24 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
1
A collection of letters from readers in Union City Tennessee Leominster Massachusetts and Evansville Indiana praising Peruna for health benefits. Seniors claim long lasting relief from illness nervousness bronchial troubles and age-related ailments after using Peruna products.
The Times-Recorder reports an educational train from the State College of Agriculture scheduled to arrive in Americus on March 6 around noon. Aboard will be lecturers on farming with focus on cotton, offering practical talks and exhibit viewing during a 1.5 hour stop.
Americus warehouses hold roughly 3 000 to 3 500 bales with thousands more in nearby towns as the 1907-8 cotton crop shows strong prospects. About 32 000 bales have arrived by wagon, with compress yards preparing for shipment though bales await owners, while analysts estimate season receipts near 65 000 bales in the area.
Williams Mix Co proposes land property split by W. Rombart and associates with Clave land. project details not fully clear in fragment. Possible corporate action or real estate division involving 0 and 4 references. Further context needed to confirm parties and terms.
Captain Eleator Taylor longtime Sumter resident and Confederate veteran dies at home on Church Street after illness. Born in Alabama he moved to Georgia, served as captain of Company H Forty sixth Georgia, and survived to see his regiment’s surrender at Appomattox. Survived by wife Mix Hollis two daughters Sallie Fort Susie and two sons James and Jeff. Funeral held Sunday. Separately Americus celebrates opening of Home Mixture Fertilizer Co fifth plant, on Church Street site with 5000 to 6000 tons yearly capacity, led by Roy L. Parker. investors include Council Harrold families and Columbus interests.
Citizens urge Congressman Lewis to push a further 50 thousand dollars in the current session to complete a new post office building for Americus. A site is bought, but current funds fall short for a suitable structure, and locals expect Lewis to secure the additional money soon.
The city of Americus reports widespread grippe illness with many households affected. Heavy rains accelerate spread as residents seek elusive old panacea hard to obtain amid the distressing sickness.
Terrell county financier W L English has opened a real estate and loan office in the Planter Bank Building in Americus, Georgia. He aims to invest in county and city properties, citing strong demand for improved and cheaper rental properties, with city growth southward and a new street railway boosting values. English reports steady business, hopeful of closing several deals soon and predicts an active year in real estate with rising prices.
The city of Americus reports no closed stores due to state prohibition, unlike other towns with numerous empties. Rent notices linger while nine stores once selling liquor are now referenced but not closed.
Stock stock and inventory notes from a brief period describing extended intake and new offers. The text mentions selling thousands of dollars of goods over recent weeks but indicates remaining stock is insufficient. It signals an ongoing effort to extend stock intake and continue sales.
The ad promises the largest stock and best made, fitting, and stylish clothing in the Americas. It invites readers to call and view the stock to be convinced by the house's claims and offerings.
A vintage advertisement lists prices for men's suits overcoats raincoats and boys suits. Prices range from 30.00 down to 1.50 for children's styles with multiple discount brackets and pairings shown.
A newspaper ad lists men's shoe prices from Crawford's: several styles priced around 2.00 to 5.00, including 3.50 and 3.00 levels. It notes a sale on two hundred pairs of assorted fine men’s shoes formerly 3.50 to 4.00 now 2.00, with additional reductions on underwear shirts and other menswear, spot cash only.
The democratic executive committee for Sumter County will meet at the courthouse in Americus on Saturday February 8 for fixing the date of the county officers primary and to transact other business. Chairman J B Sheppard calls for full attendance as the event starts the 1908 campaign. An early date for the primary is likely with nominations for county officers and Sumter legislature, plus city court judge and solicitor to be elected. previously these roles were Governor appointed.
George W. Glover purchased the newly completed Taylor residence on Lee street as a home. The sale involved the old property on Lee street as part payment, with cash substantially aiding the exchange. The Taylor home cost about 11000 to 12000 dollars, admired for its great front columns and prominence in Americus. Glover, a former resident, may move to Atlanta during the year.
Nine dairy cattle and dairy equipment were sold yesterday at a public sale to settle outstanding debts. Prices for the cattle ranged from twenty to forty dollars each, with buyers bidding through the auctioneer’s platform.
The examination and election of ten county school commissioners will be held at the office of the county school commissioner on Tuesday February 5th 2008. K M Meares serves as the Board of Education chair in Sumter County.
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