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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1900
Page
2
The text cites varied topics from political endorsements in Georgia to international affairs, including references to Gen Lawton, Brantley A Denmark for University of Georgia trustees, Goebel voting machine, Kitchener, Lord Roberts, Aguinaldo, and Boers. It weaves opinions on leaders, elections, and overseas conflicts with a antiquated newspaper voice.
The New York Times argues that corporations do not curb individual capacity but amplify it by placing power in managers. Trusts, as combinations of corporations, still stretch the authority of those in control while preserving individual influence within large firms.
A Port of Spain dispatch reports that two days after the revolt was announced General Hernandez routed government troops at E Naive. Rebels seized many prisoners, Mauser rifles, 65 boxes of cartridges, flags, seven cannon and three Maxims. Government losses were heavy. East coast reports say Generals Antonio Nec and Jose Diaz repelled a government attack. seven troops were killed and ten wounded, including Domico Nec, brother of the revolutionary leader. Government troops were said to be surrounded at Hora by rebels under General Du Charme.
A Kentucky attorney at law extols Mother's Friend, claiming it makes the unborn child appear healthier and more handsome. The writer asserts the product ensured the mother’s easy birth and praises the remedy as the greatest and grandest for pregnant women.
Judge C B Wooten of Albany city court resigns to let a successor take effect upon appointment. Goo Richard Hobbs is favored as his replacement and Gov. Candler is expected to appoint him. The notice includes unrelated testimonials and product ads for Ely's Cream Balm and Cannon Ball Shoes from Pinkaton Company.
In Cotusmavs Georgia on January 18 burglars blew open the Upati post office safe but found little money and stamps. The office is in the store of W. F. Jackson and no merchandise was taken. A unrelated medical advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a universal cure for croup, endorsed by M. V. Fisher of Liberty, West Virginia, and sold by J. R. Hudson and Dodson's Pharmacy.
Colonel J. W. Rucker of Atlanta, partner in Maddox, Rucker & Co., died in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 11 after a night of pneumonia. The obituary notes his prominence in Atlanta banking circles and his association with the local firm.
The snippet compiles advertisements praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and various health tonics like Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, with endorsements from W. A. Rembert and others, alongside brief war dispatches from Rexseuna and Slingersfontein describing British operations and New Orleans transport returns. Names and places include Pierson drug store manager Martin, J. B. Hodson, Dodson's Pharmacy, W. A. Rembert, F. B. Thirkle, Rexseuna, Slingersfontein, Colesbury, Corinthia, Kildona, and the Iowa.
Alpharetta resident J R Dodgen reports relief from rheumatism after trying Chamberlains Pain Balm following failures by other medicines and a doctor. The letter asserts thousands have been cured and that one application relieves pain with J R Hudson and Dodsons Pharmacy selling the remedy.
Sailors recall Lobstera, a legendary figure said to haunt the sea beyond the harbor. Local divers recount sightings and eerie sounds believed to be his lingering presence after death, shaping coastal tales and shore folklore.
Vintage patent medicine roundup cites Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder issues as well as diabetes and rheumatic symptoms. Local ads claim mail order availability from W Hall in St. Louis and listings for Kombert in Americus Georgia. Also mentions Chamberlain Congo Remedy and various patent medicines with testimonials and guarantees from local agents.
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