Oil price wars loom as Standard Oil expands retail reach
A Bethel church referenced oil wars as Standard Oil plans direct delivery to retail merchants in nearby towns. The company runs a large depot in Americus and has begun tank wagon deliveries to Ellaville, signaling a broader expansion that could force local dealers to cut margins. Wholesale price stands at 4 cents, retail at 15 to 20 cents, with potential reductions to come.
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Meeting of Americus District Conference Attended
The Americus District Conference met for organization at First Methodist Church with Rev. W. Lovett presiding. About sixty to eighty ministers and laymen attended representing nearly every church in the district. Rev. Mr. Wray of Cuthbert preached a fine sermon as the conference began its week of two daily services led by Rev. J W Hinton.
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W. ©. Lovett
Americas
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Cuthbert
J W Hinton
Relief in Six Hours by New Guest South American Kidney Ours
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Guest, a South American remedy. It quickly relieves bladder and back pain and helps retention of water. For quick relief and cure, buy from B. J. Eldridge, Americus druggists.
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B.J. Eldridge
Americus, Ga
Stewart Tie and Lumber Company to organize in Americus
The Stewart Tie and Lumber Company plans formal organization once a charter is granted. Headquartered in Americus the business will manufacture buy and operate railroad crossties and timber lands. Capital stock pledged at 710000 with privilege to increase to 50000. Charter application published elsewhere this morning.
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Stewart Tie and Lumber Comway
Americus, T
Mystic Cure for Rheuma and Neuralgia Promises Immediate Relief
An 1860s style advertisement claims a Mystic Cure named Matiam Cared in a Day radically cures Rheuma Fism and Neuralgia in three days. It asserts the action removes the cause and the seizure disappears after the first dose, with substantial benefit. Sold by H. J. Eldridge, a merieus druggist, price 75 cents.
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H. J. Eldridge
Merieus
Deputy’s Letter Reports Health Boost and Home Return Soon
Sheriff McArthur received a letter from Deputy Sheriff E L Bell who is stationed at Fort Springs. He says his health has greatly improved and hopes for a full recovery, planning to return home in about two weeks.
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McArthur
Esterday
E. Lell
For Springs
Local Bryan man endorses One Minute Cough Care claim
W M Grer of Bryan Pa endorses One Minute Cough Care as the best remedy for throat and lung troubles claiming it follows instantly and cures various cough related ailments. The advertisement cites W A Rembort as author or disposer of the medicine.
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Bryan
W. A. Rembort
Reduction in Cotton Area and Suggestion to Plant Cowpeas
Atlanta June 20 1899 The Department of Agriculture reports widespread cotton acreage reductions across the belt. Georgia notes declines in fertilizer use and hopes for a 15 percent belt reduction. Wheat and corn plantings rise while oat yields fall due to weather. Farmers urged to plant cowpeas to reclaim worn lands and reduce guano costs, aiming for home milled flour and meat. A bulletin on insect pests and diseases will be distributed to farmers.
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Atlanta
South Georgia
Georgia
United States Agricultural Department
Latham, Alexander & Co
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Georgia State Board of Entomology
W. M. Scott
Atlanta, Ga
Nature's nitrogen economy in plants and protein
A professor explains how plants absorb carbonic acid and water freely while nitrogen remains scarce in gaseous form. He traces nitrogen to decaying animal matter becoming nitrates, then usable plant protein, and notes the unequal ability of plants to take up nitrogen, highlighting natural economy and the cost of animal protein.
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Heaven
Aera Beeve
Georgia Crops and Feeding Stuff Analyses Overview
A Georgia agricultural discussion explains crop types and the pea family rule, previews a table of feeding-stuff analyses, and outlines key nutrients including water protein carbohydrates and ash. It defines dry matter, nitrogen free extract, cellulose, starch, and how digestion produces glucose while minerals are excreted.
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