Bridal Gifts and a Dead Past Unite in August Eve
In Americus on August 24 a rich-tinged bridal scene unfolds for Ethel the bride. Pearls and gems frame a night of music perfume and light as her groom gazes on the glow of wealth and love. A hidden past surfaces through a sealed casket and old letters, revealing broken vows and a tale of a former flame Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gema
Bair
Ethel
Mever
Quile Presty
Bonom
Tia
Edward
Americus
New Orleans Merchant Seeks Huckleberry Cordial for Orphans
A. K. Seago of New Orleans asks for a dozen bottles of Huckleberry Cordial to aid at the orphans' home. He cites family use and claims strong results. The note also mentions 7,358 photographers in 1970 rising to about 11,000 today and promotes cordial for spring bowel concerns and teething in children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Seago
United States
Raine
Air
Havied
Newberry
8.C
Dr. Biggers
The Young Giant and Other Local Notes
An 8 foot 2 inch 350 pound man named Henry Alexander Cooper, born 1860 in England, reflects on his life in American show business before settling in Buffalo with a saloon. The article describes his height, appearance, and modest personality, notes his claim to be the tallest in America, and contrasts his past fame with current quiet. It also includes brief items about a child’s teething remedies, Newport costs, and a Bishopric near-miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Alexander Cooper
York
Scarborough
England
United States
Adam Foreplugh
P. T. Barnum
Col. Cooper
Richmond
Buffalo
Eagle Street
Cooper
London
Dublin
America
Easie
Fricker
Americas
James Fricker
BRO
Confederate Soldiers Day Planned for Georgia Fair
The State Fair aims to honor living ex Confederate soldiers with a grand Confederate Soldiers Day on Wednesday October 26. Leading generals and officers are expected to attend and a full roll call of Georgia battle survivors is hoped for, with organizers urging wide participation and early contact with President Northern Superintendent Nisbet or Secretary Grier. The piece also notes the fairgrounds’ suitability and warns of the need for proper food to avoid indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
State Agricultural Society
Northern
Nisbet
Grier
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Shales
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Elousei
Bhar
Ceik D. B. Exil
Afpay
James Frigker
Americus, GA
Commission
Banken
J.B. Corrsnr
Louisiana
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State
A. Balpwin
Can. Kons
Union National Bank
Louisiana State Lottery Company
Lowire For
Charlie Tie
Deventer
Jane
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Academe OF Music
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Dauphin
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Spruce St
New York
Mercer University
Macon, GA
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W. G. Manly
Monroe
Colle Forsyth
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Oper Mock
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