Industrial Progress Across Georgia and Alabama Stirs Markets
The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index notes a Birmingham skyscraper contract for 16 stories to be the souths largest steel frame project west of Pittsburg, with completion in a year. Macons Central Georgia Power gains authority to issue 36 million in capital for water power on the Ocmulgee and Oconee rivers. Cement plants rise in Fort St Stephens and Rockmart with investments of 1 and 0.4 million respectively. Alabama road and river works total 73,000 and 250,000 in new excavations and projects. The week also lists numerous industrial items from Savannah to Tuscaloosa including gas plants, quarries, mills, and two large power developments along with seven churches and multiple public works. Thirteen new corporations apply for charter in the two states, and Atlanta sees a residence sale at 400 per front foot.
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Columbus
Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Itle
Chicago
Pittsburg
Central Georgia Power Company
Macon
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Ocmulgee
Oconee
Mobile Portland Cement Company
Fort St. Stephens
Piedmont Portland Cement & Lime) Company
Rockmart
Tennessee River
Montgomery County
Savannah
Bessemer
Mobile
Perry
Washington
Tuscaloosa
Vienna
Atlanta
Iag and assorted kits offered for prepaid or COD
JACK CRANSTON Co announces bundles of four bottles minimum with express prepaid options or payment on delivery. Mailing address listed as 113 115 Mercer Street Baltimore Maryland. The note markets assorted goods for customer selection and direct purchase through the line.
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Jack Cranston Co
Mercer St
Baltimore
Hid
Aged Davies in St Joseph Sparks Dining Club Jest
A Washington Star quote from Ed ward Payson Weston night honors a veteran pedestrian with remarks on aging. Davies of St Joseph challenges an elder lawyer with a witty exchange about memory and being “old.” A light anecdote on age and perception follows. A Health ad from H. R. Palmer & Sons touts Preventics cold cure tablets with a $100 offer framed against 26 cents cost.
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Chicago Press Club
Edward Payson Weston
Washington Star
Ben Daves
St Joseph
Shoop
Pneumonts
Augusta North Augusta Dispensary Fight Opens in School Meeting
In Augusta Georgia on March 25 a large North Augusta opposition meeting opened in a school to contest the local dispensary. The debate centers on loyalties and money flow, with leaders J T Barkesdale Rev Dr W H Rab and Rev J Howard Ter among speakers. About 100 voters are listed in North Augusta as canvassing plans proceed, with W D Upshaw to speak late in the campaign ahead of the April 15 election.
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Augusta
North Agusta
J T. Barkesdale
St. James Methodist Episcopal Church
J. Howard Ter
North Augusta
Amread
Theaé
W. D. Upshaw
Almost Drowned Near Milledgeville in Flooding Rains
Milledgeville Ga March 25 heavy rainfall caused major flooding as 5 inches fell in 24 hours, with nearly half in one hour. W H Nicholson head of the Milledgeville News circulation narrowly survived when flood water swept his horse and buggy. he grabbed a log and banked out after being dragged under a submerged log. The horse and buggy were lost to the rising current.
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Milledgeville
Uvs City
United States Bureau
Nicholson
Mdledgeville News
State Farm
Rip Nicholson
Hyomel offered with risk-free refund by H. R. Palmer & Sons
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a germ destroying remedy for catarrh with a one dollar kit and pocket inhaler. The firm promises a full refund if the product does not benefit the user and claims no dangerous stomach drugging. It lists symptoms including offensive breath sneezing nasal discharge and hoarseness as conditions Hyomel treats.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Cella
Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy advert
A long standing remedy for bowel complaints promoted as the most successful and unfailing treatment. Sold by H.R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co. in Athens Georgia.
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Chamberlain
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
E. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Athens
Death of the Duke of Devonshire in Cannes
Lannes March 25 Spencer Cavendish eighth duke of Devonshire died here today of heart failure. Born July 23 1833 he left a vast political and social imprint as cabinet member and leader in liberal causes. The dukedom passes to his nephew Mr Cavendish. multiple offices become vacant and the Duke owned about 186000 acres.
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Lannes
Spencer Compton Cavendish
Duke of Devonshire
London
Cannes
England
Windsor Castle
Egypt
Great Britain
Salfour
Joseph Chamberlain
Union Free Trade League
Lfe
Duke of Devon Shire
Gladstond
Liberal Unioniate
Liberals
Gladstote
Chatsworth House
Dertyanire
Mr. Cavenfish
Lord Lansdowne
Order of the Garter
Edward
Cambridge University
Lord Leutenancy
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Masons
Artificial Precious Stones Fail to Impress Berlin Panel
Consul William Bardel reports about forty artificial stones submitted to Berlin's Museum of Natural History. A committee of experts found limited merit only in the artificial rubies while white sapphires and yellow stones imitated topaz poorly. The panel concludes no new or sensational invention exists.
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William Bardel
Hamburg
Museum of Natural History
Berlin
Gold and Silversmiths’ Guild of
Germany
Health Coffee claims fooling taste with Dr Shoop batch
An advertisement promises a clever trick for coffee connoisseurs with Dr Shoop's Health Coffee. It touts a mix of toasted grains malt and nuts, claiming a rapid 20 minute boil and a small price of 26 cents per 112 pounds. G. H. Williamson sells it.
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Dr. Shoop
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