Western Union Manager Steps Down for Health Rest
George Stanfield, long time Western Union Americus manager, has resigned due to ill health and will take a vacation possibly in Florida. T. J. Griffin is named local manager by General Superintendent W. L. Brenner after Stanfield’s nearly twenty years of service culminating as focal manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stanfield
Western Union Telegraph Co
Americus
Stanfield
Florida
W. L. Brenner
Augusta
T. J. Griffin
Focal
Griffin
Mr. Stanfield
8. A. & M. Railway
Police Authority Clash Heads to Noon Decision
The city council and the police commissioners clash over who will supervise the police. Chief Wheeler must tell Mayor Felder by noon whether police will report to the mayor and council or to the police commission. The two bodies claim authority under a recent ordinance change while terms run until April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Felder
Police Commission
Council
Wit
Police Board
Mayor
Secret of Long Life and Electric Bitters Promise Health
The secret of long life lies in keeping all body organs healthy and in quickly destroying disease germs. Electric Bitters regulate the stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood and improve appetite. They purportedly cure kidney trouble female complaints nervous diseases constipation dyspepsia and malaria with vigorous health following use. Guaranteed by E J Eldridge pharmacist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldridge
Small Fortune in Hardware Shocks Sumter County Store
Ground and farming wealth require funds to extract wealth from soil. A Sumter County store displayed a massive pile of plows weighing 68 000 pounds and costing over 2500 dollars, signaling a significant item in farmers yearly accounts. Also mentions syrup laxatives and a borrower accruing trouble at high interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Americas
De Witt's Little Early Risers Promote Easy Action
A testimonial claims long term costiveness resolved by De Witt's Little Early Risers. The witness, J. O. Ureene of Indiana, says he suffered nine years and tried many remedies before using the pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getter
de Witt
J. O. Ureene
W. Ind
Stock-Taking Clearance Sale Announcement
A local store announces its annual stock taking clearance sale beginning Monday morning. The note emphasizes honesty in advertising and that advertised reductions reflect real price cuts to cover operating costs and wages.
Black dress goods sale bar none in this region
In our stock you find better prices on black dress goods than elsewhere in the area. Our 50¢ grades are 39¢ per yard, 75¢ grades 59¢, 90¢ grades 69¢, $1 grades 70s, $1.25 grades 89¢, and $1.50 grades 98¢ per yard.
Colored Dress Goods Sale Special
A newspaper ad announces deep discounts on dress fabrics including fancy flannels 50c to 25¢ per yard, plain flannels 65c to 43c, Prunella and Broadcloths 1.00 to 0.69 and 0.75 respectively, Melrose 1.25 to 0.08, Woolen Skirtings 1.25 to 0.89, with entire tables cleared at half price.
Silks on Sale at Half Price Across Stock
Local silk shop slashes prices across their colored taffeta stock. 75 cent silks drop to 50 cents per yard and 85 cent to 69 cents, with Louisene silks at 69 cents per yard. 36 inch black taffeta reduced to 1.25 becoming 1. As black corded silks and other varieties fall to under a dollar, shoppers save on a wide range of taffetas.
Sundries and Fabrics Price Reductions Catalog
A local ad lists fabric and textile price cuts including Outing Cloths 12c per yd from 20c and 10c per yd from 15c, Ginghams 3d and 4d per yd, Fruit of Loom and Lonsdale bleaches, Canton and Bed Tickings reduced to mostly 5d to 10d per yd, plus unbleached Sheetings and various cambrics offered at lower sale prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonsdale
Sea Islai
Columbus
Lonsdale Cambries
Pepperell
White Goods Remnants Sell Off
Local sale offers a large stock of white goods remnants in assorted small pieces. Some items may be slightly soiled but remain perfectly usable. Includes many white goods specials as part of a closing out sale.
Carpet Department Specials at Half Price Sale
The store announces discounts across Ingrain carpets with 65¢ items cut to 50¢ per yard and 75¢ carpets reduced to 63 4¢ per yard. Other grades include 40¢ and 60¢ Ingrains at low prices plus limited Velvet and Brussels carpets. Mattings, Rugs, Curtains, Window Shades, and Portieres are marked down to clear stock.
Ladies Tailor-Made Suits At Deep Reductions
A local retailer announces a clearing sale of ladies and children's suits. Remaining stock includes 12.50 suits at 6.25, 15.00 suits at 7, 20.00 suits at 10, and a final 1000 suits offer, with jackets at half price and emphasis on latest styles.
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G. T. Sullivan, Jeweler
Windsor Hotel
James Fricker
Jackson Street
Americus, Ga
M.callaway
Office OF
Western Union
Mr Griffin
Geo. D. Wheatley
Marseilles
Lamar Street
Cotton Avenue
Georgia
Pappte
California Fig Syrup Co
Pereales
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