Americus Georgia advertised as ideal health and trade hub
Americus described as the Commercial Capital of Southwest Georgia, a rail junction near Macon and Florida routes. The piece extols climate, healthfulness, fertile agriculture, growing population, and robust industry from sugar cane to cotton and furniture, with public buildings, hotels, schools, and a proposed business college. It markets strong transport links, wholesale trade, and investment prospects to attract settlers and merchants.
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Sumter County
Central
Savannah
Wintera
Amberiews
Macon
Andersonville
Anericus
Georia
Virginia
Egypt
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Lund
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Winder
DeSoto
Atlanta
Indore
Lange
Sonntioto
Polow
Sank Tay
Sym
Az Cntenary
Tinerls
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Dew
Planing
Arity
Narn
Sith
Florida
Diewicks
Sewiucase
Rit
Sunt. Org
Wupatate
Jet Aera
Ati Ag
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Ca Otal
Ted Ely
Soin Sarte
Wenry Facility
Local Furniture Ad Brings Cold Freezer Deals and Low Prices
A dated advertisement touts unbeatable savings on furniture and appliances. It promises spotless, well finished pieces and cold White Mountain and Arctic freezers that freeze cream on demand. Willow Rockers and chairs offer bargains, with prices dropping from five dollars to two for five, plus discounted wallpaper and shades with a stated 14.25 percent cheaper line.
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White Mountain
Arctic
Nseas
Steifer and Brothers Business College Opens in Amerigus Georgia
Steifer and Brothers Business College in Amerigus, Georgia opened February 5, 1894. It claims to be among the best and cheapest business colleges in the world with special inducements, early deadlines, and tuition low. Courses include bookkeeping, penmanship, arithmetic, spelling, and business correspondence taught by experts. Located opposite the Times-Recorder office.
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Hale
Prige
HART
sunuDine
Prohibition Ruling Blocks Liquor Licenses in State
The South Carolina Supreme Court holds prohibition in force under current statutes. An injunction stops Florence from issuing liquor licenses, and J Ellis Branson faces process for whisky sales. The ruling avoids the 1493 dispensary law, citing lack of authority to grant licenses for spirituous sales within the state. Prosecutions expected. Governor Tillman has not yet commented.
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State
Anpremo Court
Florence
A. Labeas
J. Ellis Branson
Este City
Ings
Pna
Brunson
Tillman Hea
Paw
Burglar Frightens Riverside Cadets At Academy
A burglar broke into Riverside Military Academy at 8 a.m. ransacking rooms and stealing watches as two cadets Hugh Sales 20 and Hal B. Lewis 10 hid with loaded revolvers. The incident stunned the campus and highlighted security concerns among students and staff.
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Thole
Mtadrate Povauxexiwir
Riverside Military Academy
Hugh Sales
Hal B. Lewis
Atlanta
Opti Svaveicy Opti Svaveicy in California Fig Syrup
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Opti Svaveicy and a California fig syrup company. Limited readable items suggest a brand or product label note without clear context or date, leaving the item as a brief catalog-like mention.
Debates and Disruptions Mark Senate Tariff Clash
In a lively session the tariff bill drew countercharges as Senator Hoar pressed Democrats for opposing duties while Senator Gray of Massachusetts clashed, refusing to yield. The exchange over oath fidelity and party duty intensified, with chair Gallinger enforcing order as the Senate adjourned to consider a printing office site purchase and a diplomatic nomination for St Petersburg.
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May
John F. Gear
Iron Town
Senate
Hoar
Falee
Moar
Wnagner
Massachusetts
Delaware
Gray
Gallinges
House
Breckinridge Forgiven and Back in Public Life
A Lexington report says Colonel Breckinridge, once presiding over the Mount Hotel Presbyterian church, confessed his sin after a church session. The event followed a sermon in the Methodist church South by Rev H C Morrison, with Rev E L Southgate and others in attendance. Rumors in Lux motor state a Democrat delegation may urge him to stay in the race despite pressure to withdraw.
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May
Lexington
Mount Hotel
Presbyterian Church
Breckinridge
Maya
Methodist Church
South
H. C. Morrison
E. L. Southgate
Sodom
Vanderbilt's Coup Through Live Established
Fragmentary report notes purchases of bonds by Dresel Morgan Co of New York through agents Green in the city. Mentions Free Trade by Lost Ground and a May date. Includes a letter from Mr Gladstone to the president of a local Political Economy society praising someone.
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Gladstone
Death of John Fleming recalls Fund W scheme
May in Curcaco reports the death of John Fleming, head of the Fund W investment scam. The scheme promised profits to contributors, drew in hundreds, and allegedly netted $14,000 in a single morning before government seizure. Fleming and a partner were convicted, a pane of scandal linked to President Arthur era.
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John Fleming
Board of Trade
Succi
Fleming
Arthur
Poisoned by Force on Train Seized Passenger and Threats
A woman traveling near May 4 reports a stranger gripped her arm and threatened to blow up the car unless released. He tied her hands. the train stopped and the conductor fired shots as passengers pursued toward a station. The assailant fled into thick smoke, leaving officials to search the area.
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Industrial Conditions Report and Trials Satire
The Tradesman weekly review notes industrial strain in the South for May with strikes, coal shortages, and labor unrest affecting production and pricing. It cites political rhetoric, closing speeches in a Coney case, and a restructuring of estates amid reductions. A drowning incident near Harmanton is briefly reported.
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Numbur Oe, Atrikele
Lng
Poathern
Tabor
Tahoe
Dave
Old Georgia Cotton Mill Pioneer Dies Near Collins
Viret Proabient of Georgia's largest cotton mills died at his home in Beallwood two miles from the city. He was one of the eldest and most prominent citizens of Columbia, having long been active across the South. The obituary notes his later years and influence in industry.
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Beallwood
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Issath
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Clerical errors and arrests in May news items
Includes corrections from The Congressional Record misreading of C H J Taylor as recorder, reports of Manker arrested for spate of crimes, indictments of H M Donald Jr for felony and embezzlement, North Carolina crop updates with cotton and corn planting notes, drought effects in parts of the region, and a violent incident in Lowtex Georgia where Alan Perry fended off two attackers.
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Taylor Claine
C.H. J. Taylor
Senate
Dowdy
Telegraph Briefies on National Car Inspectors in Chattanooga
Fragmentary notes report a national order of car inspectors in Chattanooga. Mentions of Comey and J. H. Jordan are unclear. score and event details are damaged and not decipherable.
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National Order of Car Inspectorn
Ecmion
Chattanoogs
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