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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
3
The fragment describes a dubious medical preparation claiming to protect against influenza with references to pets and animals. It mentions a system, symptoms, a bedtime dose, and refunds, but the text is garbled and contains inconsistent phrases and nonsensical claims.
An advertisement touts Aspironal as a superior cold and cough remedy endorsed by army surgeons. It claims fast relief within two minutes with a money back guarantee if relief does not come, urging purchase at any drugstore and use by all ages.
Readable items show rainouts of Sunday church services in Leslie and surrounding areas. Local residents such as Ernest Laramore and Mrs. J. M. Summerford are noted among visitors and returnees, with social events and PTA meeting highlighted.
Product note states Rub-My-Ti relieves pain from rheumatism and neuralgia and treats sprains. The ad emphasizes quick relief for neural pain and muscle discomfort.
The tonic contains Quinine Iron and Magnesia claimed to cleanse the blood boost stamina and purify the liver and bowels. It is advertised as effective against Colds La Grippe Fever Chills Influenza and Malaria with sales rising over 500 percent during last year’s influenza epidemic. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles at drug stores with no substitutes.
Rub My Tism promoted as a powerful antiptics product that claims to kill poison from diseased cuts and cure old sores and tetter. The brief ad-like item highlights its supposed healing properties and use for skin ailments.
James Baxter of New Jersey proclaims RAT SNAP keeps rats out and saves poultry losses. Ad claims three sizes 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00 with guaranteed results sold by Nathan Murray Druggist and Sheffield Co. Parks Grocery. Also touts malaria chills bilious fever colds and flu remedy.
In Sumter County Georgia legal notices announce year’s support for Leila M. Turner and minors from J H Turner estate, with objections due by first Monday in February 1920. Also petitions to sell estate lands of Bales E Edge and Ida Price, deceased, filed for February term 1920. GLENN EDGE and H E ALLEN administer estates.
Legal Ad No 147 146 143 announce court actions in Sumter County Georgia. Executor Alexander Duncan seeks sale of real estate for Laura G Parker. Adams and Wood Ellis seek permission to sell estate lands for debts and distribution. Court set hearings for February 1920 at Americus courthouse. Sheriff Lucius Harvey presides.
Legal ad announces sale of 240 acres in two tracts 161 and 73 acres for debts settlement. Property lies in the 27th district, bounded by Bump Head road Lucy Jane Allen W O Easterlin and Ben Methvin. Sale conducted by Ordinary’s court January term 1920 at court house door for cash to highest bidder.
Jno. W. Shiver advertises the largest stock of high grade long leaf yellow pine flooring, ceiling and siding in south Georgia. The dealer notes demand for the best lumber and offers cheaper grades as well, inviting customers to visit and discuss pricing. Phone 117.
U S government warns farmers about rat borne diseases. Rats spread Bubonic plague to humans and foot and mouth disease to stock. They destroy chickens and grain. RAT-SNAP kills rats and cremates remains without odor. Available in 25 50 cent cakes at Sparks Grocery Co. adv.
A weighty claim on rat reproduction notes rats breed 6 to 10 times yearly with litters averaging ten young. The ad promotes RAT SNAP cake bait sold by Nathan Murray and Sparks Gro Com, claiming it mummifies rats after kill with no odor and that cats or dogs will not touch it, available in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00.
An advertisement touts 666 as a quick cure for colds la grippe constipation biliousness loss of appetite and headaches. Red Cedar shingles are promoted as the best yet with a standing stock and prompt filling of orders. Visit or call phone 117.
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