Dawson Capitalizes On New Local Enterprises In April
Dawson Ga April 9 South Georgia notes a boom as cotton compress, lime factory, brick works, and guano plant surface. Editor K L Rainey leads coverage with steel press purchase and eight page paper plans. Citizens back factory stock, bank profits rise, and Easter services mark town’s growth. Local leaders discuss furniture and cotton factories as rail expansion nears.
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Dawson, Ga
Dawson
K. L. Rainey
the News
Ben
Jas. T. Lee
W. B. Gibson
Perry Cocke
Columbus
Messrs. Hamilton & Co
J. A
J. W. Roberts
Terrell County
Frank Cocke
Lee County
Littleton & Lowe
E. B. McNulty
E. M. Whiting
J. D. Laing
Jesse Rogers
J. C. Rogers
Stonewall Street
Rogers
B. H. Brown
Calla-Lllea
H. 8. Bell
Canton
Lodge No. 1258
The
Knights of Honor
Grand Lode
Arconpen
Hamilton Cotton Company
Central
Dawson Variety Works
Michigan
Dawson National Bank
Magnolia Springs Picnic and Local Notices
A column from Magnolia Springs notes a spring picnic planned for May first and reports on local visits and illnesses. Powell and Simmons have recovered from sickness. Dr. Harper is ill. Rumbley and companion returned after a business trip. Several families and pupils are mentioned with attendance and measles cases, and Georgia press sages praise Glessner as president.
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Maanoura
Powell and Simmons
R. E. Johnston
Bronwood
Powell
Harper
Wm. Reid
J. A. Reid Sanday
Rumbley
Mrs. Wise
Philip Addy
Henry Jones
Harper Reeves
Alice Jones
Fleeta Wise
Willie Williams
Orlaka Simmons
Claude Walters
Willie Payne
Geo. Payne
Ralph Wise
Sages of the
Georgia Press
Glessner
W.H. H
A Good Man Gone in Burke Georgia
Rev. Jas. R. Hays died at his home in Burke County Georgia at six p m the day before yesterday He was a dependable tax receiver for ten years a prominent Allianceman a charter member in the section and for nearly fifty years a devoted Christian and thirty five years a local preacher of the Methodist church He leaves a wife and three grown children. Home remedies at Purey Pharmacy.
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Jas. R. Hays
Methodist Church
Mossy Dell Items From Mossy Den April News
Mossy Dell notes plantings shift from corn to cotton amid weather rumors predicting a cold snap. Local visits record Deputy Sheriff Forrest and family, and Mr James L Forrest. A tale of a stuck mill wheel provides dinners for three, while Willie Brumit promotes The National Garment Cutter. Uncle Peter Faust returns from Plains of Dura after an apoplectic scare but improves with care. School pupils perform speeches and a spelling match, Kemp Hall and Frank Webb winning initial contests.
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James L. Forrest
Forrest
Spencer
Davison’s Mill
Wm. Mitchell
Judy
James Forrest
Will R. Brumit
Peter Faust
Plains of Dura
Wise
Kemp Hall
Frank Webb
Ll.d
Sunday School Superintendents Meet in Americus April 12
County Sunday School superintendents are urged to attend a meeting of the county executive committee at the Presbyterian church in Americus on Saturday April 12 at 10 a.m. Delegates will be appointed for the annual convention in Thomasville. Bring written reports on scholars teachers schools and pertinent details. Representations by substitutes are welcome.
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Sunday School Association
Presbyterian Church
Americus
Thomasville
J.W. Wickat Ley
Advice to Mothers Sporitine Syrup Teething Remedy
Advice to Mothers Mrs Weston’s Sporitine Syrup for teething soothes the gums relieves wind colic and diarrhea. Priced twenty five cents per bottle. Coox’s Pharmacy 439 Fotten Avenue Americus Ga Lowe broker and commission merchant.
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E. Lowe
Americus, Ga
Abbeville Ga News Briefs on Construction and Local Events
One hundred laborers needed for a railroad project near Abbeville and Waycross with rail arrival in about thirty days. Wilcox County to get a new jail if grand jury recommendations are adopted. Local builders and fishermen active as deputies encounter a gunfire incident near Rochelle. National figures discuss Reconstruction in Why the Solid South book, and Omniscient notes on Howells and Potter contributions to Harper's.
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Abbeville
Ocmulgee
Gross Lumber Company
Wishart
Rochelle
Webster Court Opens as Webster County Pledges Support
Special to Reconpen Preston Ga April 7 Judge Fort on the bench opens court with Solicitor General Hudson and grand jury charged to aid public welfare. Focus on gambling concealed weapons vagrancy roads schools. Foreman W H Mercer elected. Several A P L stock suits dismissed. Court expected to run until Friday. Daniel Bowman, one of Webster’s oldest and wealthiest citizens, buried yesterday.
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Preston
W. H. Mercer
Webster
Daniel Bowman
Coor
Elberta Peach Company plans large orchard profits
The Elberta Peach Company of Macon reports 80000 peach trees planted on the Smith place in Houston County with a rail line to the site and expects huge freight earnings after Rumphs profits on 850 acres. The piece notes tree purchases and criticizes monopoly greed in Washington.
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Elberta Peach Company
Macon
Smith Place
Houston County
Georgia Southern
Georgia thrift Tennille to get electric lights and water works
Reported improvements include streetcar and depot plans at Shellman and Milledgeville, new canning factory in Montezuma aiming 2000 three pound cans daily, and a string of investments. James T. Gordy displays iron ore samples from Richland area amid ongoing regional growth and plans for Macon Car Works. Alliance praised for aiding Georgia farmers and economic uplift. references to peach shipments and Marshallville developments. Cape May Pony noted with rider remark concerning J. W. Mizr.
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Georgia Thrift, Tennille
Montezuma Invesment Company
Central Railroad
Shellman
Montezuma
James T. Gordy
Richland
Americas
Marshallville
Georgia Shippers’ Union
Fort Valley
Macon Car
Randall’s Relapse Dims Hope for Recovery in South
The South faces disappointment as Mr. Randall suffers another relapse, leaving him weaker than ever. While tariff views caused disagreement, the region will recall his steadfast defense of Southern interests.
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South
Mr. Randall
Health Board Endorses Cotton Seed Oil as Food Lard Compound Belief
The State Board of Health of New York has endorsed cotton seed oil as a food and declared the belief that compound lard is wholesome. Prof. Wylie of the U S Agricultural Department also endorsed the healthfulness of cotton seed oil and of the lard compounds into which it enters.
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State Board of Health of
New York
Prof
Wylie
Agricultural Department of the
United States
Northwest Tornadoes Stir Fears Across the Nation
Daily reports speak of devastating Northwest tornadoes causing loss of life and property as the country endures a stormy era of discord and upheaval.
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Northwest
Dawson News Doubles Size With Power Press Purchase
The Dawson News reports plans to double its size after purchasing a power press and steam engine. The paper credits Brother Rainey’s prosperity and public support as indicators of the paper’s improvement and Georgia papers gaining new life. The current Congress is praised for eliminating the surplus, while addressing anticipated deficits. Mississippi Legislature colored members vote to fund a Confederate monument with ten thousand dollars.
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Dawson News
The
Bro. Rainey
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