Americus Georgia described as thriving regional hub
The article extols Americus as a growing center at the crossroads of major rail lines and counties, noting a booming population above 6,000 with rapid growth since 1896. It highlights fertile agriculture, citrus and fruit production, sugar cane yields, a mild climate, health benefits from artesian wells, and grand civic buildings including a marble post office, Windsor Hotel block, and a costly city hall.
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George Averions
Aututer
Gangia
Central
Weetera
Amaricus
Montgomery
Railroada
Tialles
Eat
Macon
Wiles
Andersvayelle
Groonde
Florida Moe
Toomasville
Belug
Gulf of Mexico
Americus
Ted
Pew County Court House
Tie Fata
Windsor Hotel
Desoto
Ravannah
Georgia
Atlanta
Aa ‘Sah
Butterine praised as nutritious Navy diet aid by Dr. Ames
Dr. Howard Ames, a United States Navy physician, extols Butterine as a superior, cheaper, and sweeter alternative to butter. He argues popular prejudice, not facts, keep it from wider use and notes government inspection and licensing ensure purity. Grocer B. D. Ansley supports Butterine sales and guarantees customer satisfaction.
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Howard Ames
Howard E Ames
United States Navy
Armerican Public Health Association
United States
Dutter
U. S
B.D. Ansley
Robbery at LaGrange Post Office Tainted by Father-Daughter ties
United States Postoffice Inspector Baird reveals a theft case at LaGrange post office involving Stella Laird the postmistress and her father A J Laird. Shortage of 1000 dollars in money orders and stamps led to suspicions of the father who disappeared, while Stella claims innocence and fears for her son. The report notes movements to damage the railroad commission and local politics, plus other brief items from Atlanta Boston and Brunswick.
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Atlanta
United States Postoffice
Baird
LaGrange
Stella Laird
A. J. Laird
Patrona
Miss Laird
Laird
Work of the Schools And Receive Promotion
Three Jackson Street School classes promoted Friday in First Grade B Second Grade B and Fifth Grade B under the new system praised for accelerating pupil progress. Teachers include Miss Hattie Clark Mrs J H Simmons and Miss Susie Taylor with staff changes noted and plans for continued work after Mr Winkler departs. The nationwide adoption of the method is reported by Dr W T Harris with many cities in favor and Americas cited as a leading example.
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Jackson Street
Miss Hattie Clark
Tucker Ansley
Kathleen McLendon
Josie Rowland
Rebecca Mathis Pearl Howard
Elmer Harris
Joe Howard
John French
Deyca Miller
Duke Thompson
Frank Olver
Harry Freeman
Brooks Shipp
Charlie Cobb
Undine Stanfield
Mamie Moud
Annie Persons
Murray Dunn
Beastie Matthews
Herman Lee Rives
Mra
Stella Hall
Hall
Mra Simmons
Mies
Susie Taylor
Lizsie Boone Harrold
Lillie Cannon
Sallie Wimbish
Danny Cobb
Ruth Glover
Kate Hollis
Willie Lou Davis
Mattie Stapleton
Alice Clarke
Connie Fagan
Rosa Cohen
Maude Matthews
Brown McLendon
Tavia Kitchens
Eva May Hawkins
Leonora Williams
Jimmie Lark
Archie Argue
Lucile Dunn
Furlow Callaway
Toulse Dunn
Nell Council
Giltenan Carroll
W. T. Harris
United States
Harper
Americas
Montgomery
Ala
Winkier
Winkler
Chicago to Tampa rail link eyed by three surveyors
Three civil engineers claiming Chicago syndicate intent to build a Chicago to Tampa railroad via this region arrived in Americus for route surveys. They described a Chicago Mexican Coast Line linking with Nicaragua steamers and a southern survey finish to Atlanta. They said work had begun on the Chicago end and would move south from Tampa. The tale’s truth remains uncertain.
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Chicago
Tampa
Fla
Nicaragua
Atlanta
Fragmented Paris Impromptu on Immortality and Decline
An assorted clump of text discusses Victor Hugo’s dinner impromptu on immortality and infinity, with partial quotes and garbled phrases. It shifts to France’s canal systems and interior navigation, noting animal power and low operating costs, then briefly mentions a disease called High Light and a Baptist union meeting in Leslie, ending with a stray local sign-off.
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Victor Hugo
Atheteta
Victor
Paris
Houstagy
Ikea Forest
Webern Pre
France
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