Local city notices and happenings feature vivid updates
Multiple brief items report jail crowding, crowds at circuses, cotton presses near blockade, geese over the city, a razor attack on Ernest Oliver, and social gossip about a November wedding. Also noted are rail excursion tickets, new transport ventures, and Buckwheat seed and buckwheat flour mentions.
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Ernest Oliver
Henry Binyon
Binyon
Americus
Nashville
Central
Neil
Sumter
Hecker
Ab Perlow & Walters
Georgia & Alabama railway avoids freight delays despite quarantine
Quarantine restrictions caused initial rigidity in several towns but General Manager Gabbett secured local authorities to relax rules. Freight shipments on the Georgia and Alabama railway now proceed without delay as cities cooperate to protect public health.
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Georgia& Alabama Railway
Gabbett
Georgia & Alabama
J of S Chill 4 Fever Tonic Cures Fever in One Day
The focal cotton market shows little movement with falling receipts as warehouses handle about 150 bales daily. Farmers hold for better prices while only top grades sell around 51 cents. many sales occur more slowly this week. Stockholders meeting mentioned by petition of several shareholders of the Americus Mana-
New New Home Sewing Machines Bring City Visitors
A string of visitors and locals pass through the city including Georgia & Alabama GM Gabbett from Savannah, Col. James M. Dupree en route to Lumpkin, Dr. G T Miller to New York for two weeks, and Dawson delegates A P Wooten and Miss Wooten visiting Col Wilburn in New Orleans.
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Gabbett
Georgia & Alabama
Savannah
James M. Dupree
Monitezuma
Lumpkin
Stewart Court
G. T. Miller
New York City
Mia
James G. Parks
Dawson
John Taylor
Leo Street
A. P. Wooten
Miss Wooten
Buena Vists
Col. Wilburn
New Orleans
Maggie Reen
Raymond Rees
Americus
Jacksonville
Mamie Dudley
Jawatar & Momo Co
Masons Prepare for Georgia Grand Lodge Gathering in Macon
Macon gears up to host the Masonic Grand Lodge of Georgia annual communication beginning next Tuesday. Grand Secretary W A Wolshiv says expected attendance will exceed last year’s 500 plus Masons with 11 lodges and numerous delegations statewide anticipated to attend.
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Grand Lodge
Order
Macon
Masonic Grand Lodge of Georgia
W. A. Wolshiv
Georgia Grand Lodge
Georgis
Opponents vow renewed fight over bond measure
Opposition leaders announced a new campaign against the bond measure. They contend voter qualification is the central issue, arguing many Tuesday voters were not taxed for the sinking fund. Chairman Miller of the finance committee said the challenge is weak and has been ruled on by experts. The notice ends with local ads and brief testimonials.
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Taz Tama-Reconpre
Antis
Miller
Finance Committee of Council
quarantine order targets Montgomery fever outbreak
The board of health and city council act to enforce a strict quarantine against Montgomery Alabama and other fever infected districts. No person baggage or freight from Montgomery may enter Americus until further notice. Trains from Montgomery will be met outside the city and quarantined. cotton from Montgomery may pass in sealed cars.
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Montgomery
Americas
Board of Health
Alabama
Health Board
Ala
Americus
Montgomery Mary
Marine Hospital
Igh
Dok
Cit
Wide selection of wool dress goods offered at low prices
A local retailer advertises 36 inch half wool cashmeres at 15 to 25 cents per yard and multiple wool serges suiting blanks. The list includes Henrietta cloths 6 25, 36 inch all wool ladies cloths, Scotch wool, imperial serges, novelties, plaid and checked fabrics with prices from 25 to 75 cents. The ad urges customers to inspect stock and compare prices before buying.
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Georgia
Black Goods Sale Highlights Popular Fabrics
The advertisement touts a broad display of black goods from cheapest to finest. It lists strong specials at 25c 29c 39c 56c 65c and 75c, with silks and velvets, taffetas glaces roman stripes plaids and other new popular fabrics.
Clothing department showcases largest selection yet
Our Clothing department is the largest and most complete we have ever yet shown. Good clothing at lower prices than you have ever known. Men’s sack suits cutaway Prince Albert styles, youths suits in variety, best line of children’s clothing, prices from cheapest to finest. Ban knee pants and overcoats.
Damask Turkey Red Linen Goods and Accessories
Readable fragments list damask fabrics and linen items including towels napkins and gloves with prices and sizes. Mentions children’s clothing items in Georgia and ladies vests and drawers. The text appears as an old catalog or advertisement fragment with partial pricing.
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Georgis
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Sumter County
Davenport Drug CO
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City Bakery
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Mima & Hudson
George Oliver's
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Perry
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Miss Satlle
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George
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Miss Claud
Snith
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Mr. P; Watson
Mok K Wigrins
Mr. Link
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Sedum Mover
Central Railroad
Tenn
Castoria
Council
Banner of Liberty
Libertytown
Maryland
W. A. Rembert
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Hudson
Hodson's Pharmacy
Tela
Rembert
James Fricker
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