13 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1900
Page
1
A brief notice promotes money saving offers in a store as a seasonal lure. It compares winter goods and summer needs, urging patrons to take advantage of interest free or reduced prices to stretch their money. The tone channels a cash register era sales pitch.
A local shop touts Handsomestine of Sadie's Neckwear with a bold display inviting customers to come and see the piece. Juried fashion audiences may visit the storefront to view the item in person.
For Gentlemen. The first shipment of new stylish Neckwear of the season is on sale at our store. Prices 25¢ 50c and up. High quality and sharp style. Everything in our Clothing department at cost for cash until February 20th. Don’t be too late. Everything in Shoes from heavy Brogans to Victor Patent Leather at prices unequaled in this city.
Store promotes remaining stock of ten overcoats at cash cost. Describes quality as very fine and urges immediate purchase.
In Louisville and Frankfort, Democratic legislators clash with Governor Taylor as court actions loom. A proposed $100,000 reward for Goebel’s killers sparks bills and maneuvers as judges and militia shape the state crisis. Ohio River news from Cincinnati sets the stage for a key week in Kentucky politics.
Fragmentary text references Dr Pierce and his Golden Medical Contentious claims about health benefits. It mentions someone named Gil and Buffalo, and hints at nervous health issues and persistent conditions.
Field Marshal Roberts reports Buller cannot secure Vaal Krantz due to terrain and heavy gunfire. The post entrenchment pivot affects operations toward Lady Smith, delaying the main offensive as observers note.
Democratic State Chairman Simmons issues call for the Raleigh meeting on April 11 to nominate state officers elect delegates to the national convention and choose a state chairman. The document asks that a candidate for United States senator be referred to voters by the next convention. The report also notes a collision involving the steamer Henry M. Stanley and the Kentucky pier line of the Southern railway with 35 feet of damage.
General Hildyard conducts a deft fighting withdrawal amid shifting plans at Modder River and Zululand. Reports from Durban and London claim Buller, Joubert, and Kitchener influence the frontier while Ladysmith's relief seems unlikely. Churchill notes a Maxim gun and shifting British positions as boer columns threaten Kimberley and the Orange River passage.
Rumors swirl as Senator Johnny McLaurin resigns to join a Philippine commission. With Feb 17 adjournment near, Speaker B Gary and figures like Billinger Henderson Sosrbrough Stevenson and Prince loom as possible successors. Governor McSweeney may influence a direct appointment or a primary. The field holds ten or more hopefuls and pledges fly amid uncertainty.
Montague White reports growing hope for peace in The World letter from New York dated February 13. He argues peacemaking must satisfy English opinion by proving the Boers seek noble independence and that any settlement must ensure lasting peace and Boer self rule.
In Wasnington and New Orleans reports, the Senate discussion on the financial bill attracted unusual interest with anticipated appearances by Senators Weatt of Colorado, Bouss of North Carolina, and Bikina of West Virginia, along with several other lawmakers.
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