15 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
1
An aspirational note proclaims December as the greatest month for business, promising attention grabbing quotations to steer readers toward success. The call emphasizes motivation and bold aims to attract customer interest and set a high seasonal target.
Guarantee of all goods as represented or money refunded. We buy for cash in large lots, offering low prices. This sale promises a price list and a sample motto. All goods bottled at the distillery, original bottling on record.
An official tally lists 832 killed wounded or missing across forces north of Modder River with 15 officers dead and 40 wounded, five missing, one prisoner. Dispatches claim Buller and Clarke entered Ladysmith capturing 10,000 Boers, but War Office doubts the relief report.
A 19th century style ad extols the happy woman as rare and worn by female troubles. It promotes Pierce's Prescription as restoring health for prolapse, irregularities, headaches, and nervous issues from puberty to menopause, claiming it preserves motherhood and good spirits.
Mount Vernon hosts a Dec 14 ceremony commemorating Washington’s death centennial. Masons from across the U S and Canada attend, with Red Men after ceremonies in honor of Washington. P J McKinley delivers a patriotic address praising Washington as founder of liberty and the republic.
Senator Cox of Tennessee opposed the gold bill as the Senate, acting by unanimous consent, extended the line for examining accounts. The discussion referenced war department officers and the potential impact on debtors, with remarks from Mr. Larham of Texas and Mr. Crowpacker of Indiana. The session covered committee appointments and the fate of a resolution regarding the Philippine flag salute.
Commemorative events mark the 100th anniversary of George Washington’s death with a service at St Paul’s Chapel in New York City. A procession, military detachments, Society of the Cincinnati, and Daughters of the Revolution participate. Sermon by Rev Dr Manlius R Hutton. Memorials at Jumel mansion and Delmonico's follow with speeches by notable scholars and generals. Flags to fly at half mast.
Frankfort Kentucky December 14 nearly all Democratic campaign and state central committeemen arrived and opened a conference to contest the governor's race before the legislature. Resolutions urging the contest are expected to be adopted this afternoon as leaders push to overturn the election amid ballot and poll tensions. Hosiery Makers Organize Southern Association of Hosiery Manufacturers formed at Charleston South Carolina December 14.
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