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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1899
Page
3
A fragmentary advertisement from 1890 promotes a kidney health remedy named Hull's Great Discovery. It cites benefits for kidney and bladder issues, diabetes, and general weakness, urging orders by mail from W. Tall, Sole Manufacturer, with references to a Druggist Trembert in Garretta.
An OCR fragment extols various patent medicines for digestion rheumatism and nerve pain, praising cures and rapid relief. It lists brand-like names, doctors, and pharmacies while promising dramatic health recoveries and restored health with limited testing or proof. Signed by dubious traders seeking clientele.
Bizarre catalog of tonics and pills promises instant cures for womb ailments and digestive troubles. Ads tout Femicure products, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, and Witch Hazel ointment, with testimonials, prices, and local sellers. A tainted snapshot of turn‑of‑the‑century health fads and medical quackery in Americus.
Doomed negro Will Thornton awaits Saturday execution in the jail yard for the murder of his wife. Gov Candler weighs a possible respite after telegraphic inquiry from Judge A Littlejohn and appeals from Dawson and Americus citizens cite his good character. If not granted, the private hanging will proceed with officials, a friend, and a physician present.
An early 20th century ad touts a pain relief remedy for kidney and bladder issues claiming relief in six hours for both men and women. It promises quick retention relief and lists E J Eldridge and local druggists as sellers in Americus Georgia. It also promotes Chamberlain's Palo Balm for rheumatic pain and sprains and mentions Dodson's Pharmacy. The text ends with birdsong and a note on criticism sharpening talent.
Fragmented notices from a historical page toast various remedies and a card of thanks. It extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and lung troubles while endorsing DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles. Also mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and indigestion and advertises local druggists Hodson and Rembert.
Lamahassee Tribe of Red Men has been duly organized with more than forty braves. The lineup includes J. E. Cameron as sachem, H. E. Alion as senior sagamore, A. G. Duncan as junior sagamore, W. T. A. Dunn as prophet, J. B.Ansley as chief of records, W. W. Dykes as assistant chief, W. O. Barnett as keeper of wampum, Eleneea Feats as guard of forest, Frank Marale as guard of wigwam, with Trustees T. H. Smith L. E. Poley and Thomas Gurr.
A 100 dollar reward note promises Hall's Catarrh Cure will cure catarrh as a constitutional disease. The ad explains internal use, blood and mucous surface action, and urges readers to request testimonials. It promotes Hall's Family Pills as the best remedy, with Toledo address for J Cheney.
Plains residents plan a big picnic at Magnolia Springs one mile from town on June 2 to replace the annual barbecue. Invites extend to Plains and nearby communities with emphasis on health and community spirit. Also includes notices on kidney medicines, liver pills, and a feature on the legislature’s recent vote and statehouse plans.
The case of Thomas Ross, a young African American man, opened yesterday for the killing of farmer John Holloway near Americus two months ago. Five state witnesses, including Holloway’s two sons, testified as Ross claimed self defense. The jury returned a guilty verdict with recommendation to mercy, condemning Ross to life imprisonment.
In Washington on Decoration Day crowds filled streets as veterans, guardsmen, and naval crews marched to Arlington and other cemeteries. Ceremonies united Army and Navy honored fallen soldiers with graveside flowers. President and Cabinet attended, salutes fired, and both Civil War and Spanish American War dead were remembered in solemn services.
Memorial day observed at Battery Knoll near Manila with Scott's guns facing Filipino trenches. Nearly 300 soldiers buried in five broken rows amid rice fields and hedges as shells from American guns fall. Taps and a bugle dirge mark the service led by Colonel Charles Denby of the American Philippine commission.
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