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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
4
Tomorrow the birthday anniversary of the Souths lamented chieftain the immortal Lee will be observed here by the closing of the public schools as well as in other manner appropriate to the occasion. Rather than compel the 600 or more pupils to return to the school building the usual exercises incident to Leo day will be held this afternoon beginning at 1 o'clock and continuing for a half hour.
Report of a Columbus shooting where Capt. Wes Murphey killed P. T. Shutze in a fit of temporary insanity and then died by his own hand. The Times Recorder account sparked wide discussion. Murphey had Amlericus ties and many mourn the two families. No new details emerged.
A sale offers men and ladies fine shoes reduced from 3.50 to 4.00 down to 2.30 per pair with hand sewn quality and guarantees, including Olga Nethersole shoes and Creole oil-grain options. Also available are discounted table damask pieces, linen varieties, and turkey red damask at 25 to 49 cents per yard.
Advertises misses fast black hose with seamless design and double knee at three for 23 cents. Ladies London length hose with high spliced heels and toes offered at two per 25 cents. Genuine lisle thread hose in Hermsdorf dye priced at 25 cents per pair during sale. Mens imitation lisle half hose with high spliced heels and toes reduced to 12 1/2 cents per pair.
An advertisement page highlights Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption with a testimonial from Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia. It promotes free trial bottles at EJ Harris drag store and includes sales on Ladies Irish Linen Handkerchiefs with reduced prices. Also notes Blanche Bickford resuming stenographic work for Judge Allen Fort and a Herring Safe for sale plus fresh garden seed at Remberts Drug Store.
Capt R P Crittenden of Shellman says Randolph county farmers will not plant more cotton this year. He plans to use fertilizer modestly, not exceeding 100 pounds per acre, and believes neighbors will follow. The only intensive cultivation by tenants may be limited to small yields per plow.
Save Your Money. One box of Tutt's Pills will save many dollars in doctors' bills. They will surely cure all diseases of the stomach, liver or bowels. No Reckless Assertion. For sick headache, dyspepsia, malaria, constipation and biliousness, a million people endorse UTT'S Liver PILLS. "Cannon Ball Shoes" are made from oak tanned leather and guaranteed to give more wear for the money than any shoe made. Call on Pinkston Company for a pair.
Mr Hughes T Reynolds of Southern Bell Telephone Company came from Atlanta to oversee preliminary work for an exchange change from grounding to a metallic basis. A large force will arrive next week to install the new system. The move will replace every old style phone with long distance models enabling home or office conversations with any city in the State.
An advertisement extols Boschee s German Syrup as the sole proven cure for severe throat and lung diseases, promising tissue restoration, reduced inflammation, easier Expectoration, better sleep, and nationwide druggist endorsement. The notice also mentions Cannon Ball Shoes at Davenport Drug Co. and a local case where two Black men, George Banke and Henry Davis, accused of stealing cotton, were released on recognizance pending further action.
Store advertises a sale on suits priced up to 12.50 now offered at 5.50 per suit. Customers may choose any suit still in stock for a very low price, presenting a rare opportunity to secure a good suit.
Former prices vanish as we unveil drastic reductions on Vene'ian and Homespun Suits, jackets, dresses, and fabrics. Grab 4 yard skirts, wool plaids, and all fur and cloth capes at half to near half price. men’s and children’s suits and overcoats heavily reduced. all slip-on accessories and hosiery offered at cut rates to clear showroom stock.
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