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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
2
Monday March 23 at 9 o clock 10000 yds of fine embroidery sold in 25 50 and 75c values at 10c per yard Window display notes 250 rugs at half price 50 rolls of Jap and China mattings 35 and 40c values at 25c per yard 1000 yds soft finish bleaching at 8c per yd 1000 yds Hill Cabot bleaching at 10c per yd Daily bargain day is announced.
A record crowd gathered in Waycross on Saturday night for the largest rally yet, led by figures including Rev. L. Thomas who spoke for Joe Brown, followed by labor leader W. E. Dempster and several other supporters. The meeting lasted two hours with over a thousand men in attendance.
An old advertisement cautions that kidney trouble is insidious and urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs to prevent Brights disease and diabetes. It also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, claiming it cures obstinate coughs and clears the cold, sold by druggists.
Miss Mary Askew of Richland and Mr J H Pu married at 3 AM Friday on Good Friday in a runaway affair. They boarded a train to Amherst where the knot was tied and now reside on College Street.
Atlanta April 20 Special that the decline in spot cotton prices, not a general trade slump, triggers distress for mills nationwide. President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association says price drops push jobbers to demand concessions on yarns and fabrics, leaving mills with stock from higher prices. He notes past mill curtailments failed, and while trade shows some improvement, the lull in demand for cotton fabrics may not last.
Historic ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as perfect security against pneumonia and consumption. It claims the product cures obstinate coughs and colds and that no cold has progressed to pneumonia after use. Sold by all druggists.
Boonville Missouri April 20 special report describes Peg the hen valued at nearly a thousand dollars per pound. Peg travels expenses are enormous and she has a private valet. She is fed toasted bread ground meats and given daily baths with manicured beak and comb and exercised in an open lot.
A collage of old advertisements touts Foley's Kidney Remedy for backache and kidney troubles, Dr King’s New Life Pills for liver stagnation and headaches, and a remark about saving money by being a good fellow. Includes retail notes and brief chatter from the Chicago News.
Warning against catarrh ointments containing mercury that can ruin smell and harm the body. Recommends Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Price of Toledo and Hall's Family Pills for constipation. ends with dubious testimonial and local distributor claims.
De Molay Commandery No. 5 Knights Templar held its annual election with Eminent Commander J E Hightower and other officers chosen. The year ended on Good Friday with seven Red Cross degrees conferred on three members. The commandery, over eighty strong, praised for drill work and optimistic about enrollment and finances.
The notice promotes Australian Leaf as a herbal remedy for female ailments and backache with claims of kidney and urinary issues. It cites a price of 50 cents and a free sample, directing readers to The Mother Gray Co. in LeRoy for purchase or mail order.
Rumors spread that the S A S office force might be moved from Americus but appear baseless. Superintendent Grimshaw and his staff are expected to stay, as Americus serves as the central, economical location for the division.
A testimonial from Miss Carrie Harden of Bowling Green Kentucky praises Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. She reports relief after the first bottle and complete recovery after the second. Sold by all druggists.
In Springfield Ohio the trial of Rev G C Jones drew 300 spectators as ex Mayor C Johnson testified he worships a wooden woman carved from a log. He said he carried the figure to the town hall wrapped in the American flag and once lectured on The Brighter Life. Johnson resigned amid town bitterness after filing charges against Jones.
State Entomologist E L Worsham says no frost or rain harmed the peach crop and only a few low valley spots in North Georgia show minor damage. He expects a record harvest statewide with no significant impact from the ten day old cold spell.
In Atlanta at the Kimball House Joseph M Brown headquarters reported the Brown Club in Fulton County now tallies 6500 registered voters with about 200 new names added that day. The organization claims fast growth and says large clubs have formed at Cordele Eastman and other points with favorable reports from all sections.
Odd feature highlights a migration tale about African Americans returning from California after failed emigration attempts, claiming they are cured of the California fever and eager to resume life in Georgia. Ad copy promotes Bly's Cream Balm claiming relief for nasal catarrh with direct application and lists price and address.
Two friends debating on Peachtree Street in front of the Peters building sparked a growing crowd on Saturday. Police dispersed the blockaded sidewalk as observers joined the argument, a scene echoed by similar tensions citywide as discussions swirled around the two debaters.
In busy street corners hotels and street cars rumors swirl about the gubernatorial race as men discuss politics. The chatter reflects public engagement and the spread of informal opinions across daily life.
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