Americus Georgia a thriving commercial center and growth hub
Americus in Sumter County Georgia sits on the Southwestern railroad about 71 miles southwest of Columbus and 90 miles north of the Florida line. It boasts a mild climate, artesian water, and growing industries including mills, ice and planing works, with four banks and many factories. The city is marketed as the regional trade hub for surrounding counties, with rapid population and wealth growth, inviting enterprising men and farmers to invest. For more information, contact the News Recorder in Americus, Ga.
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New York Store Congratulates Americus on Prosperity Rise
The New York Store extends heartiest congratulations to Americus citizens and optimism for an era of prosperity never before experienced in the community. The retailer pledges to help by selling and supporting the inevitable good times to come.
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Dry Goods and Shoes At Low Prices In State Market
The ad praises a dry goods house for offering dry goods shoes hats and carpets at prices to make their store the best in the state. It claims they are cheaper than Macon or Atlanta and notes customers are shifting from higher priced rivals who must sell cheaper.
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Closeout on Mattings to be Sold Now
About 10 rolls of White and Fancy Mattings left at 65 and 6 per roll of 40 yards respectively. Sale emphasizes July 15 as silk dress giveaway day.
Special lawn sale offer with free ticket promotion
Call now for purchases and save money. We guarantee lower prices and present a free ticket with bills of five dollars or more. Fifty pieces of Fancy Lawn just arrived at a bargain price, contrasting with eight cents elsewhere.
How glass is made in a Findlay glass works
A detailed tour of a Findlay glass plant outlines the process from molten glass mix to a four by three foot plate. Workers flatten and anneal the sheet, then cut it to sizes, with many panes discarded due to breakage. The hot conditions and reliance on natural gas underline the industry’s rough labor reality.
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