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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1899
Page
3
Unclaimed freight in Americus Georgia dated May 6 1899 describes property transported by road with unpaid charges for six months. Freight station sale set for 9 o clock a m unless charges and advertising costs are paid before then. MACFARLAND Auditor Savannah J T GORMAN Claim Agent. Mere faced?
An old classified style ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease painful swollen feet and corns. It claims instant relief from tight shoes and promises comfort, urging readers to mail for trial packs and to visit druggists and grocers for purchase.
A Des Moines reader expresses heartfelt gratitude for the Uhl remedy. The note credits its success with coughs and long troubles and thanks the manufacturers. Signed by Mia S Doty and J R Hason the druggist, with a hopeful closing.
The Sumter County term of superior court ends with Judge Littlejohn announcing a recess to next Wednesday morning. He reports 136 civil cases disposed, 15 felony cases convicted, a cleared jail of felons, and a diligent grand jury that will adjourn next week.
A cache of 1890s testimonials and ads proclaims Hall's Great Discovery as a universal kidney and bladder remedy. It promises relief from gravel diabetes and rheumatism, with mail order sales and multiple city endorsements in Americus, Waco, and beyond, alongside local notices of death and medical cures.
A reader recounts severe stomach pain and rapid recovery after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, praising its efficacy and vowing to keep it on hand. The ad also notes Minute Cough Cure as a lifesaving remedy for a child with croup and coughing fits.
Life size portrait of the late Hon. Charles Crisp, painted by Miss Everhart, will soon adorn the Georgia state capitol. It shows the speaker at his desk in the national House, deemed an ideal effort. Delivery to President Dodson of the Senate and Senator Wight is on June 19.
June market notes show turpentine dull with receipts, casks, and barrel prices. many garbled items mention receipts, prices, and several proprietary cures. An ad block touts Kodol Diapepsia Cure, Witch Hazel Salve, Mystic Cure for rheumatism, and a quip about a woman seldom knowing what she wants.
Teachers are reminded about the examination of applicants for assistant principal at Farlow School in Amaricus Georgia. The session will occur on Saturday June 8 at the 1800 salary level of 1100. The test will be conducted by Supt. Tted oo human cofes and Wollfoni's Sanitary Gation, according to the notice published by Eldridge and the Amerions authority.
A fire on north Lee Street yesterday afternoon destroyed three two and six room row houses owned by Joseph Dis mukes. The blaze started in Matt Lockett’s home and is believed accidental as children played with fire. Occupants Cora Simmons, Matt Lockett, and Ed Felton escaped, with adjoining properties protected by quick department action. Insured losses ranged around 250 to 800 dollars.
An interview with a prominent attorney close to General Wheeler suggests he will not seek the Alabama governor's race unless the Democratic Party nudges him into it. He would not resign his Congress seat for a gubernatorial scramble, and claims the drive comes from opponents aiming to clear the field.
Notice to taxpayers states the district rounds completed as required by law and offices open daily until July first for returns. Defaulters will be double taxed. J P Raiford signs with date May 10 1899. Includes ad copy and stray phrases about medicines and ailments.
W M Gallagher of Bryan Pa proclaims One Minute Cough Care the best for coughs and throat and lung troubles after trying many medicines over four decades. The testimonial is attributed to W A Bembert with a curious proverb about learning and wisdom.
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