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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
4
The essay recalls Mrs Grover Cleveland guiding a New York charity committee to replace costly gifts for little girls with practical wearables like mittens and shoes. It extols thoughtful, early Christmas shopping, urging restraint and timely mailings to ensure gifts arrive before Santa.
The Grand Jury commends Sumter county Commissioners for the good roads program. It lauds their installation, plans, and execution, noting increased land values, easier settlement, and improved farm efficiency. The board’s work is praised as patriotic and intelligent with a future of continued development.
Croup is most prevalent during dry cold weather in early winter. Parents of young children should be prepared with Chamberlain's Cerry Remedy, which many mothers keep at home and trust. Sold by all dealers.
The Boston Advertiser notes in November 1859 that meat and vegetables are cheaper this year with chickens at 6 cents a pound and turkeys at 12 cents. The piece criticizes high modern prices and calls for action to curb monopolies and force reasonable profits.
A editorial urging welcome for white South Carolinian farming families moving to Sumter County. It argues new settlers will boost productivity, improve country life, and spur regional progress, calling them home builders and a strong addition to the community.
In Richmond on December 14 Junius Fagan a black laborer in the James River dock dredging crew tried to heat out flames from dynamite thawing it. He struck the explosive and a large blast left a crater. his body was not recovered.
If you suffer from biliousness indigestion constipation or chronic headache send one cent via postal card to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa with name and address on the back they will forward a free sample. Sold by all dealers.
Senator Smoot in Washington proposed a bill to give agricultural schools receiving government aid an annual $10,000 for domestic science work. He argued women should be taught cooking sewing and darners should be trained, with notes referencing Margaret Slington and broader gender roles. The article questions gendered aims and notes a caveat to include men.
Americus prepares for Christmas with the holiday observed on Saturday, the 25th. Banks and many businesses will close for the day, with merchants preferring Saturday as the real Christmas day despite suggestions to shift observance to Monday.
Many persons suffer a lingering cough after influenza. It can be promptly cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and should not be allowed to continue until troublesome. Sold by all dealers.
First Sergeant C. C. Mix of the 2nd company coast artillery died at Fort Scriven after serving in the Cuban campaign during the Spanish American War. Officials report he contracted leprosy there and will be buried with full military honors in a national cemetery. Mix enlisted from Brownsville Texas and was likely the Army's last leprosy case.
In a quart bottle add a pint warm or cold water, sweeten with molasses, shake well until all mixed. Give about half at once then balance in fifteen minutes if first dose is not sufficient. This will be found a never failing remedy. 35¢ for a large bottle. Also in other sizes. All sold at great reduction during Joyror's Sale. Buy now and get pould leather shoes.
Frank A. Hooper, Esq., moves his family to Atlanta after purchasing a Piedmont Avenue home. He will join the Atlanta bar, serve as general counsel for the Empire Life Insurance Company, and devote himself to civil practice while continuing his influential role in Georgia law and politics.
Tickets on sale December 17 to 25 and December 31, 1909 to January 1, 1910 with return by January 6 1910. For sleeping car and train service information contact J E Hightower, Agent.
Notice from Sumter County Georgia that on January 16, 1910 guardian C Davis will seek court approval to sell an undivided one twenty first interest in eight hundred twenty acres known as Kitchen Worthy plantation in Marion and Sumter counties. Proceeds will be reinvested to yield higher income for minor heirs Henry Cleve Davis Jr and Elizabeth Bozeman Davis.
Under order of Hon. A. T. Fort, executors announce sale of the late F. J. Prothro estate. At Preston Webster County on the first Tuesday in January 1910 the court house door will open for bidding on land lots 168 169 179 in the 24th District. Property to be split into 60 acre tracts. Terms: half cash, balance in 12 months at 8 percent. December 8 1909. Executors T. S. Chappell and Robt. T. Dixon.
Sir James Crichton Browne, London physician, praises oatmeal in Youth's Companion 1909 as highly nutritious for brain and body. He claims Quaker Oats strengthens the thyroid and supports a big boned, energetic race, noting Scotland’s diet relies on porridge for vitality.
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