Americus Aims to Build Georgia Alabama Cars Locally
Georgia and Alabama Railway officials plan to study locally producing freight cars in Americus, promising job creation and a strong regional industry. Directors in Savannah touted the potential, with President Williams and General Manager Gabbett backing the move as soon as other matters are settled. The plan could employ many skilled artisans and boost the local economy, signaling a manufacturing lead for the South. Also advertised is Dr King’s New Life Pills for headaches with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia & Alabama Railway
Americas
Americus
Savannah
J. W. Sheffield
Williams
Gabbett
Jnvon
Georgia
Alabama
Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
Allen's Foot-Ease and other cures advertised in ad jumble
A cluttered ad page touts Allen's Foot-Ease for painful feet and tight shoes along with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and One Minute Cough Cure. It mentions Dr Sawyer's Wild Cherry and Tar, a home remedy for colds, and various tonics and medicines. Names include W. A. Rembert and J. Eldridge with locations likely in Georgia.
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Allen
Irs
Uljil
Allea 5
Olmsted
Rombert
Dr. Sawyer
W. A. Rembert
Pugilist Pain Balm Promise From Demon Cure Claim
The article notes ancients linked rheumatism to a demon inside a man and asserts Chanoberlsin's Pain Balm will ease the pain. It claims a quick relief from one application and touts testimonials. Sold by Dodson's Pharmacy and Hudson's drug store.
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Chanoberlsin
Dodson’s Paarmiey
Hudson's Drag Store
Chamberlain
Dodson's Fharmecy
Hudson's Drug Store
Epidemics and Remedies from a Local Ad Column
An elderly advertisement fragment discusses a whooping cough epidemic last winter and touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for children. It also includes lines about dyspepsia remedies by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and quotes from local figures, all styled as promotional blurbs from small-town merchants.
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Chamberlain
John E Ciliford
Norwood House
Norwood, N. Y
Dodson’s Pharmacy
Hudson'sd G Store
Dyspepsia Cure Adverts and W. A. Rembert Note
An old ad claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat and restores digestion. The note is signed by W. A. Rembert in a Castoria era context. The text also includes a quip about bachelors not being philosophers.
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W. A. Rembert
Taxpayer notice from J P Watford in Mount Vernon 1609
Notice to taxpayers states official will be in his office daily through July and books close then double taxation applies. He has one month to prepare three digests and urges all to file returns to save time and money. Address Mtmy 1, 1609.
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J. P. Watford
Thrashed Attacker Sparks Train Picnic Incident
A ruffian on a Bowen mill bound picnic train to Americas was knocked down by a lone Americas man after pushing several Indies. The offender fled into woods with pistol shots fired after him. An unrelated ad promotes Halls Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo claiming blood action and a $1000 cure promise.
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Bowen's Mill
Americas
Eaid
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cousay & Co
Drugginta, Te
Inspection of the pauper farm and street improvements
A county board special committee inspected the pauper farm to assess inmate needs and property, with a larger mess hall planned and a full report to the next board meeting. The street force is placing granite crossings in the business district, adding stone blocks and a courthouse Watts corner walk. An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain-Balm for rheumatic pain and injuries, sold by local pharmacies.
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Board of County Commissioners
Board For Commissioners
Watts Corner
Texas Wonder and Hall's Great Discovery Claims
A controversial 1898 advertisement blend touts Hall's Great Discovery as a cure-all for kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, rheumatism, and irregularities in men and women, with testimonials from Waco and Dallas area druggists. It also markets Chamberlain's Colic Remedy and Sarsaparilla, promising purifying blood and broad cures shared by multiple readers.
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Hall
Mat
W. Hall
Toffica
Waco
Texas
A. Rembert
Ameriods
Dallas
Raylog
Bright
W. Brown
St. George Hotel
Planters Bank to Erect Four Story Book and Office Building
Architects from Atlanta submitted plans for a new four story building opposite the courthouse in Americus. W F Denny's design was accepted. work to start as material is purchased. First story will be granite, upper stories brick with granite trim. building to be fireproof with elevators and modern conveniences.
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Planters Bank of Americus
Atlanta
Messrs. Council
W. F. Denny
Savannah
Planters Bank
Election of Teachers Sets Salaries and Reelects Supt Mathis
The Board of Education met at city hall to conduct the annual teacher election. Salaries will stay unchanged and J. E. Mathis was reelected to his position as superintendent. Early voting suggested no changes in any schools. the session extended late but did not reach midnight.
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Board of Education
J. E. Mathis
Unclaimed Freight To Be Sold In Americus Ga
Unclaimed freight will be sold at the road's freight station in Americus Georgia on June 6, 1899 at 9 oclock in the morning for unpaid freight charges and advertising costs. The notice is issued by W H Macfarland auditor Savannah Ga with auctioneer J T Gorman listed as claim agent.
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Americus
W. H. Macfarland
Savannah
J.T. Gorman
BARKS
Americus Ga
John Davis
Albert Davis
Ameri Ib
Beyani Tickage
Frank New
Lhundle
Baker & Millet Leus
Banold & Go
Meelwas
Lyons
Samson
Gibson
Collins
Hal
Claxton A
Hele Ga
Claxton Gav
Lyons Ga
Claxton Ga
Kate Dugger
Dawson
Groveland
If Huff
Lumpkin
C Williamson
Milan
Wilkes
Lyons Peneerane
Me Taylor
Rochelle Iene
Sexceniel
D Dutton
Bickman
Sava
Collins & Brown
Claxton
Collins Ga
Ella Leoalst
Kobon
KE Thomas
Ocula Savana
Hs C Bottie Works
Gobet
Dal ‘Stacy
NS Shellm
Lee
Savannah Building Co
Savanna
Dsack
Cordele
Americus Americus
D. Marbie
Gurr
Mil
Coogridiex
Welborn
Garele
Fisher
New York
Clanton
Catey le
Bart
Mark Burion
Wee
Ericus
GA Castes
Ra W H Sawyer
AD Trunk
Markans
Randall Jones
Jbows
Ie Boss
Sunsge Co
Donataourne Ba
Abiiniot
Americas
Jar - Ecve
Ogee Cal
SavaNxatt
Coleman
Ocitia
Ald
Recepia
Bods
Bao Fe
Fownet
Chapmas
Vepasa
Fassiop
Baby Joseph
Daily Market Reports Summary Fragment
Fragmentary note references daily market reports with unclear terms. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or concrete data present.
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Daily Market Reports
Burglar Steals From Mrs Malkey on Lee Street
A burglar raided the Lee Street residence of Mrs. M r Y Malkey during supper last night taking a box containing about 25 dollars in bills and deeds and other valuable papers. Police searched the area but found no clue.
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Oxfords
Hayes Partridge
Wolfe Bros. & Co
Oxford
Hill & Green
T W. P. Taylor Line
Snecenaor
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E. D. Sheffield CO
DeWitt
Srinus
DaWit
M. Callaway
Witel
Hasol Balvo
W. A. Rombert
England
Ita
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Jeanay
A. J 'Eldridge
Draggists
Wallfoni
Eldridge
Drnegith Arperioi
Board of Commissioners
Stont
Chambérlain
Rowedy
J. W. Lynch
Ernest Eer
Casbto Rnis
Tig Ie Dona Beer Bignsture
Weouth
Rene
Ehsar Syed
Denny
Alee
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N. K. Fairbank Company
Chncago ST. Lows
Gor
Rati
Savagnan
Frank Z. Curry
Third Georgia Regiment
L.o Reed
Second Regular Artillery
Cuba
Curry
Reed
Pink Light
Department of the Gulf
Gary
Ourry
Gran
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