Happenings in the City and Suburbs of Local Interest
Local brief notes from Americas and surroundings cover summer building activity in Ausricus with more houses to come and a busy labor market for carpenters and bricklayers. Reports of cotton and peach crops, watermelon shipments, and lice infestation threaten fields while a fertilizer works oil mill and church project outline a $290 000 outlay. Socials and visits, including Miss Inez Cotte and Joe Moore, fill the rounds as stewards fund a Masons project and a textile study plan at Monroe mills. Sunday marks the year's longest day with days now shortening.
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Tailot Club
Stewart Furlow
Tech
Monroe Cotton Mills
Grocers Seek License Tax to Stop Morning Solicitors
Americus grocers urge city council to impose a one thousand dollar license tax on any grocer who solicits orders in the morning. The measure, effectively a prohibition, was referred as it did not suit the present mood. A note from Indianapolis reports a $60,000 cash donation to support West Virginia coal field strike efforts.
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Americus
Indianapolis
West Virginia
Cola
Nationshead
United Mite
Indianapol
A Unols
Knitting Mill Plant May Move to Americus
Mayor Felder communicates with a knitting mill manager seeking relocation from a Northern city to Americus. The plant valued at 60090 dollars could be transferred here, with the city council offering a free building site and significant property tax exemptions.
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Americus
Felder
Botanic Blood Balm Ad Promises Cure for Blood and Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a remedy for ulcers eczema blood poison and skin diseases. It claims to heal deep seated cases renew skin glow and purify blood with a large bottle priced at $1 and free samples mailed to sufferers.
Americus Melon Shipments Outpace Peach Exports
Melon shipments from Americus surge due to recent rains with an estimated fifty to seventy five carloads headed out. Notable growers include O T Broadfield at Huntington with twenty five carloads of Kieckley Sweets. McDonald of Sumter and others like Williams Sieg and Hern don also shipping watermelons and other fine varieties.
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Americus
K. M. McDonald
Sumter
Williams
G, H. Sieg
G. A. Herndon
Large Smithville Party Heads to Holly Springs
A party of about forty prominent Smithville residents plans a week in Holly Springs, two miles from Americus. The Hansford dwelling will host them along with tents for lodging, and wagons and teams will transport the visitors from Smithville to the resort today.
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Holly Springs
Americus
Smithville
Hansford
Young Farmer Slain Near Millington in Memphis Area
Claude Armour, a young farmer, was assassinated about dark while leaving his father's field two miles west of Millington, ten miles north of Memphis. Authorities investigated the motive, but details were unclear as night fell and officers pursued leads.
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Memphis
Tenn
Claude Armour
Millington
Here
Young Armour
Seiko
Elixir of Life Claim Promises Free Cure All
After years of study Dr James W Kidd announces a miraculous Elixir of Life that cures every disease. He offers to send the remedy free to anyone who writes with their name and address. Testimonials claim crutches abandoned and rapid relief from rheumatism neuralgia stomach heart liver kidney and more. The ad asserts universal effect and urges readers to request the cure by return mail.
Wash Goods Sale Offers 1000 Yards of Sheer Prints
About 1,000 yards of sheer print ed lawns and dimities with bright designs. The fabrics are valued at 15 to 25 cents per yard but are offered during the sale at 10 cents per yard.
Bed Spreads Lot Auctioned at 81.49 Each
Fifty heavy white crochet bed spreads in full double sizes with marseilles patterns are offered. Some feature medallion centers and were normally priced at 2.00. This lot will be sold at 81.49 apiece.
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Marseilles
Linen Towels at Bargain Price for 25 Dozen
Linen towels described as flax linen not cotton with hem stitched hems and extra large size. Normally priced 25¢ and 36e, the lot of 25 dozen towels goes for 19¢.
Sale of White Shirt Waists at 75 Cents Each
Fifty sheer white lawn waists offered at a sale price of 75 cents each. The waists feature the latest collars and cuffs and are described as very tasteful. Regularly selling for $1.26, this discount highlights fashion at reduced cost.
Sui Umbrellas 50 Silk Sun Umbrellas Offered
A dealer offers 50 gloria silk sun umbrellas with 26 inch paragon frames and natural root handles. Regular price 1.25, now 18 cents each as a limited lot, first come, first served.
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Gloria
Wireless system planned to link San Francisco and Hawaii
Chicago report says John D Spreckels, owner of Oceanic Steamship, plans a wireless telegraph link between the Hawaiian Islands and San Francisco. If results are satisfactory he will proceed with the Hawaii system. Spreckels controls major Hawaiian Island industries and may fit his ships with wireless gear.
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San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
Chicago
John D. Spreckels
The
Chronicle
Los Angeles
Catalina Island
Pacific Ocean
Spreckels
Mr. Spreckels
Oceanic Steamship Company
Kansas Populists Gather in Topeka Ahead of State Convention
Kansas populist leaders including Congressman A. M. Jackson and Senator L. A. Harris meet in Topeka for a pre convention conference as the state convention opens Tuesday with 791 delegates. The gathering aims to align with Democratic nominations from Wichita and finalize the ticket, listing offices such as lieutenant governor and treasurer among others.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kans
Hosiery Sale At 50 and 75 Cents In 260 Procession
Twenty five dozen women's black hose with high split heels and full regular fit, imported, will be offered at 50 cents and 75 cents. They will join the items in the 260 procession.
Women’s Ribbed Vests at Low Price Versatile Sale
Women’s ribbed vests described as low neck short sleeves and sleeveless, ribbon trimmed. One case offered at 10c each, retail price 20c and 25c, with a limit of four per customer. Promotion targets quick sell through bulk supply.
Man’s undergarments sale with reduced prices
Advertises men's fine check nainsock shirt and drawers in assorted sizes with some broken stock. Regular price 50c each, sale price 29c each. Contains limited quantities and emphasizes bargain on basic garments.
Silks for Waists at Surprise Price Sale
Waist silks with iridescent effects and stripes offered at 25 cents per yard, down from 5 cents to 1 dollar. Over a dozen styles available for selection, presenting a limited time discount on waist fabrics.
Good Wide Cottons and Thread at Special Price
Good wide cottons and one bate of fine smooth unbleached thread offered at a strong, honest quality. Regularly valued, this occasion features a price of 430.
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Hadson
Eve
Ausricus
Americas
Georgia
Milledgeville
Inez Cotte
Baltimore
LE. A. Cutts
Savannah
Joe Moore
Sumter County
Yeah
Ins
Colored Masons
Grand Lodge
Ordinarce
Miss Glover
Massee
Gars
Mecca
Macon
Augusta
George W. Glover
Eugenia Glover
O. J. Massee, Jr
Glover
Jane
Carl J. Schneider
Mendelsohn
Agnes Hawkins
Lamartine Tower
Annie Schweigert
Osgood Clarke
L. G. Henderson
Schweigert
Maseee
O. J. Masser
Dan Massee
Walker
Marshallville
Sire
Jordan Massee
Albert McKay
Arthur E. Simmons
Lee
Kate Hollis
Atlanta
M. L. Myrick
Farah Mathis
Buena Vista
Sullivan
Julia Holt
Lala Espey
Abbeville, Ala
Mia
E. L. Bolton
Alice Boyd
Washington
National Capital
Fannie Stallings
Eufaula
Batesville
Ala
Lucile Hunter
Charles W. Hunter
William E. Taylor
Little Daughtere
John T. Taylor
Lee Street
Marie Lamar
Tybee
Edith Ulmer
Irene Murph
Will ©. Carter
A. A. Speer
Lucia L. Hawkins
Lucius McCleskey
Decatur Constituion
Thornton Wheatley
Alice Wheatley
Charles Hunter
Mise Hunter
Holly
James W. Kidd
Cois Baltes
Fort Wayne
Indiana
James William Kidd
Geo D. Wheatley
Geo. D. Wheatley
Sui Umbrellas
A—Andrews
B—Bellows
E.G. Braxton
Paton Brown
Mrw
Lillie
Brown
Herman
C—Cumming
Otis
G—Gibbs
Miss Maymo
H—Hays
Aguile
K—Kendrick
Lucius
JH Bai AD
Smith
X & Sarno
Se Yard
Lamar Street
Cotton Avenue
Moore
Benjamin Moore
James Frigker
M.callaway
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