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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1900
Page
3
C D Wheatley announces a January clearance to reduce stock to its lowest level. The sale sacrifices profits to convert goods into money, offering prices often below production cost as Spring stock approaches. The store promises genuine, exactly printed items and to honor prices until stock is exhausted or the sale ends.
Poor legibility text notes dress goods reductions to clear stock. It describes fabrics brought to front and marked down to speed sale. The wording suggests a money saving squad or department push to close out inventory with discounted prices.
Patched text fragment mentions imported pugs and a sale price of 12¢.30, with unclear names and place hints. The readable parts reference a vendor or auction style listing and a small monetary amount. The source remains garbled but suggests a catalog note for live animal items.
Several small lots reduced from higher prices include pure white 114 VREELAND blankets worn and bordered in red, plus pink, lilac, and orange varieties. Also offered are "WHITES FEN" solid blends and extra large "QUILE COMFORTS" fabrics, with prices cut from 300 to 400 era units and 75 to 110 for selected pieces.
The shop promotes stockings and hosiery as best in market value, offering Ladies Queen own black cotton hose guaranteed at 12 cents per pair, Ladies’ and extra heavy cotton ribbed hose at 18 to 20 cents, and children’s ribbed stockings with sturdy quality and school wear durability, all priced to clear inventory.
The piece reports varied opinions from officials on when the dog law becomes operative. Attorneys general and circuit solicitors weigh in, some delaying enforcement to January 1, 1901, while county ordinaries and grand juries show mixed support and doubt. The article notes public interest and local readiness to contest Fidos fate as debates continue.
Thankful words from Mrs Ann E Hart of Groton recount her battle with a bat-induced illness that left her near death. After using Dr King’s New Discovery, Douglass and Coles, she recovered fully and praises the remedy as a cure. Available in bottles of 50 cents, $1, and $1.50 with guaranteed price.
Major Morris and Lieutenant Hoyle visit Americus to confer with Captain Clarke and Lieutenant Brittoo on military matters linked to Fort Georgia. The meeting was private and the visitors returned home this morning.
An old Texas advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery as a universal kidney and bladder remedy for both sexes. It claims cures for gravel diabetes and prostate-like issues, promises home delivery with receipts, and includes testimonials from W. Hail and G. W. Williams. It also oddly mentions a real estate notice and foreign suitors luring marriages.
Dodson's Pharmacy advertises Landreth's Garden Seed and a prize program totaling $750. Entrants buying seeds between December 25, 799 and December 25, 1900 can weigh heaviest cabbage onion turnip and now potato entries judged by disinterested parties with prizes awarded after weight records are verified. Last year's winners are named with weights. the potato prize is emphasized as the earliest and best.
Tax collector Dose has not completed turning over to Sheriff Arthur all 1,600 of 2,000 tax executions to be issued. Work has progressed slowly with a large batch already in bailiff custody for collection. No city executions had been issued yet though more papers were expected later the day.
General orders require compliance as elections for field and line officers of the Fourth Regiment of Infantry G B T will be held at the Armory of the Americas Light Infantry on Thursday February first from 7 30 p m to 10 p m. Officers to be elected include One Colonel One Lieutenant Colonel three Majors Five Officers including Captain One First Lieutenant and One Second Lieutenant. Take due notice and govern yourselves accordingly. W F Duanne Captain Comdog Co L 4th Inf G B T.
Sir Knights of De Molay Commanders Knights Templar were again appointed yesterday in not having their guest the Right Eminent Grand Commander Sir Julius L Brown This was the second disappointment but owing principally to the illness of Eminent Commander G H Fields of the local commandery the annual visitation of the grand commander was postponed until a later date.
Macon Georgia January 80 The Mormon Conference held its meeting behind closed doors yesterday and discussed maturing plans for a vigorous campaign in Georgia. The conference adjourned after last night's session.
Pierson drug store manager reports strong sales of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The ad highlights quick relief from cough sore throat and lung issues, praising immediate action and growing sales through Hudson's Pharmacy in Chicago.
A brief dialogue between a young man and another man as they discuss favorites and whether the song Bid Me Goodby and Go is known. The exchange hints at mood influencing music choice and familiarity with a specific tune.
An old newspaper urges Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a universal cure for coughs and lung troubles. Testimonials from M. Fisher of Liberty and W A Bombert praise its efficacy. It is sold by J B Hudson and Dodson's Pharmacy and touted as safe with immediate results. Other ads mention Kentucky horses and carriages at low prices.
Notice announces Saturday February 10 as the date for examining applicants for county school commissioner and the election for the next term. The document includes various testimonials and advertisements for medicines and local notices with mixed, garbled text from multiple sources.
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