Americus Georgia touted as ideal winter resort and growth spot
The article extols Americus as a prime winter retreat with mild, equable climate and abundant fruits grains and vegetables. It highlights artesian wells health benefits low frost mortality a rising population of 8 000 plus rapid real estate demand and extensive civic improvements including marble post office a large hotel blocks and a complete water sewer and electric system. It notes strong industries carriage factories steam mill and railway access to Savannah and Brunswick promising economic growth powered by Georgia Florida winter resort appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Pun Geureta
Havannah
Weeterm
Hebeenah
Montgomery
Railroada
Timiles
Macon
Andersonvalle
Groanta
Pluride
Toumasvills
Bnest Snetinn
Eorgia
Reasus
Ujon
Gulf
Gulf of Mexico
Fanthe
Reo Hons
Windsor Hotel
Savannah
New Post
Atlanta
Bavannah
Lange
Bbandaneo
Aton
Peorhen
Nnrator
Georgia of Florida
Ty Brett
Fone
le Savannah
Milk Lunch Biscuit DB at E D Ansley’s
The famous milk lunch biscuit brand is featured at ED Ansley’s store. A 5-pound caddy of Blended Tea is advertised for $2, highlighting a value offer at the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. D. Ansley
ED Ansley
E. D. Ansley's
President receives callers amid patronage talk and reform turmoil
May 12 dispatch describes President's morning as callers press for favors and factional recognition while Secretary Graham and consular posts stir rumors. Carl Schurz and Civil Service Reform leaders push reform. Treasury head Sturtevant’s removal noted. Funeral of Col. B. P. Hollis draws large crowd. locals mourn longtime attorney and railroad legal counsel.
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Wasmyorox
Harrity
Democratic Nations
Joalah Quincy
Sowell
Batonal
Malne
Cleveland
State Department
Greaham
Quincy
Department of State
White House
Veither
Washington
Congress
Carl Schurz
New York
Schurz
Civil Service Reform Association
Sturtevant
Treasury Department
Speer
Georgia
Mugwomp
Sehurs
Ils
Logan Carliale
Bar Association Honors Hon. B. P. Hollis with Memorial Demand
The Americus Bar Association held memorial resolutions after the death of Hon. B. P. Hollis. J. B. Fitzgerald named secretary. A memorial memoir will be placed in the superior court records and a memorial day for services was proposed and approved. The association also agreed that members attend Hollis's funeral. The meeting adjourned with J. A. Amster as president. The Bank of Americus to wind up operations, Thornton Wheatley to lead dissolution efforts. The bank, one of the oldest in the region, suspended payments in January, with a reopening briefly afterward. Plans aim to complete wind‑up without losses to stockholders.
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Col
B. P. Hollis
Colonel Hollis
Americas
A. M. Williams
A. B. Campbell
Bar Association
S A. & M. Railroad
Ories
Georgia Loan and Trust Company
Americus
The
Americas Bar Association
Ansley
BP. Hollis
J. B. Fitzgerald
Hinton
Miribean
Ourbar
Cenlor
Bar
Bar Bourteous
Stripling
Pilabury
Sumter Superior Court
Tne
Cald
W. C. Elam
E. G. Simmons
J. 8. McCorkle
W. H. Kimbrough
Hawkes
Hollis
J. A. Amster
Pretaxnan
Tts
Bank of Americus
Thornton Wheatley
Bank of Americas
Georgia
Honor Men Chosen By Macon Senior Class
The honor men of the Macon senior class were announced. First honor goes to Joel Curry of Pelham with teachers noting W. E. Godfrey of Carveraville as second honor. The list also includes J. M. Threadgill of Fordon and others from various cities, though the text is garbled in parts.
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Forcer
Macon
Joel Curry
Pelham
Jis
Garteravilid
Bonor
J. M. Threadgill
Fiordon
Vorayth
Pearce
Henderson
Tia
I. 0
Jato
Urantyitie
Omy BT
Smith
Devereans
Horgerog
Mile Jaw
Grand Lodge of Georgia meeting to be held in Macon
A large turnout is expected as 1000 knights and 1500 visitors, including Harmon Division, Uniform Rank, converge on Macon for the Grand Lodge of Georgia sessions. Drills at Central City Park and the cornerstone laying for the Pythian castle mark the program, followed by a grand banquet Wednesday night.
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Grand Lode of Georgia
Macon
George F. Cooper Lodge
Kulgbta of
Pythiax
Grand Lodge of Georgia
Harmon Division
Uniform
Central City Park
Pythian Castle
Americus
Macon Ja
South
Atudenta
Messrs
Wyatt
Martin
Foandora
Georgia Business College
Southern Business College
Montgomery
Georgia Bust College
Georgia-Alabama Business College
Ife
Mesara
Odd Facts About Diamonds and Their Allure in History
A veteran jeweler from St. Louis cites diamond abundance today yet notes the finest stones remain scarce and highly valued. The piece discusses famous gems like the Koh-i-noor and the orange diamond, explains how large colorless stones can fetch immense sums, and recounts a Brazilian specimen found in sand and later sold to a merchant, enriching its finder.
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Nichind Burlett
St. Louis Globe Democra
Persia
Safeng
Amazin
Tradl
Parental Eagle and Oceanic Firelight Tales Reach Sunderland
A Achill island resident reported a mother eagle showing parental care by guarding two eggs in a cage, but the bird died and was stuffed. Separately, a Sunderland record notes a marine event where a ship endured a winter gale and lightning with the crew describing a blazing scene and sea as fire. Also: British soldiers to wear seamless socks to improve marching gear.
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Achill Island
Ireland
Harper
Cage
Sunderland
Baltimore
Maure
Teachtes
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Iseses
Ahaiwe
Bam Ap
Vannah
Bank of Sumter
N. Hawkes
D. A. Coleman
W. G. OA
Dinero
Cman
C. Lawn A Dowey
W. A
C. Honey
Lester Windsor
AL Hawking
Peoples’ Nationa Bank of Americas
Omm
W.shefield Prost
Frank Sheflandson
D. A Weatington
V. Prof. Lett Warren
Asst Cash
Bank OF Commerce
Ingustnes
Drector
S. W. Shomont, JR
Stayetn
A. Fricker
A J. Shemeld
A. Huntington
Frank Jalee
Frank Shemel
Dron, Fants Oe Lott Warren
Sumter Co
GA Loan and Trust CO
Americus, Ga
Marta
Haberdashery
W. D. Bailey
Haberdastier
Analey
Eucela
Sam
E. D. Avaley
Geo. D. Wheatley
Henry Walker
Beall & Oakiey
Geo. C. Wheatley
Comer Lamar St
Auil Cotton Ave
Ammirlcub, Gis
Quincy Ant
Gail Nehart
the Bar Association
8. Phollis
Hatest . S. Govt
Reval
Exiou1
Pythias
B. M. Wheeler
Ben Wheeler
Embryo City
Colleaton
Red Man
Central Depot
Hew Wheeler
Bale
M.N. Edwards & Co
Cotton Avenue
Dsprice
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