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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1900
Page
3
A brief advertisement touts a holiday handkerchief sale with expanded selling space and special lots. It promises tempting pricing and a strong push to start the season’s discounts in earnest.
Collector Dunn reports the delinquent tax files will be the largest in years as he prepares nearly two thousand files since December 29. Most are annual or poll taxes. once complete, Dunn will send the batch to Sheriff McArthur for levy and collection, representing a large sum for state and county.
Judge A C Speer will oversee pension applications for Confederate widows in American and Sumter counties. About thirty widows who have drawn pensions before will receive ten dollar checks, totaling around 1800 dollars, next week. After widows are paid, wounded and disabled veterans will receive their stipends.
Sad death report from Plains notes the passing of Stewart Hudson son of Milton Hudson after a brief pneumonia illness. A young man of promise, his funeral took place at Plains yesterday, reflecting his upright character and esteem among neighbors. The item also mentions unrelated ads and notices about Electric Bitters and the death of Dr. John T. Read in Lucian county.
An actress known for screen success marries repeatedly, illustrating how a career in film and stage often brings several spouses. The pattern showcases the actress balancing public life with personal ties across different periods.
A lengthy 1890 testimonial pack proclaims Hall’s Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, emissions, rheumatism, and irregularities in both sexes with children’s bladder regulation. It warns of mail orders and lists several named users praising quick relief, while noting counterfeits and other remedies.
A concise aphorism notes that thrift comes naturally when wealth abounds, implying frugality is simple under abundance. It frames economy as a choice enabled by surplus rather than necessity.
Manager Martin reports strong sales of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at Pierson drug store with quick relief for coughs sore throats and laryngitis. The product is available through J R Hodson and Dodson’s Pharmacy as cited by the South Bend Daily Calumet.
Notices announce the dissolution of the law partnership between E A Hoover and Charles R Crisp due to Crisp's appointment as County Court Judge. Other items urge readers to visit Pinkston Compay for Cannon Ball Shoes. Various dubious medical ads promote Femicure products and claim cures for female ailments. The snippet closes with a remark on spirits observed after death.
A reader from Alpharetta Ga credits Chamberlain Pain Balm with relieving rheumatism after other medicines and a doctor failed. The ad claims thousands cured and one application relieves pain, with J B Hudson and Dodson's Pharmacy as sellers.
An old local advertisement extols Chamberlain Cough Remedy as a universal cure for croup influenza and related illnesses. It cites testimonials from M W Fisher of Liberty West Virginia and promises refunds if unsatisfied after two thirds used. Also mentions early risers pills and local druggists Dodson's Pharmacy and Hudson's Drug Store.
An Ohio man from West Jefferson suffered 18 months with a rectal fistula and was told he would die without a costly operation. He claims to have cured himself using five boxes of Bucklee's Arnica Salve sold by E. J. Eldridge. The piece also promotes Cannon Ball Shoes from Oak tanned leather and Pinkaton Company offers 2 pair deals.
A fragmented ad-like note questions veracity and urges skepticism toward many claims. It mentions One Minute Cough Syrup for 20c, Lemon Hot Drops, gum, and molllen sold at 20c and 45c, reflecting a quirky, era voice in a small town pharmacy context.
January coughs linger and sap strength. This remedy claims long-tested effectiveness, has cured hundreds, and is offered for 20 cents or 4 ounces. The ad emphasizes the product’s staying power and promised relief.
An advertisement touts Dodsy’s Toilet Cream as a rapid skin softener that smooths rough and chapped faces after a single nightly application. The copy asserts guaranteed results and prices the product at 25 cents.
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