Chicago homes drop front doors in curious shift
A Toronto World report notes Chicago residents building houses with back yard entrances to keep fronts neat and away from pedlars and litter. Postal carriers oppose the plan due to longer walks. John Sharp Williams praises the Texas college path and Mississippi farm venture as a model for ambitious farmers seeking broader South opportunities.
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Chicago
Toronto
John Sharp Williams
Texas Agricultural College
Mississippi
William
South
Receiver Sought for Duncan Mercantile Co in Macon
Petition filed in U S District Court at Macon asking Judge Emory Speer to appoint a receiver for the Duncan Mercantile Co. The hearing is set for Monday and the petition may or may not be resisted. Small creditors claim 538 dollars, while larger creditors have shown confidence though recent steps could push the firm into bankruptcy court. If unopposed a custodian may take stock next Tuesday.
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Emory Speer
U. S. District Court
Macon
Duncan Mercantile Co
Duncan
W. T. Lane
Messrs. Shipp and Sheppard
Perry Davis Pallor in Warish Painkiller Ad
A 19th century ad warns that colds may cause stomach pains in different seasons and urges using Perry Davis Pallor. It claims quick relief from cramps and diarrhoea with Perry Davis’ Painkiller, available in 35¢ and 60¢ sizes.
Peas for Sale in Americus and Smithville Areas
Limited supply speck led peas offered at 1.50 dollars per bushel. Delivery available to Americus and Smithville regions. contact Address A or Address B, Connors, Ga. Sale noted as 27d-w-1t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Connors
Smithville
George C Hall of Americus Files Bankruptcy Petition
Bankruptcy proceedings begun for George C Hall contractor and builder of Americus. First meeting of creditors set in Macon on June 5 at 9:00 a.m. Indebtedness likely several thousand dollars, with Americus parties primarily involved.
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George C. Hall
Americus
Macon
Hyomel touted as cure for catarrh and consumption
Advertisement claims Hyomel cures catarrh in five minutes using eucalyptus extract from Australian trees. It markets an inhaler and bottle for one dollar with a money back guarantee, available at leading druggists and Dodson's Pharmacy in America.
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Australia
Americus
Dodson
Woman Tramps 1000 Miles Savannah to San Francisco
Mrs. Katherine Rainey of Savannah Ga travels on foot toward San Francisco carrying a fifty pound pack. She describes surviving night marches across deserts and recounts a robbery she witnessed of a stage coach in Arizona. Local aid funds moved her from Coachella to Los Angeles and then onward.
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San Bernardino
Katherine Rainey
Savannah
San Francisco
San Francisco Evening Bulletin
Coachella
Los Angeles
Georgia
Mrs McCrory Praises Dodson's Teething Powders
Mrs M L McCrory of Ogle testifies she has used Dodson's Teething Powders for ten years. She says they help her child rest peacefully and soothe the child when other remedies fail, and she would not feel safe without them in the house.
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Dodson
Judge Littlejohn Convenes Court for Unfinished Civil Business
Judge Littlejohn completed the civil docket in superior court yesterday morning and dismissed jurors for the week. The criminal docket starts Monday with activity expected. Today at 9 30 o clock he will convene court to dispose of unfinished business and assign cases for hearing.
Outlook In Sumter Excellent For Fall Business
Americas merchants foresee a strong fall season driven by crop prospects. Farmers report high work levels and prime corn cotton oats conditions with record oats acreage. A local wholesale firm received a farmer offer of 4 000 bushels oats, signaling robust demand. DeWitts Little Early Risers advertised.
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Americas
Americus
Indians First Sailors In Savannah Port History
In Savannah on May 26 a schooner named Herbert D Maxwell arrived with its crew including Indians from the United States of Colombia serving as sailors. The master praises the native crew as the most alert and daring he has seen, noting their ability to hang by the rigging with one hand while working with the other.
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Savannah
Oglethorpe
United States of Columbia
Herbert D. Maxwell
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Cure
Warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments with claims of harm to smell and system. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective internally. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and urges purchasing genuine products from druggists.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Columbus Hosts Georgia Mayors and Officials Visit
Columbus welcomes Georgia mayors and city leaders this week while Americas remains unrepresented. The visit underscores Columbus municipal progress and its decision to avoid joining the Georgia Municipalities association to save money, despite potential benefits from broader membership.
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Columbus
Georgia
Americas
Association of Georgia
Judge Rules Near Beer Sale Illegal For Minors
Fulton County Superior Court Judge W D Ellis rules municipal bans on near beer sales to minors invalid citing state law. He classifies near beer under malt liquor per old statute making it a misdemeanor to sell to a minor. Columbus Ledger probes unusual activity in Central of Georgia bonds and Harriman’s potential ten million improvement plans.
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W. D. Ellis
Fulton County Superior Court
Ellis
Central of Georgia
Columbus Ledger
Harriman
Dr King’s New Life Pills Claims
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a superior laxative tonic and wealth builder. It asserts the pills tone regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood strengthen the nerves and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice chills malaria and headache. Eldridge Drug Co. is named.
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Dr. King
Kf Eldridge Drug Co
Veterans Gather for Memphis Reunion Route at Camp Sumter
At Camp Sumter 643 J C V meets Tuesday next. Commander Davenport calls for full attendance as veterans discuss the Memphis reunion and decide their travel route. A sizable group from Americus plans to go.
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Camp Sumter
Davenport
Memphis
Americus
For Sale Cheap Be C Speer Ginnery
One 45 b. p. I. D. Cole engine, one 60 bh. p. boiler, one 8 h. p. Frick engine, one Eagle 80 saw gin and Murray system, one cotton press, shafting, belting, etc. All complete. Quick sale at 850 dollars. Call on Joe Cabenn Nye Americus Georgia.
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H. P. Frick
Joe Cabenn Nye Mar Rae Eet Speer
Americus
Cotton Mills at Monroe Show Growth and Local Investment
Mr. B. Walker of Monfad visits his daughter Frank Harrold and discusses Monroe cotton mills. He notes two mills with $150,000 capital each, 21,000 spindles, about 200 workers, weekly payroll around $2,200, and alternating pay days. He cites plans for more mills, local funding, and potential population and trade boosts if a new mill opens.
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B. 5. Walker
Monfad
Frank Harrold
Walker
Georgia Mills
Neil
Monroe
Bankers Leave for Savannah Convention Train
Delegation of Americus bankers heads to Savannah to attend the Georgia Bankers Association meeting. The party travels by Central Railway sleeper and includes leaders from Commercial Bank Circus National Bank Planters Bank of Commerce and Monroe officials. They will stay in Savannah through the weekend.
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Georgia Bankers Association
Savannah
Ceral Central Railway
Americus
Gil Wheatley
The
Commercial Bank
M. M. Lowrey
Eircus National
Harrie
Planters
Franks
Bank of Commerce
SheMeld
Charles R. Orlap
Walker
Monroe
Odd Fellows Elect Officers at May Grand Encampment
The Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows met in Thomasville Georgia in May and elected officers for the order. B A Baughn was named grand high priest with William Mick senior grand warden H Bell junior grand warden George A Hook J L Tyson G Bloodworth J Bass and J Macon elected to other posts.
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Thomasville
Odd
B. A. Baughn
William Mick
Fitzgerald
Warde H. Bell
Gainesville
George A. Hook
Alpharela
J. L. Tyson
Savannah
G. Bloodworth
Atlanta
J. L. Bass
Rome
Macon
Foleys Honey and Tal Honey and Tal
Advertisement for Foleys Honey and Tal cough remedy stressing non opiate content and genuine yellow package, sold by all druggists.
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Foleys Honey and
Tal
Subi
Isis
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Mra
Rena Hare
Pierce, Fla
Cardus
Cardui
Hart Schaffner
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Marx
W. D. Bailey
Americus, GA
Foley
Pierce
Ula
U. S Court
Perry Davis
Warih
Miona
Anes
Sumter
DeWitt
BE. C. Speer Ginnery
Ameri
ODD Fellows Elect
Oppiore
Threat
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