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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
6
In Atlanta on April 20 the Fulton County precinct at a cigar store opened from 3 AM to 6 PM for voting. Four Brown and four Smith supporters supervised. With 1500 votes cast Brown led 1140 to 360 over Hoke Smith. The brief item notes a landslide for Brown in this early tally.
Kyte and Wison were awarded the contract to rebuild the boiler and engine rooms for the Compress Company. Work starts this morning and will proceed rapidly to complete the job. The rooms will measure about 40 by 80 feet and will be constructed on brick. Poley’s Orino Laxative is advertised as a mild effective remedy for women and children and is sold by all druggists.
An aged testimonial recalls Nine years past when Dr. C Farthing of Tennessee touted Electric Bitters as a remedy. The narrator credits the tonic with restoring health and delivering relief after illness and hardship.
A saver’s prompt to begin with one dollar and earn four percent interest on deposits. The notice advertises a Home Bank plan and directs readers to inquire at the Americus National Bank Building on Cotton Avenue.
The Calvary Episcopal church congregation begins a Easter fund drive for a larger, modern edifice. They do not plan construction this year or next, but aim to start soon, citing Lee street lot value and past building age. Americus residents pledge to assist generously when the project begins.
A letter discusses a paint maker claiming Waldorf Astoria painted with their product. It recounts a testing mix where two brands were used on houses in Texas, showing the Devoe finish outperforming a 15 percent adulterated rival. The text notes differing gallon usages and praises Devoe as honest and strong.
Professor Bailey sues for thirty five thousand dollars claiming assault after being horsewhipped and driven from Cannon County. The public had not been fully informed of the charges but the case will be aired in full.
An old advertisement touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney disease and related ailments. It claims dramatic relief from back pain, urinary issues, and overuse effects, urging readers to order samples and a free book by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton, N Y.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a near fatal spring 1906 pneumonia attack with a fierce cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for his recovery after two and a half bottles, calling it the best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Eldridge Drug Co offered 60c and 1.00 prices with a guaranteed trial bottle free.
The people of Americus and Southland unite to pay tribute to the Lost Cause and its dead. Memorial exercises Sunday include an oration, song service, and graves strewing. The pageant forms at Public Library at 3 o'clock and proceeds to Oakgrove Cemetery with Company A, Americus Light Infantry. School children participate.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy of Stewart County unveiled a granite Confederate monument in the county courthouse square. The ceremony featured veterans, children forming a living flag, musical selections, and speeches by Judy H. B. Palmer and Col. James R. Willamas. The Reading and dedication highlighted the county chapter's effort to honor Confederate soldiers living and dead.
An historical ad promotes Allen's Foot Base powder for tired swollen feet claiming 30 000 testimonials. It urges use by druggists 25 cents and warns against substitutes with a free trial by mail to Allen Olmstead LeRoy New York.
A party of Miss Anna Harrold Miss Elizabeth Harrold of Americus and Miss Irene Walker of Monroe depart Tuesday for New York then Glasgow. They will tour Scotland and northern England this summer and visit France and Italy next winter for a year or two of continental travel. After returning they plan to live in a new residence on College Street, next to Mr Wid Thornton.
In Atlanta Holt Smith boasted of helping bring liquor back in 1887. He presents himself as the sole hope for a prohibition law, prompting concern that the law could suffer if his claims are true.
The store announces special selling events this week with unusual preparation for seasonable stocks at attractive prices. Management aims for strong business, claiming style and price economy will attract customers.
Men’s Fine Balbriggan Undershirts of smooth cotton with long sleeves offered at 26¢, regular 35c value. White Lisle Under shirts long or short sleeves at 490 price from 75c. Boy’s Fing Ballergiggan undershirts and drawers knee length 24 to 34 with French seams at 25¢, all week.
A newspaper ad promotes textiles including 45 inch chiffon at 15c and 45 inch lawn at 35c. It offers 46 inch white linen pillow casings and 72 inch linen sheeting on sale for limited Monday and Tuesday dates with marked regular prices and special discounts.
A fragment notes a twenty year health sentence and mentions O. 8, Woolever of Tanaysle New York. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised as healing sores boils burns wounds and cuts quickly with a 25 cent price at Eldridge Drug Co. A suburban living preference is hinted in a separate line.
Local ad highlights hemmed sheets in multiple sizes with regular prices across 50c to 95c and special weekly prices. Featured are 150 hemmed sheets 72 by 90 at 89c and 240 sheets 81 by 90 at 189 with Pep perell and Dwight Anchor sheetings. Also 500 ready made pillow cases 45 by 26 with 2 inch hems offered at promotional rate.
A newspaper ad lists 250 boys wash pants in colors and sizes 3 to 16 years, priced at 25 cents each as a special offer. Also advertised is a selection of boys pants and bloomers in colors and sizes 3 to 16 years at 35 cents to 50 cents, as a limited sale.
Special sale for Monday and Tuesday features 27 inch China and foulard silks, 19 inch taffeta silks in plain and fancy checks and stripes, plus black satin stripe and bengaline silks. Prices range from 49c to 59c and $1.00 a yard.
One case contains 60 dozen ladies low neck sleeved vests with taped neck and sleeves. Air 1bo quality offered at special price this week for bulk buyers.
Linen and colored wash skirts offered in sizes 22 to 86 waist with varied hems. Some styles feature bands or flared bottoms. Prices range from 1 25 to 2 00 per item, with an estimated stock of about 250 ladies skirts available.
About a quarter of stock offered in small blue check, tan stripe and gray check and stripe wash suits. White pants priced at 1.00, 1.50, 2.00, 3.50 and 5.00.
A description lists a large assortment including Torchon Lace Point de Paris Mull Embroidered Bands Baby Irish Bands Edges Allover Embroideries Net inserts Swiss Nainsook Cambric Edges Inserts and matching pieces in White and Ecru Also Baby Sets and Allovers offered at low prices.
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