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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
2
Sumter County in Georgia has weathered economic lows with resilience while reporting one of its best cotton crops in years, possibly reaching 35 000 bales. Other crops like corn and cane did well, peaches failed but Sumter remains prosperous with improved schools, roads, and shipping facilities, offering home seekers strong regional opportunities.
The Weekly Jeffersonian mocks Governor Smith's plea of duty in rejecting the U S Senate bid. Tom Watson is depicted as savagely attacking Smith's professed reluctance, arguing the governor coveted the prize and would have faced strong opposition from Watson and populists. The piece questions whether the Watson Smith alliance is broken or only strained.
Savannah Evening Press argues against Dudley Hughes challenging Congressman Lewis in Georgia's Third District. It contends Hughes lacks justification to replace the veteran Democrat, warning that removing Lewis harms the district and the South, and cites past editorials opposing midterm changes in Congress.
A speaker notes about one billion two hundred million dollars on deposit in U S banks or believed to be so, claiming this exceeds the country’s currency in existence. The point stresses that the public does not need all funds simultaneously, implying potential liquidity risk.
A northern Georgia agricultural college faces equipment shortages that hinder scientific training. The writer urges state aid and local support, noting the district college sits on prime land and could greatly boost regional agriculture with modern appliances and adequate stock. Local Ambiton emphasizes Americus’s stake and willingness to fund necessary improvements.
Automobilists of the Quaker City plan to endow a hospital bed for accident victims. They suggest reserving a few penitentiary cells for reckless drivers to reduce hospital needs.
The article argues that amid potential panic the Ways and Means chairman Payne urges delaying tariff revision. He warns that rushing changes could worsen conditions for struggling industries while advocating a minimum and maximum tariff with trade agreements. Payne questions expert commissions and supports first hand information from producers for any future tariff overhaul.
The executive committee announced the state Democratic primary will be held June 4. Some members favored postponement but were overruled. Citizens expect a smooth, single convention and rapid nominating process. Senator Clay is expected to win easily for governor, Governor Smith sights two terms, leaving county and municipal offices as the main local race. Americus and Sumter County show many capable candidates, with voters needing to narrow the field.
The town discusses developing a street car system, positioning Americus as a unique small city in Georgia. Authorities express strong confidence the project will succeed, urging collective faith in the enterprise and its promise for a brighter future.
Editor Ridder of the New York Zeitung feels aggrieved and is said to be called the Hamburger envoy by President Roosevelt. He allegedly seeks to rally Germans against Taft and Bryan.
With the retirement of 8 M Brooks the last white carrier on Albany’s rural routes left the post office leaving only colored substitutes on the force. The notice announces W W Dykes as a candidate for Solicitor General of the Southwestern Circuit, praising his eleven years at the Americas bar and his service representing the state in notable litigation.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure supposedly cures catarrh at all stages through constitutional treatment. The ad claims $100 to any case it fails to cure, notes testimonials available, and lists J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as the makers. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and quotes a New York Press line about a girl being trusting.
An era advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a sensational remedy for severe coughs and colds that resisted other treatments. It claims the product stops coughs heals the lungs and expels the cold from the system with no harmful drugs and is sold by all druggists.
A Chicago News quote notes that a man outHreds his usefulness when he can no longer give advice, highlighting the value of continued guidance and experience.
E. 8. Lopez of Manilla New York says as a carpenter he has had new severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Arm Salve. It saved him suffering and dollars and is the best healing salve he has ever found. It heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles at Eldridge Drug Co. Yaw
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as a harmless remedy for coughs including in babies. It claims the medicine uses green leaves and stems from mountain shrap and contains no opium or chloroform and urges mothers to demand Dr Shoop's Davenport Drug Co.
A Grimesland North Carolina man credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after severe constipation nearly drove him to jump off. He reports rapid improvement after one bottle and full recovery after twelve, praising its ability to ease coughs, colds, and weak lungs. Eldridge Drug Co offers 60 cent and one dollar sizes with a trial bottle free.
Harbor Maine resident Mrs. E D Charles extols Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite. She says it relieves dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervous weakness and general debility. The tonic is advertised as a purifying spring medicine and sold under guarantee by Eldridge Drug Co.
The Chattanooga Medicine Company released its Cardus Weather Chart and Calendar for 1903, a large calendar with daily forecasts marked by a flag and Devoe's forecasts used. Allison's 800 year calendar on the cover shows the day of week for any date from 1700 to 2499. The calendar is offered for ten cents or stamps, payable to Chattanooga, Tenn. The note ends with a stray line about people singing in their own flat.
A distressing description of a night cough signals croup and urges mothers to keep Foley's Honey and Tat at hand. It claims the remedy saves children, contains no harmful drug, and is sold by all druggists, citing a New York Press remark about a woman proud of her marriage.
Limited quantity for sale at $2.00 per bushel, described as an enormous yielder of a distinct type. For further information apply to A Rogers of Sumter, Georgia. End of ad includes unrelated quotation about politics and beliefs.
An old ad style claim touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a simple remedy for La Grippe and coughs, asserting it strengthens the lungs and contains no harmful drugs. It warns against substitutes and notes the yellow package. The quotation from the New York press critiques lecture enjoyment.
Fragmentary ad copy promises a home treatment for children’s bedwetting, mentioning Mrs. Me Summers and a free sample offer. The message is garbled but implies a constitutional cause and a “successful home treatment” sent to mothers. Reads like an early 20th century mail-order notice with uncertain efficacy claims.
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