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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
5
The Americus home garden of Daniel Borum yields Christmas day strawberries ripening through six months, producing a half to a full gallon daily. Rain diminished quality briefly, then crops recovered to firm, delicious fruit ready for use. Gardens across Americus offer abundant fruits vegetables and melons with steady, homegrown supply for the housekeeper.
An 19th century advertisement offers a $100 reward for an uncured catarrh case and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. with testimonials, price 75 cents per bottle, and a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Col Tom Hudson of Americus travels to Raleigh to confer with North Carolina's agricultural commissioner on provisions of state and federal pure food laws. The discussions focus on standard requirements and compliance for food safety and labeling in the two states.
Four white men from Rebecca Georgia Aultman Adcock Perry and Griffin were jailed in Castle Sumter Americus after failing to post $1000 bond each on prohibition violations. Sheriff Feagin and the American Light Infantry arrested them at Andersonville Monday with relatives and home lawyers present. Bond may be posted later with trials set in two to three weeks at City Court.
An aromatic herb remedy named Mother Gray's Australian Leaf is advertised as a regulator for female weakness backache kidney bladder and urinary troubles. Available in drug stores or by mail for 50 cents with a free sample from The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
Sumter Lodge No. 268 I O C F held its semi annual election Tuesday night, naming J. B. Mathis as Noble Grand and T. B. Castleberry as Vice Grand, with B. L. Guerry as Secretary and D. W. Robinson as Treasurer. The lodge, about 130 members, expects to reach 150, and three dozen candidates took the third degree, with another club forming. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for throat and lung troubles.
Dr. W. A. Rembert prepares plans to enlarge and rehab his drug store on Forsyth Street. The store will gain a lowered floor to pavement level, iron and plate glass front with display windows, a steel ceiling, and an attractive interior. The renovation will take several weeks and includes moving stock to the Shaw store on June 15.
A bustling display at Ansley’s features refined hosiery belts ribbons silks and dress goods. Shoppers admire the varied textures and colors as clerks arrange the latest arrivals.
Foley's ORINO Laxative items for quick sale include a 46 b p I D Cole engine a 50 b p boiler an 8 h p Prick en gine an Eagle 80 saw gin and Murray system a press shafting belting etc all for 850 dollars Call on or address W M Harper or C Speer Americus Ga
A. D. Oliver, dubbed a millionaire banker, has been jailed under a no-exeat writ as bankruptcy actions proceed. The Climax Bank vault held only 56 cents after his alleged looting. hundreds of farmers and merchants lost their deposits amid his varied ventures from Bainbridge to Thomasville.
Americus plant of Roberts Bros. longtime Baltimore fruit packers will start operations June 15 with overhaul completed and new boiler installed. Langrell, who ran the Americus plant last season, returns to supervise. The plant will operate continuously, handling Georgia Belles and other early peaches, with Elberta later in July, and will source fruit from wider areas if needed. The prior season produced near a half-million cans and provided substantial employment.
The ad urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder issues such as backache urinary irregularities exhaustion to restore health. It encourages starting the remedy today.
Mrs Mamie Hatcher Clark of Macon wed C W Grady Tuesday at her mother's Macon home in a quiet ceremony attended by family. The couple left for a short trip and will travel to Europe later to spend months abroad. Mrs Grady, once Georgia's reigning belle, has many friends and Mr Grady serves as superintendent of the Georgia railroad and is a well known figure in state railway circles.
This ad promotes De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as the best remedy for kidney and urinary issues. It warns delays are dangerous and urges readers to ensure they get the genuine product, noting antiseptic action and prompt relief. Sold by all druggists.
Mrs Laura Engel of Kittanning Pennsylvania learned from Cincinnati attorneys that her uncle F L English has died and she stands to inherit about 170000. She has told friends to bid high for a fine automobile, recalling her wish to own a luxury car once she was rich.
Colds that linger weaken the constitution and may become consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar is offered to cure persistent coughs that resist other treatment. Do not experiment with untried remedies as delay may lead to the cold settling on the lungs.
Ade laide Payson and Jenkins B. Burton wed after a two decade courtship. Burton met Payson in Long Island City twenty years ago and proposed then was refused. He continued his attentions until Payson consented. Burton, 46, is a traveling salesman for a New York poultry firm. Payson, 40, previously worked as an embroiderer on sewing machines in a Broadway store.
Dan Iverson given a life term after a jury found him guilty of murder in Americus. He killed Alex Lucas at a mullet supper on Lee Street, with Judge BA Littlejohn presiding. Other defendants faced varied charges and penalties as the crowded session concluded.
Public notice warns against poisonous imitators of DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve claiming no responsibility for injuries. The original salve is praised for general use and especially piles and is sold by all druggists.
Emmett Clark remains in America's jail with six to seven weeks left of a six month sentence for selling white key. Judge Crisp ordered six months imprisonment with an optional paid fine of 300 dollars after, and a further term in the gang unless the fine is paid. Prison officials reportedly denied a pardon petition, though lawyers had discussed the possibility. Clark is expected to be released late in July if no commutation is granted.
H J Perry paid a $1,000 bond and was released from jail after being arrested with Sheriff Feagin and the Americus Infantry on a prohibition charge. J T Cock also posted bond but a minor irregularity caused a one day delay. The remaining two men have not posted and face City Court trial in July.
Fragmented OCR text mentions trial packages and mail orders, with names like WILLIAMS M'F'G and W. A. Rembert. It references relief and money concerns, suggesting promotional copy or sales pitches rather than a full event.
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