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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
7
Americus sends the first full carload of Carmens peaches to market, shipped June 1 from the Bagley Ray orchard. The car heads to New York, expected to arrive tomorrow, netting the company about $1,200. demand for Georgia peaches is high and more shipments are planned.
A vintage disease awareness ad extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney troubles and related pains. It claims universal benefits for kidneys liver and urinary issues, notes ease of nighttime wakings and water retention, and promotes samples and a free book by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York.
Chicago News notes Amiser accumulates money to be left to heirs, anticipating they will waste it. The item highlights the irony of thrift in delayed gratification and its impact on future financial plans.
An advertisement urges women to endure examinations for diseases of women, arguing help is better than disease. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as non alcoholic and plainly labeled, with endorsements and offers for free literature and consultations from Buffalo, New York.
A brief modern aphorism from the New York Press notes that persuading a son to abandon his view is best achieved by aligning with his stance rather than arguing against him.
An old advertisement promotes Mother Gray’s Anseee herbal cure claiming relief from back and urinary troubles. It advertises a safe, pleasant remedy for women’s ills and offers sample packages by mail for 60 cents from The Matter Gray Co. LeRoy, N.Y.
Fragmentary ad text claims Foley's Honey and something about tyr curing many incipient consumption and offering comfort. It mentions sold by all vendors and hints at a marriage prospect if a person knew you cared. The readable parts imply a medical remedy promotion with uncertain branding.
The grand jury recommends selling the old jail property in Americus and the pauper farm two miles west to fund a new county convict farm near the city. The plan argues reduced costs from self produced grain and meat, while noting questions about why selling one farm precedes purchase of another. The old jail site would likely fetch good value and the idea, if adopted, could meet convict needs and save county funds.
Medical ad claims deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining and not local applications. Nine of ten cases caused by catarrh. offers 100 dollars for any deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes circulars request and druggist sales details. Also promotes Hil's Family Pills for constipation and notes women talking scandal at home.
An advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as the best tested remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims more bottles sold than any other cough remedy and urges buyers to choose Foley's as safe and affordable. Also cites a New York Press critique about sermon pew discomfort.
The county board endorsed the grand jury plan to stagger board elections, choosing three members at one election and two at the state election two years later, ensuring experienced members remain on the board. The measure would take effect four years after passage, aligning with the current terms.
A vintage ad notes Allen's Foot Base powder as a cure for tired aching feet and callouses. It promotes a 25 cent price with a free sample offer and mentions distribution through druggists and shoe stores, listing a New York address.
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