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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
4
J L Horton Jr and Uriah Moore farmers in the twenty eighth district faced preliminary trial for burglary after allegedly entering a corner shop by force and taking a quantity of goods. Evidence was insufficient to bind them over, and both defendants were discharged by Justice Graham yesterday morning.
A local advertisement promotes a sale of men’s and ladies’ fine shoes with pairs previously priced at 3.50 and 4.00 now offered at 2.30. It emphasizes selection in multiple toe styles and materials and urges customers to act before stock is gone.
The advertisement promotes Olga Nethersole hand sewn shoes with a wear well guarantee and replacement policy. It lists oil-grain Creole shoes at 1.10 and sale stock priced at five dollars, plus hosiery bargains including Misses and Ladies stock in several price tiers. Hosiery and men's hose are described with quantities and unit prices.
Table linens advertised with multiple lots including ten pieces table damask in five patterns all linen at 25c a yard down from 35c. Five pieces full bleached damask at 39c down from 50c. Three pieces damask in three patterns at 49c down from 75c. Twenty pieces turkey red damask all red full 6 inch width at 25c from 50c.
Bargains in handkerchiefs advertised offering Ladies Irish Linen full size handkerchiefs at 5 cents each and washble bleached white linen usually sold at 15 cents now offered at 8 1-3 cents each. This flyer-style promotion emphasizes discount pricing and product quality to attract shoppers.
Store continues sale offering any suit priced up to 12.50 for 5.50 per suit. Customer can secure a good suit at very low price, with a wide selection available.
Police chase a large group of young thieves described as little Negroes roaming the city for old iron. They were found with a thirty foot iron pipe near the oil mill, valued at several dollars. Officers face a dilemma since the culprits are too young to prosecute.
Oak tanned leather shoes promise longer wear and better value than other footwear. Pinkston Company offers a pair upon request.
Americas theatre goers will again see the amusing comedy What Happened to Jones, a Kansas Yankee character entangled in farce. The piece drew strong crowds last season and promises similar laughs with its quick-witted performer and playful misadventures. August Flower ads and new Cannon Ball Shoes are also noted in brief passages.
The Americus Lyceum enters a second lecture night with Dr A W Lamar speaking on The Husband and Wife Copartnership. Lamar, a Southern Lamar family member, will deliver a humorous and magnetic address praising Southern honor. The notice also promotes medicines, seeds, shoes, and stock tips fading into unrelated ad copy.
Advertises deep discounts on ladies tailor made suits and fabrics.Promises to set new prices that defy former ones with urgency to buy now or miss out. Lists various fabrics and suit styles with steep reductions, noting no approvals and year round wearability. Emphasizes first season on tailor made suits and up to date fashion.
Our stock features select jackets and capes offered at half price to clear inventory. Large quantities listed include 1750, 1500, 60, 100, 80, and 50s priced to move, with children's wraps at comparable low prices. A broad array of fur and cloth capes accompanies the sale.
Flood of clipped OCR text shows a mid century sale listing discounts on men’s suits from various former prices down to low figures. Also advertised are overcoats, trousers, odd suits, children’s suits, shirts, linen, towels, counterpanes, and neckwear with steep markdowns and quantity limits. Names, dates, and exact shop details are unclear due to garbled source.
The advertisement promotes Zeigler and other brands with a large spring stock and special prices. It touts ladies and children's shoes, and Crossett and Hanan men’s styles, all offered to clear inventory. Prices per pair are listed across multiple lots and grades with emphasis on value and quick closing sales.
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