Pretty White Goods Displayed in Fresh Spring Line
An ad praises new white goods with bright clean presentation. It touts items including White Checked Namsook, 40 inch plain white Lawn, Dainty Irish Dimities, Linen de Indo Persain Lawns, claire Batintes, Madras Cloths, striped fabrics, and Welted Piques offered at value prices. Yardage and quality notes accompany each item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wexford
Zephyr Gingham
Tolle du Nord
Linen de Indo
Madras Clothia
Mic
Friendship Baptist Convention to Meet at Bethel Church
The Friendship Baptist Association will hold its annual convention at Bethel church ten miles east of Americus on the fifth Sunday in April. Readings and discussions include devotional services, sermons by Rev. T N Coleman and Rev. N R Sanborn, and sessions on Sunday School attendance and pastor duties. A note on rain safety mentions Pars Katze mixture as a tonic and Perry Davis Pain Killer as available.
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Friendship Baptist Association
Bethel Church
Americus
GC. D. Carter
T. N. Coleman
N. R. Sanborn
W. F. Clark
1G. H. Berg
W. P. Allison
Brantly
M. Callaway
Perry Davis
State Executive Committee Meets Friday in Atlanta
The State Democratic Executive Committee session is set for Friday at 10 at the Kimball House. It will decide on two conventions and rules for electing judges, solicitors, state officers, and a U.S. senator, with a June convention likely and an early delegate primary. County offices may be nominated the same day as the state primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Democratic Executive Committee
Kimball House
State House
United States
Insect Appears in Americus Peach Orchards
Reported yesterday the San Jose scale, a dreaded enemy of peach growers, has appeared in several districts near Americus Georgia. The insect is found in large numbers in one of the region’s largest orchards despite ongoing control efforts. If unchecked the pest could destroy thousands of peach trees after the next harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Americus
Georgia
Sumter County Agricultural Society to meet fourth Friday
The Sumter County Agricultural Society will hold its next monthly meeting on the fourth Friday the 23rd. Mr James A Wilson will lead a discussion on crop cultivation methods with participation from interested farmers. Officers for the year and delegates to the State Agricultural Society meeting will be elected. Open to all farmers.
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Sumter County Agricultural Society
James A. Wilson
State Agricultural Society
Knitwear mill venture sparks local capital interest
The Times-Recorder reports a New York mill expert toured Americas seeking local backing to build a knitting underwear factory. Plans include cost details, site selection, and a six to eight figure capital raise. A citizen says a cotton mill could be funded with 30,000 seed and 50,000 more locally, urging six residents to invest 5,000 each to form a company and attract rest of needed stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times-Recorder
New York
Americas
Siz
Eastman Business College Ad Encourages Inquiries
The Times-Recorder notes an advertisement for Eastman Business College located in Poughkeepsie New York. It urges young men considering a commercial course to write to the college for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman Business College
Times-Recorder
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Ladies' Oxford Ties and Handkerchief Bargains
A sale advertisement offers Ladies' Oxford Ties at low prices and two dozen full size Handkerchiefs with colored borders priced at 5c to 1 buyer on Monday and Tuesday. Also promoted are Ladies' pure Irish Linen Hem stitched Handkerchiefs at 15c and 20c, and Men's Fancy Shirts from 50c each. Includes Lion Brand night shirts at 65c, and a White Goods Embroidery and Torchon Lace Sale with laces at 5c per yard and seven hundred fifty yards remaining.
Spain's Greatest Need Mentioned With Electric Hitters
An American reader recounts a Spanish man Mr. R anna of Sarcerona who found relief from back head pains during winter at Aiken. The testimonial praises Electric Hitters as a cure for liver kidney issues blood purification and nerve strength. Bottles guarantee 500 sold by E J Eldridge druggist.
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Mr. R
Nna
Sarcerona
Spain
Aiken
B. C
America
E. J. Eldridge
Market Uprush Seen as Prices Hold Firm
Market sentiment remains firm with prices steady over the past day. August futures opened around 9.19, rose to 9.34 late in the session, a 15 point daily gain. Observers foresee further gains as spot demand stays strong and holders resist selling. Local note cites Foley’s Honey and Tar as effective cough relief from Davenport Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Waener
Osgood Street
Unscago
Foley
Davenport Drug Co
Round bale plant to be installed in Dawson
An agent of a company is in Dawson to establish a round bale cotton press plant. Two Americus citizens are in correspondence with the firm, and plans say a plant may begin operation by the start of the next cotton season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Americus
Dr Kings Ne Om Life Pills Ad Seeks Nerve Health
An old advertisement touts Dr King s Ne om Life Pills claiming to strengthen nerves and purify blood. It notes easy intake and price, with sellers EK and J Tidridge. A Sheffield Company shipment mentions dress goods and fabrics, with a misprint reflecting promotional copy.
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Dr. King
J. Tidridge
Sheffield
Bosh
Shefield Company
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Geo. D. Wheatley
Geo D, Wheatley
Dainty
Lamar Street
Cotton Avenue
Old Reliable Jewelry Store
G. T. Sullivan
TAN
Jewelry Asia Watch
Georgia & Alabama
Windsor Hotel
Baptist
Hethel
Jet
Scale
August Flower
Davenport Drug Company
Ita
C. A. Fricker
J. F. Ross
Sumter County
Duncan's Store
Oxford
JacKson Sr
Daweron
York
Tommorrow
Foulards
Silk Kingdom
W. A. Rembert
Forsyth Street
Postoffice
Taylor
Kentucky
Miller & Clark
Americus, Ga
L.G. Council
Rengerion
Blocton
Ywest
U.S
James Fricker
Jewelers
City Residences
Renera
Ible Farms
M, Callaway
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