Sunday Ramblings and Local Progress in Americus
A column reflects on weekly improvements in Americus including new houses renovations and a proposed City Hall and Board of Trade. It highlights Rees Parkcrowded events at the park and urges support for a military company a 6 o’clock closing law, and praise for volunteer firemen with upcoming trips for their tournaments. It also notes civic hopes and optimistic forecasts for population growth and local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rees Park
Jossey
Mees Park
Americus
Board of Trade
State Fair Premium List and Department Setup
The Georgia State Fair at Macon runs Oct 23 to Nov 1 with 10000 copies of the premium list printed for mail distribution from Secretary R. A. Nisbet. Departments cover horses, cattle, poultry, crops, home industry, needlework, fine arts, manufacturers, machinery, races, gates and tickets, and express service. The article notes strong demand, early printing, and lists key department superintendents and the anticipated success of the twenty first annual exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Nisbet
R. A. Nisbet
Pearce Horne
Dalton
E. C. Rameey
Milledgeville
R. I. Denmark
Quitman
Geo. H. Jones
Norcross
G. W. Lloyd
Covington
D. Bradwell
Hivesville
J. H. Nichols
Nacoochee
Sam’s Hope
Atlanta
H. H. Cary
LaGrange
M. R. Russell
Carrollton
T. J. Lyon
Cartersville
JO. Waddell
Seagartown
Rae
Jere Hollis
Northen
Cotton crop outlook warned by cold weather reports
The Cotton Crop reports Buena Vista visitor W H Sale says cotton in his section remains hurt by late cool weather. Capt Rollin Jefferson notes worst outlook in the river territory with thin stands and sickly plants. Other officials Hickey and Morton note cold winds have damaged crops in Stewart county. farmers hope to obtain seed at one dollar per bushel as lessees of the State road let properties deteriorate ahead of turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Enquirer
W. H. Sale
Buena Vista
Rollin Jefferson
E. T. Hickey
Stewart County
Rail travel race policy sparks debate in Macon Telegraph
The Macon Telegraph discusses Central railroad policy in which a first class coach is reserved for one race only. No white person or Black person may ride that car for whites. The plan is praised as just and satisfactory for both races. Mention is made of Berator Colquitt and Georgia radical politicians. Colquitt tends to win in discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midat
Masgpic
George Washington
Washington
Rhode Island
Taball
Vance
Athens
Cordele
Macon
W. E. Hawkins
Covington
G. 8. & F. Railroad
Athen
Dalton
Abraham Lincoln Lowe
Abe
North Georgia
Macon Telegraph
Central Railroad
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sericy
Recorder
RGS Be
Storey
Tocal
E. Taylor
Atlaa
Daviste
Residence Street
James A. Hinkle
M. D. Sysman
Americus Library
James A. Fort
Lamar Street
J. M. R. Westbrook
W. D. Baynes
G. T. Miller
Davenport
Corner Church
Prince Streets
W. P. Burt
Gran Lerry
J. Je. Worsham
National Bank
D. P. Holloway
Brown & Harper's Book Store
Hotel DE Hamilton
Oroele
G. H. Tommey
Wesson
Anderson Wiler
Re. P
Wesson, Proprietress
Stallings House
Renton
Firs
Jane W
Stalin
Pitre Iettes
Clasa Aramods
Banks Ting
Prin GG
Mt. C. Bo Privitens
Gilbert
Bert Petal
Insurance
Ith and Accident
Ong Npeapest
T. A. Dunn
KF. Aistos
A. H. Cutts
Hinton
E. A. Hawkins
James A
UIRON
Cornée
Baley
New Court Br House
Georgia
Rea
U. S. M'Sorkle
Eriens
Ofsfcoin Court
Blalock
Torney
Otlee
Court House
Shoemaker
Stanfield
S. H. Holsey
Arthur Sher
Fl Lake
Milestower
L. P. Howell
County
Colm. Huuster
Mawkins & Brooks
Columbus
South Carolina
Adama
Milwaukee Sentinel
Wisconsin
Bullock
Union Pacific
Sinall
Securin
Griffin
Michigan College
George B. Hopkins
Jones, Kennett & Hopkins
South
Ty Dow, Jones & Co
Richmond
Danville
Alabama
East
Tennessee
Ita
Collier
Oiiter
Nashville American
Harrison
Cal. Collier
Texas
England
Galveston
New Orleans
Berator Colquitt
Georgis
Colquitt
Norway
Epa
Caticura
Nui
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