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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
8
GEO. D. WHEATLEY previews a season of early white goods displays with wash fabrics in brightness purity and freshness. The store highlights profit pruning as a key feature of the early selling events to reward forehanded buyers and ensure satisfaction in selections.
A retail circular advertises large and small white goods at deep discounts. It lists 25 pieces of white check Nainsook, 20 pieces fancy stripe lawns, remnants of embroidery, 10 pieces fine imported Madras Shirting, 50 pieces fine white English Long Cloth, 5 pieces 50 inch white French Lawn, ribbon remnants, 50 pieces plain white lawn, and other fabrics with reduced prices and limited quantities. Special mentions include Birkeley Cambrie, Dotted Swiss, corded Pique, striped lawns, Alpine Rose bleaching, and Fruit of Loom Bleaching. Each item notes regular prices and weekly special prices to entice buyers.
A humane society to protect animals will organize Friday night at the Voulny Men's Christian League rooms in the Barlow Block with many locals joining. Also reported is the marriage of Miss Lysta Ware and Mr Cho Daniel at Gunlock, witnessed by Rev J Neighbour, followed by congratulations and plans to reside with Mr and Mrs Fort in Americus.
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio declares a terrible cough and sickness improved after using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. She claims the medicine saved her child's life and offers trial bottles free with guaranteed satisfaction. Eldridge guarantees price 50c and 1.00.
A visitor complains about a steam whistle in Americus, likening its night-time din to a freight train. The tale contrasts oiling the calliope with an implied remedy, while a promotional insert for Syrup of Figs follows, noting its laxative claims and maker.
Cot ton contracts moved back into the twenties with gains of several points as buyers showed better disposition. February closed at 8.15, March 8.1, May 8.20 and July 8.22 with little wagon cotton received locally.
An advertisement touts a famed compound described as world leading for aches and pains. It claims to cure burns ulcers piles inflammations and eruptions with a pay nothing if it fails guarantee and cites E. J. Eldridge's drug store as seller.
Passenger train No 33 from Savannah arrived hours late after a collision with a freight and construction train near Collins. Track blocked by debris for hours. no serious injuries reported though both locomotives and several cars were damaged. Engines to be hauled to the Americus slopes for repairs.
Camp Sumter of Americas will have strong representation at the annual Confederate Veterans meeting in Dallas this spring. Every old soldier in gray is to be honored by Dallas with arrangements to care for 10 000 veterans. A buffalo barbecue is planned with six fat buffaloes secured for the feast.
The Rev. Dr. Tullias C. Yapper, formerly rector of Calvary Church in Americas, is named chaplain of the new Atlanta federal prison. The post carries a $150 annual salary and marks a notable victory for Democratic supporters of his campaign.
Advertised Letters are listed for Americus Georgia with 14 days to claim before transfer to Washington. Names include Mrs Mary Emma Bivenr, Miss Mernerva Cline, Mrs C Garfield, Miss Parley Cassar, Mr W R Duke, Mr C Miller, Mrs H P Poole, Miss Mary Elizabeth Black, and others.
The market shows a slow climb with near eight cents a pound on cotton. Good grade cotton sold around 7 to 7.2 cents yesterday while contract prices rose from the day before with March at 8.13, May 8.17 and July 8.20, all reflecting a steady tone.
A local obituary notes two pigs killed by Mr. K. M. McDonald weighing a combined 510 pounds. The article remarks on the high value of fattened piglets and McDonald’s practice of slaughtering a large herd each winter, reflecting market interest in pork fat and lard.
Copy of a local ad promotes black dress goods with steep discounts. It lists 50c goods at 39¢ per yard, 75c at 59¢, 90c at 69¢, $1 at 79¢, $1.25 at 9s per yard, and $1.50 at 98¢ per yard.
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