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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1909

Page

5

Duncan's Store sale across denison crepe paper and notions

Duncan's Store advertises a clearance with Dennison's crepe paper in fifteen foot lengths in 34 shades at low prices. Also offered are embroidered handkerchiefs, fine India linens, 10 cent children's cambric bodices, linen lawn fabrics, denim buttons, rose pins, gold beauty pins, pearl buttons, tempered steel scissors, Richardson embroidery silk skeins, silk hose, buttermilk soap, white muslin skirts, and McCall's Bazaar patterns at marked down rates.

Dennison

Infant Daughter Interred At Oakgrove Cemetery

Mr R L Hampton of Fitzgerald arrived yesterday with the body of his infant daughter The interment took place at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at Oakgrove cemetery Hampton formerly lived in Americus for many years before moving to Fitzgerald

R. L. Hampton Fitzgerald Oakgrove Cemetery Hampton Americus

Americus Poised for Census Count in 1910

Americus expects a 1900s era rise to at least 12 000 in the federal 1910 census as Uncle Sam counts noses across Georgia. George E Rickey, census supervisor for the Third District, will oversee enumerators in Sumter county with April counting slated to finish within a month.

Americus Sam Georgia Americas George Ernest Rickey Sumter County Rickey Fitzgerald Samuel

State to consider forest survey with federal aid

Atlanta on August 17 J G Peters of the United States forestry service met with Gov Brown and the state Department of Agriculture to discuss a preliminary survey of Georgia forests and natural resources. The government would cover half the cost if the state pays the other half. No decision yet, but Brown will pursue after Assembly work.

Atlanta J. G. Peters United States Forestry Service Gov. Brown State Department of Agriculture

Prohibition largely settled in Georgia say experts

Atlanta August 16 It is a safe forecast that Georgia prohibition is settled for at least two years. The Alexander amendment failed to ban near or real beer statewide. The general tax act restricts near beer to towns over 2,500 population, with Confederate veterans barred from license. Revenue from licenses stood near 200000 yearly, with 25000 wholesale and 1083 retail dealers needed to reach 350000. Major cities host about 500 retail outlets. total near beer places statewide unlikely to exceed 1000. The tax may close smaller venues more than it shrinks larger city outlets.

Atlanta Georgia General Assembly Savannah Augusta Macon

Pius II to Issue Encyclical for Foreign Missions

Rome August 17 Pope Pius II plans an encyclical urging funds for foreign missions. Vatican officials note total contributions nationwide are about 2 million dollars yearly, far below England and America's 5 to 6 million for Protestant missions.

Rome Pius II Vatican England America

Remains of Evan Prothro Sent to Richland From San Francisco

The body of Evan Prothro, about 66, died last week in San Francisco on a pleasure trip home from the Seattle Exposition. It was sent back to Richland with arrival expected yesterday. he was well known in Americus and highly esteemed locally. A separate note claims all legislators drew full salaries and none objected to waste of time.

Evan Prothro San Francisco Richland Prothro Americus Seattle Exposition

Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Rover Suspect it

Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root advertised as a universal kidney remedy claims to ease rheumatism back pain and urinary issues. It promises immediate effects and free sample bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York, urging readers to mention the paper.

Ggiste Dr. Mer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Kilmer Binghamton N. Y

Close Shaves From Death in Thunderstorm Near Valdosta

Dr. E. P. Quillian of Clyattville narrowly escaped a fatal bolt during a severe thunderstorm while en route to a patient. The lightning flash jolted him unconscious, blistered his body at the belt and garter buckles, and a runaway horse then struck his buggy, causing a severe ankle sprain. He continued to his patient but remains sidelined.

Valdosta E. P. Quillian Clyattville

State Powers Grow Through Political Theory Meeting

At the Virginia Bar Association annual gathering in Hot Springs Virginia Dr Hannis Taylor former US minister to Spain spoke on a new era of good feeling and transformation in American political theory He warned the second Republican party will split over internal economic questions and highlighted the South's shift toward manufacturing and government regulation of many sectors to address vast economic changes

Virginia Bar Association Hot Springs Hannis Taylor United States Spain Taylor Thomas Jefferson Republcan Abraham Lincoln South New England

Foley's Honey and Tar Relief for Lung Ailments

Advertisement notes that people with chronic bronchitis asthma and lung trouble can find relief by taking Foley's Honey and Tar, urging immediate use. It states the product is sold by all druggists.

Foley

Cotton Market Report Corrected Daily by Connell

Americus Ga August 18 prices for cotton futures show September opening 13.39 closing 12.28 October 12.30 opening and 12.24 closing December 12.34 opening 12.23 closing all reported by J Connell with daily updates from the market in this region.

Savannah Market Quiet at Following Quotations

Savannah Ga August 18 tone of market quiet at following quotations Good Middling 12 1 8¢ Middling 12 1 4 Low Middling 11 5 8 Cleaned based on readable text, names include Savannah and Georgia markets with prices quoted in cents.

Savannah

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Cure for Coughs and Pneumonia

An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures a cough or cold regardless of severity and prevents pneumonia and consumption, urging readers to buy the product for swift relief and health protection.

Harriman’s Central Road Gambit Spreads Across Rail Lines

The report notes Harriman holds an option on the New York Central and could seize control along with Georgia Central and Illinois Central. It warns that any other railroads with a Central in their name should retreat to avoid capture and consolidation.

Harriman Georgia Central

Police Graft and Reform Call From Former Commissioner

New York August 17 Former police commissioner Theodore Bingham argues in Hamlin Magazine that graft in the force costs hundreds of millions yearly via blackmail and bribe schemes. He urges a fearless reformer empowered to dismiss subordinates, and cites whispers of officials profiting from illicit houses and the rogues’ gallery while urging stronger anti graft laws.

New York Theodore Bingham Hama Magazine General Bingham McClellan Tammany Hall Tammany Ftee Unsc West Street Upper Broadway Bingham Rogues’ Gallery

Doan's Kidney Pills Featured in Wheezy Pain Ad

An old advertisement extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for urinary disorders and back ache. It narrates a user's relief after using the product, urging readers to buy from dealers and heed the Doan's name.

Friend of the email boy found. health claim cited

Dr McCormick Bim told the Independent Association of Doctors that eating is excellent for health. This undermines the common reason for denying the kid's application for Alice.

McCormick Bim Associiom

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