August Bargain Month At Wheatley Store
Geo D Wheatley promotes August as a marked month for bargain giving. The policy has earned strong buying public appreciation as weekly specials are clearly presented for another week of lively trading.
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
8
Shortened Dress Goods Prices and Remnants Sale
Fifty remnants on display include black and colored Dress Goods, French Flannels, and Albatros Ta yebRte fabrics. Varied lengths from one to six yards are offered at half value with 50 inch Black Canvas Cloth and 52 Inch Camels Hair Cloth highlighted as strong buys for skirts and coat suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sic
Wash and White Goods Specials from a closing-out sale
Advertises limited stock closeouts on fabrics including 200 yards imported dimities and batistes at 84c, 100 yards Scotch ginghams and Manchester chambrays, 40 inch white lawns 7c, plus 16 inch French percal es and white stripe lawns, all offered as this week only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Ke
Batistes
Walking Skirts Specials for Ladies Fashion
A sale page highlights walking skirts in gray tones with prices reduced from four to two dollars and fifty cents. It promotes black silk taffeta skirts in various styles with bargain prices, including ruched, full flare, tucked seams, and lined options.
Bath Towels Offered in Bulk by Value and Size
A local ad lists bulk bath towel deals including 20 dozen large bleached towels valued at 150 now 100. It also mentions 1 dozen extra large bleached towels at 1240, 20 dozen extra large cotton towels at 1.90 per dozen, and 50 dozen large bleached towels at a marked price.
The Tourist Hath Returned to Americus
A humorous old time column mocks travelers returning from trips to Hot-spot-by-the-sea or Rock-point on-the-moon, describing boastful tales of mountains, behemoths, and escapades with witty caricature. It contrasts flamboyant stories with sunburns, blisters, and mosquitoes, then parodies requests for money. The piece also jokes about returning women and fashionable misadventures, ending by naming local streets and figures like Lee, College, and Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Dan
Beersheba
Cotton Avenue
Lee
College
Taylor
Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Digestive Balance
A vintage remedy note promotes Syrup of Figs by California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle laxative. It claims to ease habitual constipation, awakening kidneys and liver to healthier activity, while dispelling headaches and colds without irritation or weakening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Masons Convene District Convention in Cordele
Americus Lodge No. 13 and Council Lodge No. 95 lead delegations as Masons of thirteen counties assemble in Cordele for the district convention. Prominent Masons from across Georgia are noted to attend the event today in the Dooly metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Recorder
Cordele
Americus Lodge No. 13
Council Lodge No. 95
Dooly
Americas to Open New Business College by Walden duo
AMERICUS BUSINESS COLLEGE is being organized and will open soon. Professors L. R. Walden and R. E. Walden, formerly of Walden Business colleges in Austin and Fort Worth, Texas, will offer full business and shorthand courses with an English specialty. A diploma is guaranteed upon completing the course. endorsements come from former pupils bankers and leading business figures. A day and night session accommodates all attendees, with contact at the Allen House for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Walden
R. E. Walden
Walden Business Colleges
Austin and
Fort Worth Texas
Americas
Jall
Allen House
Toes
Andersonville Happenings in Early Autumn Visit
Andersonville Georgia reports inspector general Col P D Vrom from Governor's Island New York praised the national cemetery as in excellent condition. Visitors include Dr Thomas of Bibb County and Misses Pearl Solomon Twiggs County Lucile Whitehurst Americus. barbecue postponed due to persistent rain. farmers discouraged as rain falls for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville
P. D. Vrom
Governor’s Island
N. Y
National Cemeteries
Thomas
Bibb County
Pearl Solomon
Twiggs ‘County
Lucile Whitehurst
Americus
B. L. Joiner
Davis
Imogene
Health of Mrs Whitaier Improves After Cure Claim
In Bradieville Kentucky curious townsfolk learn the cause of Mrs. Whitaier’s long chronic bronchial trouble. Her husband credits Dr King’s New Discovery for a complete cure and also notes their granddaughter’s severe whooping cough improvement. The ad touts cures for coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and other throat and lung ailments with guaranteed bottles and free trials at E J Eldridge drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradieville
P. Whitaier
E. J. Eldridge Drugstore
Americus Plunged Back in Darkness as Repairs Lag
Electric plant repairs in Americus are unfinished after a damaged shaft required recasting. Supt. Hagerty reports work in Macon and hopes the plant will be operational by Friday night. Meanwhile streets, stores, offices, and homes remain without light amid the blackout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Hagerty
Macon
Bucklen’s Arnica Heals Severe Head Sores Fast
Mrs. Nannie Galleger of LaGrange Georgia applied Bucklen's Arnica to great sores on her head and face and reports a quick cure beyond her hopes. The remedy claims to work on sores bruises skin eruptions cuts burns scalds and piles with a guarantee by E J Eldridge, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Galleger
LaGrange
E. J. Eldridge
New Cotton at the Plains First Bale Sold for Ten Cents
Plains, Georgia reports a first bale of the new cotton crop delivered to the McGarrah McGarrah warehouse and sold for ten cents. The bale was grown by W. W. Reid, a leading Sumter farmer. Plains anticipates more new bales soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Georgia
Times-recorder
McGarrah
W. W. Reid
Sumter
Death of Mrs John H Perry Mentioned in East Texas City
Mr Ed Perry received a telegram informing him of the death of his brother s wife Mrs John H Perry in an east Texas city. John Perry is a former Americas resident and local friends extend sympathy in his great bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Perry
John H. Perry
East
Texas
John Perry
Americas
Dodson's Pharmacy Extends Hours For Customer Convenience
Wanted notes advertise seven year old mules of sixteen hands for sale. Witty and Carter open until eleven at night offering easy access for patrons seeking medical supplies and general convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Dodson
One More Chance at Former Prices Discounted
Mr. Ansley travels to New York to purchase fall and winter stock for the house. We must clear space for new goods arriving soon. Center counter features revised beauty and value. In other departments find Ladies' Fancy Neckwear half price. Umbrella worth 1.50 this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansley
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo D. Wheatley
Geo. D. Wheatley
Lamar Street
Seorge
Wrx
Miiestan Corner
Americus, Sa
Cotton
R. B. Malsby
Cealer
Planters Bank
Ananias
Americus Masons
Americus Business College
W. A. Rembert
James Fricker
Jackson Street
G. T. Sullivan
Americas Jewelry & Music Co
Watch Inspector
Seaboard Air Line
R. R
Ladies’ Entrance
Windsor Hotel
Barney Ball
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