Melon Growers Convene in Albany Georgia
Southern and Southwest Georgia melon and fruit growers met in Albany with President G R McRee of Quitman presiding. They outlined grievances including weight guarantees on bills of lading and lower rail rates north of the Ohio River and west of the Mississippi. They formed committees to select attorneys and to address sidings charges, set a per acre assessment, and planned to elect officers for the association.
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Albany
Georgia
G. R. McRee
Quitman
Southern Lines
Melon Growers Association
Ohio River
Mississippi
Kates
J. L. Hand
Southern Railway and Steamship Association
St. Augustine
Sta
Southern Railroad and Steamship Association
J. R. Forrester
Forrester
W. W. Thompson
Smithville
Melon Growers’ Association
Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad
W.G. McCall
J. J. Twitty
Charles Remington
John G. McCall
Mitchell Jones
George R. Melee
Davis
Lula Ray on Trial in Dawson Murder Case
Lula Ray, returned to Dawson under guard, faces murder charges with Judge Guerry presiding. Jury empaneled, testimony completed for night. defense lawyers from Dawson Albany and Fort Gaines. Bond posted for $1000, Lula cites fear of mob violence as motive for leaving town. court crowded. public sympathy noted.
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Dawson
Lula Ray
F. M. Jennings
Court House
Lula
Messrs
Tragedy in Dooly County Major Brown Found Dead
In Dooly County near Cordele Major Brown a wealthy prominent citizen was found dead in burning woods at sunset amid suspicion of foul play. Coroner Roberta is summoned for an inquest as authorities probe the cause of death. Buena Vista reports a quiet week with merchants reorganizing stock and a growing guano trade. schools open with seventy pupils and lots for sale as the Farmers Alliance forms a stock company to buy a large merchant. Congressmember Peters of Kansas retires citing prohibitive expenses, arguing salaries do not cover district costs and promising to focus on family and future financial stability.
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Convee
Major Brown
Dooly County
Cordele
Roberta
Buena Vista
Moore Brothers
Forrester
Farmer's Alliance
Congress
Peters
Kansas
Electric Bitters Promise Dyspepsia Cure
A medical advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a universal remedy to cure dyspepsia and deliver Eupepsy. It claims the product improves digestion, liver and kidney function, and guarantees benefits if used as directed. Sold by E.B. Eldridge at 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle.
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E.B. Eldridge
Calendar calendar calendar redirects and ads era
The piece surveys calendar fever in shops and offices across Georgia, noting heavy promotion by lithographers, insurers, railroads, and brewers. It highlights calendar varieties from blotting-paper formats to tin-framed desk versions, and cites calendars as Christmas and New Year gifts amid a broad advertising boom. The article also includes brief items on female beauty standards and local notices, including W. L. Childers moving to Cordele and a fatal mule accident near Coleman station.
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Georgia
Macon
Mothers WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP Teething Aid
Advice urged mothers to use WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for teething children. Claims soothe the child gums relieve pain cure wind colic and diarrhea. Priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
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Ma&s. Winslow
Trade Slumps Post Holidays Spur Spring Stock Clean-Up
Trade has fallen off since the holidays as merchants use the dull period to straighten stock and prepare for the spring season. Local shops report slower buyer flow but insist the lull is temporary and essential to refresh inventories.
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THE
Melon Growers
S. W. Harris
Bhe
Dooly
W. L. Childers
Cordele Guano Company
Messra
E. J
C. H. Peacock
Dodge County
Leslie
Americus
Witlin
Kemp
Rich Watson
Coleman Station
Randolph County
John R. Shaws
Mammoth Double Stores
Champion Clothing Store
Forsyth Street
Eagle Shoe Store
Edward C. 8Urt
Morrow's Ladies Fone
Champion Clothing House
Ladies and
the Eagle Shoe Store
James Fpricker
Watchea
Waterbury
Adedd
Joe Porrenny
Optical Department
Kina
Blasic Department
Sonmer
Calland
Barlow Blicok
James Fricher & Bro
Invest Now
HELLQ
Just
M. Callaway
Santa Claus
Americas
Pa.williams
P. H. Williams
Grocer
Cotten Avenue
C. Bremsteller
Americus, GA
America
Eo Coard
R.L. McLeod & CO
Cain & Brown
Opera House
Moricus
Wean
Caly
Kev UN
R. L. McLeod & CO
J. W. Mize
Cotton Avenue
Hawkins House
BYO. Mvoc
Kega
COOK
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