Sumter to Work Its Share of State Convicts
Grand jury urges Sumter county to hire pro rata state felons for road work starting with next convict apportionment to Georgia counties. About 23 able bodied convicts allotted, boosting road crews and school funds. Americus to remain hub. future road work to radiate from the city. Georgia peach shipments rise with Central of Georgia handling. Central expects 3200 peach cars and 250 cantaloupe cars this season. output may exceed 5000 cars overall.
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Sumter
Georgia
Grand Jury
Americus
For Sale Myon Hotel in Tifton Georgia
For sale notice offers Grosg receipts totaling 27000 dollars for the past eleven months. A very small cash payment is required. Interested parties may contact owners at Box 354 Jacksonville Florida for further information.
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Myon
Tifton
Jacksonville
Ten Thousand Dollar Policy Divided Among Heirs
Ten thousand dollars was divided equally yesterday morning in Ameri cas among seven beneficiaries to an insurance policy, leaving one penny unclaimed. The heirs of the late Mrs. J M Johnson held a life policy for 10000 dollars represented by Mr Fred B Arthur. Each beneficiary would have received 1428.57 dollars, totaling 9999.99 dollars. The heirs deposited the lump sum in a bank. The report notes alcoholic prescriptions are now registered under the new Georgia prohibition law, with 67 prescriptions recorded since January 1.
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Americas
Fred B. Arthur
J .M. Johnson
Georgia
George D Wheatley Genuine Surprise Promotion
We planned a remarkable July merchandising week offering one selected item from different stocks at a price below normal value. Each lot sold at advertised price, exactly as represented, with any loss of profit charged to advertising. This is your buying opportunity.
Retail sale notes for Gloria Silk sun Umbrellas and suits
A sale notice advertises Gloria Silk sun Umbrellas at 9c per customer, 26 inch paragon frame umbrellas with natural root and fancy handles, 50 units valued at 1.25 each. It also promotes a broad clearance of men and youths suits at 25 percent off for cash, urging customers to visit to gauge savings.
Sheer White Goods Sale This Week at Low Prices
Front table items include sheer summer goods in white black and colored silks lawns organdies and batistes from 10c to 50c. Stocks include silk tissues dotted Swiss and dimitfes. Limited quantities. sale runs this week at the store.
Silk for Wrists Prominent Silk Deals In Readable Text
Iridescent silk wrist fabrics advertised with appealing figures and stripes. Regular prices listed as 65c 75c and 1.00. A surprise price is mentioned though text is garbled. Local ad style emphasizes fashionable silk options and discounted value.
Hosiery Sale Announced With Discounted Stock
Twenty five dozen women s stockings offered in black plain and lace styles with spliced heels. Prices advertised as 20c and 2c, part of a surprise procession this week with unspecified location or timing.
Fifty Crochet Bed Spreads in Marseilles Patterns
Fifty heavy white crochet bed spreads for full double beds with Marseilles designs and medallion centers. Regularly 1.35 each. Lot offered at 1.10 each.
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Marseilles
Lace Curtain Sale Offers Odd Pairs at 25 Percent Off
Lace and muslin curtains offered in odd pairs and sets. Some two and three pair lots close out at 25 percent off regular price.
New compress building rising on former site after fire
In a few weeks a new and more conveniently arranged compress plant is rising on the site of the older building destroyed by fire that consumed 1300 bales of cotton. Delays by insurance delayed reconstruction two months but rapid progress now shows the roof up and machinery overhauled ready to operate before the cotton season opens.
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Georgia
Kort Valley
The
Central
New York
Central of Georgia
Railroad Commission
Atlantic
Seaboard
Albany Automobile Party Heads to Americus and Back
A list of Albany automobile party members including Jones, White, Pace, Barbie, Clark, Brown, Randolph White, Ray, Hindel, Bachelor. they traveled to Americus on Sunday and returned yesterday. The report ends with a proverb about spilled milk from the Chicago News.
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R. In Jones
John R. Whitehead
W. W. Pace
C. C. Barbie
E. R. Clark
J. R. Brown
Randolph Whitehead
H. F. Ray
W. W. Hindel
David Bachelor
Albany Automobile
Americus
Trains Restored to Old Schedule After Albany Appeal
Central Railway passenger train No 7 will resume the old schedule after June 6 returning from Albany to Americus by 4 40 am The Americus Board of Trade pressed for reinstatement noting loss of southern trade Merchants welcomed the restoration and its benefit to shoppers from Leesburg and Dawson
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Central Railway
Americus
Bia
Albany
Railroad Commission
Merchants of
Americas Board of Trade
Pres. Allen
Atlanta
Board of Trade of Americus
Macon
Leesburg
Dawson
Allen
Pres. Board of Trade
Telerram
Men’s Balbriggan Shirts Bargain Week Sale
Twenty five dozen men’s balbriggan shirts in all sizes with French neck and long sleeves are offered at a special weekly price. Regular retail is 35 cents, but this week they sell for 25 cents each, encouraging quick purchase.
White Check Nainsook 500 Yards for Apparel Use
500 yards of white check Nainsook 27 inches wide marketed for dressing sacques undershirts and night shirts. Small checks priced at 7 1 2 cents regular. Spectrally priced at 5 cents.
Silk Gloves Sale Quiet Closeout in White Only
Ladies silk net gloves in white, all sizes. Regular price 1.25 dollars. Closeout at a reduced rate. Limited stock. timing and store not specified.
Black Brilliantine Fabric on Sale for 47 Cents
Advertising note for Black Brilliantine fabric in Raven's Wing gloss, 40 inches wide, suitable for suits, skirts, and bathing suits. Regular price 65 cents, special at 47 cents. Local-market fabric deal highlighting material quality and discounted price.
Ladies Linen Skirts On Sale At Quarter Off
A large assortment of ladies tail or made linen skirts in several styles with perfect fit and wide workmanship offered. Colored linen skirts also in stock with a 25 percent discount for cash.
Ladies Wool Skirts at Half Price Cash Sale
Ladies all wool skirts in Panama broadcloth serges and cheviots plus plaid effects offered at half price for cash in a bold retail special.
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