03 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1892
Page
1
Hats change with remarkable speed as fashion rules tighten and old shapes become outmoded. Novelties and antiques cost about the same, with no extra material or workmanship in a stylish hat. I sell the newest design without the price increase for the latest crease.
The Americus Light Infantry met Friday night as nominations were ratified and a committee of Cleve Davis J A Hixon A S Thompson and F A Hooper were empowered to secure new fatigue uniforms. Pettibone Bros. may supply the outfit with a blue regulation coat lighter trousers and a new lower crown cap to be issued. Lieutenant Satterlee is expected to inspect soon as the company continues drilling and adopts the updated tactics. The article also covers the Americus Manufacturing and Improvement Company board re electing Col. J H Hawkins as president Major M Speer as VP and John Windsor as secretary treasurer and lauds their work on the Hotel Windsor project. Further notes discuss Rev J B Johnstone’s accident and recovery with doctors reporting improvement. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet in April on Monday at 3 o'clock, with Mrs M A Hannwick presiding and Mrs Leoxona Sullivan as secretary.
The ad touts Fancy Groceries and Family Supplies offering canned goods, country produce, and pickles in jars and barrels. It promises guaranteed freshness and cheaper prices than rivals, urging readers to compare before buying and enjoy a stiffer, stale less desirable option elsewhere.
Ellaville reports a quiet week with outings to Knowlton’s mineral springs and Lumpkin Springs. Croquet tennis and bicycling fill afternoons as the Reading Circle, now the Shakesperian Club, studies Julius Caesar. News notes include a furniture store opening, debates on women’s education, and a Southwestern rail expansion. A Cordele concert train and a Monday fire company parade are also planned.
The piece catalogs police court actions with Mose Wallis fined 250 for disorderly conduct and others discharged for drunkenness. It notes Lent sermons at Calvary church and upcoming services at First Methodist, plus a stolen hat incident, and local editorial changes at the Fort Valley Leader with Storey returning as editor and plans for a new paper dress. Minnie Ford, a young girl, faced larceny charges in county court, later deemed burglary with defense contention over the filing.
Statastio for this week urges the South to prepare for the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. It condemns apathy and legislative underfunding, calling it false economy and shortsighted. The appeal stresses the need to showcase southern resources to Northern, Western investors and overseas observers, urging unified southern action and liberal preparations.
At the Catholic Church Father Prendergast will preach today at 4 PM and again at 7 30 PM. Everyone is cordially invited to attend the mass and communion service.
Two ideas urge readers to call for price checks at the Axtechea Corner located at Butler and Berry in Americes, promising fair pricing for all budgets whether spending freely or saving.
An ornate 20 inch parlor lamp with iron base large burner long wick chimney brass shade and white shade sells this week only for 95 cents at the Artesian Corner. A useful ornament for the parlor library or dining room described in vivid tones as a harmony of bold colors and summer sun.
An odd feature notes a collection of 160 to 200 silver and salabaster vases ranging from 7 to 9 inches in height. The writer promises a plain abrupt style to convey the idea, praising the rainbow tint variety and the appeal of the pieces. The text invites curiosity with a speculative price of twenty five cents.
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