15 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1896
Page
1
A breezy shopping notice claims 15 degrees below zero signals winter arrival and promotes Allen & Sheffield as the cheapest, urging readers to compare with competitors. It touts a prepared department with unbroken stock and offers to meet any lower price.
Great bargains in Dress Goods and Trimmings Notions Hosiery Gloves Handkerchiefs Underwear through December. Almost any of these goods are suitable for Christmas presents. Finest lot of Ladies Cases and Wraps ever shown in Americus at the price.
Full stock of affordable shoes and clothing with a promise of steady quality. The ad touts low prices, long store presence, and customer loyalty, inviting buyers to visit for suits, hats, and men's, women's, and children's apparel.
The document lauds the IRS Bureau of Internal Revenue progress in field operations and overall admin. It cites higher receipts for the year ended June 20, 1450 and 1896 figures, notes reduced distillery activity, and praises staff competency and discipline. It also highlights improved estimates for collection costs and a drop in subordinate employee numbers due to stricter enforcement and dismissal policies.
Secretary Olney moves slowly on recognizing the union of three Central American states formed recently. Washington officials report no arrangements yet for presenting the recognition to the president. The matter remains under careful consideration as the new republic awaits formal acknowledgment.
Publisher William Lee reports a San Francisco dispatch stating Queen Lil’s visit is unclear and may aim at personal gain. A family member remains in contact but the ex queen has shown no desire to restore the throne, per letters suggesting indifference to politics.
The Calcutta Englishman argues home officers err in famine dimensions and anticipate irretrievable despair before relief. The Mark Lane Express notes heavy rains and delayed sowing in 1897, while South American wheat harvests progress and shipments from Argentina rise.
Miss Francis Willard issues a Christmas manifesto urging American mothers and sisters to aid Armenia orphans. The notice urges outreach and compassion in the season.
Colorado Senator Teller attends the state floor amid a busy session with a large flower basket on his desk. The American Federation of Labor convened with about 1500 delegates under President Gompers, while cases from the Supreme Court and local burglaries were noted in brief.
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