Roundlap bale press touted by Arkansas ginner at Lonoke
A. J. Clements of Clem ents & Daniel cotton ginners Lonoke Arkansas spoke with a Commercial Appeal representative in Memphis about American Cotton Company Roundlap bale press. He claims it nets 2.50 to 3.00 more per bale and cites a test showing 3.75 more versus a square base press. The piece critiques the Round bale system as monopoly and discusses Texas anti trust law attempts and opposition by southern interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Clements
Clements & Daniel
Lonoke
Ark
Clementa
American Cotton Company
Continental
Memphis
Clements
Nova and Messenger
Texas
Robbed the Grave Electric Bitters Promise Relief
John Oliver of Philadelphia narrates a startling recovery tale after suffering severe illness with yellowing skin and weakness. He credits three doctors giving up, third-party advice to try Electric Bitters, and reports full recovery after three weeks. Sold at J J Eldridge's Drugstore for 50 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
J. J. Eldridge
Woman Often Gets What She Wants Promises Lasting Piles Cure
An ad notes that relief from piles should be lasting, not temporary. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Silva is promoted as a cure, with Forsale by W A Rembert. Includes bold claim the treatment will keep you cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pllea
DeWitt
Witch Hazel Silva
Beyl
Forsale
W. A. Rembert
Citizens urged to back proposed Americus cotton mill
The Times-Recorder notes growing interest in building a cotton factory in Americus. An agent offers a plant for 30 000 with 5 000 cash and 10 000 later, plus 50 000 needed to start a smaller, profitable mill. Mayor Hixon reports mill men asking about Americus and local residents are urged to commit finance and leadership to move the project forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Times-Recorder
Americus
Hixon
Georgia
Mozley Lemon Elixir Promises Heal All Ailments
An old advertisement touts Mozley Lemon Elixir as regulating the liver stomach bowels and kidneys for biliousness constipation and appendicitis plus indigestion headaches sleeplessness nerve issues fever and more. It claims benefits for women’s regulation and lists price 50 cents and 1 dollar, prepared by Dr H A Mozley of Atlanta with a testimonial from Ezra W. Jonas of Parkeraburg West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Tomlinson
H.A. Mozley
Atlanta
Lemon Elixir Restores Health Says Birmingham Man
Indigestion and dysentery plagued Harry Apaus of 1734 First Avenue Birmingham Alabama for two years. After taking seven bottles of Lemon Elixir he reports a complete recovery and renewed health.
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Harry Apaus
First Avenue
Birmingham
Ala
Molly's Lemon Elixir Cures Husband and Friend
A testimonial from Mus. E. A. Brvith of Woodstock Alabama claims Molly's Lemon Elixir healed her husband after years with large leg ulcers and cured a friend doctors had given up on. The friend reportedly recovered from long standing indigestion and nervous prostration after using two bottles.
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E. A. Brvith
Woodstock
Ala
Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops Promoted in Georgia
An specific 1880s ad claims Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops cure coughs colds hoarseness sore throat laryngitis hemorrhage and throat and lung diseases. Sold for twenty five cents at druggists, prepared only by Dr H Mozley in Atlanta Georgia, tying hotel success to its register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozley
H. Moszley
Atante
Would Not Suffer So Again for Fifty Times Its Price
G H Wilson of Basgettstown Pa reports severe stomach pain waking him at night. After visiting Miller McCurdy drugstore he tried Chamberlains Cello Cholera and Dysenteri Remedy, which quickly relieved his illness. He praises it as the finest stomach remedy and would not endure last night's suffering again, recommending it for household use. Available through J R Hadson, druggist.
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Miller ' McCurdy
Chamberlain
G. H. Wilson
Liveryman
Basgettstown
Washington
J. R. Hadaon
Old Employes Retained in Georgia Alabama Florida Central Rail Consolidation
In the Savannah consolidation of Georgia & Alabama with Florida Central and Peninsular railroads, all Georgia & Alabama employees will be kept. Florida Central & Peninsular clerks lose positions, with ten to fifteen young office staff notified they will not be needed after July 1. One Georgia & Alabama employee may receive another post. Public impact appears minimal. Americas' young Savannah staff will all remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia & Alabama
Florida Central & Peninsular Railroads
Savannah
Florida Central & Peninsular
Florida Central & Peninsular Railway
Clergy, Court Clash Over Bethel Services In War Saw War
Controversy erupts as Judge Littlejohn grants a temporary injunction blocking further services at Bethel church. Pastor Monson and adherents seek modification to resume worship until June 23 as legal battle looms, while colored society watches feverishly in anticipation.
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Munson
Times-Recorder
Littlejohn
Dewey
Manila
Mancon Et Ale
Africa
Pastor Monson
Hooper
Hixon
Crisp
Taylor
Bethel Church
Colored Society
Not Given Share of Trade in County Purchases
Local traders complain to the Times-Recorder about county commissioners awarding most purchases to favored suppliers. Dealers in drugs, dry goods and groceries report submitting bids yet receiving few of the crumbs from the rich man’s table. Merchants and informed citizens view the situation as unfair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Recorder
Americus
Shelby Myrick named delegate to national referee conference
Mr. Shelby Myrick is appointed by the bankruptcy referee of the United States court in the Southern district of Georgia as a delegate to represent the district at a national conference of referees. The Savannah News notes this honor comes as the district seeks stronger representation, while lawmakers may push to repeal the bankruptcy law and the convention aims to prevent future incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Myrick
United States Court of the
Southern District of Georgia
Chicago
Myrick
Savannah News
Harmon Couple Home After Carrollton Wedding
Mr and Mrs Edward Harmon who wed in Carrollton last Thursday are now living with Mr and Mrs N G Prince on College Street. Harmon has long operated a local business and residents extend a warm welcome home to the newly married couple. If poetry paid as well as pork there would be more poets than packers.
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Edward Harmon
Carrollton
N. G. Prince
College Street
Harmon
Closing of Americus Schools Graduates in 90's class
The Americus community witnessed the closing of the schools with fifteen graduates and two young men receiving diplomas. Salutatory by John W. Marshall Jr and numerous student performances highlighted a record class, while Elizabeth Harrold delivered the valedictory and the board urged continued support for local schools.
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Americus
Board of Education
John W. Marshall, Jr
Nannie Guerry
Nell Council
Alice Clark
Lady Maude
Ella Clark
Theorne Smith
Pekin
Deanie Noyes
Eva Hawkins
Prince Eric
Auvergne
Misa Ina White
Thomas Nelson Page
Eloise Turpin
Harrison Watts
Robert Toombs
Kate Hollis
Mme Fannie Mae Williford
Ruth Glover
Elizabeth Harrold
Harrold
Gertrude Smi
Jane F. Ge
E. J. Eldridge
Times-Recorder
New Discovery Cures Severe Chest Ailment Says Patient
Mrs E Springer of Philadelphia reports Dr King’s New Discovery cured her chronic chest and lung trouble after others failed. She praises the relief of pain and restored sleep, and claims the medicine now justifies universal praise for those in need. Sold at J Bisciano’s Drug Store with guarantee.
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Lucy Tucker
St. Vitua
Dr. Williams
Frank Tucker
F. Tucker, Jr
Honey Johnson
Versailles
E. Springer
Howard Philadelphia
Dr. King
J. Biscioans Drug Store
Pan Balm Helps Injured Man Recover
The writer recalls a fall last year that worsened into rheumatism and lunges, then tried Chamberlain's Pain Balm on the recommendation of a druggist. After using half of a 600 bottle, he was cured entirely and now advises friends to use it. Local store carries the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duggist
F. A. Babcock
Eric
John RK
Hudson
Gist
Hall’s Great Discovery Promises Kidney Cure All
A Texas wonder claims one bottle of Hall’s Great Discovery cures kidney trouble elevates bladder issues and rheumatic pains. Advertises mail order from W Hall in St Louis with endorsements from W A Rembert Americus Ga and others. Jan 17 1809.
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Hall
W. Hall
St. Louis
Waco
Bolt
W. A. Rembert
Americus
Bears Triumph Despite Hindrance In Tight Encounter
In a rugged clash the Bears edged the visitors 8 to 6 as both teams battled for control. Key plays from the home side's offense and stout defense shaped a low scoring duel, with late momentum proving decisive for the victory.
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Cobava
Syphivis
Denis
Nicut
MgLe
Kozema
Fresll
DR. Hathaway & CO
South Broad
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Liebig Company
Miieees, Lebig Co
P.O
Newark
Parker
Estore
Ray
Tate Springs
Tennessee
the Carlsbad of America
Chattanooga
East Teunessee Mountains
G. R. Ellis
Citivess Lumpkin
Loan & Trust Go
Catt Litele
Arkansas
American Cotton Co
The
Walton News
Monroe, Ga
Jonetd
KR Und Bale Trust
Castornria
Beara
North
Dr. H Mozley
Ezra W. Jonas Parkeraburg
West Virginia
Molly
Alabama
Latter Road
Williams
Dr. Willliams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Yo
Americus Schools
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