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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
2
Georgia Confederate veterans may receive quarterly pensions early in February instead of March 1. Teachers’ back salaries are also expected soon as the state shows higher funds than anticipated. Treasurer Park reports $600,000 received in three days, totaling about $235,000 due veterans and $600,000 due teachers.
An ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for la grippe coughs that may become pneumonia. It claims the medicine stops the cough and heals the lungs, with a warning against substitutes and noting the yellow package. The Philadelphia Record is cited regarding Mr Bryan.
It Does the Business Mr. E B Chamberlain of Clinton Maine says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures chapped hands and heals an old sore without a scar. 26 cents at Eldridge Drug Co. The Philadelphia Record notes a Pennsylvania murderer who asked for an early hanging.
Most victims of appendicitis are those who are habitually constipated. Orino Laxative cures chronic constipation by stimulating the bowels and restores the natural action of the bowels. Foley’s is a safe mild pleasant to take substitute. Sold by all druggists.
Contractor G C Hall, newly moved from Macon, anticipates heavy building in Americus this year. He reports nine bids on new residences in nine days, largely for newcomers, plus a contract for a house for Dr H S Crockett on Brooklyn Heights and a vault for the new electric light company office at Windsor.
C O Eldridge of Empire Ga extols Dr King's New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. He praises seven years of use and notes children prone to croup quickly improve. Sold with guarantee at Eldridge Toug Co. Washington Post forecasts many diaries begun this month may end.
Ja grippe and pneumonia cause more deaths than consumption this season. Foley's Honey and Tar cures the grippe coughs that may lead to pneumonia overnight. Do not take chances with a cold when Foley's Honey and Tar will quickly cure it. Sold by all druggists.
The Baltimore Sun notes the grip germ affects both the just and the unjust, highlighting broad reach of the health threat. Officials warn residents to practice hygiene measures and follow public guidance to curb spread while communities assess impact on daily life.
A fragmented Courier Journal snippet centers on money concerns and affection as Mar ia discusses value and love in tight finances through a brief dialogue about how much love is worth and how dollars measure affection.
Dialogue fragment shows Bella asking about illness and aging, Stella replying she is well and improved, remarking appearance as younger. A brief exchange from the Kansas City Times capturing social greetings.
An advertising notice extols Dr Pierce's family medicines claiming full bottle ingredient disclosure, sworn attestations, and nature sourced roots. It touts Golden Medical Discovery as antiseptic and soothing for indigestion and bowel issues, alongside claims of curing various ailments and coughs.
An exchange notes that Georgia is furnishing more men to the cause than any other state. It suggests sailors prefer life at sea over a dry land water wagon, as reported by the Washington Post.
Improved six hundred acre farm in Southwest Georgia with all on farm to run it for a year. Address "Farm" care the Times-Recorder.
A third burglary in Americus was discovered when J W Harris & Co hardware opened for business. The thief entered through a rear window and stole only money, possibly a dollar or two, even pennies remaining in the till. No other items were confirmed missing. Officials note the same method as prior raids and suspect the same culprit, aided by only two policemen on duty. Separately, Americus banks reported solid year end results with dividends and enhanced surpluses. The Americas National, Bank of Commerce, and Bank of Southwestern Georgia posted 5 to 7 percent dividends. Planters Bank to report in February. All banks show healthy deposits and prosperity, as the Times-Recorder extends best wishes for the new year.
A vintage notice certifies druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. It claims to stop the cough heal the lungs prevent complications from a cold and includes no opiates. Mentions a yellow package and warns against substitutes.
Pure Food Inspector P. A. Methvin of the Department of Agriculture has started a second tour of inspection across the state. He will collect samples of suspected adulterated foods and send them to the State Department of Chemistry for analysis. He focuses on table oils and ensures cotton seed oil is sold as such and that cotton seed meal meets the department’s standards for cattle feed.
A vintage reminder promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as the cure for coughs and colds. The ad warns buyers to choose the genuine yellow packaged product sold by all druggists. A fragment from the Washington Post notes a young man’s hope for proposals by mid January fading due to his appearance.
An old advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Remedy as essential for health by keeping the kidneys healthy to strain impurities from the blood. It urges starting at the first sign of danger and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
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