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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1901
Page
6
Paris reports 1902 naval spending set at 62.52 million dollars, with shifts moving 5.4 million of costs to war and colonies. Total 1902 outlay reaches 720 million, while population growth slows to near standstill at about 35.6 million, sparking debate on France’s ability to fund a first‑rank navy and army.
Reports say Great Northern express robbers are surrounded on Peeples creek south of the Little Rockies with seven guards awaiting Sheriff Griffith and a posse of 40. They crossed the Missouri near Peck Agency Monday evening and ride fresh horses, possibly from relays or theft, heading toward mountains for safety. Sheriff Bonner has organized a posse to assist Griffith. they left Great Falls to pursue the gang.
A vintage ad proclaims Mozley's Lemon Elixir to regulate the liver stomach bowels kidneys and blood curing biliousness constipation indigestion headaches appendicitis malaria fevers chills heart failure and nervous prostration. Testimonials from individuals in Alabama Virginia and Georgia praise relief from chills fever appendicitis heart disease and indigestion after using the lemon drink sold by Dr H Mozley Atlanta with 50¢ and 1 bottles.
A rural editor comments on pumpkins being fattening for hogs while J W Romo from West End AtlantaGa extols Morley’s Lemon Elixir for nervous frustration headaches indigestion and constipation after other remedies failed The endorsement cites personal experiences and local remarks as proof of the tonic’s efficacy.
An assortment of claims touts Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with endorsements from J A Kelly of Henderson NC and John Beam of Middlesex PA. Other items promote Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and DeWitts products while warning against counterfeit medicines and praising One Minute Cough Cure.
A scorching spell in Rome Georgia on July 13 damages corn and injures cotton while vegetables fail, risking near famine as prices spike. Reports from Cuicano and Indianapolis note corn selling off on heat and dryness, with late plantings in trouble across sections and cooler weather hoped for relief.
The Kansas City area endures a severe heat wave with 91 degrees at 2 am and expectations of higher temperatures. Other cities report hot weather and rising temperatures, while headlines advise on digestion and claim various patent medicines. The text blends weather reports with unrelated ads and personal commentary.
Heat and drought grip the southwest with Kansas and Missouri hit hardest. If relief does not arrive in ten days the corn crop is said to be beyond relief, with hay and potatoes also harmed. Farmers in Kansas and Missouri reportedly face losses near 50 million dollars while corn prices rise on the board of trade due to tight supply and market manipulation.
Montgomery July 13 The convention resumed discussion on reducing county area. Parker Elmore argued 80 percent opposed change while the 600 square mile roll remained. The vote 45 ayes 63 nays kept 600 mile limit. DeGraffenried substitute 67 to 43 failed. Thompson favored 500 square miles. Sullie moved to postpone for a week. approved 7 to 16. Also a Sunbury report notes boiler explosion on Susquehanna River steamer killing two and injuring ten.
A collage of medical cure pitches and product ads notes relief claims for kidney and bladder ailments in hours, Allen’s footwear powder for foot comfort, a home remedy for skin itch, and a claim of skin and liver health improvements. It also mentions trial offers and druggists in Americus and Le Roy.
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