03 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
1
A bold sales pitch promises daily celebration through Hart Schaffner & Marx fine suits. It frames clothing worries as solved once customers become well acquainted with the brand offering durable menswear.
Americus residents sign petition urging Third District Congressional Convention be hosted in Americus with Dudley M. Hughes as the party choice. The story notes a local horse owner with a water-wagon habit and a humorous water meter bill, set against the convention anticipation.
An ad asserts pain will depart in twenty minutes with Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets, claiming headaches toothaches and general pain are caused by blood pressure. The copy sensationally links pain to blood pressure and suggests the tablets offer quick, safe relief and even hint at social activities.
Mr. Hollis Fort is named private secretary to Congressman-elect Dudley M. Hughes for the sixty first Congress after Hughes nomination. The appointment pleases Fort and his friends as he begins service in a political transition.
Miss Winona Evans entertains a large house party of girls from Jonesboro Lexington Americus Comer Barnesville and Irvington plus out of town guests including Dr. Charles Nicholson of Jacksonville and Wallace Mott of Americus. The event features a decorated hall parlor punch serving and stylish lingerie dresses, followed by ices and cake. Local clergy and neighbors attend parish events and visits, with a steady stream of social and family updates from Plains community members.
On June 24 in Smithville Baptist Church Miss Mattie Lee Burton and Mr. George Pearce Stanford of Rocky Ford Ga wed in a ceremony led by Rev H R Oliver of Benna Vista. A large wedding party and luminous bridesmaids, a Rhine bridal march, and a reception followed before the couple departed for their new home amid good wishes.
DeSoto Georgia July 2 the town welcomes a nearly finished depot described as a fine rooking building and a great addition. Several residents share news of travel health visits and visits from relatives including George Jones, Sandy Palmer, and Miss Sallie Green with other local names noted in social notices amid routine town chatter.
In Andersonville GA July 2 a steady stream of melons ships weekly with at least a dozen farmers involved. Local visitors include James W. English and James G. Feagin on business trips to Americas and Americus. Several residents attend Prison Park and National Cemetery visits, baptisms occur, and watermelon and peach trade is noted amid social calls and arrivals from nearby towns.
Miss Emma Wiggins returned home from a visit to Miss Georgie Renew of Huntington and Miss Mattie Suggs of Leslie. Visitors included Mr. David Israel and sister Miss Anaddna. Church services were held by Rev. Clarence Roberts in Plains. A Sumter crowd enjoyed a fish fry at Scratchin's Lake.
The 17th district notes a family visit by Mr and Mrs J T Wiggins and others. Florence Wise visited Annis Jones. L Z Turpin left for Carter's Creek Tennessee. Welds and Son exhibited at local schoolhouses to a large crowd. F W Forth Jr of Florida visiting parents. Miss Ellie Wigging and Addie Israel among youths visiting Terrell. Crops suffer from lack of rain. Myrtle Springs gathering planned for July 4.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as a tonic to offset heat and nerve wear in hot weather. It claims rapid improvement within 48 hours and renewed strength, targeting tired energy and spirit, with confident testimonials.
The city will close shops and suspend business on Monday as Americus observes a National holiday formerly held on Saturday. Sixty leading houses sign a closing agreement noting no change to schedule, with most stores shuttered and a quiet, Sunday-like atmosphere throughout the day.
The Rock Hill Orchard owned by W J Josey sells its entire peach crop to H T Montgomery Co of Tampa for shipment to major markets. Montgomery Co handles high quality fruit and aims to secure premier listings. shipments planned for the next ten days, with Chicago mentioned as a destination.
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