Cotton stock runs low as growers sell off in six Americus warehouses
The Times-Recorder reports cotton holdings in Americus warehouses have fallen from about 4 000 bales to roughly 1 500. Many farmers sold as prices hovered near eight cents, hoping for higher values amid a slack textile market. Local merchants bought spot cotton around 10 cents, counting on 12 to 15 cents come spring.
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Americus
Times-Recorder
Americas
South Georgia
Scott's Emulsion advertised as life’s aid for all ages
The notice extols Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as essential for appetite loss, weight gain, and energy for men, women, and children. It claims it can make food tolerable, restore flesh, and brighten life, offering free samples and noting a disagreeable taste may surprise. Produced by Scott & Bowne in New York and sold by druggists.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York, Inc
May entertain the Fourth Regiments encampment race
Americus and nearby towns compete to host the summer encampment of the Fourth Regiment. Dawson Cuthbert Columbus Thom asville and Waycross are among contenders with several other entries likely. Decision on the site will be made in coming weeks.
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Americus
Americur
Dawson
Cuthbert
Columbus
Thomasville
Waycross
A Night of Terror and a Widow's Narrow Escape
In Machias Me a grieving widow of General Burnham survived a fearful night as doctors feared pneumonia. She credited Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life after three doses she slept and recovered, a remedy advertised at E J Eldridge’s drug store with trial bottles offered free.
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Burnham
Machins
H. Lincoln
Sbe
E. J. Eldridge
None is a Policy of One Which Anyone Do to Pay Premium
The fragment suggests a health or patent remedy topic titled The One Day Gold Cure. It mentions a cold head and sore throat cured by a person, referencing quinine and Asca sy Ja mott's take as candy and children's cries. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear event or attribution details.
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Ascasy Jamott
Movement to Build Fertilizer Factory in Americus
Americus faces delays in the Virginia Carolina Chemical Co. plan to rebuild its fertilizer plant. Farmers have shipped 25 000 to 40 000 tons of guano this season, and a local company could seize the chance if the V C C Co. abandons the project.
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Americus
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co
Cheney firm offers to pay for cured catarrh cases
J C Cheney & Co of Toledo declares in an oath that their firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh cured by Hal's Catarrh Cure. The notice, sworn December 6, 1886, promotes internal use of the remedy and lists sales by pharmacists at 75 cents. Includes notary and testimonial invitation.
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Prate
Onto
City of
Toledo
Lucas County
Oss Fraxx
J. Cuexey
F. J. Cursey & Co
Haux
Frank J. Cheney
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Hal
Wagons Bringing In Produce From Americus Farmers
Americus farmers arrive with wagon loads of meat hay potatoes and syrup selling to local merchants. Dozen wagons were seen yesterday with 200 bushels of potatoes sold for 100 dollars cash or trade. Farmers appear to have ample food supplies for cotton planting this year.
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Americus
End of Hunting Season Proclaims Partridge Dove and Turkey Ban
The article states that shooting season ends today and it will be illegal to shoot partridge dove or wild turkey for several months. It warns that violations will be reported to the grand jury and prosecuted, urging true sportsmen to observe the law and muzzle their shotguns.
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Americas
Bob White
Takes Position in Carolina
Merell Callaway Jr. recently left for Abbeville 8. C. to take a clerical post with J. B. Evans master mechanic of the Seaboard shops there. Elam, long employed at the Central, will take Callaway’s old Sea board shop position.
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Merell Callaway Jr
Seaboard
Abbeville 8. C
J. BH. Evans
Americas
Howell Elam
The
Central
Mr. Callaway
Frightful Blunder Promises Quick Burns Healed
A blunder is blamed for causing burns and injuries while Bucklen's Arnica Balm is touted as the best remedy to kill pain and heal cuts, sores and eruptions. The ad claims it cures fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions with a 250 box price and a cure guaranteed. EJ Eldredge drug store sells it.
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EJ. Eldredge
Stephens Severely Injured at Parrott Georgia Plant
Mr James Stephens of Americus was severely hurt yesterday at Parrott Georgia where he had been at work. A telegram received here stated he was injured while his clothing caught in shafting near machinery. The extent of injuries was not stated.
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James Stephens
Americus
Parrott
Caught country Negroes easily in a road agents scam near Americus
Two well dressed white men sold goods on the installment plan to local Black residents, taking cash with no intention to deliver. Victims reported purchases of wagons, pianos, sewing machines, clocks, bicycles, and more as the men vanished after receiving payment. The fraud targeted farmers and even wealthy Blacks, with losses rising in a district near Americus.
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Americus
Darkey
Americas
Hunters March Home After Ossabaw Bear Hunt
Senator Hays, Solicitor-General Hooper and Col. Jale Felton return from Ossabaw Island where they spent a week hunting bears. They wear bear robes and bear claw necklaces, boasting their hand to hand battles with the swamp denizens. The note adds a medical ad for Ballard's Snow Liniment.
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Hays
Hooper
Jale Felton
Ossabaw Island
Ossabaw
Teddy
Americus Gentlemen Plan Long Flint River Fishing Trip
A group of Americus men arrange a week long float from Montezuma to Albany on the Flint River with a houseboat and camping gear. The venture promises extensive fishing along seventy five miles while a casual note touts Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment for pile relief, priced at 50 cents per bottle or tube.
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Americus
Montezuma
Albany
Flint River
March 15 Named for Tax Assessments in Georgia Counties
Gov Candler sets March 15 as the tax assessment date. Tax receivers in 187 counties will open their books to receive returns based on property values on March 15. The message underscores the need for funds to cover current and other expenses and remarks on collective wealth.
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Ratford
Candler
White Labor Shift in Alabama Mills Reduces Black Work
In Birsasonam Alabama on March 16 the first batch of 24 workers from Niles Ohio arrived to join the Bessemer and Ensley plants. Skilled men from Ohio and other districts are due soon to fill the rolling mills and furnace yards, while later Negro labor will be limited to heavy, rough tasks as part of a broader drive by large employers to cut Black employment in the district.
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Birsasonam
Ala
Niles
Bessemer
Ensley
Tharty
Bessemer Rolling Mills
Onic
Essemer
Senator McLaurin Denies Name Removal From Democratic Rolls
Editor Koester of the Columbia Record reports Senator McLaurin denies requesting his name be struck from the Democratic rolls. He says the aim was to avoid lecture style debates on cereal questions and he may speak on issues in the next Democratic primary. Also in brief: British Russian clash viewed as minor by diplomats. ads include Herbaline and Ballard’s Horehound Syrup pitches. local plant sales and quotes on industry, love, and faith.
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South Carolina
Huntor
Sayt
Conuunra
Koester
Columbia Record
Senator McLaurin
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Tien Tsin
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Heaven
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