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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
6
An old styled ad promotes a holiday booklet now ready and offers Butterick patterns at 10 and 15 cents, Delineator at $1.00 a year, and a free Fashion Sheet on request. It emphasizes same day order fulfillment and urges readers to write for the booklet.
A prominent neckwear maker sells a season’s end lot of silk gravats at 35 cents each or three for a dollar. The same sale highlights outings gowns skirts kimonas and frocks in various fabrics including outing flannel and fleece back cloth. Numerous colors and patterns ensure affordable Christmastime gifts and comfortable home wear. The offer showcases high value fabrics like Notting ham Eiderdown and wool-like cottons in diverse styles and trims.
Washington D C Dec 2 Special The Sixtieth Congress convened at noon with Uncle Joe Cannon returned as Speaker of the House John Sharp Williams leads the Democratic minority Georgia delegation members present in both chambers adjourned until tomorrow in memory of late colleagues Senators Morgan and Pettus of Alabama are honored Bacon expected to chair the Judiciary Committee Georgians to remain on existing committees Culberson of Texas named Democratic leader in the Senate Roosevelt’s message to be read at noon tomorrow
A dangerous condition that can be fatal is described as the stoppage of liver and bowel functions. Dr Kings New Life Pills are advertised as a fast remedy with a money back guarantee from Eldridge Drug Store. Also notes Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles as a safe, opiate free product. Mentions Panama canal loan floating as a speculative idea and a sharp drop in diamond imports by $10,000,000.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy that reaches the disease in the blood and mucous surfaces, claiming it is not quack medicine and was prescribed by leading physicians. It notes testimonials, price 75 cents, and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation. It also mentions Alabama prohibition law delaying effect until 1909 and New Year sobriety efforts.
Cautionary ad warns against taking unknown preparations for coughs or colds and promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar in a yellow package as a cure and pneumonia preventer. Mentions local Greenwich, Conn., druggists and a gossiping neighbor angle about a music teacher named Albert Anguish.
Good Advice by Woolever of Le Raysville N Y extols Bucklen Arnica Salve for piles and other sores claiming they were cured twenty years ago. Salve priced at 25 cents at Eldridge Drug Co. Pierpont Morgan noted for charging for expert advice would net income in today’s climate per the Washington Post.
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York describes a medical misdiagnosis experience with five doctors. He credits his recovery to Electric Bitters, claiming one bottle cured him better than all five physicians. The ad guarantees relief from blood poison and stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. Eldridge Drug Co advertises the remedy at five to ten cents.
Special dispatch reports President Roosevelt has firmly stated he will not seek a third term. He affirmed he will not deviate from his announcement against another nomination, aiming to quiet any renomination movement. Supporters and opponents react, some accepting the decision while others push for an overwhelming call.
James Donohue of New British Conn reports kidney remedy helped after failing physician treatment. Two bottles brought improvement and five cured him, enabling a rigid life insurance exam. Foley's Kidney Cure claims to treat back-ache and all kidney bladder troubles, sold by druggists. Washington Post quip on gender and Christmas shopping adds context.
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults and sold by all druggists. Between bridge and stream the Lord's mercy may be found. St Augustine.
Public speakers are frequently interrupted by coughing fits. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a safe remedy that cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia and consumption. The product is claimed to contain no opiates and comes in a yellow package sold by all druggists cod-w.
The Washington Post quips that most presidential aspirants tote booms in cigarette boxes, but notes nothing of the kind can be found on the person of our "Uncle Joe" according to The Buffalo News.
Advertises a one day cold cure with LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E W GROVE signature on each box. Sells on Tues Thurs Sat for 25c. Includes a Latin proverb about ants and an empty granary.
An advertisement promises cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with money back. It also rails at King Carlos and Mr Taft for political fuss and comments on happiness of fat persons.
In Mound City Mrs KE D Clapp reports a remarkable healing case. Her son, near death from lung and throat troubles, improved after using Dr Kings New Discovery. The medicine is promoted for coughs and lung issues, with trial bottles free and pricing listed by Eldridge Drug Co. A separate note mentions a St Paul woman punishing a six foot drum player after an incident reported by the Cleveland Leader.
Secretary T M Lemly reports on the Thirty sixth annual Y M C A convention in Washington City with over 2000 delegates. Ambassadors and leaders like James Bryce Bryan Parkhurst and Secretary Strauss spoke. Roosevelt hosted a White House reception and delegates praised the cross of Christ guiding all activities.
Norfolk dispatch notes the Jamestown tercentennial exposition will shut its gates at midnight tomorrow after a final carnival day. Officials insist assets exceed liabilities and creditors will be paid in full, though the event is described as a dismal financial failure despite social and educational value.
The total assessed value of taxable property in Georgia for 1907 reaches 699,526,879 dollars, up 72,004,340 from 1906. Corporations show the largest rise, with 32,715,985 more than the previous year, and at a 6 mills tax rate would yield about 33,500,000 for the state. Experts expect looses in saloon revenue to be offset by higher property values.
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