Americus Georgia a thriving center in 19th century Georgia
Americus, capital of Southwest Georgia, described as a fertile, healthy county seat with rich agriculture and a growing population. The article highlights its climate, fruits and crops, prominent buildings including a new county courthouse and Windsor Hotel, strong trade for cotton and groceries, and its status as the largest city in Georgia with ample hotels and utilities. It emphasizes reliable fire protection, waterways, and opportunities in land and real estate investments.
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Southwees Amarters
Gunster Coun
Georgia
Chaubereter
Tee
Macon
Ueoraia
Gome
Gulod
New County Court House
Thelty Hall
Windsor
Desoto Bn
George Pares
Asana
Baptist Preal
Rn Graland Atholg Careba
Severna
Olll Te Ie
Planing Mille
Atenai
Enum
Esert
Ares Et Cranaah
Atericus
Americus
Tri Vales
Landa
Amd
Romania
Blockade and coal train activity amid a Lehigh Valley strike
In Pennsylvania on November 25 the Lehigh Valley workers appear to have little outward activity while coal trains move between Shamokin and Delano and Mount Carmel colleries plan to resume Monday. Leigh embers are reported returning to work as officials and strikers dispute the situation.
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Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania
RitaMoxiy
Shamokin
Delano
Mount Carmel
Amy OT Leigh
Making Georgia Laws in Nov. House Passes Confederate Peddling Bill
Atlanta reports the house passed Stewart’s bill allowing Confederate soldiers over 50 to peddle free of license all foods belonging to themselves. Also noted are a Glynn County tax relief resolution and various senate actions, plus local items including Rev Sam P Jones’s silver wedding in Canrensville.
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Atlanta
Stewart
House
House of Representatives
Avery
Ernlynn
Glynn
Senate
Ham
Canrensville
Sam P. Jones
Jones
Nonaves
Des Jones
War News From Rio Reports Insurgent Actions and British Criticism
From Rio, reports through Nov 17 detail insurgent artillery actions along Lago Paco and at Villegaignon, with heavy casualties and disrupted fleet communications. Brazilian torpedo placements aim to block entrances. several officials urge restraint as naval operations continue amid renewed bombardment. The era notes American engineers and a bond push, while US envoy diplomats and a separate naval dispatch outline losses among fishermen and the ongoing storm-related tragedies abroad.
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Pitcha
Buenos Arres
Rio
Vemela Traetana
Aquidahan
Villegaignon
Hi Ming
Goncalves
Lagi
Sal
Ater Duseos
Biles
United States
Brasil
Midtheroy
Pryverel Parpeee
Damaging Testimony in Sherman Murder Trial
Damaging testimony in Sherman revolves around Dick Edwards who shows no remorse for killing Mrs. Hattie G. Haynes and possibly two other women in the same night. A witness testifies to a brutal remark implying indifference to murder, underscoring the severity of the case.
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Dick Edwards
Sherman
Hattie G. Haynes
Haynes
Income tax seen as largely assured by Democratic committee
A late November legislative note reports Democratic Ways and Means members favoring an income tax, with the panel split 8 to 3 in support. It recalls early tax rates, outlines projected thresholds, and discusses treasury concerns, bond authority, and public response amid a broader fiscal debate.
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Wastixatox
Ways and Means
Rita
Tata
Ted
Carliale
Eld
Cane
Apo Y Hunt Etterancer
New York
Aiso
Political letters urge preacher governor in Georgia
The writer from Americas advocates Rev. Mr Williams of our city as the best candidate for governor, arguing preachers can be politicians and praising his Christian virtues and education. The piece calls for the people of Northwest Georgia to support a Methodist minister as leader while noting other candidates like General Jans and General Evans.
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Sint
Georgia
North Georgia
Jans
Miilater
Poversar
Evans
A.M. Wikrama
Williama
Williams
Danocuar
Verbal Fragments of a Wednesday Evening Entertainment
The program lists a Wednesday evening entertainment featuring a range of acts and performers. It includes vocal quartets, recitals, dances, and a variety of tableaux with multiple named participants, likely a school or community event.
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Georgia Loan and Trust Company
Mbenecer Burr
HM. Knapp
A. Coleman
Treas
Gen
J.B. Bivins
Real Est
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Jersey Butter Co
Kingan
Gatewood & Callaway
Lamar Street
W.D. Baile
Dixon & Childers
Forsythat
Post Office
Geo
D. Wheatley
Nevar
Geo. D. Wheatleys
Soca Cape
Ansortment
Nya
Tech
Cotton Ave
Atylos
Tnd
Backbone
Indersey City
Som
Crayton, Ga
W. N. Moore
Teanesses Valley
Ramon
San Francisco
Bamoan Herald
Maningee Paharr
Australia
Sir Hubert Tearite Bend
Imy Plantations
Zor
Fats
Te Deutsche Handels
Taga Gazellcheft
Samoa
Minneapotty
Munwaarots
Eastin
Sara
Navy Department
Tickinis
Americas
Navy
Ambasasdor
Theodore Renyon
Mrs
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Iacebere
Cormatacry
Princes Weldersor
Marquis of
Duffrin
Julian Pounceforte
Aly Ballovet
Price Baking Powder Company of
Chicago
Royal Baking Powder Company of
Royal
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Howard
Jackson
Howard Com
Hare
Carliste
Oland Arnisn Annunciation
Pittaburge
Renee Sore
Philadelphia
H. Hart
Dins- Tacoma
Wash
Moe
Jon Shifter
Royal Arilleniot Lension
Saul Mie de Borris
Me H. Burrows
Newport
Itt
Sourm
Newsome
Samter
Messia
Wilson
Stapleton
Mrady
Heal Estate
George D. Wheatley
Lao Nnrest
Thornton Wheatley
Bank of Americus
Jordan Place
Felder Streat
George F. Cooper Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Eousely
Taylor
Montezuma
Ltfie
Orap i Pagarfesien P
Uliareatog
Mra
Olen
Artet Bhudio
Payobe
Meditauiin
Flower Girl
Ray
D Lanes Mathews
Bert
Mary Glons
GiWeeth Artiot
Mr. Daler
Moonee
Glenn
Ate Ware
Wheatley
Teeultation
Ghiiiren
Irs Glenn
Scarborough
Frau
Detll
Jodege of Cantos
Siotoury
Joy
Purnwell
Meng Carre Astanes
Nurke
Dadley
Yous
Tefi
Trul
Mrm Glaan
Statuary
Meaty
Artead Atlswes
Mengan
Glover
Fecal Vole
Flower Girt
Vlewty
Taberty
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