Americus Georgia Promises Modern Growth as County Seat
Americus sits at a crossroads south west of Macon, Georgia, presenting itself as a thriving county seat with a mild climate, artesian wells, and robust agriculture. The town boasts a growing population, handsome blocks, a new courthouse, a Windsor Hotel block, quality schools, churches, a public library, daily and weekly newspapers, a complete sewer and water system, electric lighting, and diverse industries including furniture and rail-related works, signaling strong future development.
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Americun
Sumter
Ouirgia
Bavannah
Americas
Montgomery
Macon
Andersonvalle
Groumia
Bneat
Georgia
Faasna
Virginis
Tennessee
South
Envre Mous
Mexico
Americus
New County Court House
Fall
Nome
Windsor Hotel
Tve
Arange
Bicin Corces
Local Advertiser Highlights Bargains and Goods
A bustling barter column promotes underwear, Negligees, and shirts from W. D. Bailey with attention to variety and low prices. Also featured are produce and groceries from Anley and Grocen, plus a moral tale of a boy selling turnips. Aimed at driving readers to shop and advertise in the Times-Axe.
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Nell
Bey
E. D. Analey
Times-Axe Scorper
Council action on Americus street railroad removal order
The May 18 meeting of Americus council approved delaying the railroad removal to 30 days, ordered owners to remove rails, ties, poles, and wires within that period, authorized the city engineer to act if needed, and mandated itemized cost records and recovery from owners. Public building and opera house issues were discussed, with several committee actions deferred or referred and various bills approved for payment.
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Coune
Chamman
Aurnicus
Tresent
Cotta
Burt
McGarrah
Bivins
Alsent—Miller
Blalock
Mathews
Aleeirman Bivins
Americus
Americus Street
City of
Americaa
Americas
Arsa
Bivina
Opera House
John French
Bell Tower
Dislock
Connell
Iwell
Gilreath
Building Committee
Nuckaloo Creek
Paria
Isom Reese
N. O. Prince
Moese
Lockett & Son
W. D. Haynes
B. F
W. C. Barnett
Meeting reaches success in campaign to fund new factory
A local committee reports rapid progress securing twenty percent of the capital for a new Americus cotton factory. Subscriptions total $10,000 after an overnight push, with farmers and five industrious women among the small donors. The drive continues through the week as canvassing resumes.
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Audi N
Punto
Lounda
Partien
Thiadmount
Americus
Toftay
BUILDING UP THE RESERVE WASMXATOX
The treasury department is gradually rebuilding the gold reserve after a depletion on April 24. Treasury figures show gold at 00,861,505 on April 24 and 602,762,910 on April 25. Exports have slowed and a shipment of about 1,000,000 is expected to Europe this week. An escaped convict case in Alabama is described, and changes in local business leadership and other brief items follow including a May 0 date.
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Wasmxatox
Treasury Department
Treasury
Europe
Royal Baking Powder Receives Government and Canadian Endorsements
The United States Government tests rate Royal Baxina Powder higher in leavening strength than any other. Canadian Official Tests corroborate its superior strength. Practically it yields purer, finer food and uses wholesome ingredients without any injurious substances. Endorsements from Henny A Marr and Epwar G Love appear in the excerpt.
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United States
Henny A
Marr
Gate City Bank liquidation likely this week
Atlanta May 1 Gate City Bank will begin liquidation this week. The Venable Bros compradores have arranged a New York loan and as titles to the bank building are checked, Examiner Stone will start paying depositors. Most actions are expected to finish this week as the docket remains crowded.
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Redwire
Atlanta
Lewis Redwine
Isis
Gate City
Gate City Bank
Venable Bros
New York
Examiner Stone
Babe
Redwine
James
Joly
Curious British Anecdotes and Odd Insects From The Era
A jumbled clipping recounts a Squire’s street encounter after a racing win and a cryptic deal. It includes a doorway to a four wheeler ride, news of a secretive agreement to sign papers, and a bizarre tale of an engraver with failing sight. A separate scene describes a canarylike insect party and two persistent frogs in a mill bound for market, plus a stray remark about a Valentine society.
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Pittaburgh
Squire Abundon
Baird
Merry Monaruh
Alma
Haird
Atrest
Whitechapel Way
C.leman
Girl
New York
Markent
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Gartyle Harris
Kino Soro
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