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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1900
Page
3
Geo. D. Wheatley heralds a formal opening of holiday stocks as an event. The store news captures public interest during gift buying season. The message emphasizes depth and dependability of the big holiday outfit and its readiness to meet demand with experienced, knowledgeable service.
In the Gifts section Foxe advertises a deep handkerchief sale with doubled selling space. It promotes linen cambric handkerchiefs with hemstitched embroidery at 103 each and halves at 50s, aiming to attract holiday shoppers with special lots and tempting prices.
Bigger preparations have been made in the men s furnishings section for Christmas with neckwear dress shirts collars cuffs suspenders night shirts and more. The selection is described as the most attractive and the prices as attractive as ever.
Hon William A Dodson former state senate president says he will not seek the Southwestern circuit judgeship or any public office for some time. He plans to focus on his law practice and business, denying any candidacy and noting he never contemplated contesting against Judge Z A Littlejohn. His friends in southwestern Georgia expect honors may follow later.
Dodson's offers hot water bottles in sizes from 1 qt to 4 qt with price details shown. The ad promises satisfaction, refunds, and a service guarantee if customers do not receive the expected service or if money is not properly credited.
Amid heavy fighting around Colensburg the British reinforcements under General French push to tighten siege lines while Boers defend near the town. A large artillery duel, mobile actions near Storkstroom and Coparberg are reported with Boers using captured British guns but sustaining no casualties on the British side. In London the enrollment of the second contingent of London Imperial volunteers drew cheers as the crowd welcomed the queen’s message praising the city’s patriotic corps.
An old advertisement promotes Leader Fountain Syringe models with rapid flow and hard rubber components, priced at 100 dollars per 4 quart bag. It also touts Triumph Fountain Syringe with superior features, mentions extra large tubing for flushing vagina and rectum, and notes wood cases with screw fittings and six foot tubing.
An honest hair brush lasts long and has stiff bristles that stay firm when wet. The store offers a wide variety at all prices from 25c to 200 dollars, with assurance of value and full money’s worth.
The proprietors of Dr Klog's New Discovery for Consumption coughs and colds have given away over ten million trial vials. They claim the medicine has cured thousands in hopeless cases of asthma bronchitis hoarseness and allied throat and lung issues. Call KT Eldridge, druggist, for a free trial bottle. regular size 500. and 1, every bottle guaranteed or price refunded.
Notice from Washington DC instructs closing the old box account and opening a new one. Patrons are requested to present key receipts for redemption. Also includes an advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming health benefits and energy at two shillings per box sold by B J Eldridge.
The store advertises razors with a satisfaction guarantee offering a replacement or refund. Prices range from Loc $300 with a full assortment of razor straps, shaving brushes, mugs and soaps also available.
Prof G R Glenn narrates a tale about x ray power at a school commencement. A Black attendee asks if the machine is real and if it can reveal origins of a chicken. The piece weaves other old ads and testimonials for Bucklen’s Amicа Salve, Cannon Ball Shoes, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, and Dey Witt’s Little Early Risers among misc notes.
Pierson drug store manager Martin reports strong sales of Chamberlain Cough Remedy amid the grippe era. Five bottles sell to one customer with evident satisfaction as the remedy promises cough relief and quicker healing. Also advertised are South American Nervine Tonic and a general health cure, marketed by local druggists.
An old advertisement claims powder is essential for women and promotes a complete stock of leading brands, urging every woman to use the best powder available. The copy emphasizes necessity and broad selection.
An old advertisement touts a full line of bath and toilet soaps. It stresses purity freshness and wholesomeness and notes some soaps cost little while others are expensive. It claims no soap could injure a baby's skin and lists brands like 4711 Cuticura and Packer's Tar Soap.
Verdi's greatest production will be sung tonight at the Lombardi Opera House by a company of sixty eight artists. The event promises the largest audience of the season with broad local and neighboring town attendance expected.
City officials review a special tax ordinance as many apply for licenses. Davin, the city clerk, plans minimal changes from last year with tax cuts for telegraph and express firms and a small rise for racket stores. Marshal Feagin will oversee enforcement to prevent slips.
An important joint meeting of the Lidiea Memorial Association and the local Daughters of the Confederacy will be held at 8 this evening at the residence of Mr James A Davenport on College Street.
An aphorism noting that shame and embarrassment can sting more deeply than true disasters. inner discomfort often eclipses external misfortune and lingers longer in memory.
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