Tales Of The Town Told And A Patchwork Day
A column of brief town items recalls personalities and happenings. J af Fields leases Addison residence on Taylor Street, Mrs. Crisp owns the property, and Fields will move in with his family. Myrtle Springs announces a big July 4 picnic. S. Morris and family move to Savannah, open store on West Broad Street near Central depot. Watermelons and cantaloupes arrive, rains have damaged crops. A man with a pistol faces a penalty of 50 dollars or sixty days. Tax Receiver Raiford warns of double tax for late property returns. Messia, Thornton and Crawford Whitwatley return from New York to Naples en route to the Paris Exposition. A lively 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. chess game at the courthouse draws crowds. About 700 carloads of watermelon from a ten-mile radius around Albany are expected, with acreage figures cited. No discount on berries or crops. residents may survive on blackberry pie if the Georgia mule grazes.
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Raiford
Messia
Thornton
Crawford Whitwatley
New York
Naples
Temple
Albany
Gathis Benson
Americus
Georgia
A Thousand Tongues Aid for Annie Springer
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia found relief after using Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs and Chest Lungs. The testimonial claims the remedy ended years of pain and sleepless nights, with a bottle priced at one dollar and a money back guarantee.
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Annie E. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Sbe
Dr. King
Cps
A Good Cough Medicine and Digestive Claims
A historical ad style excerpt touts Chamberlain's Cough Remed and Mystic Cure with testimonials from druggists and customers. It also promotes indigestion relief with a claim of instant relief and complete cure, ending with a wary moral about domestic duties and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opratomera
J. Goldsmith
van N.Y
Dodson
Cotton shipments to Carolinas mills eyed for rate standard
Cotton dealers in Americus and other Georgia Alabama and Mississippi points push for a standard rate basis for shipments to Carolinas mills now large buyers of cotton. The Southeastern Freight Association met in Atlanta to set a uniform tariff as mills in the Carolinas demand raw material from beyond their region. No final basis agreed, but discussions move toward equal competition with New England mills. Another Atlanta meeting is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Carolina Mills
Carolinas
Southeastern Freight Association
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
South
New England
Atlsnta
Stomach and Liver Tablets Offer Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to renew vitality and aid digestion in men with dull appetites from liver issues. Sold for 25 cents at Dodsons Pharmacy and J R Hudsons Drug Store. claims faster recovery and new energy. Also promotes New Great South American Kidney Care for bladder and kidney pain relief within six hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Simpson
Dodson
J. R. Hudson
B.J. Eldridge
Names and Visits Highlight Americus Social Notes
A social column lists visitors and residents in Americus including Alf Robert Graham of Mariotts, J. O. Elder of Barnesville, Capt. P. G. Clegg from Cordele, Mrs. A. J. Poole, Capt. W. L. Sinnnpson, Mrs. B. H. Jossey and daughter, Col. J. G. Parke, Mr. and Mrs. T. Walton Callaway, Mizsee Fannie Farlow, Miss Mary Newton, Miss Dewberry, Miss Willila Davis, Miss Florence Page, Lillian Reese, Lucile Clegg, Miss May Wheatley, and Miss Mario Lamar. A fresh shipment of Huyler’s is noted and John R. Shaw advertises rental of two Forsyth Street stores.
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T. Walton Callaway
Atlanta
M. Callaway
Mizsee Fannie Farlow
Mary Newton
Mario Lamar
Jackson
May Wheatley
George Bacot
Linville
N. C
Huyler
Justin Hudson
Free Blood Cure Promises Health for Sufferers
An advertisement touts B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm as a blood purifier for a wide range of ailments from skin eruptions to rheumatism and blood poisoning. Claims 30 years of testing, offers free trial bottle, pricing details, and lists recipients for promotional letters amid other filler text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm CO
Atlanta
Realty Reduced Offers Entire Hinkle Properties at Bargain Prices
Tam offers the Hinkle properties for sale at reduced prices. The listings include improved city blocks, vacant city land, and farm property. Call and see Real Estate Paige Vettes plc for details and bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Paige Vettes PLC
Strike Ends as City Building Projects Reach Settlement
Fragmentary report indicates a strike declared off in St. Louis as building projects proceed. Contracts involved local and nonunion labor with a settlement affecting several age and contract items amid ongoing construction in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Lncal
Ri Pe Uiage Brea
Euven
Gas i
Fatal Sparring Death Shocks North Carolina Town
In Roanoke Rapids near Wetvox North Carolina J W Stansbury sparred with Robert Connell during a friendly boxing hour. A punch below the belt sent Stansbury out of the ring and caused his death in minutes. Council is distraught but no blame appears to be attached.
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North Carolina
Wetvox
N. C
J. W. Stansbury
Robert Connell
Roanoke Rapids
Here
Council
Stanbney
Svortsensod
Miners and Operators Deadlocked Over Wage Scale
NO AGREEMENT REACHED. Miners and Operators in Alabama clash over wage scale. Conference near Brownouan on June 28 reports a deadlock with proposed increases around 40 percent for miners and other concessions debated. Both sides express hope for a settlement, but no progress shown yet.
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Brownouan
Ala
Alabama
War talk and Boxer movement fear sweep southern China
The piece reports a Russian war minister warning of a long, bloody conflict and widespread Boxer uprisings in the south joining the north. He cites scarce arms, smuggling, and massive fanatic mobs threatening a vast, unsettled front amid tension between Japan and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stahl
Japan
Russia
Financial panic worsens in Russia amid boxer troubles
Moscow reports say the financial crisis deepens as Count Muravief’s death and loan seizures heighten anxiety. Withdrawals exceed 180 million roubles in two months as capital flees to the Imperial bank for safety, with currency liquidity dwindling and markets unsettled. In New York, Iron Age notes the iron and steel sector also deteriorates, signaling broader economic strain.
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Muravicif
Moscow
Count Muravieif
Russia
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Sri Ir
Addams
Grenade G. Games
Pouwmarrese
Wall Street
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J. Af. Fields
Addison
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Myrtle Springs
Eula Hollis
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Savannah
Lees
Pittburg
Ee Ieee
J. Eldridgs
Draggist
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Bradfield Regulator CO
Triflea
Goo, Eary
the Guide
Washington
Pete
J. R. Hudson and
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B J
Eldridge
Americas
Alf Robert Graham
Mariotts
J. O. Elder
Barnesville
Windsor Hotel
Jon Marshall
Macon
Hawkinsville
P. G. Clegg
Cordele
A. J. Poole
Miss Poole
Tennille
W. L. Sinfffson
Dawson
B. H.jossey
J. G. Parke
Miss Dewberry
Willila Davis
Brooklyn Heights
Florence Page
Lillian Reese
Lucile Clegg
Plains
John R. Shaw
Forsyth Street
A—Adams
Bobbie L
B—Battle
Ratha
Brooks
Bobbie
H—Horn
James
Wicker
Misa Lou
A. Sarre
P. M
Negro Yard
Savanna
John Doby
W. S. Whedon
First National Bank of
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Iowa
Mearpentersis
Russellville
Als
Ensley
Seattle
Seattls, Wash
United States Assay Office
Denver
Thomas
India
A. D. Weir
Relief Commission
F. M. Higgins
Sewes News
Bucklen
Coure
E. J. Eldridge
Oxford University
Morgan Dix
New Toph
E. Norton
J. H. Baldwin
Pinceton
Tur Haave
A. W
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American Xpress
Compe 'A
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Harvard
New Lonnoy
Yale
General Stahl
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China
Rusia
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Central of Georgia Allway Pamenger Station
Pacers
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