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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1900
Page
4
Local commerce note urges customers to contact Pinkston Company about Cannon Ball Shoes. The brief item highlights product line and retailer availability, signaling a promotional push without additional context or dates.
Local store announces a clearance of men’s and ladies fine shoes including Olga Nethersole brand at $2.30 per pair, down from $3.50 and $4.00, with many styles and sizes. Also features oil grain Creole shoes at $1.10, plus linen damask pieces and hosiery at steep discounts, with guarantees and replacements offered.
Bargains in handkerchiefs offered as flyer items. Ladies Irish linen handkerchiefs full size wash bleached white usually 15c now at 8 13c. Each piece advertised at 5c and 813c respectively.
Store advertises remaining stock with suits priced at five fifty each, previously twelve fifty. Shoppers may select any suit still available at the discount, emphasizing value and limited-time opportunity.
Jim Austin, a Black man tried last week for the murder of Ora Carr, a Black woman, was found guilty with a mercy recommendation. Judge Littlejohn sentenced him to life in prison, with likely mining work ahead. The December crime occurred near Americus and was deemed an provoked murder.
An old advertisement extols August Flower as the largest selling medicine in the civilized world. It claims the remedy cures digestion and liver issues, boosts nerve and organic action, and relieves headaches and general malaise. Sample bottles are offered at Davenport Drug Company.
At tomorrow night’s council meeting the election of mayor pro tem will take place. Two or three candidates are expected and the contest may feature some interest. The office carries an annual salary of 90 dollars in addition to al dermanic pay.
A letter proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption cured a woman after months of coughing and sleepless nights. Trial bottles available at E Eldridge’s Drug Store with a money back guarantee. Also advertised are a seven room rental near Americas, Cannon Ball Shoes by Pinkston Co, Tar and Wild Cherry cures, and Cannon Fresh Garden Seed at Rembert’s Drug Store.
A thrift store style ad announces half price jackets and clearance on all garments including children’s wraps and women’s shoes. It promises fresh stock from the manufacturer, large quantities, and special reductions this week to clear out winter inventory.
Vintage ad offers Venetan Homespun and Silk suits with deep reductions. Describes tafted silk waistlines, Venetian cloths, and all season fabrics, urging quick purchase before stock runs out. Mentions no approval shipments and multiple yardage dress goods at cut rates.
Auction of men suits and overcoats cut dramatically from former prices. Men s suits, trousers, and overcoats feature substantial discounts, with children s suits and various fabrics offered at deep cuts. Also yard wide sheeting, towels, napkins, table damask, ready made clothing, and underwear promoted at special weekly prices. Limited quantities and window display indicate strong value emphasis.
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