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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
8
Duncan's Store offers steep cuts on silk gloves at 65 cents a pair from a $1.50 grade, rose pins, pearl buttons, tempered steel scissors, Richardson embroidery skein silk, and ladies' pure silk hose with color options. Also featured are buttermilk soap by the dozen, white muslin skirts with embroidery, McCall's Bazaar patterns, and men's Madras four-in-hand ties reduced from 25 cents.
Governor Comer signed the Carmichael prohibition act last night in Montgomery with Mrs. J B Mell and other women present. The law bans sale or storage of liquids containing over half a percent alcohol and makes locker clubs illegal. Possessing a U S internal revenue license is prima facie evidence of guilt.
A delegation from the Colored Odd Fellows lodge left Thomasville for Albany to attend the Colored State Convention and invite the next annual meeting to Thomasville. The invitation was endorsed by the Thomasville Board of Trade Mayor and council. Residents praised a recent Colored Knights of Pythias gathering as well conducted, boosting interest in hosting the Odd Fellows event in Thomasville.
Dodson's Pharmacy cautions that calomel is risky and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative. It claims the product preserves calomel benefits without nausea or diet limits and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
A Lamar street merchant predicts a banner fall for Americus with cotton, corn, oats, sugar cane and hay crops all boasting record yields. Generous rains and strong prices are expected to boost profits for farmers and merchants, signaling a prosperous season ahead. The city’s traders returning from Eastern markets reinforce optimism for improved business conditions in the coming months.
Every houseneeper recognizes its need in emergencies when immediate action is required. Perry Davis Painkiller relieves sprains bruises strained muscles burns cuts and aches from blows and falls. It has been sold worldwide for seventy years with millions of bottles annually. Have you seen the new large 35c size.
Special to Times Recorder Baxley Georgia August 10 W A Bel cher a prominent young farmer residing twenty miles from here was waylaid and shot to death today by an unknown party
Miss Lula Hay travels with assistants Miss Eleanor Tillman and Miss Loubelle Speer from the local millinery business. They depart for Cincinnati then Niagara Falls, proceed to New York City to select fall millinery, and plan a two week trip with an expected pleasant sea voyage of fashion and shopping.
An old fashioned sales pitch from G H Waddell Real Estate continues to urge buyers to save by purchasing land. The message claims land ownership builds wealth through rising values and steady income, urging quick action for farm and city property bargains.
A whimsical note reflects a husband who resents compliments directed at the man next door, illustrating social awkwardness and neighborly comparison in a lighthearted tone.
Boston reporters describe how ex Harvard president Charles W. Eliot plans a six foot library of classics with new introductions and annotations. Publishers say even without bindings the pages exceed five feet, making a true five foot shelf unlikely.
On Sunday last at the bride’s father’s home near Bronwood, Miss Gertrude Martin of Americus and Mr. John Goepp of Eufaula were united in marriage with Rev. Allison officiating. The bride has lived in Americus and many friends here offer congratulations and best wishes.
Atlanta, Aug. 10. If the Senate adopt the Alexander prohibition section into the general tax bill, it is expected to become law. The governor cannot veto a part of the general tax bill, so the measure must be approved or disapproved in full. Attorney General Hart supports this interpretation under the state constitution. Governor Brown is pressured by prior promises not to veto measures altering prohibition, making a partial veto unlikely.
Manly Hazzard aged 15 son of Arthur H. Hazzard prominent Atlanta contractor and railroad builder drowned today while bathing near Tallulah Falls Georgia. The accident occurred as he swam near the falls with friends, and rescue attempts were unsuccessful. The incident is reported by the Times-Recorder.
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