Americus Georgia poised as commercial capital of southwest
Americus Georgia sits as Sumter County seat on the Southwestern Railroad, 71 miles from Macon. The city, population 6000, boasts markets, schools, churches, a library, newspapers, an opera house, fire department, and evolving industry. It thrives on cotton and diverse crops with growing rail links and water works.
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Americus
Sumter County
Georgia
Southwestern
Macon
Auoricis
Hipelstig
Ita
Americus, Preston & Lumpkin
Geor Say
Oresbutry
Bank of South-Western Georgia Directors Advertise Transition
Bank of South-Western Georgia announces its paid up capital of 100000 and lists directors including Bledafison, Nyshotson, Perry, Huntington, and Wheaties as it signals transition from the old firm to a successor. The notice urges customers to place deposits with the successor bank to ensure continued support and reliability.
Stock market closing offer shocks competitors
We regret that our closing out announcement disturbed competitors who seek to belittle it. They may do so, for the market impact of a sale of stock of such magnitude as that now offered.
J Waxelbaum and Company Ad Claim למ
An advertising pitch asserts actions prove claims, challenging readers to compare present and former prices at the store. The text urges customers to visit and judge the value by direct in-store comparison, promising factual backing for all assertions.
We Mean What We Say Dress Goods Shoes Clothing and More
A promotional snippet asserts the store’s commitment to low prices on dress goods shoes clothing stockings carpets and mattings. It frames the shop as the best place to buy, promising competitive pricing and a steady rule of close margins.
New York Store Seeks Quick Sale of Stock
The New York Store offers matting at 4.62 and Brussels Carpets at 52c to 80c, with usual values higher, signaling a clearance. Manager Julius L. Mack says Mr. Waxelbaum will retire to focus on New York, directing fast stock conversion and inviting customers to call.
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Brussels
Waxelbaum
New York
New York State Special Notice on Settling Accounts
Those with unsettled accounts are urged to settle promptly to avoid annoyance. Stringent orders have been given and will be complied with. The notice warns receivers to address balances and comply with the new directives.
City Council Minutes Report Tax on Drovers and Water Board
City council discusses whitewashing cemetery fence, reports on drovers tax change, and approves a $500,000 water works bond sale. Ordinance creates a three member Board of Water Commissioners with terms through 1861 and powers to regulate water rates and operate the system. Various street, fire, and paving issues, plus several bills paid and a dogged collection action against a street contractor.
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Felder
Ald
Shipp
Williams
Adderton
Jossey
Mack
Rylander
Old Cemetery
Winn and
Forsyth Streets
Eaarn, Prince, Et al
Saidicense
E. D. Suipp
P. H. Williams
City of Americas
Yeas
Ald Shipp
W. H. Patterson
A. Dutenhofer
Humphereys Castleman
Harrold, Johnson & Co
John A. Hambleton & Co
Law
J.B. Fe
Americus
Board of Water Commissioners
City of
J. B. Felder
A. B. Harrold
Geo. W. Glover
Board of Water Commissioners For
Salierty
J.B. Felder
B. Harrold
H. R. Johnson
Oak Grove Cemetery
Vigilance Fire Co
A. C
J. J. Nicholson
Brown & French
Geo. Andrews
Nes Scarborough
Jasper Weldon
Americus Investment Co
Knowles Steam Pump Works
James Ellia
Wells
D. K. Brinson
Crofulous Ulcers Inherited Condition Reported In Notes
Fragmentary OCR text mentions scrofulous ulcers and inherited condition with references to names and medical jargon. Context unclear but indicates a report on hereditary ulcer issue and related health observations.
Unclear medical grievance letter from Lowell firm
A fragmentary letter from a Lowell Massachusetts firm to J C Arun describes a personal medical struggle, mentioning a New Haven college career and a long battle with bronchial illness and treatments, with references to doctors and lifelong hardship.
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Sey Silat
J. C. Arun & Co
Lowell
Mass
New Haven
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pricus Recorder
Hc Storey
Finch
Inch
Bank of South-Western Georgia
3. W. Wheatley & Co
Mer Rd Bled Af Ison
Nyshotson
Perry
Coa
Huntington
Wheaties
Peat Ny
J. W. Wheatley & CO
Inecar Bitters
J.waxelbaum&co
Julius L. Mack
New York State
J. L. Mack
Ald. Shipp
Fremont (C.) Canning Company
George Arnold
Battle Creek
Mich
Arnold
Marshall
George
Naiyen
Ning’ Po
China
Davenport
James Willingham
Lincolnton
Vaasa
Richardson
Jam Steeer
Oniweomm
Saathape
Rosana Gee
Hon. C. Edwards Lester
Italy
England
America
Sta
Ayer
Avza
A. A
Zeek Randy Hae
Ark Ostone Ee Ruggista
Medicise
Ronila
Tyler Deseco Sr
Louir
Stone Seebeine Ie
Ron Ee Owe
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