07 Feb 1908
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented shopper line proclaims savings with playful wordplay, suggesting aisles of bargains and a humorous take on debt and value. The incomplete text hints at a promotional focus and a bustling marketplace atmosphere.
Bailey's Clothing urges rapid sale of current winter stock amid expected continued cold weather and plans to stock next winter's needs. The notice hints at strong inducements to entice buyers to purchase ahead of future seasons.
President Walker of the Americus Railway and Light Co. arrived in Scranton, Pennsylvania, a thousand miles from Americus where he intended to reach. He stated he had been delayed in South Carolina for two weeks, finishing business. He was called back to Scranton unexpectedly and hopes to return to Americus soon to inaugurate the electric power plant, slated for completion by May.
County commissioners held February meeting but withheld January and prior proceedings from the public. The article asserts the public is owed information about county affairs and management. Taxpayers are implied to deserve transparency from county officials.
Supt W A Moore the present incumbent Prof J T Price and Mr Frank W Forth compete for county school commissioner. Board examined applicants after a several hour session with four others present. Results expected next Tuesday as the county superintendent oversees sixty public schools.
The grand jury twice urged the county commissioners to publish their monthly proceedings and a financial statement at set times, but the commissioners have declined. No monthly public access to the proceedings is provided, despite taxpayer interest in government administration.
Judge Littlejohn and Judge Crisp have offered no hint on the fate of a bold tiger charge. The city and superior courts are famed for enforcing strict laws. Columbus officials recently warned blind tigers face hard time, including chain gang or jail.
The Bagley and Ray Gotton house at Bagley’s station burned early Wednesday, destroying 18 bales of cotton and 2000 bushels of seed. The gin house nearby was saved. Loss about 1800 dollars, partly insured. Plantation Negroes aided, fire started around 3 am. The cause is unknown with theories including a spark from a pipe or spontaneous combustion.
Commissioner Tom Hudson orders seven varieties of Georgia chicken feed removed from markets. The state chemist found sand content from 22.01 to 29.62 percent and protein deficient, while fibre exceeded standards set by the Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906, risking consumer investment in dirt per ton.
A satirical piece describes members of a club seeking drinks, noting that soft drinks are nonalcoholic by law while some use a pint of pure alcohol to convert ordinary bottles into beer. It highlights loopholes and the allure of stronger beverages.
A handful of U S pensioners from the Civil War Mexican War and Cuban War will soon receive their quarterly payments. They must appear in person before the county clerk where vouchers are filed to sign in the clerk’s presence. Neither the clerk nor the pensioners gain remuneration from this service.
County owns a valuable 100 to 200 acre farm near the suburbs once used as the pauper farm. Proposal to sell and place proceeds in the county treasury. Public is largely in the dark about commissioners intentions and monthly proceedings. Taxpayers are not informed on county affairs. Farm deemed valuable and expected to fetch a good price if sale occurs.
The Railroad Commission and its attorney filed an answer to Central of Georgia Railway's suit to stop a rate cut from 3 to 2 1 2 cents. The reply claims the reduction would boost travel while alleging officials are overpaid. Col A R Lawson cited as example of high salaries, earning 1500 dollars as a director at Atlantic Compress company. Lawton declined to comment further when pressed by Savannah papers, saying remarks would not be fit for publication.
A Hempstead Texas mother writes of her son's ear trouble with running discharges since infancy, while Tacoma Washington readers praise Peruna for restoring strength and health. The letters claim Peruna and Lacupia relieved debilitation and persistent ear symptoms in a matter of weeks.
Mrs B M Rafford aged eighty nine years and resident of Americus died at her daughter's home at 5 30 pm yesterday. She was widow of Augustus B Raiford and survived by daughter Mrs White and three sons in Florida California and the local city. A member of the Methodist church she was highly regarded and the funeral will be held at 3 pm today from the White home on Lee street with six grandsons as pallbearers. An unrelated mid page note reports a local attempted insurance scam by a man from Albany promising $600 life policy for five cents ending with a small fine and the man learning a harsh lesson.
The annual meeting of the Hospital Association and the board of directors has been deferred until one night next week due to unspecified reasons. Further details on the exact date and location were not provided in the readable text.
Mr. J. Reese bought the Hooper property on Jackson Street near Mrs. Burkhalter's home through real estate agent W. J. English. The convenient, desirable small dwelling sold for 2100 dollars. Mrs. Reese recently moved from Seley county to Americus and now owns a pretty residence. Washington Post snippet notes this sale and hints at past concerns.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.