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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
3
The Wheatley store announces the formal opening of its holiday stocks as a major merchandising event. The message emphasizes full equipment to meet demand, high quality from top to bottom, and the dependable, well stocked outfit ready for buying public excitement.
A retailer promotes a holiday handkerchief sale with an expanded selling space and special lots to attract buyers. Prices are described as temptingly low, encouraging customers to buy gifts.
For Christmas better and bigger preparations have been made in this section than ever before Neckwear dress shirts collars cuffs suspenders night shirts etc most attractive lines most attractively priced.
Sumter superior court will be reconvened next Monday after the holiday. Civil business will be taken up Monday morning and most docket cases may be disposed of within the week. One felony case, Jim Austin for murder, is set for Friday the 12th. Ten prisoners remain in the county jail, mostly for misdemeanors. The Grand jury will have little business and is ready to adjourn after presentments. The session has expedited business and saved county expense.
Dodson's Pharmacy advertises 1 qt hot water bottles priced at 75 cents with a guarantee of satisfaction. It promises to make things right if service or product does not meet expectations and asks customers to report any issues.
Promises grand cures for consumption coughs and colds. Claims millions of trial samples given away by the proprietors and thousands cured. Mentions Dr Elog's medicine as effective for throat chest and lung issues. Callin KS Lidridge druggist offers free trial bottle with regular sizes 50c and 1.00, guaranteed or money back.
An advertisement lists fountain syringes branded Leader and Triumph with pid flow and hard rubber pipes. Includes 4 qt bag syringes, extra large tubing, and 6 foot rubber tubing. Sold in polished wood cases with screw fittings.
Washington DC January 3 Congressmen Lewis of Georgian introduced a bill to repeal the stamp tax enacted to fund war expenses. The measure would restore prior stamp laws, allow treasury redemption of unappropriated funds, and take effect January 30, 1900. Lewis, on banking and currency panel, will push the bill amid Republican calls for its support.
Manager Martin of Pierson drug store notes rising demand for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy amid la grippe season. He reports customers buy two bottles at a time and praise its quick relief for sore throat and lung symptoms. Sold by J B Hudson and Dodson's Pharmacy in South Chicago Daily Calumet.
An honest hair brush lasts long and has stiff bristles that stay firm when wet. The store offers many varieties and prices from 25c to 200 dollars, with assurance of full value and dependable performance.
We advertise razors and related shaving supplies with a satisfaction guarantee. If a customer is not satisfied, a replacement razor or refund is offered. Prices range from 10 to 300 dollars, with a complete stock of razor straps shaving brushes mugs and soaps available.
An advertisement touts face powder as indispensable for women and claims to offer the best powders with a complete stock of leading makes to meet all needs.
A local store advertises a wide selection of soaps for bath and toilet. Prices vary from nickel to dollar, all promoted as pure, fresh, wholesome and skin safe for babies. Featured items include 4711 Soap, Cuticura, Packer's Tar Soap, Crush Lilac Soap in boxes, and Cold Cream and Honey Soap.
Americus council opens the new year with mayor Hixon presiding. Minutes confirm last meeting. Bills approved for Electric Light and Power Co and others. Officers elected, including W A Feagin as city marshal and A A Wheeler as street overseer. New salary ordinance sets pay scales for city staff.
The document records an ordinance repeal and action on publishing minutes for 1900 with a $1 annual fee and 3200 for each legal advertisement. It notes bidders for job work, a motion by Alderman Watts, and Mayor Hixon’s hint of reconsidering street matters at the next meeting.
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