11 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1896
Page
1
The text signals an imminent deep freeze with a warning to prepare for harsh winter. It notes the moment the temperature hits a severe threshold and urges readers to take action, framing the cold as an ongoing, relentless condition.
A promotional notice touts Allen & Sheffield as the cheapest seller. It claims they beat competitors on price, invite customers to bring rival ads for comparison, and promise complete departments with unbroken stock and tailored service.
Bargains in dress goods trimmings notions hosiery gloves handkerchiefs underwear with a strong focus on Christmas gifts. Finest ladies canes wraps at great prices. Shoes advertised as cheaper despite wholesale increases. Loyal customers urged to visit, promising honest values and long-term presence in the community. Continuous sales pitch emphasizes stock breadth and low prices.
Long dispatch discusses Cuba’s ongoing revolt against Spain, noting Havana and major ports under Spanish control, insurgents' persistence, and economic stakes for the United States. It calls for restraint, outlines potential U.S. options, and emphasizes humanitarian concerns and neutrality amid a protracted conflict. Also reports on Turkish affairs, missionary protections, and Armenian refugee movements alongside labor strike at Moran Brothers shipyards in Washington.
The text extols health gains from gentle efforts and a family laxative Syrup of Figs. It claims many sicknesses stem from a non disease condition, promotes internal cleansing without weakening organs, and emphasizes buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product for genuine health benefits.
The store owned by E. D. Ansaley boasts the latest prices and wide table supplies. It claims to keep stock up to date with leading prices and quality. Customers can obtain all they want.
Inquest findings label the deaths of Weller and Preston as wilful murder. A warrant is issued for Butler’s arrest as investigators piece together the events. Bodies found in an undisclosed location after a series of troubling leads and alias use by Butler.
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