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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
5
Bear profit taking yielded modest gains late in the session after an initial drop tied to the English market. New York and New Orleans closed little changed, with December steady in New York and down in New Orleans. Spot prices were flat and demand favored higher grades while low grades remained ample.
The Americus market shows quiet trading with prices for Good Middling at 10.5 to 10.75 cents and Middling around 10.0 to 10.25 cents. Savannah reports spots at middling one cent and a steady tone. New Orleans notes closing easy with spots at 11 cents, while Liverpool closes steady with upland middling at 6.04 pounds per ton-equivalent and wagon receipts totaling 30,268 to date.
The market opening is tame and the session is described as void of fluctuations with few professionals active. Prices reflect weakness as money is loaned at elevated levels and commissions show a cautious mood ahead of the holiday. Port receipts remain high, maintaining a liberal pace into the season.
The piece rails at market control by poor operators and bullish about cotton prices despite weak supply and demand signals. It then pivots to a Dr Shoop's Cough Cure advertisement touting a harmless plant extract, claiming no opium or harsh ingredients and calling it a sacred herb. Davenport Drug Co promotes the remedy.
This Is good news to thousands of women who have learned by patron izing these Sales from year to year that they can get the best undermus lins full fashioned and well made much under regular prices. This is a splendid change for supplying yourself for the Spring and Summer Season. Every garment in this sale is made in our usual faultless way. Mail Order customers are invited to take advantage of this Sale. Your orders will have quick and intelligent attention.
A sale notice for women’s garments offers muslin and nainsook chemises with delicate trims and embroidery. Prices range from one dollar to five dollars in a special department sale.
The listing presents Namsook corset covers with full blouse fronts tucked backs and delicate bead and ribbon trims. Additional corset covers priced up to five dollars.
A catalog-style notice advertises women’s drawers in nainsook and cambric with flounced umbrellas and fine tucks, plus lace-trimmed nainsook drawers. Special pricing lists pairs at $1.00, with other drawers offered from 60 cents to 10 dollars.
The Georgia Board of Trade hears no action yet on a parcels post as merchants in several towns oppose it. Critics argue it benefits catalogue stores and big northern firms, not rural residents, and Speaker Cannon reportedly opposes the measure this session. Officials note little concrete move has been made, with the ledger citing local opponents and possible government competition with express and rail carriers.
Americas dirt shows promise of growth as 1910 approaches with increased activity in city and Sumter county. Builder Lee Allen predicts a lively year, noting strong inquiries from non residents and expectations that Prohibition will not hinder, and streetcar service will boost suburban lot sales. The year end 1909 may bring many new families to Americas amid ongoing prosperity.
President Soule of the Georgia State College of Agriculture announces a rail rate for farmers attending the Cotton School in Athens Georgia January 6 to 17. Going tickets on sale January 4 to 7 and valid for return by January 6. Rate four cents per mile, roughly 25 cents round trip. Farmers should obtain a certificate to ensure the rate applies and to secure a low return fare. Overall expenses for attendees are estimated at 15 to 25 dollars, making attendance affordable.
Mr Roan Smith of Smithville, one of the two oldest Times-Recorder subscribers, is a longtime reader. He began with the paper after the war and has stayed on the books for over forty years. Now 82, he remains active and engaged in county affairs.
Subscribers of the Times Recorder will receive statements this week showing their standing. The note urges prompt settlement of overdue accounts as owners review balances during this season.
Women’s gowns offered in cambric muslin with V neck or high neck. Long sleeves feature tucked yokes, embroidery edging, and ruffles. Special priced at 50 cents and general gowns range from 75 cents to 5 dollars, with options up to 1.50 and beyond.
Advertises women's petticoats including cambric varieties with nine inch deep flare flounces and embroidery trimmed edges. Prices range from $1.35 to $25.00 and up to $100 for elaborate styles, with other petticoats priced at $1.50 and $1.78.
Mr C L Peacock farm superintendent of the Third District Agricultural College presented yesterday butter made at the farm from Jersey cream. The butter showed a rich June color and was molded in half-pound packages, appealing in appearance. A print will be provided for the cakes bearing the words Third District rural College after the school opens. The product from the Jerseys is likely to be consumed at the school.
A compact town column recounts local happenings in Americus including a new artesian well water outlook for January, council and aldermen swearing in, and merchants benefiting from seasonal trade. Mentions a stroke recovery, bank hours shifting to January 2, and satirical lines about local life and health remedies offered by Dr Shoop's restorative products.
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