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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
6
The advertisement lists many whiskey brands including Overholt Cream of Kentucky Old Forester Old Joe Green River Old Saratoga Upper Ten and Three Feathers and notes a full line of Brandies Wines Cordials and Beers. It invites readers to send orders with prompt shipping and satisfaction guaranteed.
Sumter growers report widespread damage as rains followed by heat scorched fields. Banker Lee Council notes scalded and shedding plants with black root and blight, warning that yield may drop 25 to 50 percent and could fall further without favorable weather.
A preacher moves through the congregation asking if anyone feels change in faith. An able seaman responds by saying the parson has no money. The quip appears in the New York Press.
Jury commissioners completed a biennial revision in Sumter. The boxes hold 227 grand jurors and 839 travers jurors for the superior and city courts. The revision took one week and the grand jury for the November term was drawn along with travers jurors for the first part of the term. Clerk Allen holds the lists for public check. Mrs. Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle effective laxative sold by Eldridge Drug Co.
A white man, unnamed at friends' request, was arrested Saturday morning for petty larceny over two sacks of corn and oats taken from Poole & Sons storefront. Officers Ross and Cloud detained him. bond set at $600, later posted, and he was released. Potent evidence included sacks with Poole & Sons marks found in a nearby stable.
Advertisement notes ladies elastic ribbed vests with taped neck and shoulders in sizes 4 5 and 6. Regular price 12 1 2 cents each or 3 for 25 cents when paid spot cash.
A large shipment of fine Elastic and Fancy Belting is now in stock. A wide assortment of Fancy Belt Pins priced at 35c 65c 7ic and 1.00 is offered, with these goods valued at twice the asking price.
Plain Lisle thread stockings offered at a special price of 15 cents this week, down from 20 cents, promising genuine value for shoppers.
New shipment of white enamelled mosquito canopies promotes high quality for wood or metal beds. Nets described as very wide and sturdy. Priced at 3.60 dollars per unit.
Readable text notes one thousand yards of 36 inch cheese cloth offered this week at a discount price. Regular value listed as 5c per yard, with promotional mention likely encouraging purchase during an in store sale period.
Vintage advertisement promotes Flaxon Lawn 250 yards pure white linen finish. Described as suitable for ladies waists to be embroidered and said to wash and wear like linen. Regular price 35 cents, SPOT CASH price 25 cents.
Advertisement notes men s suspenders of the brand Guyot in many new patterns. Claims excellent goods with a faultless condition but highlights the price as a drawback. Limited to this week only with a promotional offer.
About one thousand yards of Japanese and Chinese silks, 27 inches wide in all colors. Regular price 60 to 65 cents. Special cash price this week at a. Ve ae be Bb.
Readable textile sale note shows colored Silk Mulls 27 inches wide offered at special cash prices this week with regular prices 25c and 35c. Sale emphasizes discount and cash terms.
All pure white fine Madras cloth in plain and figured effects offered at a special cash price this week. Regular price 250 and 35¢, now 18¢. Limited stock and quantities available.
Curtain scrim in fancy stripes offered at ten pieces for short and long curtains to be closed out at ten cents per yard, half the price. Remnants of fine wool goods suitable for skirts dresses and waists priced 26 percent off marked price.
By order of Hon. Alexander Proudfit, referee in bankruptcy, a sale of all unpaid notes and accounts of J. P. Cato will be held at the courthouse door in Americus Georgia on August 19 1908 at 9 o clock in the morning Ten percent of the bid must be deposited with the balance due upon sale confirmation J B Sheppard trustee in bankruptcy of the estate of J P Cato Park Rowe
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