Meeting of fruit men discusses Americus as canning hub
The South Georgia fruit growers meeting endorsed making Americus the freight hub for Americas trains, aiming fast service to the North to ship peaches and other produce. They note a prospective canning plant in Americus contingent on crop quality, with about half a million peach trees nearby and a promising season. Carloads of peaches expected, ice supply in Macon, and job creation cited as benefits.
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Josey Rete Warth
Steve Wally
Associaty and
Frutt Rover
Ee Ce
Allen
Rade
Sunat
Georgia
Americas
Amercus
Entiberne
Americus
Ville
Fort ‘Valley
Wallis
Macon
Armour
Spann Dies At Plains Home After Illness
Mr P H Spann died Friday at his Plains home after a two week illness. He leaves wife and one daughter Mrs J T Lansford, four sisters and two brothers. Interment was at Lebanon cemetery near Plains, with services led by Rev T R McMichael, his former pastor. The deceased was a Methodist and a consistent church member.
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PH. Spann
Plains
J. T. Lansford
Lebanon Cemetery
T. R. McMichael
Thehurch
Methodist
No Joint Debate for Governorship
Hon Joseph M Brown will not canvass the state but will rely on correspondence and newspaper publicity to forward his gubernatorial bid. He pledges an information based campaign focusing on prosperity and Georgia's reputation, advocating fair returns for labor and capital while eschewing personalism and mudslinging.
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Joseph M. Brown
Brown
Georgia
Sumter County conducts wide school census plan
The Sumter County Board of Education orders a county wide school census to begin April 1 with seven enumerators covering all nine districts. The count targets about 6000 school aged children from 6 to 18, excluding Americus city schools.
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County Board of Education
Sumter
Americas
Plaing
John, Hiller
D. P. Murray
Will Daniel
Americus
John Methay
Roy Wade
Lesiie
DeSoto
Cobb
B. F.markett
Plains
Leslie
Senator Clay at Work for Building Americus Public Building
Senator Clay and Representative Lewis push for increased public building appropriations. Acknowledging current limits, Clay has introduced a bill and promises prompt Senate action while Lewis leverages experience and ties in the House. The plan foresees a fine new building within two years on the vacant artesian well lot.
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Steve Clay
Senate
Lige Lewis
House
Americus
Thanes
Messrs. Clay
Lewis
Board of Trade
Clay
Americas
Scratching Tickets in County Primary Sparks Debate
County primary voters may scratch candidates freely. The executive committee met at the courthouse but took no action to restrict scratching. Ten candidates seek five commissioner seats, and voters may select any five or strike others, preserving wide discretion in the ballot.
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Shep Ver
Abe
Brown Enters Georgia Governor Race in 1900s Primary
Joseph M. Brown of Marietta announces candidacy for Georgia governor before the Democratic primary on June 4, likely opposing incumbent Hoke Smith. He pledges economy, support for Confederate pensions, tax relief, railroad regulation, public institutions funding, and generous school appropriations, citing port-rate opposition as harmful to Georgia industries and farmers.
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Joseph M. Brown
Marietta
Hoke Smith
Brown
Georgia
Guv Smith
Decatur
Peale
Chas L. Ansley Sells Spring Suit Line
Local retailer Chas L. Ansley advertises a spring suit collection featuring the swellest line, praised for tailored fit and quality, with clothing produced in America.
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Chas.l. Ansley
America
Chas. L. Ansley
Americas Favored for Peach Cannery Enterprise
Secretary Mitchell reports no reply from Roberts Brothers about a Maryland cannery decision. they plan to visit Americus in April to finalize plans for a local canning plant. Roberts Brothers operate canneries in Fort Valley and Maryland and seek ample peach supply to ensure profitability. Crop outlook is strong, with crowded trees and promising prospects for Americus industry.
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Mitchell
Board of Trade
Roberts Bros
Peach Canners
Maryland
Americus
Roberts Brothers
Fort Valley
Americas
Perona ia praised as nerve and blood remedy by bishop
MISS BESSIE FARRELL of Brooklyn writes that Peruna is a valuable nerve and blood remedy. She says it strengthens worn-out women, aids digestion, and builds tissue. She endorses Peruna for young mothers and women’s ailments, noting Dr. Hartman prescribes it widely and receives grateful letters.
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Bessie Farrell
Bessie Parrell
Third Ave
Brooklyn
N.Y
Young People's Christian Temperance Association
Perona
Hartman
Hui
Georgia'scall for reform and prosperity from Joseph M. Brown
In a Marietta address dated March 18, 1908, Joseph M. Brown urges legislative reform to curb lobbying and uphold equal protection under Georgia law. He calls for stable capital investment, support for agriculture and commerce, and opposition to anti immigration methods. He envisions national regard for Georgia and a path to restored employment and prosperity.
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Geeral
Georgia
Hall
Georg
Chas L Ansley Silent On Clothing Output
A fragment notes Chas L Ansley and mentions clothing produced in a local workshop. Details are sparse with no dates or locations available in the readable text.
Gomes on Brief Visit After Many Years
Aneley returns to Am boyhood home for the first time in more than five years and finds substantial signs of growth and prosperity on every hand. Mrs.
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Gomes
Aneley
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Warren Bat
Allison Furniture Company
Senator Clay
Gan
Jos. M. Brown
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