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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
5
A primed catalog lists deep discounts for cloth and garments for Monday and Tuesday only. Items include silk yardage from 24 to 75 cents, corset items, kids suits, fleece lined undergarments, towels, linen, stockings, envelopes, chambray, and infant shirts, with prices from 9 cents to 48 cents and per suit deals around 1.48.
Cotton prices surged as Daniel J. Sully and a young large buyer moved heavily into the market on Wednesday. The session saw steady climbs, with New York and Liverpool opening higher before intra day gains faded slightly, spot prices rising and trading activity brisk.
European operators push for grades long deemed unsalable and a strong bull movement takes hold. Analysts say gains may extend to thirteen or fifteen cents as buyers flood the market, urging purchases on downturns amid steady closes in New York and Liverpool markets.
New York trading on January 15 sees price drivers from Sully and Livermore. Sully returns with a strong syndicate backing 500,990 bales while Livermore buys blocks of ten thousand. Liverpool remains quiet and the overall market mood shifts with the new entrants.
The Americas school has reached capacity with ninety one students enrolled. A decision at a Wednesday meeting of Supt Collum and faculty stated no new pupils can be admitted until extra facilities are provided. The board of trustees meets Friday and discussion on possible admission plans is expected.
Conversation hints at recognition of a learned doctor, Dr Pondrous, amid odd dialogue about fatigue and a reference to Jongenduzh. The exchange centers on identifying expertise and the mental exertion implied by the remark.
Americus amid pledges and local notes. J. J. Walters farm sold for 7000 dollars, 35 per acre, signaling farmland value in Sumter county. Agricultural college enrollment grows toward capacity. housing needs rise with homeless families seeking apartments. Significant local real estate sales include Hooper to English for 1400 dollars. Free leap year marriage licenses proposed to spur weddings.
In the Third District three counties have not yet sent pupils to the agricultural school though two counties did. Cobb has two pupils, Marion two, and Terrell three. Bibb has one applicant. Sumter and Schley lead in pupil numbers. The class distribution shows 28 preparatory, 38 first year, 23 second year students totaling 89. Prof. Prance is arranging timetable quarters for the facility.
Local notices advertise a ten day sale starting January 18 at Joyner's Clan Em UG Regionin featuring massive price cuts on fabrics, silks, ginghams, bleached and dyed linens, and coats. Shopper deals include yard goods from 5 to 12 cents, discounted hats, gloves, coats, and shoes, with Saturday and Monday bargain specials and daily fixtures like broadcloth and calicoes.
Telegrams from Americus announce the death of Wilson B. Estes general freight agent for Central of Georgia with Savannah headquarters. He was accidentally shot through the brain by a pistol as it was handed by Mrs Estes while they thought burglars were in the house. He died at Savannah Hospital after lingering unconsciousness. Funeral expected in Columbus. Estes was well known in Americus for railroad business and his loss is mourned by Central System officials and friends.
Mr Towne speaks of his feelings after Miss Elsberg returns to Boston. Browne recalls the dance, claiming to have seen Towne afterward, prompting a quick, tense exchange about what was witnessed. The fragment hints at an uneasy, intimate moment between the two men and a rumored promise.
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