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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
5
Wide range of fabrics in gray garnet and green with prices slashed for a two day event. Includes all wool saltings at one dollar per yard, ladies handkerchiefs, men's ties and Madras shirts, Canton flannel, gold plated cuff buttons, ribbons, embroidered turn overs, pearl buttons, and boys suits. Numerous pieces show slight display wear.
Thirty five dozen boys hose priced 15c to 20c sold at 10c per pair all sizes included no extra charge for large sizes. Readily available from smallest to largest size these are big bargains if they are worth a cent. Limited to Monday and Tuesday.
Cadet Scientific Stockings for boys and girls and also for men and women offer reinforced knees heels and toes with Irish linen the strongest fabric in the world Rip proof and rub proof priced at 25 cents a pair.
New England offers real battleground as Taft is poised to win a strong Southern following. Missouri and Texas already back Taft, Alabama and Florida favorable, placing roughly half the South in his camp. Michigan Minnesota Oregon South Dakota and Kansas add 128 votes. Ohio brings 46, risking a path to nomination if Taft seizes enough Western and Southern support. New England with 78 votes could decide the race if Taft captures even half.
In Americus the scene shifts from saloon closures to a rifle range at the armory of the Light Infantry. Travel remains busy at the depots while New Year resolutions fade fast. Improvements in health, retirements, and plans for the Williams plantation color local life as prose notes and reports from the week.
An advertisement claims Miona stomach tablets remove the cause of indigestion and restore digestive health. It states symptoms from weak stomach include dizziness and headaches, promotes a 50 cent box, and promises a money back guarantee if it does not cure.
J H Nall 68, a respected Americus resident and Civil War veteran, died yesterday morning. He leaves daughter Miss Alice Nall and son James Nall. Funeral services are set for 10:80 this morning at Oakgrove Cemetery, with services conducted by Gaby Sumter.
Americus enters today upon the new year fully grown with no room for new comers until additional houses are built. A real estate man says he turned down a dozen applicants this week and a recent settler reports vain searches for a home. Several empty store rooms exist but no dwellings. Residents are urged to support building to meet the demand.
Washington, Jan. 1 Special Congress may pass legislation to restore God We Trust to gold and silver coins. President Roosevelt would not veto such a bill, but he views the motto as sacrilege. Representative J Hampton Moore introduced a bill to restore the motto, and petitions are expected from both houses after holidays.
The Americas National Bank declares a four percent semi annual dividend on its 100000 capital stock. At just a year and a half old, it is among Georgia’s youngest banks yet strong with a department account over 200000 and three paid semi annual dividends in under two years. Cashier M M Lowrey and Assistant Cashier R E B McNulty lead the bank.
A fragment of the Gospel of Mark is reported to have been released to the public in Chicago on January 1. The report cites Professor H. App and mentions a cryptic text fragment allegedly from the gospel.
A January sale promotes full fashioned undermuslins at well below regular prices. The ad highlights smart shopping for the spring summer season and urges mail order customers to take advantage with quick, attentive service.
An item listing presents a women’s muslin chemise priced at five cents, described with trim details. The ad fragment notes lace trimming and a special offer format in a vintage retail context.
Women’s corset covers on sale featuring plowed fronts and tucked backs with lace beading and ribbon. 8 styles advertised with prices up to five dollars, emphasizing dainty finishes and decorative detailing.
Advertises women's drawers including cambric and nainsook with flounced edges and lace trim. Features various styles with prices from $1.00 to $10.00, noting specials and multiple garment types.
Vintage description lists women's muslin gowns with very long sleeves, tucked yoke and neck, soft ruffles, and dainty embroidery edging. Two gown styles offered with V neck, fine tucks, embroidery inserts, and sleeves finished with embroidery. Prices noted as 5.00 to 125.00 in old currency.
Advertises women s petticoats in various styles including wide flared and elaborately trimmed with deep embroidery. Prices range from 1.00 to 25.00, with other petticoats listed at 1.25 1.50 and 1.76.
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