Free city mail delivery begins in Americus with new boxes
Gray uniforms from Uncle Sam deliver mail to doors and curbside red mail boxes start operation. Postmaster Roney presided over setup with twenty five boxes at spots including Central depot Patterson and McGarrah Lee and College and more. Three carriers Forrest Simmons Charlie Russell and David Dudley carry the load as officials expect better service. Major W L Glessner heads to Atlanta for a fruit growers convention and Theodore Miller eyes a menswear shop here.
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Uncle Sam
Americus
Roney
Mr. Roney
Central Depot
Davenport Street
Patterson
McGarrah
Lee
Wild
Poplar Street
Colored College
Jefferson and
Wynn
Jackson
Main Depot
Jackson Jane College
Lee and
College
Hil
Lanar
Joe Roney
Sunday school convention shows town country blend at Americus
A reader recalls Americus Sunday school event mixing town and country folks. The piece notes similar dress and manners yet calls out differences in preachers and organization, with praise for a basket dinner and a caution on unused formal reports. It mentions the Royal Arcanum of Georgia resolution and local farewells.
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Tistes-Recorder
Americus
Ray
Barket
Americus Light Infantry seeks public aid for encampment
A special finance committee for the Americus Light Infantry addresses citizens to raise about 200 dollars needed for encampment costs. They explain prior expenditures including dress uniforms and cabinets, defend the treasury, and urge moral support and voluntary contributions while stressing no one is asked to give more than they can.
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Manhattan
Americus Light Infantry
Americas Light Infantry
Americas
Americus
Griffin
W. P. Cianxe
Two Cures for Toothache Hint at Soda Remedy
A fragment from the New York Journal suggests bicarbonate of soda as a remedy to soothe toothache and calm nerve discomfort with a plain domestic cure. The item reflects early home remedy advice and casual health tips.
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New York Journal
Artesian Corner Fountain and Butler Berry's Ad Offers
An old style advertisement highlights Artesian Corner Fountain sales and Butler & Berry's shop. It touts Artesian champagne and barrel tumblers while promoting Scrubbing brushes, Feather Dusters, and related cleaning tools at bargain prices to entice customers into the store.
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Imont Poplar
Butler & Berry's
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