Diamond Spectacles Protect Eyes From Heated Rays
A historical note explains high heat content in light sources. It states kerosene lamp light contains more heated rays than solar or electric sources, with gas and petroleum lights also high. To shield eyes from heat, light should pass through a substance that cuts off rays, which is the purpose of Diamond Spectacles sold by Thompson & Anderson agents.
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Earth
Thompson & Anderson
D. C
Harrison
Senate
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
United States
Bebring Sea
Suits to Order at W. D. Bailey's Haberdashery
The article explains a full order pipeline for Spring Suits. Customers have measurements taken, sent to Jacob Reed's Sons in Philadelphia, processed by first-rate cutters and tailors, inspected by the tailoring department manager, then delivered free of express charges via W. D. Bailey, the haberdasher. It touts perfect-fitting suits daily and promotes complete head-to-foot stylish dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Reed
Philadelphia
W. D. Bailey
Haberdasher
Indiscreet Undervest Heist In Palmer House Mixup
Ex senator Thomas M Bowen of Denver left an undervest containing cash and papers valued at 26 000 behind in the Turkish bathrooms of Chicago's Palmer House. A colored attendant found the undervest and handed it to Clerk Cunningham, prompting Bowen to demand his money and the missing items in a hurried search that spanned the hotel offices.
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Chaco
Palmer House
Thomas M. Bowen
Denver
E. A. Watson
Cunningham
Bowen
United States
Colorado
Clerk Cunningham
Free Coinage Debate Grows as Final Vote Looms in House
Washington reports detail a heated silver coinage fight in the fifty second Congress. Proponents anticipate a clear majority for free coinage if a final vote occurs, while opponents threaten filibuster and a possible substitute bill for an international monetary congress.
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Washington
House
Congress
House of Representatives
International Monetary Congress
Tracey
New York
Committee On Rules
A. J. Warner
Western Union
Bland
Amusing County Court Scenes and Gambling Verdicts
In a county court yesterday the trial of Tobe Callaway ended with not guilty on charges of cheating while G M Wilcox was found guilty of gaming and fined 75 dollars. he faces five months in jail if unpaid. The afternoon brought another gaming case against Amos Turner, who was also convicted and given a similar sentence. Streetcars from Macon may run this afternoon after trial trips and unloading at the depot.
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Wanta Ts
Wilcox
Goby
Tobe Callaway
Maynard
Wallis
G. M. Wilcox
Maund
G. B. Russell
Russell
Mathews
Meiers, Wheatley & Fitzgerald
Smith
Hooper
Amos Turner
Hinton
Cutts
Turner
Macon
Fouche
Americus Light Infantry elects Clarke captain amid rapid promotions
Lieutenant W F Clarke and Prof J A Mathis vied for the commanding officer post with Clarke winning. The Americus Light Infantry elected a full slate of officers including H C Davis as 1st Lieutenant and J E Mathis as 2nd Lieutenant. Other nominees listed: F A Hooper orderly sergeant and Tim Allen among sergeants and corporals.
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Davis
Americus Light Infantry
H.C Bagley
Harper
W. F. Clarke
J. A . Mathis
Judge Clarke
H. C. Davis
J. E. Mathis
F. A. Hooper
J. T. Stallings
C. E. van Riper
C. J. Graham
Tim Allen
T.W. Callaway
A B. Battle
New Depot Order In Americus Railroad Plan
Mayor Felder received from President Trammell of the state railroad commission a copy of the order on building a new Central railroad depot in Americus Ga. It requires completion by October 1, 1802 and calls for blueprints within 30 days for approval before construction proceeds. Also notes Mrs Amelia Nott Parker's death and condolences from Albany friends.
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Felder
Trammell
State Railroad Commission
Central Railroad
Americus
Central
Savannah & Western
Central Railroad ‘Company
Savannah & Western Railroad
Mra. Dehon
N. Nott Parker
Amelia Nott Parker
Albany
Nott Parker
Hare
Dehou
Moore
Annie Parker
H. Nott Parker
Railroad Commission
Morning Pageant of Pangent News and Hometown Happenings
A breezy roundup of local notes from Americus captures the George Lingo case update, Easter services for Catholics and Episcopalians, and a plan for the Central depot deadline. The piece mentions a vintage Knox hat pride, a new Central depot deadline by October, a ripe tomato in the drugstore window, two Brown street residences praised, and benefit concert tickets at Thompson and Anderson’s for the Americus Light Infantry. It also notes a proposed duel style debate between Judge Guerry and Prof. Van Riper, and ends with Powers & Weightman’s quinine price at Davenport Drug Co.
Vacant Lot Initiative Promises Temporary Open Space
A local store pledges continued price cuts to boost sales and stock turnover. In a quirky plan, it announces a weeklong push to expand vacant space by building temporary open areas inside the crowded shop to house more inventory and invoices.
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Sumter Co
GA. Loan and Trust CO
Americus, Ga
Dozier’s
ERA & Poole
P. A. Catchings
Cotton Avenue
Americus, Georgia
H. Scarborough
Haberdashery
McEnery
Smithville
Lieut. W. F. Clarke
Mra Parker Dad
George Lingo
Catholica
Episcopalians
Opera House
J. B. Pilsbury
W. B. Guerry
van Riper
Cleveland
Powera & Weightman
Davenport Drug Co’é
Prass
Butler & Berry
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