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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1902
Page
4
Rates listed for daily and weekly subscriptions including one year and one month options. Remittances payable to THE TIMES-RECORDER with address and editor business manager names identified.
The Times Recorder serves as the official organ for the city of Americas Sumter County Webster County and the Railroad Commission of Georgia for the fourth congressional district.
The Americus paper notes Editor McIntosh on religion in business, cites President Schurman urging fair Philippine trade, and reports Perry Belmont’s failed Congressional bid. It lists U.S. mineral outputs for 1901, Georgia Supreme Court ties to U.S. Court, and experiments challenging boll weevil winter-kill theory via bottled weevils in ice.
The Atlanta Constitution warns that since July 1897 living costs rose about 60 percent for essentials, and Georgia farmers face paying 60 to 100 percent more to producers, packers, and factors in the West and North. It urges farmers to plan for higher costs and possible debt.
Hop Josep M. Terrell resigns as Attorney General and declares run for Governor. Announcement dated Greensville, Ga., his home, after sending resignation to the Governor to take effect February 1. He outlines general issues to be discussed on the stump and is cited as one of Georgia's ablest men.
A long description of rising cotton seed value highlights a new processing method that promises higher paper stock yield and near 100 percent oil extraction at half cost. Proponents claim big gains for Southern growers, with oil cake usable as cattle feed or fertilizer, signaling substantial future wealth for cotton producers. A separate item reports a 15-year-old boy injured when a mule was scared by a pistol shot fired by another juvenile. the shooter, Jess Pope, was arrested and haunted by the incident.
An advertisement claims Mother's Friend reduces childbirth pain by external rubbing the abdomen, avoids internal remedies, and prevents breast swelling and morning sickness. A Tampa hotel proprietor endorses easier second pregnancy. bottle price listed at $1 with a styled call to obtain it at drugstores.
The article outlines Supreme Court rulings on subscription renewals, discontinuations, and post office handling. It warns readers that failing to pay arrears or informing publishers about changes of address may lead to liability, including potential arrest and fines under new postal rules.
The Split South breakup predicted years ago is not materializing. In Kentucky and Maryland Republicans lose a gained Senate seat, North Carolina gains a Democratic seat, and the Republican Senator from that state will depart in March 1903. Democratic Governors replace Republicans in Maryland Kentucky and North Carolina.
Reports from the steamer Argyll indicate a Christmas riot aboard the Pacific Steam Navigation Colombia at Panama. The largely Chilean and Peruvian crew drank heavily and fought. no confirmed deaths, but several were gravely wounded.
Woman oriented sale highlights economy in elegance with low priced muslin underwear and a broad variety. Shoppers can save fifty to seventy five cents on items worth two dollars as generous, artistically made garments go on sale. Amply spaced display and complete assortment of muslin underwear styles and prices offered.
Advertises corset covers priced at 10c to 25c and Cambric V shaped front with embroidery at 25c. Also features Cambric low neck styles trimmed with lace and other variants up to 1 dollar.
Advertises drawers in muslin with deep cambric ruffles and lace edging. Prices range from 25 to 75 cents, featuring Hamburg embroidery, tucks, and embroidery edging as described.
Advertisement describes muslin chemises with plain band at 25c, muslin yoke embroidery at 50c, cambric ruffle, and fine muslin options up to 75c with wide front yoke. some styles extend to $2. Includes various widths and lengths.
A local sale offers the famous Kaby Corsets at 89 cents and 9 cents for all styles, with prices listed as 125 dollars and 1.50 dollars for comparisons, highlighting vast discounts on the entire stock.
Fifty dozen genuine huckaback towels sized 19 by 38 inches offered in a sale at 10 cents each, regularly selling for 15 cents. This reader notice highlights a sharp price reduction on household linens.
Store announces sale of Tapestery and Chenille Portiers priced originally from 3.50 to 6.50 now at 2.50 per pair. Stock reduced across all colors and sizes with limited quantities available.
A sale offering stylish three quarter length women's coats from $15 to $25 now reduced to $10 each while stocks last. The listing highlights the season’s best looks at bargain prices.
The list describes muslin gowns with various neck and yoke treatments. Items include a 48 cent muslin gown with V neck and cambric ruffle, a 50 cent version with Hamburg embroidery, a 75 cent yoke with torchen lace, and a 98 cent gown featuring elaborate embroidery and tucks, with some trims reaching $2.50.
The ad lists skirts and Ombrelle flounces in Muslin and cambric with lace, embroidery, Hamburg insertion, and clusters of tucks. Prices range from 39 to 125 dollars, with many items offered up to 3 dollars and broader selections described as deep flounces and ruffles.
Advertisement extols Princess of Wales Corsets as unequal for stout figures and guaranteed for long service under harsh use. Now offered at $1.25, claimed to be within reach of all shoppers.
A sale advertises small lots of men’s suits in the latest cuts and popular patterns. Each suit is priced at $9, claiming value up to $20 and appealing to buyers seeking good value in a quality collection.
Fifty dozen ladies' fast black hose offered at ten cents a pair, down from fifteen cents. Describes stainless, full length, seamless, high spliced heels and toss, never before offered at this price. Limited quantities likely available.
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