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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
7
Readable remnants of a fabric sale listing Sea Island and heavy outing cloths offered at low prices. Apron ginghams and mattress ticking praised for quality while serge plaids and panamas appear among bargain yardages. Prices vary by item and yard.
The Americas post office reports a rise of more than twenty percent in November receipts, 1907 at 1 645 92 compared with 1 364 67 in November 1906. Local business growth mirrors the postal office rise, indicating a permanent expansion.
J C Culpepper a carpenter and resident of Albany Georgia testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved years of backache urinary trouble and night pain. He notes dark sediment in urine and relief after a box. Dodson's Pharmacy sells them with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo agents. 60 cents. Also a brief Congress note comments on the day.
In Nashville Tennessee officials and professional politicians are prohibited from joining a city citizens committee formed to promote good government. A separate ad notes Arnica Salve claims to cure piles and other sores with a 25 cent price at Eldridge Drug Co. A brief encounter highlights a blind beggar asking to speak to the boss while a man explains his wife is unavailable.
Rogers Liverwort Tar and Canchalagua is advertised as a complete cough remedy for coughs colds asthma and bronchitis with lung complaints. It claims no opium or harmful drugs and can be given to children. Price is $1.00 and is sold by Williams Manufactur ing Co. in Cleveland and by W A Rombart in Ohio.
A county report notes Seale’s gang escape from Godwin camp near Seale’s mill and zebra guard Brown’s holiday plans, with pursuit ongoing. It also records the death of Mr. Robert W. Williams of Sumter at his Ne Ne home from a stroke. funeral held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a quick remedy for dangerous liver and bowel stoppage. The copy promises satisfaction guaranteed or money back, and lists Eldridge Drug Store as the outlet with a 25 cent price.
A late night fire destroyed the shingle mill owned by J. C. Brown near Leslie Georgia. The blaze consumed the mill building and a large stock of shingles.
The new laboratory fitted in the State Capitol basement will handle food inspection under state law. The Georgia State Agricultural department pursues strict enforcement, aiming to remove adulterants from markets and focus on milk purity with upgraded testing apparatus and a nationwide standard.
Advert says disease germs inhaled with dust thrive in catarrh but Hyomel medicated air destroys them. Claims quick, simple cure with $1 outfit, Dodson's Pharmacy guarantees refund if no cure. Also notes Senate effort to recover from Foraker attack in sack coat per New York American.
A brief notice asserts Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law or harmful drugs. The ad encourages trust in the product for adults and mentions a generic relief claim.
An old note warns against seeking advice for coughs and colds due to dangers in unknown preparations. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a genuine remedy that cures coughs colds and helps prevent pneumonia, sold by all druggists in a yellow package with a note to refuse substitutes.
In Washington a New York paper surveyed seventy six Democrats and Representatives. Forty four declared Bryan’s statement that he will seek the Democratic nomination eliminates all other candidates. Senator Ransdell of Louisiana and others backed Bryan while Governor Johnson of Minnesota received notable support from one respondent.
The notice lists arrivals and departures of Seaboard Air Line trains with connections to Americus and Savannah. It shows routes to Cordele Rochelle Abbeville Rochelle Richmond Savannah Columbia Portmouth and points east and west, with through Pullman sleepers on Savannah Montgomery service and multiple daily departures from Americus effective August 12 1906. Officials H P Everett W P Scruggs and Chas P Stewart are listed for inquiries.
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