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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
3
A Sumter resident and lawyer, ILDGE MOTTO announces his candidacy for the office of ordinary in the 280th district. He seeks support from schoolers of Sumter as county officers are nominated on April 15. The filing marks his long service as justice of the peace and his standing among friends and voters.
At a special Camp William M. Slaughter meeting United Confederate Veterans endorsed Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy plan to erect a Major Wirz monument in Americus, urging state camps to attend the unveiling and inscriptions stressing truth and justice. A fire on Barlow Street caused heavy damage, destroying part of Mrs Bessie Kleckley’s two story dwelling and threatening nearby homes. The Clark residence also burned, furniture saved with some damage, and insurance coverage believed adequate. The blaze started in a chimney flue and raged as wind drove the flames.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp-Root as a premier kidney remedy addressing back pain urinary issues and mis held water problems. It claims dramatic relief and urges readers to request a free sample and book from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY, noting to mention this paper.
Mr H B Allen longtimeSuperior Court clerk announces candidacy for re election with deputy assistant clerk S R Heys. The piece praises Allen as capable and warns of no competition locally. Davenport Drug Co advertises Dr Shoops Catarrh Remedy offering a free trial in Racine Wisconsin.
Reported that Mr Neil A Ray is quite ill at his home with pneumonia developing after a week of confinement. Mrs Ray and other family members are ill with grippe. A Connecticut man died upon hearing that she inherited $50 000. The item notes some people quit life for odd reasons.
Racine Wisconsin doctor claims Health Coffee is the finest coffee substitute made from toasted cereals and malt with nuts. It allegedly fools experts, requires no long boiling, and can be prepared in a minute for quick coffee flavor. Sparks Mashburn Co.
Announcement praises Capt P H Williams for the office of county treasurer. It notes his two years in the role, broad local acquaintance, and broad support, urging an unqualified endorsement at the April 15 primary. He is described as genial capable upright and popular withal and expected to win a strong vote.
An old advertisement urges correcting the mistake of neglecting a cough by using Foley's Honey and Tar to expel the cold. It claims the product stops coughing, contains no opiates, and is a safe lung remedy sold by druggists.
Debris from the recent compress fire left 300 cotton bales saved, some partially burned. The best cotton is ready for sale, to be offered publicly or privately within ten days to two weeks, with about half of the damaged bales potentially usable, reducing overall loss.
Expressing heartfelt gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy during the recent fatal illness of Mrs. F. M. Williams at our Plains home in Plains Georgia. Though I cannot see everyone personally, I extend thanks to all. Oscar A. Williams Plains Georgia.
An old style drug store blurb promotes Allen's Foot Base powder to prevent tightness swelling and blisters from new shoes. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free sample mailed to A. 8 Olmsted LeRoy New York.
The State Cell of Agriculture will run a traveling educational train reaching Sumter County next month. The program targets farmers lacking access to lectures, plus future farmers. Railroads sponsor free transport, a $25,000 value, visiting 150 towns in 125 counties with 60-seat lecture coaches and a baggage car for exhibitions. Each stop features four half hour lectures with hands on sessions. delays possible with weather. Local attendance advised for cotton raising and truck farming topics. J M Collum of the Third District Agricultural College will appear as a speaker. Americas stop March 6 at 1 pm via Central of Georgia.
A diner friendly ad extols Jell O as a dainty economical dessert that can be prepared instantly by adding boiling water and cooling. The copy promises plentiful yield for a large family and urges shoppers to avoid substitutes, noting Jell O flavors like Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry Chocolate.
Mr. H L Sills purchased the Harrold estate corner property at furlow and han sock streets for two dwellings to rent. The 120 by 200 foot lot sold for 1250 dollars, with Allen & Co. as estate agents. The purchase signals future development on the site by the buyer.
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