Officials Come To Americus Over Cotton Bills of Lading
Railway officials and bankers, warehouse operators, and cotton buyers met at the Hotel Windsor in Americus to settle disputes over bills of lading for cotton. The agreement requires issuing bills of lading within twenty four hours after delivery to the compress yards, ending weeks of congestion and extra storage costs. Both sides endorsed the compromise and expect no further delays once night work resumes with the electric light plant back in operation.
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Americas
Hotel
Windsor
W. E. Estes
Central
A. Pope
Seaboard Railway
M. B. Council
Americus
Fiendish Attack on O F Collier in Iowa
A brutal assault on O F Collier of Cherokee Iowa nearly proved fatal. He suffered severe back pain and kidney trouble until Electric Bitters restored his health judging by his letter of praise. The medicine, sold by E J Eldridge's drugstore for 50 cents, is praised for curing backache kidney issues and improving overall vigor.
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O. F. Collier
Cherokee
Iowa
E. J. Eldridge
Thacher
A. A. Goodwin
Greenville
Texas
Had wagon load of possums creates stampede at sale
A two horse wagon loaded with possums drew a crowd in Americas yesterday. Vendors sold the sleek-tailed marsupials at a half dollar each while other country produce moved through the market.
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Americas
Old Citizen of Sumter Dies in Georgia
Mr. W. M. Chambliss, sixty seven, longtime Sumter County resident near Americus, died Saturday after a long illness. He was survived by nine sons and daughters. His parents settled in Sumter County when he was ten. Funeral services held at Shiloh Church near his former home.
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W. M. Chambliss
Sumter County
Americus
Mr. Chambliss
Shiloh Church
Advance money on cotton offered by L G Council
Many farmers plan to hold their cotton for a higher advance later in the season and L G Council stands ready to advance money at a low rate. He has ample capital and aims to help farmers maximize returns. He also sells coal brick lime cement and fertilizers in his ad.
Military Play for Americus Hearts Public at Opera House
The Americas Tight Infantry will present a military play at the opera house soon. Featuring the handsomest members as both soldiers and actors, the project is under favorable discussion and an official announcement will follow promptly.
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Americas
Opera House
Americans Farmers Jubilee promises five days of merrymaking
Americus plans a November Farmers Jubilee from November 12 to 16 with the Cincinnati Amusement Company bringing refined attractions. Merchants back the event, city council grants permission, and prizes include best bale of cotton best mule team and a handsome prize for the couple that marries during the festivities. The event aims to be a people’s show with no fake acts and will attract thousands.
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Americus
Cincinnati Amusement Company
Georgia
T. G. Scott
Cincinnati Amusement Co
Central Hauls Cotton Away
The Times-Recorder reports Americus sent uncompressed cotton to Macon for the Atlantic Company press, relieving local pressure. Several trainloads were shipped, moving cotton poured into Americus from outside points. Electric plant breakdown delayed night work, delaying the press recovery and angering Savannah factors over port delays.
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Times-Recorder
Americus
Macon
Atlantic Company
Savannah
Compress Trust
What Your Face Worth Says About Liver Trouble
A vintage ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for liver trouble and complexion flaws. It promises clear skin, rosy cheeks, and a rich complexion for 250 cents at E. J. Eldridge's drug store.
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Dr. King
New Life
E. J. Eldridge
Their marriage of interest in Cordele
Miss Bessie Walters and Mr Hubert Marshall married in Cordele on Sunday morning. Walters, daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Walters, was raised in Americus and praised for her charming manners. Marshall is a Cordele businessman and brother of Key Marshall of Americus. Friends in Americus extend warm congratulations.
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Cordele
Americas
Bessie Walters
Hubert Marshall
Miss Walters
J. W. Walters
Americus
Mr. Marshall
Key Marshall
Inverted flags prompt calm civic action at Furlow School
A Jackson street crowd of 700 to 800 observers saw the inverted flag over Furlow School. They phoned Superintendent Mathis to report the error, prompting a rapid fix before noon.
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Jackson Street
Furlow School
Supt
Mathis
Trial of Caleb Powers closes as case moves to jury visit
In Frankfort Ky on Oct 19 the Commonwealth rested its case in Caleb Powers trial. John W. Ray testified early this morning about Goebel’s shooting threats by Leander Guffey. Judge Cantrill may allow the jury to view the crime scene before final arguments begin as Judge Morton opens the defense.
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Commonwealth
Ito
Frankfort
Grovortown
John W. Ray
White
Hoe
Goebel
Leander Guffey
Uipstaff
Court of Appeals
B. L. D. Guffey
General Assembly
Franklin
Cantrill
Jere Morton
Cotton Rushes Through Americus Market in Busy Week
Americus merchants saw a brisk two day period with 791 bales of cotton in warehouse receipts and 1,600 bales over Friday and Saturday. Prices topped near 74 cents, and much of the cotton sold at that level, fueling widespread trade across all lines. Cumulative Americus receipts reach 13,410 bales, with press receipts pushing totals past thirty thousand bales for the period.
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Americus
Americas
Hawkins Accepts General Manager Post in Augusta
Mr Luther Hawkins left yesterday for Augusta to take the general manager position with Southern Bell Telephone Co a highly responsible post He has long served as general manager for the Savannah unit Americas friends extend best wishes for success in his new field
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Luther Hawkins
Augusta
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Hawkins
Savannah
Americas
Feld
Jacobs Loses Cotton House Near Americus
A dwelling on the Methvin place near Americus burned yesterday. Occupied by a Black tenant, Alex Jacobs, it held about five bales of seed cotton and seed from five more bales, all consumed. Two young children barely escaped the blaze, and the loss weighs heavily on the elderly tenant.
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Americus
Alex Jacobs
Jacobs
Cures Where All El Best Cough Syrup Bold by Druggist
Cures where all el best cough syrup bold by druggist. (Note: Insufficient readable facts to form a proper news summary.)
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