Told In Few Lines T
Commissioner of Agriculture T G Hudson visited Americus and Sumter County pledges to keep the Third District Agricultural College open next fall amid hostile legislation. Notes touch on convict treatment, moving day attendance, business trips to New York, a successful tobacco crop in Sumter, dog days without rain, social galley in Miona Springs, and early hot winds affecting cotton prospects.
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Sumter County
Agricultural College
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Americus Resident
A. A. Willett of Americus Georgia testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved years of back pain and abnormal kidney secretions after trying other remedies. He bought them at Dodson's Pharmacy, reports restored kidney function, and offers his name as a testimonial. Sold by all druggists 50 cents. Foster Millburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Americus
A. A
Willett
Dodson
Dean's
Foster-Millburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Dentist in Cordele Stabbing Case Sparks Assault Charge
Cordele residents recount a serious cutting affray in which Dr. D. J. Williams, a leading local dentist and noted wealth holder, quarrelled with 8. B. Saunders over work on a new building. Saunders was stabbed multiple times, hospitalized with slim recovery prospects, while Williams posted $2,000 bond on an assault with intent to murder charge.
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Cordele
Americas
D. J. Williams
Doctor Patient Joke From The Philadelphia Press
Doctor asks about a buzzing in ears and patient replies with a punchline accusing the doctor of knowing his wife, a light humor item from the Philadelphia Press.
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Philadelphia Press
Social and Personal Notes From Americus and Surroundings
Miss Camilla Boyd of Leslie visits Mr and Mrs A C Kelly. Miss Maud Burke of Cobb Ga visits Miss Florence Gordy. Miss Margaret Burton, guest of Miss Madge McAfee, returns to Smithville for summer with relatives. Miss Ethel Gregory of Columbus visits Americus with Miss Susie Chapman. Miss Yonah Buchanan returns from State Normal summer school in Athens. Mrs Albert Harris returns to Americus from visit to her parents near Oglethorpe. Mrs George W Bacot and daughter Flora go to Portsmouth Va to visit sister Mrs J Reed Curry. Mrs J H Daniel of Draneville and Mrs Beulah Crouch of Atlanta guests of Mrs R L McMath due to brother B H McMath’s illness. FOR SALE Family carriage extension top. Good as new. Apply to Mrs Bram Godwin 309 Forsyth St.
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George W. Bacot
Flora
Portsmouth, Va
J. Reed Curry
J. H. Daniel
Draneville
Beulah Crouch
Atlanta
R. L. McMath
B. H. McMath
Bram Godwin
Forsyth St
Davenport promoted to brigadier general Western Brigade Georgia
Veterans of Camp Sumter 642 and Americus comrades applaud Camp Commander H. T. Davenport for promotion to brigadier general and Western Brigade commander. General John W. Clark signed the order in Augusta on July 25 1908 noting the vacancy from J. E. DeVaughn’s death. Davenport, longtime Camp Sumter leader, helped build a strong camp now among the largest in the state.
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Camp Sumter
U. Co. V
Americus
H. T. Davenport
Western Brigade
Georgia
John W. Clark
Augusta
J. E. DeVaughn
B. H. Smith, JR
Americas
Davenport
Camp
Sumter
TRAINMEN OF SKILL TO FILL ALL POSITIONS
Georgia voters learn Governor Hoke Smith signed a bill prohibiting hiring inexperienced men as railway engineers. The measure, urged by the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers, requires three years as a fireman or engineer or four years in a railway machine shop before serving as a regular engineer. Violations are misdemeanors in any county.
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Americas
Hoke Smith
Tift
Dougherty
Brotherhood of
Railway Engineers
Americus Railway and Light Co financing in Philadelphia
Reports say Americus Railway and Light Co will be financed for about 85000 to acquire the electric light and gas plant here. A telegram indicates the check is drawn and final deed inspections remain, with completion expected within a day or two.
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Philadelphia
Americus Railway and Light Co
Georgia Cotton Crop Expected 25 Percent Below Last Year
Commissioner of Agriculture T G Hudson reports excessive rain in South Georgia and partial drought elsewhere have reduced the Georgia cotton crop well below normal. He cites cotton blight and insect damage as additional factors.
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Georgia
T. G. Hudson
South Georgia
Opposed 10 Stephens Bill by Georgia Officers
The Americas Light Infantry officers protest the Stephens bill creating a separate Georgia military force independent of the federal government and Dick military law. Copies go to Representatives Dykes and Taylor who can influence the measure. GeorgiaMilitary forces say the bill would ruin the improving state system and weaken the national coordinated defense effort.
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Americas Light Infantry
Georgia
Taylor
House
Savannah
Stephens
National
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D’soto
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Oliver
Roy Black
New York
Boston
Cleve Webb
Miona Springs
Saunders
Camilla Boyd
Leslie
A. C. Kelly
Maud Burke
Florence Gordy
Margaret Burton
Madge McAfee
Smithville
Ethel Gregory
Columbus
Susie Chapman
Yonah Buchanan
State Normal
Athens
Albert Harris
Mrs. Brooks
Oglethorpe
Gen. Davenport
BIG Remnant Sale
Madras
India
Chas. L. Ansley
Wheatley & Ansley
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