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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
8
Americus enters a heated municipal campaign with four days left before election. Two candidates vie for the clerkship as aldermanic races lure bold entrants, taxes loom, and voters brace for a busy primary Tuesday. Candidates mingle with citizens amid lively, colorful rhetoric.
A local sale highlights affordable men’s wear and dress fabrics. Jersey fleeced lined undershirts and drawers drop from 69c to 49c each, night shirts 75c to 50c, socks 6c to 10c, gloves 50c to 25c, work shirts 75c to 50c. Dress fabrics include 38 inch Granite Cloth at 50c, plaid back all wool at 1.25 to 1.50, and Barathea cloth 44 inch at 75c, with stock limited.
Catalog notes 25 pairs of all-wool blankets bound in silk with red pink and blue borders at 2.75 each. 25 pairs of 11 4 blankets with silk binding and borders at 3.50. 20 pairs of California 11-4 blankets with tinted borders at 5.00. Regular prices listed as 5.00 and 7.50 respectively.
Underwear price sale described with emphasis on warmth and good value. Jerseys, fleeced ribbed garments for ladies and children offered at reduced prices. sizes and color options noted. emphasis on quality and affordability for this season.
Purify The Blood Balm promotes B B B as a remedy for ulcers scrofula eczema pimples itching skin and aching bones. It claims to refresh and strengthen the blood and offers a dollar price with a free trial by the Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga.
Two Americus grocers enlisted in the Americus Light Infantry, adopting the martial spirit while avoiding jury duty. They paid $25 annual exemption to the legislature, obtaining one year jury clearance papers from Captain Clarke.
The true remedy Syrup of Figs improves the little ones more than other laxatives. Children enjoy it and it benefits them. It is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
In New York we chose the most beautiful Christmas line of goods suited for gifts, the best ever brought to Americus. Readers are urged to view them in the Times-Recorder columns. appreciation comes from seeing, and we hope customers will look them over whether they plan to purchase.
Axznicus Grocery Co advertises purchase of good sound field peas at zero cents per bushel delivered to its warehouse at 1180 D LW W It. The notice seeks corn or legume stock with delivery arrangements until further notice.
Postmaster A. Smith reports a year of rural free delivery with 9,069 pieces handled in the first month rising to 18,791 in November. Seven routes now serve much of the county, with two more suggested. Congress man Lewis assisted, and 173,928 pieces were handled in the first year, expected to double next year.
Mrs H Nan som of Decatur Alabama writes she would have died if not for Electric Bitters. She suffered three years from indigestion water brash stomach and bowel dyspepsia. The medicine restored her appetite and helped her gain 35 pounds. It cures indigestion loss of appetite and liver and kidney troubles. Eldridge's drug store sells them for 50 cents.
Jurors were dismissed for the day as no trials were ready and Judge Littlejohn announced the session would resume in the morning for civil cases. The grand jury earlier examined ten derloin district residents with several witnesses testifying and multiple bills drawn. Likely a local notice of endorsements and endorsements.
The plant in Americas continues to operate under Supt Roy McKenzie though not a complete fertilizer plant. Ingredients from other plants arrive, are mixed and packed for the local trade. Already 6000 tons have been received and it will soon run for the winter season.
In a Winchester Indiana letter M M Austin recalls his wife’s illness and credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with a complete cure. The ad claims effectiveness for stomach and liver troubles and constipation and notes sale at Eldridge's drug store with a 25 cent price.
For Sale Red Rust Proof Seed Oats best in market. J. W. Hicurowen.
A local ad advertises a wide selection of underwear with prices for infants undervests at 1234c, Misses and Children’s vests and pants at 19c, Misses and Boys shirts and drawers at 35c, and Ladies’ union suits and vests and pants on sale. Many items note former higher prices and quick stock movement.
Durable hosiery for children is hard to find but we have just accepted the agency of Black Cat Stockings and guarantee every pair to wear better than any other. A fine new line is opened with tickets on each pair and prices from 12 to 25 cents per pair.
The article notes warm scentless wool blankets and some cotton warp options in cheaper grades. Prices shown include 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 650 and up to 1250 per pair, inviting shoppers to view the diverse selection.
Ladies jackets captivate Americus customers as a top stock with right styles fits and prices. The department touts strong sales with women urged to visit now to save time and money and find unique varieties unmatched in Americus.
Elk brand flannel waists are well represented in stock, with ready-to-wear waists available the moment you want them. Prices range from 50 cents to 6 dollars 50 cents.
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