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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
3
A store announces an annual clearance sale to reduce stock to a limited level. Actual cost not considered when selling to convert goods into money. The sale aims to provide Spring supplies at prices often below production cost and urges customers to buy now for best economy. Every statement printed is guaranteed accurate and prices are promised until stock is exhausted or sale closes.
Readable fragments show fabric types and yardage such as checked Obesiot Suitings 456 yd, Fancy Silk, Bright Tartan Pinida 120 yd, plus references to inches and sizes. The OCR is garbled with several misread terms and inconsistent punctuation, but it preserves a market inventory snapshot.
A local ad lists pure white wool blankets in multiple sizes and colors with heavy discounts from original prices. Also offered are extra large quilted comforts, ladies and youths hosiery in black and ribbed cotton, all described as clearance items with reduced pricing and a final note on fashion hosiery closing out.
At a meeting of the Americas Light Infantry the committee drafted resolutions expressing the companys sympathy for comrade Cliff Brown who has suffered illness. The adopted resolution wished him a speedy recovery and publication of the action in the Times-Recorder.
Collector Dunn has handed 1500 dollars to Sheriff McArthur for back-tax enforcement as officers press delinquent accounts. The effort targets overdue assessments, with authorities warning there will be no delay in collection efforts. A mix of local anecdotes and advertisements accompanies the item.
Cobbled text advertises Chamberlain s Cough Remedy promising relief from la grippe coughs and croup with refunds if unsatisfied Afterward it touts a JYSTIU CURE for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming rapid, mysterious action Sold locally with dubious credibility from Leo Eldedew druggist Americus Georgia
Dodson Pharmacy advertises a $750 prize contest for seed buyers. Participants must purchase Landreth Garden Seed between Dec 25 1899 and Dec 25 1900 and register weights of cabbage onion and turnip entries. Winners announced Dec 25 1900 with prizes delivered immediately after. Last year’s cabbage winner weighed 9 pounds 4 ounces. turnip winner 5 pounds 1 ounce. onion prize updated due to no potato contestant. Special emphasis on Landreth seeds and early productive potatoes.
City council minutes document regular session action with mayor, several Aldermen and committee reports. Finance chair Watts seeks settlement on Mrs. J E Bivins claim. memorial association petition. adverse finance on D M Mayo bill. references to water sewer and ordinance committees. Code codification proposal and $200 cost for 500 copies. license reduction for telephone companies debated. new ordinance imposes $5 license on musical instrument dealers. street grading and police communications referred. bills for payroll and vendors listed. meeting adjourned.
An old advertisement extols DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as the only original fallible cure for piles and all skin diseases. It credits W. A. Hembert and urges calls to Pinkston Co. for Cannon Ball Shoes and fresh garden beads at Rombert’s Drug Store.
March cotton, near 7.57, resisted repeated bear pressure this season. Despite forecasts of a renewed drop of 30 to 40 points, the market steadied this week with opening and closing values identical. Analysts now see a higher chance of further advance than at any prior point this season.
Eugene V. Debs spoke at the Columbus courthouse on Labor and Liberty under the Working Men's Political League. The superior courtroom was packed, many laborers present alongside business professionals and capitalists, making one of the largest gatherings in that room. A second note states a sick negro found at Central depots will be cared for and moved to a hospital today or tomorrow.
An older advertisement touts Arnica Salve from E Eldridge druggist claiming to cure volcanic skin eruptions and a range of conditions including ulcers boils felons corns warts bruises burns scalds chapped hands chilblains piles and other skin woes with a money back guarantee. It references odd phrases about nature and resurrection and mentions a price of 250 a box.
A fragment from an old advertisement page cites Castoria for infants and children with familiar branding. It includes testimonials praising Kodol Digestion and Ops Minate Cough Vee, mentioning doctors and agents in Salem Indiana and Baling Georgia.
Sanitary druggist ads tout Cannon Ball Shoes from oak leather by Pinkston Company. Claims durable wear and good value. Also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and liver issues. Includes testimonials and names like G H Appievos and W A Rembart.
A congressman voices on a speculative article as de Hecate smiles. the scene hints at a political bet or gambit tied to a bucket shop mischief, with an air of enigmatic omen surrounding the vote and outcome.
A vintage testimonial from 1899 promotes Hall's Great Discovery as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. The letter from G. W. Williams claims dramatic relief and urges readers to obtain the medicine by mail, noting origin from Waco Texas and distribution by Rebel Druggist in Mississippi.
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