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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
6
Reported development in North Georgia shows foreign shippers forming a peach trust near Atlanta to dictate prices. Growers fear losing control as the trust may force shipments at set terms, turning over a large share of the crop to a single commission channel and risking dead losses if rejected.
Editor A. Brown of Bennettsville reports his wife suffered from dyspepsia and low vitality. After four bottles of Electro Bitters she fully recovered, claiming it aids indigestion appetite stomach and liver issues. Endorsed as a grand tonic with gentle laxative qualities. Only Botchat E J Eldridge's.
The article notes corn rising to near a dollar per bushel in Americas as crop failures and market shifts push prices up from 5 to 6 cents retail, with expectations of farmers profiting from surplus at around 1.25 dollars per bushel.
A vintage ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a liver regulator and blood purifier promising clear skin and rosy cheeks. It claims the product improves complexion and offers it for 25 cents at B. J. Eldridge's drug store.
A. H. Lockett, lifelong Sumter resident noted for integrity and clean record, quietly marks his seventieth birthday. The column praises his character, hospitality, and right to happiness as he reaches the milestone with family at home. It ends with local ads for Kere mott's Chocolates and Laxative Quinine.
Reports from the Agricultural Department warn of widespread crop injury across Georgia with some areas receiving no rain for over a month. Cotton is shedding and corn is shriveling while Commissioner Stevens voices unease over the discouraging conditions. a 70-saw Pratt gin and feeder are offered for sale by Barravinne Gixsixe Co of Smithville, Ga.
A Sumter city hall gathering hosted a Baptist choral contest with three to four hundred participants from Mt. Olive Americus Spring Creek Cobb Zion Hope and others It featured sacred hymns and anthems practiced for ten to fifteen minutes under leaders Lawrence Clark Henry Jones and P L Walker A near noon dinner followed a day described as socially uplifting with plans for a similar event next year.
An advertisement asserts deafness from catarrh can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It explains the Eustachian tube inflammation causes hearing loss and offers one hundred dollars for any case it cannot cure, with circulars available. Sold by druggists with Hall’s Family Pills as a recommended accompaniment.
William Wilson presented a false cash order for 11.30 at the Hamilton Company store bearing the signature of former Mayor James A. Hixon. The manager detected foul odors and poor writing, summoned Sheriff Bell, and Wilson was taken into custody. The incident suggests an audacious forgery attempt linked to Judge Hixon's name.
Johnson's Tonic promises dramatic fever relief in a day while condemning Jalnine slow quinine. The ad urges a full course to purge malarial poison with bold claims of curing, charging 50 cents only if it works.
A compact item notes thieves banding together with humor yet folly. A playful line on curing a cold and the paradox of love and marriage, mentioning Kermott's Chocolates and a toast to wit versus folly.
Joe Clark, one of Americus's oldest and most trusted Black residents, died recently at over a century old. Born a slave, he served the Clark family for generations, driving the children to college and tending land given by his former master. His death is mourned by many in Americus.
Mercer University in Macon Georgia highlights vigorous intellectual and spiritual life, college spirit, and expanded endowment and facilities. The president endorses modern enterprise and a generous course cost, with a catalogue by President P D Worlack offering full information on the university.
Savannah eyes watered as the state fair agricultural show faces a grim setback. News reports claim the Jeffries mill at the fair will not grind, deterring 1700 residents who planned to view prize pumpkins, patchwork quilts, and other displays by the sea.
Mr. J. O. McArthur purchased the Church street residence, former home of Col. E. A. Hawking, from Mr. M. Callaway, the real estate man. The Taylor street sale to Mr. E. C. Parker occurred earlier, with a price increase over the prior year. Desirable homes in Americus remain in high demand.
William M. Jones, formerly with W. C. Farlow, has purchased the Farlow tire insurance agency and will resume the business. He asks policyholders to extend him favors and support in continuing the agency's service.
Sumter Superior Court Clerk Charlee A. Chambliss and Mrs Chambliss left yesterday to enjoy a brief vacation at Myrtle Springs after a busy court session. The line about a small man in a large place is included as a simile.
Miss Belle Hedrick of Nye West Virginia recounts suffering five months with female weakness. She writes that Dr. Pierce advised using Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, took thirteen and eight bottles respectively, and her health and appetite improved enabling her to work and gain weight. She urges others to write for advice.
Senator Cullom of Illinois spent the day with President McKinley in Canton discussing legislative work for next winter. He expects limited tariff changes and a trial of the current Philippines policy, with Cuba and the ship subsidy bill likely to be topics of debate. Senator Hanna is due to arrive for a brief stay.
The National Miners Federation sends a circular to members proposing a general strike on November 1 if the government and mining firms fail to meet 8 hour day and pension demands. Also noted: Birmingham issues 52 building permits in July totaling 79,607 dollars, a summer peak.
London society and American visitors are noted in a July scene. Chauncey M. Depew General Grosvenor and Ministers Snowden Newell are among Americans in London. The Vanderbilt party sails with the Valiant and Aphrodite off Cowes while others like Marguerita Calanthe and Margeret are at sea. Strong society interest follows Goodwood.
Several hundred Kentucky Press Association members and spouses arrived in St. Louis en route to Salt Lake City aboard a special U and N train. They were greeted by a reception committee and toured the World’s Fair site before continuing to Kansas City Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Manitou and Salt Lake City.
Reports from New York indicate the Amalgamated Association and the United States Steel corporation failed to accept a Morgan Seaborn mediated proposal. The strike threatens to widen to all constituent mills, with potential general shut down across Nat and Republic mills and tubing works.
Frisco labor strife persists as Mayor Phelan works with city officials to secure a settlement. The Federation aims to hold conditions steady while unions consider terms. Longshoremen add 60 pickets and issue censures as tension remains high amid conciliation hopes.
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