Americus attracts Tom Allen. local commerce and pests
In Americus, Tom Allen resigns as a commercial tourist to study medicine and settle permanently. John R. Shaw advertises a new seasonable stock while local notices urge cheap prices and warn about misaddressed mail to nearby Plains of Dura. The column notes grasshoppers after a Saturday storm and campaigns for local contest rumors amid garden shows and new potatoes.
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Americus
Tom Allen
John Rh. Shaw
John R. Shaw
Columbus urged to back rail link with Americus
Judge Allen Fort and Henry R. Johnson visited Columbus to promote a railroad connection with Americus. They praised Columbus industries, argued a Columbus Americus line would be cheaper and more advantageous than an Albany route, and noted Americus 6,000 residents with strong local trade. Local businessmen favored the Americus route, inviting Columbus delegates to visit Americus to see a lively, growing city.
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Allen Fort
Henry R. Johnson
Columbus
Americus
Messrs
Blanchard
Lite
Watts
Mr. Johnson
Birgest
Georgia
Columbus Southern
Albany
Chattahoochee
Atlanta
Macon
Buena Vista
Arso
Brunswick and Western
Isabella
Gum Creek
Esac
Central
Ocmulgee
Savannah
Bronawick
Amerince
Bur
Birmingham
Memphis
Kansas City
Alabama
Georgia Midland
Fort and Johnson
Albany Opposes Columbus Southern Railroad Proposal
The Albany News argues Albany opposes expansion with the Columbus Southern, noting Dourberry county might subscribe $25 000 if Albany is chosen as the objective point. The piece questions the likelihood, citing capital timidity and four existing Albany rail lines, suggesting the best interest lies elsewhere but warning past road-building costs.
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Albany News and Advertiser
Columbus Southern Railroad
Albany
Atlanta Constitution
Columbus
Columbus Southern
Dourberry County
Tade
River Bridge Damage Assessed After Steamer Strike
Alderman Rylander and a bridge builder inspected the Flint River bridge damaged by the Montezuma. They report only slight harm, estimating repairs at about two hundred dollars. Although the river was high, the structure showed no sway and travel continues. The dispute now centers on who pays for repairs, the city or the steamboat company.
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Rylander
Flint River
Steamboat Company
Red Cough Syrup Promises Cure for Hair and Cold
An advertisement touts Red Cough Syrup as a cure for hair loss and cold ailments. It claims the remedy costs 96 cents and lists D. F. Davanrost as the dealer or distributor.
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D. F. Davanrost
Railroad extension talks between Americus and Columbus promised
Col. 8. H. Hawkins, president of the Americus Preston and Lumpkin railroad, invites a committee from Americus to confer on extending the line to Columbus. Local business leaders urged a conference, noting broad interest and potential benefits for both cities as plans gain momentum.
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Columbus
J M. Scott
J. B. Latimer
J. B. Hudson
W. R. Johnson
H. Hawkins
Hungry for a Fight Ends In Humble Jibe
A veteran recalls a new recruit who boasted about craving battle yet skulked in a ditch during a fierce assault. Asked why, the man quips that he did want a fight but not a glutton’s share, revealing the gap between bravado and fear in war.
Excursion to Plains of Dura Attends Sunday School Meet
Despite disagreeable weather a large party from here joined the Sunday School Convention at Plains of Dura. A two hour train delay pushed departure to near noon, but the visitors were warmly received and enjoyed a pleasant stay before returning at four in the afternoon.
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Plains of Dura
Plains
Bucklew Aratea Sale Promises Cure All Skin Ailments
The advertisement touts Bucklew Aratea as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and more with a money back guarantee. It claims to cure piles or no pay and lists price in cents per teres with E J Eldridge selling the product.
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E. J. Eldridge
The Proper Manner and Official Dignity in Work
A Boston Transcript letter argues that every official position requires a distinct professional manner to preserve dignity and mutual respect. It contends humiliation comes from denying formal behavior across all jobs, from librarians to domestic service, and praises a taught sense of professional conduct as essential for both workers and employers.
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New York
Philadelphia Workingwomen's Guild
Lfe
Albemy
Jenner
Thompson
Warren
Boston Transcript
Our Best People
A dated remark lists ideal members of a union, praising the minister, lawyer, doctor, storekeeper, and a housekeeper for their skilled service and honest practices. The passage elevates practical virtue and contribution as the measure of worth among workers connected to the union.
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Sevingtold Union
Misteters of the Future Echoes from the Boston Transcript
A Boston Transcript fragment quotes a grand vision where future ministers arise from diverse crowds on highways and other places to hear immutable truths about the welfare of all regardless of sex color or condition.
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Bostoo Transcript
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