13 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1892
Page
1
An advertiser touts a display of Easter neckwear offered at a small margin over cost. The pitch emphasizes money savings and luck for buyers who keep sight of the display and act on the price advantage.
In New York a rumor swirled that President Comer may halt the Central Trust plan and that security holders would back the scheme. The Richmond Terminal reorganizaton committee officials said no plan changes were made and that deposits and market conditions could shift control. Georgia Central stock talks and bank deposits were noted amid ongoing speculation.
The dispatch reports Admiral Walker denying a London Times claim of a secret Uruguay pact with the United States and Argentina. It notes Chile’s deteriorating finances, falling exchange, and import heavy balance of trade. It mentions officials like Senor Edwards and Senor Ross, plus a San Francisco observations claim tied to the 1801 battle, and covers political meetings in Norcross and Forsyth with Democratic and third party activity.
Avera and Poole promote selling first class staple and fancy groceries fruits produce and general supplies. They offer cheap prices prompt filling and delivery and aim to make trading with them pleasant for customers.
No police court cases today as magistrates met yesterday to hear civil matters. Dora Kelly and Richard Harris were released or discharged. rumors tie detective Bill Jones to Arkle Hawkes' murder. Real estate activity rises with several lot sales and new construction planned along Brown Taylor and Forrest streets. Memorial Association asks members to meet at the Library for a Memorial event. C Bremateller’s shop on Lamar Street closed by sheriff.
The Schley County Superior Court convened with Judge Fish presiding. Most cases are minor as Americus lawyers attend, while politics dominate with delegates named for an April 21 alliance turnout and possible calls for mass meetings to review the county convention and third party ties.
The county court freed the last member of the trio accused of stealing two suits from G. D. Wheatley. Davin and Quicky had already paid fines and left custody. Cox could not raise 75 dollars and was sent to the brick yards. an Savannah uncle paid his fine and discharged him.
The note recalls P T Barnum's two legacies one a man and one brass and asserts fortune comes through printers ink. The fragment warns that a bold idea is needed to keep an advertisement alive beyond the spectacle of a menagerie and prints a skeptical example from a street corner.
The notice markets a range of white milk nappy bowls porcelain berry dishes and glassware at low prices. It promotes gas stoves water coolers and dry air refrigerators as money saving cooling solutions and urges readers to visit to hear further details and prices.
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