Americus Ga Promises Growth For Industry and Trade
A lengthy feature extols Americus as Southwest Georgia’s commercial hub. It describes climate, fertile farmland, artesian wells, growing population, and robust infrastructure including hotels, mills, factories, and rail links. The piece touts favorable real estate, public services, and the city’s role as a center of commerce and manufacture in Sumter County, urging investment and development.
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Elis
Bassowe
Cody Die New County Court House
Emericus
First Baptist
Bouac
Hawk
Dlaiacon
Es Thent Battka
Es Wien
Vonectivs Agit
Sadiple
Georgia
Nealig
Euilialites
Americus
Bronewick
Georgi
Dargest
Yame
Devon
Eviny
Ylerh S
Sumter
Management of MRED and Andrews Air Orders Promptly
After the management of MRED and Andrews, all orders will be aired promptly. The phrase indicates a promise of swift broadcasting or execution by the named parties.
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MRED
Andrew
Organdie Opening Promotes Silk Figured Djalmattes
Allen and Sheffield invite readers in Americus to visit BAY MORNING VERY LADY for new arrivals. The ad touts Silk Figured Djalmattes as a fresh fabric blend of silk and cotton, ideal for waists, priced at 28 cents per yard, urging early purchase before competitors respond.
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Americus
Spain Seeks More Warships and Munitions for Navy
Spain has purchased two cruisers built for Brazil and is negotiating for two more similar ships to be built in France. Madrid aims to secure guns and ammunition from England and the continent. The government reportedly pays cash portions of purchases while pursuing additional vessels, with French financiers suspected of aiding Spain. The United States is urged to act to forestall further buys.
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England
Lowpay
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Armstrongs
Brazil
Amazonias
France
London
United States
Chilis
Cs Best
O'Higgins
Carter trial resumes after forged check inquiry
New York March 4 The Carter court martial heard Judge Advocate Barr read statute 477 requiring two witnesses for powers of attorney and authority. Former Subtreasurer C N Jordan testified that acknowledgment of Bangs forged check would not change its government impact, and that the check was returned by Jordan when signature appeared irregular.
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New York
Carter
Advocate Barr
United States
C. N. Jordan
Anson M. Bangs
Jordan Seos
Treasury Department
American Exchange National Bank
Jordan Sid
Purge of Blood and Youth Promise in Old Ad Copy
A vintage medical advertisement touts Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for "bad blood" and aging women. It claims pure blood renews vitality, improves nerves and digestion, and restores youth, urging women to seek the product for renewed strength and vigor.
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Pierce
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Health Benefits
A nineteenth century advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as pleasant to taste and effective for kidneys, bowels, and relief from colds and headaches. It claims quick, gentle action and broad health benefits from healthy ingredients, sold in 50 cent bottles by leading druggists with easy procurement if unavailable. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
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California Fig Syrup CO
War Unsafe Costa Rica Nicaragua Tensions Rise
A San Jose dispatch says war between Costa Rica and Nicaragua is unavoidable as telegraph links to the outside world are cut. Wires to San Juan del Sur remain intact but the government blocks transmission of messages. Troops rush to the frontier as the crisis deepens. Nine drown in a Marquesas Channel squall near Key West when the schooner Speedwell sinks. The vessel carried 13, including three Collier children and the Nichola family from Bridgeport, Conn. An Italian suspect linked to Sagasta inquiry is detained as authorities explore possible ties to other suspects. Dr. Jennie Gordon Gordon Gordon dies in Angola. Lewis Morrison plans in Missouri.
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Nicaragua
New York
The
Herald
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San Juan del Sur
San Juan
Key West
Speedwell
Captain Collier
Marco
Fla
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Collier
George
Tom
Wilbur
Nichola
Bradley Nichols
Bridgeport, Conn
Maine Explosion Evidence Points to External Cause
Havana dispatch notes naval board holds all leading Maine disaster facts and divers find no change to initial external-explosion evidence. While Spanish authorities proceed slowly, eyewitness testimony in Havana supports flames seen before the wreck. Board actions may exonerate Captain Sigsbee and Maine officers, with Madrid and Washington weighing further conclusions.
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New York
Tribune
Havana
Maine
Naval Board
Key West
Sampson
Washington
United States
Bainiah
Sigsbee
Senor du Baso
Gianco
Sagasta
Atre
Madrid
Reward For Lynchers Raised In South Carolina
Wasutxatoy March 4 An hour of today cabinet session read a long report from the post office department special agent on the killing of Baker the negro postmaster at Lake City South Carolina The government reward raised to 1600 in each case to aid tracking the guilty parties.
overhaul of the dispatch boat Dolphin in navy yard
In New York on March 4 the dispatch boat Dolphin undergoes extensive overhaul. One hundred fifty workers prepare the vessel for return to service by March 15 with new engines boilers deck spars and a green band along the hull. Commander Lyons will hoist his flag March 23 as Dolphin resumes duty in commission.
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Navy Yard
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Lyons
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Mickel Steel Dock
Atlanta
Ship to get 3 inch rapid fire guns on new armament
The vessel will be equipped with 1.3 inch rapid fire guns in addition to its near armament when commissioned next September.
Work of a torpedo theory lingers in Florida
Dr. H. B. Biggar, returning from Key West, reports Clevelanders and sea officers leaned to outside involvement in the Maine explosion. Some sailors urged a torpedo as cause, noting a mast displacement, hull bending, and a water ripple observed before the blast.
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H. B. Biggar
Key West
Maine
Willig
Dr. Biggar
Renee
Martin
Divers Still Go Down in Rain at Havana Maine Wreck
Rainy weather limits diving near the Maine wreck as divers work slowly in turbid waters. The barge proves useful for hauling wreckage while Spanish divers have done little. American mourners decorate Colon Cemetery with wreaths for Maine victims as officials discuss volunteers and naval movements. Senator Proctor and Mrs. Whitney travel to Artemisa for health reasons. Batista era notes are mixed.
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Colon Cemetery
Thi City
Vic
Madrid
Senor Moret
Perrado
Cain
Proctor
Artemina
Pinar del Rio
Mala
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