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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
4
Judge A O Speer will distribute pensions totaling 1800 to thirty indigent Confederate veterans. Each check is 60, to be given this morning or as called. Widow pensions arrive in February and crippled veterans in March, with distributions coordinated by the court of ordinary.
A Farce titled What Happened to Jones plays at the opera house next Wednesday night to crowded houses. The piece is described as grotesquely humorous with witty, bright situations and fast, furious action that keeps audiences laughing from opening scene to curtain.
Duncan's Store promotes a clearance of men's and ladies fine shoes including Olga Nethersole brand with hand sewn construction and wear guarantees. Men’s shoes previously 3.50 and 4.00 drop to 2.30 per pair, plus oil grain Creole table linens and hosiery deals. Damask offers diverse patterns from 25c to 49c per yard and hosiery at three for 25c or 12 1/2c per pair for selected items.
Bargains in handkerchiefs offer Irish linen full size handkerchiefs at five cents each. Bleached white, a grade usually sold at fifteen cents, now offered at eight and a half cents.
A store advertises a clearance offering any suit with original prices up to 12.50 for 5.50 per suit. Shoppers are urged to take the chance to secure a good suit at a very low price.
Americas People and Their Friends Who Are Going on Business or Measurements. Fresh garden seeds. Hudson's Drug Store. Mrs. E. A. Emmerman returned yesterday from Dawson where she visited relatives for several days. W. G Hampton registered from Macon yesterday among several arrivals at the Hotel Windsor. Mrs. Mack Felder and Mrs. Hall of Cordele are guests at Capt. C. W. Felder's home for several days. Mrs St H Slappey, ill with pneumonia, was improved yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. John Windsor left yesterday for Parrott to visit relatives. Col. Billy Clements, Seaboard traveling passenger agent, was in Americas yesterday. Miss May Wynn returned yesterday to Home after a ten day visit with Colonel F. A. Hooper. Mr. S. Bell, Webster county tax collector, came over to handle business here.
An old ad copy urges Boschee's German Syrup as a universal cure for tough coughs and lung troubles, claiming it heals, stimulates tissue, reduces inflammation, aids expection, and ensures rest. It notes druggists’ long recommendation and offers sample bottles at Davenport Drug Co. Pinkston Company promotes new Cannon Ball Shoes with a call to see them.
May cotton touched 7.50 at opening with January leading all day and closing at 7.50 while May and March fell four points each. Local talent predicts a sharp advance next week amid improved market sentiment. A spot sale occurred but details were limited. Annie E Springer of Philadelphia reports Dr King’s New Discovery cured her long backing cough, with claims of chest pain relief and better sleep. Trial bottles available at 50 cents and 1 dollar with guarantee at E J Eldridge’s Drug Store.
A letter urges city action on improving Lee Street, citing heavy foot and vehicle traffic and deteriorating sidewalks. The author calls for grading the roadway and curbing the sidewalks along the block near an artesian well and store, arguing repairs would greatly enhance appearance and pedestrian comfort. asks the street committee for its view.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a quick cure for sick and nervous headaches. It promises pure blood and strong nerves, claims health benefits, and offers easy takeability with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee. Sold by E J Eldridge druggist.
Henry Davis, C. Clark and other colored men arrested this week on cotton theft charges will undergo committal trials at 9 o clock this morning. The cases involve lint cotton reportedly sold to junk dealers, with a white man who bought some of the cotton held on receiving stolen property charges. Callow Pinkston Co. advertises Cannon Ball Shoes. If you seek bank stock, consult Callaway.
Store announces drastic cuts on Veneican d Homespun, Blick and blue Cheviot Serges, and Taffeta silk waists, with former prices ranging up to 1500 and 20 dollars, now deeply reduced. Tailor made suits feature new, up-to-date styles with solid colors and year-round wear. No suits sent on approval.
Lot details include four yard skirt lengths in fine wool dress goods formerly 0 to 753 yard now 50. Various woolen plaids and crepons formerly priced up to 100 now discounted. Black figured all wool fabrics formerly 500 now reduced. Ranging yardages, widths, and price drops listed with multiple items and closures.
Local retailer advertises a large stock of jackets and capes offered at half price to clear inventory. Indicates many jacket quantities and diminishing remaining stock with phrases like Our 1750 Jackets for and Our 100 Jackets for, urging hurry to capture bargains. Also notes children's wraps and cloth capes discounted similarly.
Half price reductions on odd suits and trousers with large discounts. Formerly 1000 now 750, 1250 now 850, 1500 now 1150, 1750 now 1250. Overcoats down from 5 to 7.50, 10 to 7.50, 12.50 to 5.50. Unbleached sheetings and linens offered at marked bargains. Center counter specials include towels, napkins, damask, and ready made pillowcases at low per unit prices. Neckwear and four in hand items heavily reduced for the week. Window display highlights remaining deep discounts.
An ad notes a large stock of Zeigler ladies shoes and boots in spring delivery, with steeply reduced prices to make room. It promotes various styles and sizes and urges quick purchases from the manufacturer to clear inventory.
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