Postmaster Smith Dies After Illness in Americus
Americus mourns Captain J. A. Smith a Confederate veteran and long time postmaster. Born and raised there he served in the Sumter Light Guards after the war he farmed in Lee County before being appointed postmaster four years ago. He died yesterday surrounded by family with funeral services at 4 pm at Oakgrove cemetery.
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Americus
8. A. Smith
Ms. Smith
Virginia
Sumter
Smith
Maude Hays Hitt
Oakgrove Cemetery
Texan Recounts Relief from Dr King’s New Life Pills
W. P. Whitehead of Kennedale Texas reports distress in head back and stomach eased after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. He claims rapid improvement and lingering appetite restoration. Available at bridge drug stores for one shilling.
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Dr. King
New Life
W. P. Whitehead
Kennedale
Tex
Bridge
Americus Leads Georgia Cotton Markets in Price
A leading cotton buyer stated Americus paid at least one eighth of a cent more per pound than inland markets in Georgia. Local buyers paid eight cents for good cotton yesterday, with eight cents as the top outside Savannah. Strong demand and more export houses in Americus this season drive the premium over other interior markets.
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Americus
Savannah
Americas
Heaviest Cotton Bale Won By Col Griffin’s Plantation
Col Fletcher W Griffin received a palm for the heaviest bale of cotton to Americus, a 734 lb bale packed on a new press on his plantation. The bale drew eyes with a gold brick expression, and the weight regulation by packers was noted. Mrs Victoria Salter seeks to rent or sell her farm near the Plains and invites inquiries.
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Col
Fletcher W. Griffin
Americus
Multam
Parvo
Col. Griffin
Victoria Salter
Early frost nears halting Georgia cotton yield
Sw Georgia reports say top cotton crops fail except in low moisture areas. Highland cotton will be gone by mid October with rains unlikely to spark full maturation before frost. Rev O J Badlong credits Electric Bitters for curing jaundice and liver troubles.
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Georgia
Albany
Highlands
O. J. Badlong
Ashaway, RB. L
Eldridge Drug Stores
Postmaster Smith’s Term Ends as February Expiration Nears
The article notes Postmaster Smith’s February expiration of his term first appointed by McKinley in 1898 and confirmed in 1899. It says Assistant Postmaster Frank P. Mitchell, a long‑time local official and the only white Republican in Americas, is likely to succeed if appointed. It adds Roosevelt’s pending choice and delays in party-line selection.
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Smith
McKinley
Senate
Americas
Roosevelt
Frank P. Mitchell
Mitchell
Kodol Cures Stomach Troubles Claims
An advertisement touts Kodol as a perfect digestion aid that cleanses and purifies the stomach. Endorsing testimonials from J. H. Holladay and W. A. Rembert claim the remedy cures indigestion and stomach troubles, improving nourishment absorption after meals.
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J. H. Holladay
Kodol
W. A. Rembert
Notice Colored Teachers Seek Applicants for 1903
Advertises for licensed teachers with recommendations to apply at once. Contact J. M. Cottom, Putnam, Ga, 910 dead 2y. Mentions headache relief by Rembert's Specific from Rembert's Drugstore at the next post, ABTORNAIA. Bears bhy The Kind You fave a " QuBete.
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J. M. Cottom
Putnam, Ga
Rembert
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James Fricker
BRO
Americus Whiskey Co
Cotton
Americus, Ga
Parker & Co
Fine Farm
Lucius G. B
Andersonville
Alonzo Richardson
Empire
Atlanta
Postmaster Smith
Gents
Americus Oil Company
Church Street
G. T. Sullivan, Jeweler
Ladies
Entrany Windsor Hotel
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