Americus Georgia Prospectus Highlights Climate and Growth
The document extols Americus in Sumter County as a growing Southwest Georgia hub. It notes a temperate, semi tropical climate, rich fruit and crop potential, and strong health benefits. The city is described with booming population, substantial commerce, ample hotels, and abundant rail access to Georgia and Florida markets.
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Sumtercoun
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Jies
Fie
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Virgina
Tennessee
Deland
LeConte
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Textco
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Pethera
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de LeSoto
Savannah
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Ata Castor
Georgia
Jurist
Americus
Florida
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Acre
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Vailroad
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Fyericus
Sumter Countty
Spantis
Eet
Senate
Organdie Opening at Allen and Sheffield's
Americus shoppers are invited to visit Allen and Sheffield's Monday morning as they unveil a special organdie collection. Sublime organdies lead with 25 to 26 cents per yard, plus checks and diaphragm prints at 15 to 15 cents. Silk cotton blends offer unique woven textures for waists, priced per yard.
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D. P. Percales
Lonsdale
Allen & Sheffield
Senate Passes National Defense Bill Amid Applause
March 9 report from Wasxmcox notes the national defense bill passed the Senate without debate with 76 yeas. The scene included applause in the galleries as members refrained from overt enthusiasm. A resolution by Chandler seeks a full inquiry into the Maine disaster, while executive session followed. Judge Bare stated he controls Carter papers, with bills paid to Tiffany & Co. as evidence in the Carter court martial. Colonel McCook criticized speculation on private purchases in Cuba.
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Wasmxcox
Hale
Senate
Allen
Nebraska
Thurston
West
Missouri
Havana
Perkins
California
Mr. White
Davis
Minnesota
Committee On Foreign Relations
Bare
Thomas He
New York
Carter
Advocate Barr
Captain Carter
Secretary of War
Tiffany & Co
McCook
Cuba
Syrup of Figs touted as pleasant laxative remedy
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting cleansing laxative that safely relaxes bowels and relieves constipation. It claims the product is made from healthy ingredients, compatible with the stomach, and widely available in 50 cent bottles from leading druggists with substitutes discouraged.
Memorial to Maine men sparks school penny monument
Pittsburg school children will collect pennies to fund a shaft for Maine sailors buried in Havana. The central board of education will coordinate with other cities and seek Navy secretary guidance to authorize the monument's erection.
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Marsh
Pittsburg
Maine
Havana
Central Board of Education
Secretary of the Navy of the
United States
Edge of Yosemite Cliff Sparks Fearful Folly
A man teetered on a shelving cliff in Yosemite, balancing tensely on the edge as wind could send him to eternity. The scene reflects careless risk taking and concerns about safety on dangerous ledges.
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Yosemite
Cruiser Now Off Cuba Delivers Word of War Strain
Havana March 9 The cruiser Montgomery which left Key West yesterday arrived here at 0:35. Captain Sigsbee and Consul General Lee advised Admiral Manterola of the expected incoming of the cruiser Del Wbse Sleigh at BAE near the wreck. The buoy is near the wreck for Captain Sigsbee and Lieutenant Commander Wainwright to supervise divers and wreckers as the Spanish government reportedly cannot borrow money to pursue the war.
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Lee
Sigsbee Woodford
Percy
Havana
United States
Raisor Montgomery
Key West
Sigsbee
Manterola
Bae
Wainwright
Spain in Financial Strait Threatens War Financing
A cable from Mr. Woodford to the president shows Spain unable to raise funds for war without European aid. The cabinet considers concessions to preserve carry on hostilities, while General Woolton notes the cortes majority may push for negotiations. Woodford believes Spain would endure humiliation rather than strike at the United States.
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Woodford
Washington
Europe
Bayo
Spain
Co. Petheger
Woolton
May win in few minutes Senator says war likely short
May win in few minutes Senator Chandler predicts Spain would clash with the United States over Cuba leading to a quick war. He says the Asiatic squadron will act and the US will land troops in Cuba and Puerto Rico within a short period, prompting Spain to concede independence.
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Coxconp
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Washington
Spain
Cuba
United States
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Sgeoata
Atlantic
Porto
Coal shipping rush from mines to gulf ports
A big rush of coal shipments is under way from mines in the Birmingham area to Pensacola Mobile and other gulf ports. The Louisville and Nashville railroad runs extra trains to Mobile. Much coal is for government vessels, though exact quantities are not stated as operators remain reticent.
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Birmingham
Brnuincham
Ala
Pensacola
Mobile
Gulf Ports
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Factor Ment
Abeindine Operabara
Tennessee
Madrid Press Mourns Spanish Finances
The World from Madrid notes gloom in Madrid press over Spanish finances as Consul General Blanco lauded for his irreproachable conduct. The March 9 dispatch from New York cites comments by the cabinet’s friends and other observers on Spain’s fiscal crisis.
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Madrid
Debate on a trade treaty with Spain and tariffs
Government circles discuss a possible pro ved treaty of commerce with the United States at Spain s request. Consul General Leo reports an irreproachable contact as committees of royal se aaine other pur porations rapidly express opinions. The majority favors the treaty if colonial tariffs on Spain peninsula imports are reduced by 20 to 30 percent amid prudence and uncertainty.
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United States
The
Spanish Peninsula
SAILS FOR SOUTHAMPTON Commander Brownson Goes Abroad to Purchase War Craft
Commander W H Brownson U S N sailed for Southampton aboard the American liner St Paul to England on navy orders. He anticipates a month or more abroad visiting shipyards and torpedo boat builders to assess purchasable war craft while noting a recent $50 million vote could affect wartime prospects. Charles Cramp, shipbuilder, also embarked without details.
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New York
W. H. Brownson
Southampton
St. Paul
England
Navy Department
London
Yarrow
United States
Charles Hi. Cramp
Cramp
Spain, France, and shipyards in wartime funding tussle
The New York World reports on Spain seeking armored cruisers and fast steamships via prepayment funds, with France to furnish, while European powers weigh support. A two month Globe Ship Yard strike ends in a company victory after a hard fought conflict over labor and telegraph led settlement.
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House of Commons
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Spain
Cruivers
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Pas
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Globe Ship Yard
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