Local Yester Day News From Americus Hums With Markets And Marriages
The column scans daily life in Americus with markets for cotton and produce, new shops and displays, a move of Dr. W J Farmer to Americus from Corsicana, and a flurry of upcoming marriages. It notes fragile weather, pest notes, and a playful jab at B T Hawkins bond plans. Pearl onion sets and turnip seed are sold at Mima & Hudson and Dodson's pharmacy.
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Mima & Hudson
Geo
Oliver's
Ceuta
B. T. Hawkins
Americas
Bob White
W. J. Farmer
iFre
Americus
Corsicana
Texas
Lone Star
Cupid
Roundtop Hall
Dodson
Farlow & Walters
Needles and all machine parts at a reduction
Cotney Bell and Co advertise new home sewing machines and parts. E W Hyman of Fitzgerald arrived at The Windsor. Shelby Myrick returned from Savannah on business. B R McLain and J W Peddy of Dawson visited Americus on a short trip. Capt W W Hulbert Southern Express Co official was in Americus on business. Mrs Henry McCleskey左ft for Atlanta to visit her parents Judge and Mrs W H Fish. Julia Peacock of Ellaville visiting Nel Davia in Americus. Kate Roebuck left for Dawson for Epworth League conference. Henry G Stanfield of Americus visiting Cadet C H Esdorn. M A has returned home. Rose Johnson and her husband went to Huntington after marriage. Pianos and Munnicbs Jewater Biosto Go.
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E. W. Hyman
Fitzgerald
Windsor
Shelby Myrick
Savannah
Messrs
BR. B. McLain
J. W. Peddy
Dawson
Americus
W. W. Hulbert
Georgia
Southern Express Co
Americas
Henry 8. McCleskey
Atlanta
W. H. Fish
Julia Peacock
Ellaville
Nel Davia
Jackson Street
Kate Roebuck Aleft
Henry G. Stanfield
Americus, Ga
C. H. Esdorn
S.C. M.A
Charleston
Tost
Rose Johnson
Huntington
Munnicbs
Jewater
Biosto
Madame Cox Millinery Opening Tuesday October 12
Madame Cox announces the fall millinery opening on Tuesday October 12 featuring dainty headgear in rich color ribbons velveta and ornaments. The stock is well selected and includes recent New York purchases. A trained corps of artists will present the prettiest hats and latest styles south of Baltimore amid bright seasonal displays. Americas Cotton Market reports bales received today in Americas Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Cox
New York
Mada
Baltimore
Struck by Falling Timber at Plant. Man Escapes Serious Injury
A lumber car unloading at a repair yard sent heavy timbers flying when a piece shattered. A. B. Harrold was struck on the head but escaped grave harm as the blow was glancing. His friends praise his fortunate seizure of life after the near miss.
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A. B. Harrold
Killed A Dozen Gators by Two Gun Shots
Mr. W. A. Parker, living east of Americus along the Flint River, while hunting, observed a brood of young alligators sunning on a sand bar. He fired twice and killed ten with the first blast and two more with the second, capturing about twelve youngsters ranging from one to two feet in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Parker
Americus
Flint River
Johnsons Chillana Fever Tonic Cures Fever In One Day
A fire scare near G. L. Williams residence prompted a Brown House area call to the fire department at dusk yesterday. No services were needed as the blaze was contained and extinguished by bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
G. L. Williams
Brown House
Soul One
Bond Vote Sparks Campaign Amid Race Politics
Voters face a $35 000 gold bond issue for public improvements as advocates and opponents claim confidence. A Roundtop mass meeting urged negro registration to support bonds, while critics condemn racial politics in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette
Americas
We Coore
Roundtop Ball
B. T. Hawkins
Honda
B. T
Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic Ad Promises Quick Skin Healing
An old advertisement touts Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic for stopping bleeding reducing sores clearing pimples and healing skin eruptions. It claims to bleach stains and improve complexion, with a price of 50 cents and mentions a local dentist opening over a bank. Also includes a cattle and meat listing with price per pound and a phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Tichenor
Greenland
Broadcloths and dress goods on sale at reduced prices
A local retailer advertises a large Wool and Dress Goods sale featuring 36 inch Haf Wool Cashmetes at 25c, 45 inch and 50 inch fabrics, 36 38 45 inch wool fancies, brocades, checks, and silks. Highlights include 50 inch French Fancies at 1.25, 56c diagonals, 65c to 75c novelties, and a promise of extensive stock and low prices to draw shoppers.
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Georgia
Medea
wSseewern
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Srecrar
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Goa
Geo.d. Wheatley
Lamar Street
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Davenport Drug CO
Americus, Georgia
Haberdashery
Big Shor
City Bakery
Kottman’s Bakery
Giaeseessee Recceesse
the Americas Jewelry and Music Co
Mallet
Cotney Bell & Co New New Home Sewing Machines
Harrold
DeWitt
We Rembert
Rembert's
Hbb
Balford
Tow Charen
Jack
Cascarets
Lee
Kontest
Banner of Liberty
Libertytown
Maryland
W. A. Remert
Mims & Hudson
Andersonville
Wesson House
Chas
Charles Brinson
Lillian Ashurst
Jove
Brinson
Mr. Brinson
Miss Ashurst
Singletary
Wesson
Dr. Joiner
A. P
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Cathedral Bella
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Amoof
Transand Rosy
Jno. M. Wilkes
Tampa
Pia
Southwestern Bank
Call
Nee Him
George
Leo
Artesian
Piow
Sandy
Munson
T. W. Callaway
Parlow and
Bartow Streets
James Fricker
BRO
Wwe
Sit Oaks
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Bata
James Pricker & Bro
Sandon Wine
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