08 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1898
Page
1
The speaker vows a continued price-cutting campaign despite doubts of any war with Spain, claiming a weekly drop in prices to secure better competition for shoppers. The message emphasizes persistent discounts and competitive pricing as a strategy.
The church plans Easter Sunday services to mark its history with sermons prayers and historical sketches. Sub committees focused on 1827 to 1895 and 1865 to 1898 histories, efforts to gather worshipers for a historic observance, invitations extended to former members and neighboring churches.
An obituary from LaGrange reports the death of Mrs Fredonia Raiford McFarlin in Atlanta on April 6. Born 1842, she was heiress to a large estate on her mother's side and married to R S McFarlin of Troup County. She was educated at LaGrange Female College, a devoted wife and charitable, Christian woman. Her husband and daughters receive deep community sympathy as they lay her to rest at Hill View.
The advertisement touts a long standing reputation for fineness and elegance with stocks that include costly fabrics and cheaper stylish options. It stresses Easter shopping and the idea that selection quality matters more than price, inviting shoppers to choose wisely.
A catalog of inexpensive textiles including corded lawns Demities lace stripes and plaids with prices from 8 cents to 50 cents per yard. Items include black and white lawns batistes organdies and French organdies in multiple colorings and patterns.
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