Large Americus hotel plan urged to boost growth
A long editorial discusses rebuilding after fires, endorsing a large new hotel in Americus. It argues the project will require bonds, attract Northern visitors, and spur rail traffic, with a target occupancy by November and loans open to small investors. It cites examples from Thomasville and Albany as proof of profitable hotels.
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Feta
Americus
Thownaville
Albany
Americas
Thomasville
Georgia
Eastern Railroad
South Manufacturers Thrive Without Tariff Edge
A Nashville Tennessee firm offers pig iron by contract at $10 to $1250 per ton, delivering up to 50 tons daily. The Louisville Courier Journal notes this shows southern iron and coal regions can compete globally without tariffs, while Pennsylvania producers face pressure to cut costs. The South, including Alabama, is seen as poised to become a major iron and cotton manufacturing area in coming years. The Nashville contract suggests protectionist tariffs may be unnecessary.
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Louisville Course-Journal
Nashville
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Alabama
Courier Journal
Ansswers
South
Savannah News
Osage orange hedge as living fence on prairie lands
Planters facing fencing scarcity could plant orange trees along field borders to form a living fence in about five years. Osage orange thrives in this climate, forming a handsome close hedge without renewal each year. The observer notes miles of hedge on Northwest prairies and cites Mr. Riechert near Smithville as successfully maintaining an orange hedge.
Third District Politics and Judge Pate Candidacy
The Dublin Gazette reports a friend of Judge Pate claims he could bring 18 votes if he runs for congress, making election likely. The Times notes favorable talk of A. C. Pate’s candidacy, praising his popularity and ability. The Jeieans Record touts Congresstan Crispie as attentive to constituents and active in Congress.
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Dublin Gazette
Pate
Congress
Orman Times
Third
A. C. Pate
Crispie
Judge Simmons declines gubernatorial bid in letter
In a letter to the Macon Telegraph dated the 8th Judge T J Simmons declines to run for governor citing two years remaining in his term as judge and a wish not to oppose Gov McDaniel's candidacy. The Buena Vista Sentinel reports on agricultural trials and vine yields with hills set 1230 feet apart and vines covering ground, noting a vine supplying a family with table peas.
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Macon Telegraph
T. J. Simmons
Gov. McDaniel
The
Buena Vista Sentinel
John F. Hollis
Local notes on crops, taxes, church split and travel
Readable items cover crop progress, fertilizer costs, potential dog tax to fund schools, a new artesian well project in Eufaula, a Quitman county Sabbath School association, a church division at Enon with creation of a Midway Baptist church, and a Quitman region rail division transfer. Also mentions migration, a journalist excursion, and Southwest Georgia resources.
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Hickey
G. W. Conk
Chatihoochee County
Clay
Eufaula
Quitman County
F. M Bled
W. J. Brown, Jr
W. E. Gay, Jr
Enon
Bethel Association
New England
South
Boston
Baltimore
Norfolk
Nashville
Tenn
Georgia
Georgia News and Local Enterprise in Early County
A compilation of local notes reports Terrell County debt status and a retiring editor with A J Tison taking charge. Albany groups plan a grand fair in October for two companies. Montezuma residents raise funds to build a bathhouse adjacent to Ellinuto’s store with artesian water piped in. A dispute over liquor license revocation in Quitman is decided in favor of license retention. A Blakely petition seeks pardon for a jailed dog thief Dennis Seutchinga, whose illness and dropsy raise concerns. Montezuma Record notes a vent hole in Prof J W Frederick’s yard near Marabellville that vents air like a frog hole when wind direction changes.
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Anene Enterprise
Johnson
A. J. Tison
Jackson Light Infantry
Albany Guards
Albany
Montezuma
Ellinuto
Sweet
Mayo and Council
Quitmnan
Enjuin
Hansell
Early County News
Enyn
Blakely
Dennis Seutchinga
Maraballville
J. W. Frederick
Fragmentary travel notes hint at scattered scenes and goods
Disjointed OCR snippets depict travelers, foods, prices, and names like Lindell Gens and Panhtin amid jagged phrases. Mentions of rice dishes, cigars, discounts, and a traveler’s journey appear, with unclear sequence and many garbled words.
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Alan
W. D. Panhtin
Boony A
Hilman
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Calhoun County Courier
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United States
George Washington
Edmond Randolph
Thomas Jefferson
Smilar
Willy Aver
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Janie
Hatcher Station
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Fr. Gasinea Tribune
Clay County
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J. A. Smith
Quitman
Augusta Evening News
Florida
Hiden
Terrell County
Cincinnati
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S. M. Cohen
Cotton Avenue
Americus, Ga
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