Americus Railway & Light Co awards large power plant contracts
Contracts exceeding one hundred thousand dollars finalize the Americus Railway and Light Company power plant deal. Westinghouse turbines, Casey Hedges boilers, General Electric equipment, and a modern street railway are to be installed within sixty days. The project aims to serve a city of 50 000 and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Railway & Light Co
A. N. Walker
Americus
Central of Georgia Railway
Standard Brick Co
Macon
Westinghouse
Americas
Walker
Times-Recorder
General Electric Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Col. W. A. Dodson
Col. Dodson
Atlanta
Americus Railway
Mr Page A Candidate For Tax Collector
Announcement notes William P Page seeks the Democratic primary on April 15 as candidate for tax collector. Page born in Sumter county is praised for integrity, business skill, and fitness for office. his candidacy enjoys strong local support. Also mentions Dr Shoop's Cough Cure and a quip about balloon travel from the Soonne Philadelphia Record.
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William P. Page
Page
Sumter County
Devoe Paint Ad and Miscellany Mentions
A collection of historical ad copy and brief jabs including a letter from F W Devoe Co praising Devoe paint for durability, a Chicago News jab about widows, Allen's Foot Ease ad touting relief for new shoes, and Dr Shoop Restorative claims to strengthen stomach nerves and heart and kidney nerves for health improvements.
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Shoop
Jenkins Named In Race For Coroner Of Sumter County
Mr Edward Jenkins a resident near DeSoto has announced his candidacy for coroner of Sumter county in the April primary. He is a young man who is blind yet capable of performing duties. His friends support him and urge Democrats to vote for him.
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James M. Swint
Chipley
Edward Jenkins
DeSoto
Sumter
Jenkins
Relief for Women with Australian Leaf Remedy
An advertisement touts Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe herbal regulator for women's pains back urinary bladder or kidney troubles. It offers 50 cents at druggists or by mail with a free sample, address The Mother Gray Co LeRoy NY. It contrasts Hetty Green's financier approach with lenders who take interest from and in borrowers.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Life Saving Remedy
A testimonial from George Morse of Grimesland NC claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured his coughs and lung weakness after taking multiple bottles. The ad touts a $1.00 price and free bottle offer at Eldridge Drug Co, highlighting its use against pneumonia and other respiratory ills.
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Dr. King
George Morse
Grimesland
N.C
Supreme
Eldridge Drug Co
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised By Carpenter
Suffering and dollars saved says B. Lopez of Manila wants Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The carpenter reports it heals severe cuts and injuries, and it helps burns sores welts fever sores eczema and piles. Available 26 cents at Eldridge Drug Co.
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Lopez
Manilla
Eldridge Drug Co
A Life at Stake Caused by Kidney Trouble Warns of Remedy
An old advertisement warns that Bright's disease and diabetes begin with slight irregularities and urges starting Fol ey's Kidney Remedy at first sign of danger. It claims the product is sold by all druggists with cash on delivery and is framed as a life preservation claim.
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Bright
Foley
Cod & W
Law Firm Lane Maynard Hooper Dissolves After Long Career
The Lane Maynard Hooper law firm, a leading Georgia practice, dissolved yesterday by mutual consent. Col FP Hooper and Judge R il will join to continue in practice while Col W T Lane will practice solo. Offices remain in the Allison building. Congressman Longworth says the President is all right.
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Lane
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Woodward & Lothrop
F & G Sts
Washington, D.C
Ormonde
BC D & E
W. C.C
C. B
Seetiee Lee Ey
J. B
Thorp, Harrold
Frank Fp, Harrold
Council
Lee
Treas
Guano, Co
Americus, Ga
Jamestown
Americus Railway & Light Go
Virginia-Carolina
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co
MR. Page
Dr. Shoop
Ware Orchard
Americus, Georgia
Devoe
F. W. Devoe & CO
Americus Constriction Co
Chicago News
Chicago
News
MR. Jenkins
Goroner
Hetty Green
Washington Post
Sim
Nau
Tani
Walsington Post
Ely
Y Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Don Tsufter
Pengis
Garmet
F. Chobby Fry CO
Broadway
Ieee
John White & Co
Louisville
Longworth
Philadelphia Record
Davenport Drug CO
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