10 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1892
Page
1
The article reviews shirt styles for business wear and day use, highlighting Fancy Percale as the proper informal summer shirt. It notes cut link cuffs with large buttons set at least an inch from the top and Madras Negligee shirts with ironed collars and cuffs. The moderately high banded turn down collar is recommended and cuffs echo Percale shirt design.
Major W A Wilson of Sumter County a longtime alliance figure believes the third party may not field a ticket in the district election and would not derail the Democratic party. He warns disaffection could empower the Negro vote and urges sticking with Democrats.
A long prose fragment depicts a glittering wedding among Liminarian society ending in estrangement and scandal. The groom sinks into dissipation while the bride endures social ridicule and heartbreak amid ruined domestic life and public mistrust.
The second day of the Confederate Veterans reunion in New Orleans opened with fair weather and a grand afternoon review expected for about twenty thousand veterans. The United Confederate Veterans convention adjourned and a committee from each state will choose the next meeting place. A badge copyright proposal and a debate over honoring Admiral Raphael Semmes were discussed, with no decisive changes. Surgeon-General Jones provided rosters and statistics on killed and wounded veterans, and thanks were given.
Bishop J Kinloch Nelson arrived in Americus and will preach at Calvary Church at 10 30 am before leaving for Albany. A class of twelve will be confirmed as local praise and episcopal prospects boost Georgia bishopric hopes.
Fire at 3 30 this morning gutted W H West dry goods and clothing store at 318 Lamar Street. Loss totals between 815,000 and 820,000 with stock insured. Building owned by Frank A Hooper and Mrs Clark also insured. Nearby offices on second floor damaged but insured. Beall Oakley and Bugg Chapman's saloon also harmed. Fire department praised for prompt control by 5 oclock. Total loss estimated 15 000 to 20 000. Origin unknown and Lt Satterlee’s plans questioned with no visit to Americus.
The advertisement urges readers to buy cooling and kitchen items at low prices. It touts white Milk Napp and porcelain wares, gas stoves, dry air refrigerators, water coolers, and White Mountain ice equipment. It emphasizes economy in hot times and showcases a long list of goods and prices.
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