Sumter Farms Draw Inquiries From Across Regions
Letters to the Americus Board of Trade show widespread interest in Sumter County farming. Prospective buyers from Bluefields to Florence request pamphlets and farm descriptions, signaling expected migration to Sumter County for peach production and other crops. Meanwhile peach prices rise as Bagley Bay orchard nets high crate offers and early shipments prepare for Monday’s carload.
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Bluefields
W. Va
Y. Board of Trade
Americus
F. D. Mitchells
P. D
Greenville
Sec'v. Board of Trade
Amerigus
L. K. Kelly
Atlanta
Sec’y. Board of Trade
Americas
Sumter County
E. W. Hunt
Dacusville
Easley
8. C
Ira McDavid
Railway Mail Service
Florence
Sec'y
Board of Trade
Sumter
G. L. Emmons
Bagley-Bay
New York Commission
Georgia
North Georgia
Bagtey-Bay
Raymond-Ware
Waddell
Hantford
Death of W A Jeter in Americus
William Abrams Jeter died at his Americus residence after a lengthy illness. A former Dawson native, he served as assistant superintendent of waterworks and was 52. Survived by wife and five children, funeral at 10 this morning at the cemetery, with Foxlow Lawn Baptist church and Washington Camp P C 3 attending.
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William Abrams Jeter
Leo’ Street
Jeter
Americus
Dawson
Greenville
Ala
Foxlow Lawn Baptist Church
Washington Camp
P. C
Kept the King at Home with Dr King’s New Life Pills
A reader testimonial touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a yearlong remedy in the home. The note claims the product eased stomach issues and provided lasting relief, praising its blessing to their family.
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Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Girl Not an Angel Because She’s Fly
The phrase highlights a girl described as stylish and confident, challenging the notion of angelic behavior. It emphasizes her social ease and popularity, framing her as impressively cool rather than conventionally virtuous.
Warning from Kidney Remedy User
C J Budlong of Washington R I credits Foley's Kidney Remedy for relief from hereditary kidney trouble. He says he suffered severely before using four bottles and now feels thoroughly cured. The note warns others not to neglect treatment. Sold by John R Hudson.
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John &. Hudson
C. J. Budlong
Washington
R. I
Foley
John R. Hudson
Popular Young Couple to Marry Tonight in City
Miss Effie Myers and Mr Edward Coppedge, well known locals, will wed at the bride’s parents home 135 Forrest Street tonight. After the ceremony the couple will reside in their furnished apartments with friends invited to share in the occasion.
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Americas
Effie Myers
Edward Coppedge
Forrest Street
Summer Cold Warning Promotes Foley Honey and Tar
A summer cold if neglected can develop into bronchitis or pneumonia. The ad urges prompt treatment with Foley's Honey and Tar to loosen the cough soothe inflamed air passages and expel the cold, sold by John R. Hud.
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Foley
John R. Hudson
Packing Plant Opens This Week for Peach Season
The Americus peach cannery, controlled by Roberts Bros of Baltimore, begins operations this week for the opening season. Langrelle brothers of Baltimore manage the plant for their third season, promising a strong year with high quality fruit and job opportunities for hundreds in Americus.
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Americicus
Roberts Bros
Baltimore
Messrs . Langrelle
Americus
What Evershedy Ought to Know Foley Kidney Pills
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills contain ingredients to tone strengthen and regulate kidney and bladder function. Sold by John R. Hadsow.
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Evershedy
John R. Hadsow
General rains in Sumter boost local crops
Three weeks of drought ended as copious rains fall in Sumter. Dry weather had nearly dried streams and left wells bone dry, stunting crops through winter and spring. the recent showers bring relief and potential crop recovery.
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Sumter
Drouth
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Etter
Cardus
North Pole
Pytight
Schaffner & Marx
W. D. Bailey CO
Rt Schaffner & Marx Clothes
A. C. Crockett
W. A. Jeter
Atomy
Americus Cannery
Taylor Saw Mills Lead
Portape & Stationary
Eae
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Castoria
Warlick Bros. Co
Lamar Street
Buster. Brown
Pinkston GO
Commercial City Bank
B. B. Sheppard
Ino
T. Ferguson
EB. Mitchell
W. Numa
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