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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1899
Page
3
An OCR fragment advertises Castoria for children and claimed cures for piles and other ailments. It mentions W. Anyosebuiwn and J R Audean as sellers, notes testimonials about pain relief, and promotes Allen's Foot-Ease for foot troubles. The noisy text hints at a broader promotional page with medical ad copy and local business names.
An unclear report from Sedalia Missouri describes a rescue attempt that saved a person named Wietaht from death using an emergency treatment. The mangled text references medical aids and names W. A. Hombert and Satan Goa but lacks coherent details about date, location, or outcome.
Mrs Doty of Des Moines Iowa thanks the makers of Chamberlains Cough Remedy for its noted relief in coughs lung troubles and whooping cough. She notes the product has given perfect satisfaction and mentions J B Hudson druggist as a local seller.
Hall's Great Discovery is advertised as a universal remedy curing kidney and bladder trouble, gravel, diabetes, seminal emissions, weak backs, rheumatism, and urinary irregularities in men and women. It claims to regulate children's bladder issues and is sold by druggists or mail order from St. Louis, with testimonials from a Texas resident and a police chief.
A fragmented ad like compilation touts remedies for kidney and bladder pain, digestion and stomach troubles, and coughs. It markets Blackberry Balsam, Do Witt’s Witch Hazel, and OneMinute Cough Care by various Georgia suppliers, with scattered claims and prices. A separate notice mentions an assistant principal exam with prominent dates and salaries.
The city board of education will meet Tuesday night to elect an assistant principal at the high school and possibly rescind last week's voting on teacher re-elections. A member yesterday signaled a plan to propose replacing most old teachers and cutting line expenditures, making the session highly watched.
Sumter superior court will not recess until Wednesday morning as Judge Littlejohn convenes a special Dooly superior court term tomorrow to try John Hannaway a white man charged with attempted assault on a girl at Vienna last Tuesday Hannaway narrowly escaped lynching and his neck was saved by the judge action This item notes the court proceeding and public danger.
A new remedy labeled Friart's Dyspepsia Tablets, endorsed by physicians, is presented as a nonsecret, nonpatent digestive aid. Made from aseptic pepsin, bismuth, vegetable essences, and Golden Seal, the lozenges claim to digest food and restore stomach strength, with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets highlighted as a popular, widely used solution sold at 50 cents per package. The advertisement cites patient testimonials and distributor details.
Statement from Congressman J D Botkin praising Peruna medicines for stomach catarrh and constipation. He cites long illness, Washington residence worsened symptoms, and reports near complete relief with continued use. Card notes Dr Hartman Columbus and endorsements to certify Peruna’s curative qualities.
The Americus Light Infantry proposes enrolling many honorary members after moving into a new armory planned for the Planters bank building. Honorary members would pay 75 cents or one dollar monthly for access to privileges including an armory drill hall billiard room reading room gym bath facilities and club features aimed at attracting businessmen.
Americus league members heads to Andrew Chapel at 10 o clock for a union meeting with a forty strong group. Dinner will be served on arrival, followed by song service and discussions on league work. Plus other items describe a severe East Tennessee storm damaging crops and structures last night.
All eight churches hold morning services today with visiting and local pastors. Charles T. Wright of St. Paul’s Albany fills Calvary Key, Rev K Read serves First Methodist, Rev Leroy Henderson returns to the Presbyterian pulpit, Rev Meriweather from Macon at St Mary’s, Rev Dean and Rev Carpenter exchange pulpits at First Baptist, Rev Weasley preaches at St Pan’s, Rev Bivins resumes at Farlow Lawn Baptist, and First Church of Christ Scientist hosts its usual morning service.
A medical advertisement section touts Mozley’s Lemon Elixir for biliousness indigestion and various ailments claiming curing powers and urging purchase in Atlanta. Includes patient testimonials from Mus, Jones Parkersburg and Birmingham and notes on Lemon Hot Drops for coughs and bronchial issues. Also mentions Green’s August Flower as a digestive remedy and a real estate note about T. F. Gatewood purchasing land in Leeton.
Sunday school children from St Mary's Church in this city enjoyed their annual picnic at Magnolia Dell despite warm weather. They gathered for a wholesome outing and a plentiful dinner, making the day a cheerful community event.
Notice to taxpayers mentions Tutt's Liver Pills as a remedy for sick headache dyspepsia sour stomach malaria constipation torpid liver piles jaundice bilious fever and related diseases in a health and wellness context.
Reports from across the world note Johann Strauss's death in Vienna. Spain cedes three islands to Germany. Brown University elects Rev. Faunce president. A 153 mile electric railway to run Toledo to Dayton is planned. Raleigh reports 65 smallpox cases and one death. The queen's birthday is celebrated in London. Prominent Americans attend. White apprentices at Savannah railway shops strike for racial reasons. General Walker orders South Carolina veterans reunion on July 26 in Chester. An automobile race proposal mentions a 20,000 franc prize for a 1000 mile race. dispute over the wager’s terms. Jefferson Davis memory events and Beauvoir items recalled in Alabama and Georgia observances.
A brief note shows an agreement to rent a portion of a house with M Callaway. Details are sparse but indicate a rental discussion and potential terms to finalize.
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