07 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1892
Page
1
The public mood turns to holiday shopping as the question of gift appreciation rises. The piece highlights the handsome line of holiday goods for men now available in America, promising refined selections for discerning taste.
Democratic leaders face internal splits on policy and timing as they push for restraint and reform. They expect President Cleveland to steer through current crises, while considering an extra session to address New Mexico and Arizona statehood.
A sheriff sale at the courthouse cleared the 15000 plus stock of shoes and hats from P. B. Williford and Goode. Bidders from several cities helped push the final price to 9525 dollars, bought by Mr. Murphy and transferred to Mr. John R. Shaw of Forsyth Street. Shaw plans a swift market return with L. C. Glover joining as showman. Glover resigns from Dennison shop to work with Shaw in Americus.
A dated price list shows several flour brands and cracker items. Items include White Swan Flour 50 pounds, Dalay Flour 50 pounds, King Patent Flour 80 pounds, Gold Medal Flour 50 pounds, Cream Wheat Flour, Lunch Biscuit, Oynter Crackers and Soda Crackers. The text ends with unclear words.
In New York a planned meeting of cotton traders aims to discuss a circula r loaned by five insurance men about insuring cotton. Cotton Exchange members oppose the move, saying premiums would rise. underwriters argue cheaper rates would hurt stockholders. Public debate widens over who bears risk in the cotton insurance dispute.
Savannah dispatch reports a possible strike by Central Railroad telegraphers engineers and firemen if Superintendent Wadley refuses to recognize the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and other unions. Chief Arthur arrived, meeting committees and shaping talks, while Wadley vows to treat workers as individuals. Also notes theater plans and Bishop Backer’s Americus visit.
Washington reports a lively tourist column praising Uncle's Di Lina a new Alaska stage production. The review highlights dramatic Arctic tableaux including a lighthouse interior, wreck, rescue, aurora borealis, and a sled dog scene with real life boats bears elks and trained animals. Star Miss Hettle Bernard Chase shines as Lady Litue Dar with dances and a playful mask of humor. The piece notes the troupe's strong acting, vivid scenery, and engaging crowd response.
Gabbett and Hawkins left Americus aboard the S A M inspection car for Montgomery to begin a full end to end inspection. They will review terminals and later inspect lines to Lyons and the Albany branch from Cordele. Rumors place W J Matthews as master of trains and E T S Glenn as chief clerk to the General Manager. Capt Bagley’s future remains uncertain amid possible offers from Atlanta banking houses.
Butler and Berry of Americus advertise a wide sale with Crockery and quarters on sale, featuring teapots, sugar dishes, cream pitchers, and other porcelain pieces at low prices. They tout reduced prices on coffee mills, duster, cuspidors, and decorative items as part of a large election season economy push.
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