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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
7
A plain ad explains S S S as a blood purifier that reaches the bloodstream to remove impurities, heal sores and ulcers from within, and prevent recurrence. It touts a forty year track record, urges readers to purify blood for permanent cure, and offers a free book and nationwide sales through drug stores.
The five member Furlow School WII graduating class will skip the usual commencement exercises in favor of a government funded trip north to Washington City. Misses Mary Mathis Floyd Johnson Bessie Hodges Irene Granberry and Mr Windsor Webb lead the group as they join a party from State Normal College to Niagara and Toronto. The board reallocates funds for round trip tickets and the students will spend a week to ten days in the capital.
Claim emphasizes Bucklen Arnica Salve as perfect for cuts burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum and sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and piles. Sold for 25 cents at Eldridge Drug Co.
Col. Frank A. Hooper returned from Cordele where he worked as Bert Cain’s counsel in the manslaughter trial. Cain’s attorneys filed a motion for a new trial, but pending hearings keep him in Crisp county jail. A light sentence was noted, with possible early pardon. Gordon Harrison of Americus has posted bond for appearance on a future date.
G. B. Jackson's new White Steamer caught fire and burned completely while driving near Moultrie yesterday afternoon. The car was insured for two thousand dollars.
Mrs. Augusta Clay files for divorce and alimony from Clement F. Clay citing cruel treatment including an incident where he threw eggs at her. The complaint, filed May 28 in Atlanta, outlines additional alleged cruelties and seeks relief from the court.
McCord Prather son of Dr. W. 8. Prather broke his right wrist while cranking a car for a drive. The crank slipped, crushing both bones as he stood before the vehicle. He was using Mr. W. D. Moreland’s car when the accident occurred and will be unable to drive for some time.
Americus friends learn Edward B. Harrold and his wife will move back to Georgia from Mexico City. After several years with the Mexican National Railway he will resign and join his brothers in banking in Macon, expect arrival around June 5.
At the Shemeld Huntington Co store a dispute over a note ended with John Sheffield striking Wilkerson with a paper weight. Wilkerson was fined five dollars in police court, while Sheffield’s charge was dismissed.
Americans keep biscuit consumption steady while flour prices remain high. There has been no rise in flour pricing for over a week with quotes at seven dollars sixty cents and seven forty per barrel. The increase mirrors national trends affecting other cities, including Americus.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway of Georgia filed 1909 tax returns showing a nearly $700,000 drop from 1908. Franchise values fell to 1,706,258 from 1,958,108 and total returns were 11,080,660 versus 11,761,580. Comptroller Wright may adjust the figures to match prior levels.
A humorous local blurb notes spud prices rising with wheat, formulating a witty fence around a barrel. It contrasts dandelion greens remaining steady with a quip about eating greens without meat, and ends with a playful line about love and scorning flames.
A sale listing details hundreds of fabric and garment bargains. Ladies petticoats and handkerchiefs, aprons and muslin, linen, shirting, toweling, and veiled hosiery are discounted. Men’s shirts, undergarments, gloves, and so forth priced to move for Tuesday.
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