Bargain Iron is Hot Sparks Fly in Wheatley Ad
GEO D. WHEATLEY promotes prompt action on Limited lots with sharp bargains. The copy urges readers that “the front is hot” and prices will not last as sparks fly and money can be saved by acting quickly.
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
8
Bargain Hosiery and Matting Sale at Low Prices
Ladies stockings in lisle thread and fancy patterns priced at 25c to 47c, including tan gray and black options. Also an assortment of matting with 20 rolls of jointless China matting and 15 rolls of Japanese mattings offered at reduced weekly prices, plus remnants well below factory cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladie
W Sumner Underwear and Home Goods Sale
Sales pitch listing women undergarments at reduced prices and a variety of home items. Includes ladies sleeveless vests 10c, risle thread vests 15c, window shades 25c to 43c, boys blouse suits 98c, curtain poles in oak mahogany and enamel, lengths 9 to 12 feet, all at special weekly prices.
Feasted and Sang at Shiloh Church Program
At Shiloh Church eight miles from Americus on Saturday the children staged a delightful program with tasteful recitations and fine choir music. Devotional exercises followed as the crowd enjoyed a large attendance and expressed hope for a repeat event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Americus
Courageous Rescue Through New Discovery for Consumption
Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts suffered an obstinate cough and severe lung trouble for years. After doctors failed, she used Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and was completely cured. Sufferers from coughs and throat and lung troubles are urged to try it with a guarantee from Eldridge Drug Stores. Trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Jane
Dr. King
Eldridge
A Cotton Book for Farmers Published by Morgan Co
L A Morgan and Company of Americus has designed and published a 32 page cotton picking cost booklet. The tabulated form shows dollars and cents due laborers for any amount from ten pounds to 3050, aiding 계산 for overseers and farmers. Ginners and warehouse firms will use the blank laborer pages and schedule. The firm seeks a copyright and plans mass distribution across southwest Georgia to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Morgan & Co
Americus
Morgan & Co
Jouthwest Georgia
Bucklen Alpha Salve Promoted For Piles and Skin Ailments
Claimant touts thirty years of cures with Bucklen’s Alpha Salve for piles, burns, boils, corns, felons, ulcers, and skin erup tions. Marketed as best and cheapest at Eldridge diu stores in 250 locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge Diu
First Building Nearing Completion At Fertilizer Plant Site
Splendid progress marks the fertilizer plant site as grading continues with 100 laborers and 40 mules at work. The office building is finished, a telephone line to the city is in place, and railroad track grading advances to lay 9,000 feet by week’s end connecting to the Central’s main line. Many observers visit daily to watch the efficient pace and systematic operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Pike
Cental
Longer Terms For County Officers Favored In State
The article reports broad support across the state for four year terms for county officers, arguing it would improve efficiency and reduce disruptive biennial elections. It notes a prior legislature rejected the plan but predicts passage in the next session, with a governor and other state officers also to be elected every four years under a separate bill limiting the governor to one term.
Close Contest for Senator in Lee County Election
Voters watched a four cornered race for sheriff with Smith winning and McBride defeating Wells for the legislature. The state senator contest was tight among Ferguson Duncan and Jeff Taylor, with Ferguson finally declared winner by two votes after a recount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Lee County
House
Smith
McBride
Wells
E. 8
Ferguson
Duncan
Jeff Taylor
Plains Expands with Big Stores and Brick Purchases
Plains moves forward in building with plans for brick purchases by local merchants. The Oliver-French Co store nears completion and J. E French & Co opens a two story, large new building. Two steam gunneries, one by Atlantic Compress Co and another by W B Champion, enhance the town’s booming appearance as homes rise nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Plains
Sup. Moore
Oliver—French Co
J. E, French & Co
Atlantic Compress Co
W. B. Champion
Eddie Tyson Charged After Check Raising Case
A Seaboard Airline payroll check was altered from 13 to 30 dollars and cashed for 17 dollars in groceries. The tale traces the check through several hands to the Bank of Commerce before the fraud was found. Tyson was jailed days ago in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Tyson
Seaboard
Bank of Commerce
Excursion Trains Halt as Lynching Body Seen Swinging
Excursionists on a Savannah trip witnessed a lynching as a man named John Wise, who assaulted a woman near Pem broke, was hanged from a telegraph pole by the track. The trains paused so riders could view the suspended body as part of the old Georgia mob justice scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Georgia
John Wise
Pembroke
State University To Reopen After Summer Session
The 102nd session of the University of the State will open on September 18. It has three departments Academic Law and Agricultural. No tuition for state residents except in the law department. Agriculture adds a Short Winter Course a One Year Course and a Fall Course. Dormitory room free in old and new buildings and board at Denmark Hall is 860 per month. Chancellor W B Hill offers handbook and catalogue on request. New Crop Turnip seed Rewagar's Duva Sronn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of the State
Denmark Hall
W. B. Hill
Farmer Loses Two Horses Near Americus
Mr. Robinson, an industrious young farmer on the Kiddy place near Americus, lost two valuable horses yesterday to an unknown disease. One horse was sick a day or two, the other only a few hours. The loss is a heavy blow to Robinson who relied on the pair for work and income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Robinson
Americus
Black Silks Offered at Unrivaled Bargains
Black Silks and Black Taffeta Silks dominate stock with massive reductions to move inventory. 90¢ Guaranteed Black Taffetas drop to 63c, 27 inch Black Taffetas priced at 75c from $1.00, and other colored taffetas marked down proportionally. Quality taffetas listed at 89c, 95c and near dollar levels.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo D. Wheatley
Geo. D. Wheatley
Sumner
Lamar Street
Cotton Avenue
James Fricker
BRO
Josese
G. T. Sullivan, Jeweler
Windsor Hotel
Eldridge Drug Stores
Tower
Americus Rouse
Priel
Rewagar
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