Americus Georgia touted as Commercial Capital and growing trade hub
The fragment portrays Americus as the commercial heart of southwest Georgia, boasting mills, factories, and diverse trades. It highlights a thriving agricultural region with expected growth from Preston and Lampkin power projects, public schools, newspapers, theatres, and hospitable residents inviting enterprising tradesmen and capitalists.
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Aamericas
Ibis
A. Moe
Americus
Areca Pa
Preston
Lampkie
Abin
Vanolog
Walus
Georgia
Woupen
Balloon Descent Tragedy At Marion Fair Endangers Miss Lebaroke
A stunt involving a balloon and a trapeze at the Marion Alabama fair ends in catastrophe when Miss Lebaroke falls from a trapeze as the air device descends. She lands among trees, is found stunned but with no broken bones, and is hospitalized under morphine for injuries yet to be fully assessed.
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Esa
J. NF
Marion
Alabama
Hanging by a Hair May Have Decided Wasielewsky Case
The San Francisco Bulletin recounts an execution method used on Wasielewsky in San Jose. A 14-pound weight dangled by a cord wound around a barrel. a single hair from a murdered woman’s lock attached to the cord released the trap when cut, allowing the weight to drop and the trap to spring. Judge Belden is noted for this device, though details were worn by time. Also mentioned are labor unrest in Ohio, foreign cataracts origin, strawberry picking in Chester and mild Chester weather.
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Wasiclewsky
San Jose
San Francisco Bulletin
Wasielewsky
Belden
Wasielowsky
Vetire
Branham
Swift's Specific credited with curing Alabama family
A Greenville Alabama resident recounts six years of painful sores and illness from a mysterious taint in a child. After doctors failed, Swift's Specific is praised as the world’s best blood purifier, helping the whole family regain health. The letter notes a free treatise on blood and skin diseases and provides the Atlanta company address for inquiries.
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Swift
Mn T
Lee
Greenville
Ala
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
ECZEMA RELIEF CLAIMS AND PATIENT NOTES
A fragmentary advertisement style passage reports eczema relief from a single application of a medical product. Names like HENRY L. SMITH and ANTON DOSSMIER appear with statements of substantial improvement and gratitude. The text cites skin improvement on the face and hands and mentions children and adults in varied locations.
Oliver Named Suitable Candidate for Alderman in December Election
A T Oliver is announced as a suitable candidate for Alderman to represent city mechanics in the upcoming municipal election set for December. The message urges voters to support his bid and notes a campaign alignment with the People’s Ticket and local civic concerns.
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Vorens
Sumren
Sumter County
A. Daniel
A T. Oliver
A. OC. Bell
Popte
Cotamica
Nest
Hada
Board of Education
P, Burt
Proclamation naming Georgia's Congressional winners 1884
Governor Henry D. McDaniel proclaims the ten elected representatives for Georgia in the United States Congress for two years beginning March next. It lists Thomas M. Norwood Henry G. Turner Charles F. Crisp Henry R. Harris N J Hammond James H Blount Judson C Clements Seaborn Reese Allen D. Candler and George T Barnes by district and confirms the great seal at the Capitol Atlanta dated November 24 1884.
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Notecabes Serioutretiauices
Ui Boric Seerren Nt Og
R. Atkinson
Atkinson
Archibald ‘T. Mo Eiri Baeate
Thomas W. Milner
Joel A. Jon J. Willboro
Alexander F. Daley
Ube
Atlanta
State of Georgia
United States
United States of America
Henry D. McDaniel
Barnatt
Henry G. Turner
Charles F. Crisp
Henry R. Harris
N. J. Hammond
James H. Blount
Judson C. Clements
Seahorn Reese
Allen D. Candler
George 'S. Barnes
Thomas M. Norwood
Henry G. Corner
Henry BR. Harris
N. J. Harmmond
Seaborn Reese
George T. Barnes
Congress of the United
N.C. Mannett
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McCrory
Sllaville
Ander
C. B. Raines
Wervises
C.A. Brooks
Americus, GA
Darenrrat
Nee of Cal
Hawkins
Carcer Lee
Sider J. Miler, C. Horace McCall
Sliller & McCall
Bwrwich Union Fire Insurance Society of England
Dankpf Americus
Ange Om
Ofee
Ream Adams
T. Usrey
Enterprise
Woo
Bronauts PaLy
Ketcate Marsies Ty Perribie
Leta
Hocking Vallerom
Godlellen
Chester
Eng
Ted
Menry L. Smith
West Avenue
Rocursten
Anton Dossmier
Calon Bakery
Texan
Mare Es
Frederick Maitre S
Outcane
MoLustos
Crincent
Soar
Dey Ricronvier
Otter Deng and Chomlenl Co
Boston
Archie Goss
Webster
Bumber County
W. H.ocobb
N. E. White
Sumter
Novi
SPEER
W. R. Stewart
Bamtr County
Justice OF the Peace
W. W. Guerry
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Subring
Tris
Selentife
Evere
Olmes, M. D
Albats
Mitchell
Said Bate
Mrs
Fred Lewis
J. J. Smith
Jno
E. Sullivan
Neil
Tillman
G. H. Tommey
B.A. Harris
Seine
Inegar. Co
Carter & Johnson
PH Williams
Was. Elam
Barlow
Fansy Goods
Warlick &D
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