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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
4
An old trade notice touts Jones Balsam of Benzoin for horses and humans. It proclaims the remedy effective for cuts sprains bruises wire cuts shoulders and sores and urges large stock owners dealers to stock it. The piece invites buyers to call for it by name.
The Bank of Americus and others announce Christmas holiday closings including December 25 full day and early closes December 26 27 28 29 31 with January 1 1918 closed all day. Bank officials E Hud son T E Bolton and R B McNulty sign. The Bank of Leslie also closes December 25 26 all day and departs at noon on December 27 28 and 29.
The notice advertises a broad sale with samples and discounts across textiles and apparel. Domestic items include Gran ite Art rugs, children’s underwear, stockings, crepe de Chine, pongees, Madras shirts, men’s underwear and work shoes, damask, crepe de chine handkerchiefs, towels, hand towels, guest towels, infants’ shoes, velvet rugs, and spool cotton. Prices marked to attract buyers and stated as regularly higher values.
In Americus, residents tout Dean's Kidney Pills for relief from back ache, fatigue, and urinary issues. Chief of Police Olin Johnson credits the remedy with quick relief after long days on his feet and recommends Howell Pharmacy stock. Foster-Milburn Co. promotes the product as the same trusted formula.
The Oliver-McDonald Company announces its store will be donated to Red Cross workers for Saturday December 22 and Monday December 24 with a percentage of gross sales donated to Red Cross work. Mrs. Howell, Miss Hudson, Miss Clark, Mrs. Kendrick and Mrs. Williams lead the effort with Manager Rosas Dean assisting, as locals expect a substantial benefit for the Red Cross chapter. The notice also includes a bank statement for Planters Bank of Americus showing assets of 1,291,541.95 and deposits reflecting current financial stability in Sumter County Georgia.
Pain and discomfort from corns fade quickly with a simple treatment. Relief comes with a trusted product advertised by Chicago based vendor, offering fast results and a promise of easy use.
In Atlanta on December 19 a wave of discussion followed Presidentially dismissed Fulton county exemption board members. Reports say the cases may go to the federal grand jury via District Attorney Hooper Alexander as part of a broader clean up. The board exempted 520 white men and only six negroes, prompting Washington scrutiny over grounds of physical defect.
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