Americus boasts climate and growth as regional hub
Americus sits at a rail junction near Savannah and Montgomery lines, described as a healthy winter resort with mild, breezy climate. The city touts strong citrus and fruit farming, growing population, modern public buildings, a $100000 hotel, new post office, libraries, churches, and extensive public works, highlighting robust commerce and land demand.
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Ravannah
Montgomery
le Nwent
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Tiller
Timalles
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Thomasville
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Reatoo
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LeConte
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Raves
Thie Dias Anon
Winker
Buck
DeBoto
Savannah
Post
Avanta
Aimer
Repossessing Offices Amid Capitol Unrest In March
Washington reports slow but steady repossession of offices since inauguration day. Senate fights linger over secretary and sergeant at arms posts as Republicans threaten interference. James and Rocker circling prospects, with Jenkins and Whitney slated for court posts amid caucus maneuvers. General Wade Hampton named next railroad commissioner. Dover and Statesboro road seeks permanent receiver. Millionaire John W Mackay in frail health after appendix issues.
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Washimeton
Cox
North Carolina
Sd Daght
Indiana
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Virginia
Georgia
Qolquitt
Tosa
Gordon
Senate
James
Rucker
Rocker
Senate Judiciary Committee
Jenkins
Whitney
New York
Green B. Baum
Chicago
Aton Contsub
Hia
Gordon Kan Juat
Fpoeffer
Nellie
Reagan
Jashia
Clark
Atlanta
Cleveland
Metropolitan
Wade Hampton
Joseph E. Johnston
W. D. Bailey's Knox and Seal Brand groceries sale ad
A vintage advertisement from D. Anstey promoting 20 pounds of sugar and 1 pound of tea for 1.50 at the Fancy Grocery. It touts Seal Brand flour and other Seal Brand goods, with promises of lower prices, upcoming price cuts, and urging consumers to visit and buy.
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Svinelag Preef
E. D. Anstey
Romantic Macon runaway marriage ends in reconciliation
The Macon tale centers on Horace Fretwell and a young bride whose mother initially opposed the union. After a forced return home and confinement, the mother relented, and with a pastor’s help the couple renewed their marriage, earning community support for their future.
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Macon
Americus
Horace Frotwell
Mr. Fretwell
Phis
Warren
Bretwell
Pay the Price of the Royal for Royal only
A vintage ad states Royal Baking Powder is 27 percent stronger than any other brand and urges buyers to insist on the Royal price. It warns that if a grocer pushes a competing powder, customers should be charged the lower price.
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Dre
Burglary Suspect Halted by Sheriff and Jail Plot Foiled
Joe Derry, a White County man also known as Berry, was arrested yesterday after a jail escape plot involving a heavy iron chain was exposed by a fellow prisoner, Homer Willis, who refused Berry's plan. Sheriff Brown escorted Derry to his former home for trial. A separate report notes the capture of old man J. A. Hogg, father of Jim and Floyd Hogg, sought by authorities after the Shippey murder, with several lawmen aiding the search.
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Joe Derry
Sunter
Joe Berry
Sherif Brown
Homer Willis
Terrell County
Lerc
McArthur
Berry
Willis
Barry
Derry
Berry i
Jatler McArthur
Prisopera
Boone Vista
Americas
J. A. Hogg
Jim
Floyd Hogg
Dave Shippey
Marshal L
DB. Storey
A. J. Majors
J. L. Bacon
Hogg
Raskin
Reorganization hopes rise amid Southwesters plan
A Macon source reports broad agreement on the Central system reorganization and notes favorable committee findings. Deposits rise as stockholders weigh actions, while saloon hours face potential extension and legal moves test the plan's timetable. Macon cannery aims for $50,000 capital. Atlantic railroad track laying begins toward Covington.
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Macon
Baxter
Southwesters Road
Southwesters Committee
Central Agstem
Southwestern
Mecoa
Crane
Southern Bank
Ong Han Bo
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Iely Koods
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J Wyatt
Ates
Sumter Co
Loan and Trust CO
Bank of Sumter
N. Hawkes
Coleman
W. C. Furlow
Osahlor
Dinmae O. A. Cuiemi Uu
Paweins
B. J. Toasey
Pak - C. Furlow
J. W. Purlow
Initsiine
Peoples’ National Bank
Frank Shelleldy
Lott Warren
Bank OF Commerce Capital
Sammeretat
W. BheMeld
Se Fhie Oe
A. Fricker
Odii i A Hantington
Frank Lanier
Tott Warren
Washington
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Statesboro
Emory W. Speera
Circuit Court
Marion Erwin
W. K. Miller
Augusta
Joseph L. Langar
Foustain City
Dovers
Bullock County
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Las Foagersico
Joba W. Mackay
Mackay
W. D. Bailey
D. Ansier
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Geo. D. Wheatley
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Mamma
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Keeler
Join Cowle
Waterloo
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Macox
Emory Speer
Comer
Alex Attaway
Tison
Lyons
D. A. Tison
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Tottnall County
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Nooe
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Here
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West Bod
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Thane
Captain Jackson
Prosers
Artaxia
United States
Harry Jackson
Lewis Redwine
Gate City Bank
Tom Cobb Jackson
Redwine
Hoe
American Investment Company
Exchange Bank
Wera
Tillman
N. H. Seith
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R. E. Park
Wy,Smyth
T. H Merritt
Mateh
Middle Georgia
Auantlo Tall Road
Mechon
Covington
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