Col Williams Proves Talents Spread From Law to Farm
The Americus legal community notes Col Williams a top lawyer who also excels as a farmer. He planted oats after a long farming hobby and harvested about fifty bushels per acre on both city and country plots. His success draws praise from fellow lawyers including former officials.
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Tater Williams
Messure
Williame
Georgia
Americus
Hixon
Maynard
Dodson
Lane
Ansley
Taylor
Col. Williams
Americas
Cal. Williams
Sumter
Saves Two From Death With New Discovery
Mrs. W. U. Haviland of Armonk New York reports her daughter nearly died from whooping cough and bronchitis until Dr King s New Discovery saved her life. Her niece with advanced consumption also recovered fully. The medicine claims to treat throat and lung diseases and is guaranteed with 50 cent and 10 dollar bottles, with trials free.
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W. U. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Dr. King
King
E. J. Eldridge
Fisherman Buys Fishes Then Delivers Tale of Truth
A Jackson street merchant claiming no catch lies about his fishing trip. He returns with four strings of bream and trout bought for a dollar, shown to bystanders by a bootblack, while a crowd admires the fifty fish. A joke ad for Kidd's Konstipation Kare pills follows.
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Jackson Street
Ianac Walton
Sherlocks
Stevens Stops in Americus on Way to Bainbridge
Hon O B Stevens passed through Americus en route to Bainbridge to spend Sabbath with the Fourth Georgia in camp. He briefly stopped, saw friends at the train, and holds Americus dear for his Confederate enlistment and much of his life in Georgia. He is in health and looks forward to visiting the soldiers today.
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O. B. Stevens
Bainbridge
Fourth
Georgia
Ruling Opposes Preston Whiskey Sale License Granted
Judge 4 A Littlejohn ruled the sale of whiskey in Preston under town license illegal. The decision ends a long dry spell in the county as a local firm had obtained a liquor license from the five town commissioners. The case drew attention as prohibitionists pursued the license challenge. Littlejohn adjourned the spring term after drawing the November grand jury, naming 28 jurors and two clergymen among them.
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Preston
A. Littlejohn
Webster
Columbus
Judge Butt
Littlejohn
Rey LG Henderson
W M Medlath
N H McKellar
C N Burkhalter
E H Cheek
A B Croxton
W W Davis
W Griffis
Geo D Wheatley
Clarke
Oliver
MG Logan
B F Markett
J D Glover
T J Wade
DS Derrick
McGarrah
W R Dorn
J J Dupree
M A McRae
Alex Kirkland
Jon 'T Howell
J C Carter
A K Schumpert
H R Johnson, Jr
R A Darden
RB L Bivins
TR McLendon
O. A. Fricker
WA Webb
Littejohn
Superior Court
Johnson's Grip Cure Promises Quick Recovery
An advertisement claims Johnson's Tonte is a superb grip cure. It enters the blood within an hour to neutralize poison, places a Gap victim beyond danger within a day, and a week later the cheeks turn rosy with health. Priced at 50 cents if it cures. buy Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic instead.
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Johneon
Johnson
EADS MAY FEEL THE CHOPAX
Rumors swirl at Seaboard about impending changes across executive, passenger, and other departments after Mr Barr completes his inspection. Barr, a reticent figure, may announce significant moves as officials await the edict.
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Americas
Seaboard
Barr
Barrig
Terrible Explosion and Quick Cure Offer
A Kirkman Iowa woman suffered severe burns from a gasoline stove and was said to be beyond healing by doctors until Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed her sore completely. The ad touts its effectiveness for cuts corns sores boils bruises skin diseases and piles priced at 25 cents at E J Eldridge's store.
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N. E. Palmer
Kirkman
Bucklen
E. J. Eldridge
Excursion to California for League Convention
A Columbus trip to the Pavule coast for the Np worth League Convention departs July 5 with Americus friends invited. The route includes Trinidad, Valencia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Albuquerque, Denver, Kansas City and other centers. Round trip from Columbus is 747 with a sleeper to San Francisco at 7 extra. The fare is open to the public and several American tourists will join. Never be afraid of what is good, the good is always the road to what is true.
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Pavule
Npworth League
Columbus
Americus
Wiverary
Trinidad
Val
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Albuquerque
Denver
Kansas
Columibus
Death of Mr and Mrs Howard Clarke of Plains
The Times-Recorder notes the deaths of Howard Clarke and his wife in Plains following Mrs Clarke's brief typhoid illness. He died soon after her, aged about forty eight, leaving a large family. Both families, including Mrs Tullis, attend the funerals as Rev J G Harrison conducts services.
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Times-Recorder
Plains
Howard Clarke
Plaine
Mrs. Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Sterling
William M. Tullis
Banks to Back Georgia’s Financial Relief Effort
Savannah and Atlanta banks join to supply 200000 dollars for the state. State Treasurer Park arranged the funding with low interest, the same rate as in New York. Banks include Citizens' bank and Southern bank of Savannah, Neal Loan and Banking Company, Atlanta National Bank, and Fourth National Bank of Atlanta.
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Savannah
Atlanta
Park
New York
Citizens’ Bank
The
Southern Bank
Neal Loan and Banking Company
Atlanta National Bank
Fourth National Bank
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming nine of ten deafness cases from catarrh can be cured and offers a $100 reward if it fails. Presents diagnosis of deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation and urges sending for free circulars. Sold by Hall's Family Pills and druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney
Anne
Druggtats
Mexican Railway Work Captures Attention In Toast to Son
Captain T. Farlow, assistant state treasurer, reports a letter from his son Meriwether Parlow, Teel student who joined the Mexican Central Railroad surveying corps. He arrives safely and is pleased with the new position. Also mentions a patent remedy promotion for colds and sore throats.
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T. Farlow
Meriwether Parlow
Mexico
Mexican Central Railroad
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Women
An advertisement praising Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for womanly ailments. It touts restoration to health, regulated periods, healed inflammation, and invites letters for private consultations. Includes a testimonial from Annie Stephens, West Virginia, and notes free Common Sense Medical Adviser with 21 stamps.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Good positions for somebody at Atlanta Federal Prison
Americas readers note 44 appointments soon to be filled at the Federal prison in Atlanta. The list includes three presidential posts and the rest under civil service. Total salaries amount to 240,700 annually, with roles ranging from Warden at 4000 to guards at 720 dollars yearly.
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Americas
Atlanta
Constipation Cure Promoted by Local Practitioner
Local physician Sharon endorses K K K Pills as a remedy for constipation and liver ailments. Moonrr Dn W A Moonrr signs the advertisement from Sharon Georgia, urging readers to try the product for digestive and hepatic relief.
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Sharon, Ga
W. A. Moonrr
Ill health grips Judge Montgomery and kin in Americus
The respected Judge 8 Montgomery is again seriously ill and homebound on Jackson Street. His niece Miss Hattie Tondee, also ill, is cared for at the Montgomery residence. Her sister Mrs A Allen of Ellaville arrived to help during the illness.
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8. Montgomery
Americus
Citzens
Jackson Street
Hattie Tondee
Montgomery
A. Allen
Ellaville
Judge Montgomery
Death of Mrs Martha McCoy in Americus
Mrs Martha McCoy widow of the late Judge L F McCoy died yesterday at 308 Spring Street after long illness. She was among Americus oldest residents and well known in the city and county. Funeral services were at 4 o clock this afternoon at First Methodist Church.
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Martha McCoy
L. F. McCoy
Spring Street
Calestoria Bears the The Kind You Have Aways Bar
Fragmentary OCR text presents a proverb like line about bears and a bar signature. It includes the phrase Many a man keeps on boring after striking oil and it runs out at the bottom. The readable bits suggest a literary or advertising fragment with unclear attribution and irregular phrasing.
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Calestoria
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
A curious advertisement claims a day long remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia titled mystic cure. It asserts immediate relief after the first dose and removal of the disease’s cause, selling for 75 cents through E J Eldridge druggist in Americus Georgia.
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E. J. Eldridge
Americus, Ga
Better ache in without beard than one head without brains
A concise aphorism notes that enduring pain or discomfort is preferable to possessing unwisely balanced intelligence. The witty line contrasts physical discomfort with a perceived deficiency in judgment. It reflects a humorous, folk wisdom tone.
Nicaragua Canal Doubt Fades as Treaty Talks Move On
Lord Pauncefote has explained issues to Lord Lansdowne, and the British cabinet is considering the Nicaragua treaty with no rush. The Foreign Office seeks to avoid wrecking the Clayton Bulwer treaty while remaining open to concessions. An Associated Press source says Pauncefote will stay as ambassador and that American–British talks are ongoing.
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United States
State Department
Congress
Senate
Lord Pauncefote
Lord Lansdowne
Associated Press
Nicaragua
Louisiana Purchase Show progresses for Great Exposition
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition company foreign relations and publicity committees held sessions in St. Louis to shape preparations. They discuss reaching foreign governments and exhibitors, with extensive correspondence indicating foreign officials' interest. Jose de Chivares’s work at Buffalo is a chief topic of discussion.
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St. Louis
Ful
Jose de Chivares
Buffalo
China and Britain seek settlement in Chinese indemnity talks
Lonpoy reports Lord Lanston says negotiations in Peking drift toward muddle but a settlement seems possible among officials in Downing Street. Germany raises indemnity demands while Britain, US, and China weigh limits. Britain aims to minimize losses for manufacturers and avoid heavy taxation, yet pursues a resolute but not aggressive stance before July.
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Lonpoy
Lord Lanston
Peking
Daily Mail
Downing Street
Germany
United States
Britain
Great Britain
Ris
China
Trouble at the Live Fork mines in West Virginia
At Live Fork mines in the Thacker and Matewan fields late last night shots were fired injuring several people. Names could not be secured. Ex Attorney General Thacker, representing coal interests, faced a volley of shots but hid behind a rockpile and escaped unharmed. Strikers demand all nonunion workers quit and Winchesters were seen in the area.
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Hustineton
W. Va
Live Fork
Thacker and
Matewan
Thacker
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