20 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1896
Page
1
The article urges immediate winter preparation as temperatures plummet toward 15.4 degrees below zero, arguing that waiting for a thermometer reading is unnecessary. It emphasizes readiness and self reliance as the cold season approaches.
A fragment outlining a sales pitch. The ad claims Allen and Sheffield’s offers the cheapest goods and challenges rivals to beat their prices. It promises an unbroken stock and a readiness to serve a department, urging customers to compare rival ads.
A newspaper notice markets dress goods and trimmings, notions, hosiery, gloves, handkerchiefs, and underwear with Christmas gift appeal. It touts a December sale across departments and highlights a finest lot of ladies canes and wraps in Americus at special prices.
Our Shoe Stock is brim full of bargains and we offer cheaper prices than the wholesale market. We carry a full line of shoes clothing hats and accessories for men women and children. Come see our large stock and low prices and you can depend on us to please you.
Reports from Yaxcouven dated December 12 describe large quantities of arms and ammunition pouring into Kwantung and Kwang provinces. The new viceroy is viewed with hostility as officials fear it boosts motives toward crowning him emperor of China.
The Cameron Cuban resolution faces a clash between executive and legislative power. Secretary Olney warns the move could provoke grave consequences and a war if the Senate and House pass it without the President's approval. The issue centers on recognition of Cuba and the constitutional authority to act.
A cluttered spread reports diverse items from Madrid to Cleveland, detailing U S pacific coast diplomacy, Cuba sentiment, quem Llahings, a Sheffield Holocaust, unusual finds, and a lynching near Louisville with scattered local incidents. Includes congressmen, judges, and notable figures.
A group from North Ceralisians previously convicted for an Amatit incident were pardoned by Governor Qarr after a review found no evidence of deliberate wrongdoing. The decision follows months of legal action and local appeals.
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