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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1901
Page
5
The Americas Evening Herald notes a forthcoming Farmers Jubilee in Americus set for November 12 to 16. It mentions a premium list with handsome prizes, livestock exhibits from Sumter County, and calls for local citizens to support the home visit benefiting Americus.
City Physician Hudson states there is not a known scarlet fever case in Amerins. Only one case of diphtheria is present, with no contagious diseases in the city. His cautious optimism notes the red plague has largely been stamped out after a year of vigilance.
After Confederate veterans return from Macon, the local camp will consider Mrs. T. G. Scott's offer to lecture for camp funds. Mr Scott, in town for thejubilee and discussion of New Zealand lore, will donate his services. Proceeds go to the camp while the audience enjoys an entertaining talk.
Hon E B Lewis, popular representative of the Third district, spent yesterday afternoon in Americas from Montezuma on legislative and private tasks. He is said to be in good health and prepared to resume duties in Washington when Congress convenes, accompanied by Hon W A Dodson.
The Tribune's London desk reports a planned English iron and steel cartel led by John R. Bartlett, uniting the north and south with about 40 million pounds capital. The scheme aims to control rail production, shield vast English assets, and is presented as mutual protection rather than anti American. It could prompt similar moves against mine owners and other English industries.
The American Missionary association reported 111 converts in the Congregational Association of Christian Chinese, the highest annual total. President Frank W. Woodworth spoke on Industrial Training and Race Elevation, warning of its dangerous implications for Negro roles.
A long list of visitors and residents appears in Americas, noting Miss Maggie Buchanan from Ocilla and others from La Crosse The Plains Fayetteville N C Huntington and Albany. Mentions include Miss Lewis Miss Leonard Col S H Hawkins Sheriff J W Montgomery and trips to Atlanta Macon Cincinnati and a horse show in Atlanta.
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