The Tale of the Cotton Samples
Wesee Jones, a freedman, rises from old fits and rheumatism to own a bale of cotton weighing 604 pounds. He departs for town with joy, but merchants rush to sample and reduce the bale, sparking a communal scramble. As the bale drains away, his hope fades, Abe Linkum cries, and Jesse dies heartbroken from the loss of his hard earned crops.
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Wesee Jones
Jesse
Abe Linkum
Abe
Eden
Tetera Sr
Court House
Mr Wm McArthur Dies After Fever Relapse
Mr Wm McArthur of Lumber City died at his home last Wednesday afternoon at 1 o clock from a relapse of fever. He leaves a devoted wife several children aged parents and many siblings including Drs J McArthur L R McArthur of Unadilla and A L McArthur of Cordele.
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Wm. McArthur
Lumber City
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted for Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement urges treating rheumatism by aiding kidney function to remove uric acid. It cites RT Hopkin of Palor Wisconsin who says after three years of ineffectual medical care Foley's Kidney Cure cured him. The remedy is advertised as for sale by all dealers.
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Foley
RT Hopkin
Palor
Wis
Pinehurst News Election on Public School System
Pixenvast Ga July 11 An election will be held Monday July 21 to decide if Pinehurst will adopt the public school system now operating in neighboring towns. The writer urges citizens to vote solidly for public schools. Mesdames C H and Sallie Roberts Nellieville and Miss Lucy Roberts are the H L Adams family. Mrs Griffin is guest of Joseph Folds. Mr George Herring near the city is able to be up after a serious illness.
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Pixenvast
Pinehurst
Mesdames C. H
Sallie Roberts
Nellieville
Lucy Roberts
H. L. Adams
Griffin
Joseph Folds
George Herring
Prices Slashed on 7 and O at Hamilton Store
For the next 30 days the Hamilton store will cut prices on 7 and O products. The sale covers a wide range of items with promotional discounts announced to shoppers. Store officials emphasize value and savings during the period.
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Hamilton
Vienna
Vienna News Briefs Stir Local Readers and Biz Outlook
The Adel and Vienna communities report upbeat activity with plans for a broom factory in Vienna, a Cotton Oil Mill underway, and a push to attract new enterprises boosted by the coming A B railroad. Local notes include school advertising, real estate talk, a serial story, sports, and community events.
Buggy and Wagon People Promote First Class Uniton Offer
A local dealer advertises a first class unton buggy at a price matching competitors. The copy urges readers to see the product themselves and promises cheap work and value from The Buggy and Wagon People.
Reunion notes and visits from Pinia GA residents
Pinia GA July 10 report of a Cordele reunion with about four local attendees. Visits include J L Eubanks Adel and G B Gibson with son Eugene at Nichols. Mosley family welcomed two daughters Gay and Norvel with husbands from Fargo. J L Brown Orlando visiting family. Jack Sheppard Vienna visiting T L Sanders. Graham to Florida. Walter Graham Pinehurst visiting. Walle family Ocilla trip. Tom Reeves Rochelle visiting sister Mrs Pittman.
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Pinia
re+ union
Cordele
J. L. Eubanks
Adel
G. B Gibson
Eugene
Nichols
P. N. Mosley
Gay
Fargo
J. L. Brown
Orlando
Fie
Jack Sheppard
Vienna
T. L. Sanders
T. ¥. Graham
Florida
Walter Graham
Pinehurst
J. Walls
Pete Walle
Ocilla
Tom Reeves
Rochelle
Mre. Pittman
Pleasant Social at the Walton Home on Third Street
A Pleasant Social hosted by Mr and Mrs E G Walton brought together many city youths Tuesday evening at their Third Street residence. New games plus piano music enlivened the gathering, with delicious refreshments and a cordial, entertaining atmosphere. Attendees included Misses Annie Whitehead Lucy Heard Evan Penny Lilla May McDonald Nina Davies Minnie Taggart Berta Adkins Oma Huff Mrs Kenny Carolyn Roberts and Messrs W F George Ernest Stovall Judson Lashley A E Walton L L Woodward Wullie Lytle J L Taggart.
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E. G
Aninie Whitehead
Lucy Heard
Evan Penny
Lilla May Me? Donald
Nina Davies
Minnie Taggart
Berta Adkins
Oma Huff
Mrs Kenny
Carolyn Roberts
W. F. George
Ernest Stovall
Judson Lashley
A. E. Walton
L. L. Woodward
Wullie Lytle
J. L. Taggart
Does It Pay To Say Cheap Boschee's German Syrup Ad
A vintage remedy advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for severe throat and lung trouble. It claims quick relief, easier expectoration, and better sleep, urging readers to try one bottle and noting availability at Vienna Drug Co in Vienna Georgia and J W Sanders in Upaililia Georgia.
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Boschee
Vienna Drug Co
Vienna
J W Sanders
Upaililia
Green
Serious Accident at Arabi
News from Cordele reports that Arabi mayor K. M. Patterson was hurt when his horse bolted while returning from his farm. He suffered a broken arm a dislocated leg and other bruises but is expected to recover despite a serious condition.
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Cordel
K. M. Patterson
Arabi
Gordele News
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TP Heneh & Sons
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A E Jordan
E. G. Greene
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Richwood
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Adel News
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Atlanta
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J. D. Norris
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Byronville
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G. L. Bush
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G. 8. & F. Railroad
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