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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
8
Local bargain sale advertisement lists white counterpanes regular 2 dollars now 98 cents each and ladies embroidered collars at 25 cents each. Includes bold repetition of Duncan's Store name and promotional pricing for household linens and apparel.
In Americus shoppers found a cotton sale and assorted goods in stock. Prices highlight 12 cent cotton and bargains on ladies collars shirts stockings and linens with heavy emphasis on consumer discounts and market conditions affecting crop outlook and local trade. Farmers report a short crop and pending rains while buyers push for quick sales to raise cash.
An electrical storm near Rome Ga struck Trion yesterday causing two deaths and five injuries from lightning. Ray and Clarence McCants were killed while Jeff McCants suffered serious injuries. The bolt damaged the Central of Georgia depot and a nearby livery stable.
Real estate offer from G H Waddell Americus Ga promoting home buyer assistance I can sell you a lot arrange for you to obtain funds to build or to buy a home outright or mortgage on your present home with instalment payments close to monthly rent Interest rate per year See Allison Furniture Store for details
An old advertisement touts Perry Davis pain reliever with bold claims it cures colds cramps and neuralgia. It promises relief for aches and pains and urges readers to keep a bottle ready on shelves.
A group of Americus visitors returning from the Pacific Coast reported by long distance phone that they narrowly avoided a fatal Denver and Rio Grande collision in Colorado. The party included Mr and Mrs Frank Sheffield Miss Irene Walker and Mrs Mary B Clay, with Harrolds delaying in Monroe Georgia. Their train passed the wreck scene an hour after the disaster, which killed a dozen and injured many.
Augusta Ga Aug 17 Open rupture in the local Y M C A was narrowly averted by the board of directors asking Prof. E H Ockert, physical director, to withdraw his resignation. Relations between Prof. Ockert and Secretary Hill have not been harmonious.
Announcement notes several gold mines in North Georgia will be reopened and mined again. The plan may lead to distribution of stock certificates to the public as formal proof of ownership and investment potential.
Tax reports show 96 counties with a total gain of 21,000,943 and 37 counties with losses totaling 2,377,311 as thirteen counties still file returns. Fulton leads with a gain over 6 million, while 13 counties including Bartow and Richmond have yet to report. State tax rate to be set within a week by Brown Wright Brown and Hart at the legal millage limit.
Batesville Indiana man describes a three month summer cold that interfered with work. He tried several medicines without relief until Foley's Honey and Tar, which he says cured him quickly. His wife also reports the same success with Foley's product, sold by all druggists.
The Americas compress prepares for the cotton rush as Supt J M Tobin reports the plant in prime condition. Machinery cleaned and tuned, awaiting bale arrivals to start a busy season. Tobin’s management praised by warehousemen buyers and shippers for consistent performance. The press is expected to handle immense business.
An advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy strengthens kidneys to purify the blood, ease exhaustion, backache, rheumatism, and urinary irregularities, urging immediate use. Sold by all druggists.
In Dawson Georgia on August 17 an altercation between R G Kennedy Standard Oil local manager and J T Williams ended with Kennedy stabbing Williams in several places. Williams is believed seriously injured and Kennedy is in custody at the local jail.
A government road project will add half a mile of road in Sumter County, with D H Winslow overseeing the work from Washington. Winslow arrives Sept 23 at Americus by invitation of Dudley M Hughes to advise on soil mixtures and methods, inspecting nearby durable roads and testing a section near Seales mill. His stay aims to promote better roads, while local chain gangs implement the construction under his guidance. Hall's Catarrh Cure claim appears, offering a cure with a money-back guarantee, and a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
W H Adamson, a prisoner sought by authorities, has shown improvement after ten days in a Macon hospital. Doctors say he will recover, but his identity remains uncertain. Investigators plan to confirm identity in a day or two by checking two alleged false front teeth the man may wear.
All persons are advised to use Foley's Kidney Remedy for backache rheumatism and kidney bladder trouble. It will quickly correct urinary irregularities and prevent serious illness if neglected. Restores health and strength. Do not neglect signs of kidney and bladder trouble or risk Bright's disease or diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
A London style line reports a lady asking to exchange a hat after entering a millinery shop. The milliner notes the hat is worn upside down, sparking a brief fashion quip from the shopkeeper. In Sumter area ads, Stetson Oil Co seeks a reliable energetic man to sell oils greases and paints with salary or commission.
Atlanta Georgia August 17 A M Brand named census supervisor for this district will start work once Washington confirms survey details The city is expected to reach about 150000 this year The 1906 census put Atlanta at 104934 excluding recently annexed territory The supervisor will also prepare a statement on the citys financial standing and ranking among national cities
Superintendent Callum arranged with Mrs Claude Harvey of Bronwood to fill the matron post at the Agricultural College for the next year. Formerly Miss Patton of this county, she is known for refinement and business ability. She will take charge at the school next week.
A campus note states the dormitory department along with other departments is set to be popular among students. The item highlights cross department collaboration and student interest in campus housing.
Durham Lewis of Sanford Florida praises Dodson's Liver-Tone as a mild effective substitute for calomel that toness and strengthens the liver without nausea. The Dodson's Pharmacy guarantees refunds if not satisfied, inviting customers to try the remedy today under the guarantee.
Charlotte notices report Mrs Lelie Shaw a pretty young widow from Marion North Carolina formerly of Greenville North Carolina attempted suicide for a second time by overdosing on laudanum. She cites finances as the reason and says she will try again. She is 20 years old and has one child.
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