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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
5
A Monday sale announces 1000 yards of post standard bleaching available at a fixed price for Monday and Tuesday only. A maximum of 20 yards can be purchased per buyer, with pricing noted per yard.
A local ad features silk taffeta ribbons in black white and assorted colors available Monday and Tuesday. Ribbons include chiffon and taffeta in widths from 4 to 10 inches with strong, perfect quality. Prices shown as 19 cents per yard for 1,000 yards and regular 25 to 65 cents for various widths.
Auction offers about five thousand yards of Valencienne edgings and insertions. No piece is worth less than a yard. Other items priced well, with good values at twelve and a quarter per dozen, five shillings and eight pence per dozen. Available Monday and Tuesday.
A fragmented notice offers forty five inch wide French lawn material used for deer related goods. It hints at a limited run of ten pieces to be sold at a high price if the item is worthwhile. The text suggests strong demand and high perceived value.
A fragment describes Persian lawns offered at 19 cents a yard with a claim of exceptional value, comparing to old cotton goods prices. It notes the fabric is full width and very sheer, priced for two days only.
A supplier advertises 50 inch wide linen fabrics guaranteed for every thread suitable for skirts suits and waists. The note mentions purchase timing on Monday and Tuesday with a code 401-20 and stray letters.
Nineteen hundred yards of printed batiste figured lawns and colored muslins in new patterns. Full regular width and worth in the regular way 1 cent per yard. Here for Monday and Tuesday at per yard.
The note touts smooth Sea Island with a soft finish at five cents. A small quantity offered notes two thousand yards in one lot. It mentions Monday and Tuesday and Yard Aches cry aera ans in the fragment.
Fine black taffeta silk yard wide and guaranteed. Normally selling for $1.25 to $1.35 per yard, this item offered Monday and Tuesday only at 88 cents per yard.
Gatewood school ended Thursday evening May 28 with examinations and test questions showing strong pupil progress. Afternoon refreshments were served by Miss Armie Mae Wicker and Mrs. J. M. Taylor, followed by games and prize awards for general excellence won by Willie Pearl Bowden for the girls and Freddie Taylor for the boys.
In Webster County on June 1 1908 Judge W H Cosby issues a notice for Van Edwards to obtain permanent administration of Sarah Wiggins estate with creditors and kin summoned to appear and show cause by law why administration should not be granted. Separately guardianship matter for D G Patterson seeks discharge with all interested parties ordered to show cause at the courthouse on July 6 1908.
Senator Jeffries questions why Davis was not named to represent his state at the Democratic national convention and remarks on the state's attachment to its new toy. The brief item hints at internal party debate and regional sentiment within the party.
Veterans from Camp Sumter gathered at the courthouse to discuss a proposed trip to Birmingham next week. Certificates to delegates were issued and information shared on entertainment plans. About twenty to twenty five people, including several ladies from Americus, will depart Monday morning for the Alabama metropolis.
A springtime malaise is blamed on winter habits and tired nerves. Dr Shoop's Restorative is advertised as a fast acting tonic to restore energy, appetite, digestion, and vitality within 48 hours. Davenport Drug Co. promotes the remedy as a superior nerve and constitutional tonic.
Knox seniors plan a luxurious train trip to Chicago. They say they will return on a handcar if their travel mode aligns with their success, reflecting a quirky, lighthearted spin on travel aspirations.
Columbus aims to annex wide areas before the upcoming census while Americus has little to attach beyond Plains, a distant option. The tone suggests regional expansion discussions and limited immediate opportunities for Americus in contrast to Columbus.
At the Raymond orchard four miles below Americus Captain C W Raymond prepares early shipments of peaches ripening now. The orchard spans about one hundred thousand selected trees. A Carmens basket sent to the Times-Recorder testifies to the fruit's excellent quality.
Rt Rev F F Reese recently ordained Bishop of Georgia will visit Americus this week. He arrives at noon Saturday and on Sunday conducts services at Calvary Episcopal church. In the evening service he will confirm a class and the event will be instructive. The public is invited to attend. President Diaz of Mexico is credited with ending the Yaqui War and, barring issues, the Yaqui tribes will submit to the republic on June 16 to become citizens.
Sumter County Commissioners meet in regular session June 1. New member Frank Sheffield welcomed, N. A. Ray elected chairman. Road tax collection instructed. various road projects authorized including opening a second class public road connecting Plains Smithville area. Contracts awarded for summons books and chain gang supplies. Legislature urged to modify county commissioner election method. Resolution seeks minimum tire widths for wagons starting 1910, with a fine for violations. Minutes conclude with orders totaling 2451.44 and adjournment.
Advertises Dr Shoop Pink Tablets claiming rapid relief for pain from congestion and high blood pressure, with statements about headaches neuralgia and menstrual pain. Mentions price 25c and Davenport Drug store. Two Georgia girls reportedly carried pistols to Atlanta for protection amid robberies.
June sale features broad merchandise values secured by our recent arrangements. We offer items at the narrowest margins to clear stock rapidly. An inspection will reveal substantial money savings and many unseen goods.
Selections include 36 inch ecru curtain madras and 35c regulars, white curtain swisses, aval ity fabrics, solid colored Manchester, white dimities, sheer white plaid lawns, nainsook checks, side band printed lawns, wash goods, and assorted wares. Special values this week on plain and fancy taffeta waist and dress silks, wool suiting and skirting fabrics.
The item is described as well made from blue pen check cloth with matching belt straps and belt. It is advertised as costing 50 cents per pair, emphasizing affordability and value.
At noon Wednesday at the bride's father's home near Sumter Miss Rosa Markett and Mr Jones wed in a modest ceremony. A county teachers examination is set for June 19 at the courthouse with whites at one office and colored at McKay Hill. teachers planning to teach in the county should attend.
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