07 Jun 1893
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1893
Page
1
A local spot cash sale advertises large cuts on staples and groceries with 20 to 50 percent savings. It lists baking powders, flour, sugar, canned goods, coffee, meat, salt, crackers, soap, and other items. Cash-only, no charge accounts, and prices valid until further notice.
A reader notice from the Spot Cash Grocery declares they will remain and publish new stock daily. Patrons are invited to call and inspect the store’s current offerings, signed respectfully by the business.
A presidential statement urges Congress to confront the nation’s financial condition. It warns that buying idle silver bullion with gold from reserves jeopardizes credit and could trigger cap ital fear. It calls for coolness, study, and action from financiers and the public as the crisis nears. The document ends with notes on local business, a marriage in Dawson, and moving toward West Point.
The Sumter County Sunday School Association met at Rehoboth Church on Friday June 2 with President Berg presiding. Addresses from Camp Hall and Rev. Selg framed reports from districts, Major Speer spoke on David, and Rev. Robert Adams discussed boosting usefulness. Officers for the next year were elected: President Rev. Adams, Vice President J. H. Myers, Secretary and Treasurer James A. Wilson. Court reports covered burglary trials and lenient sentences for three accused.
An advertisement urges paying the price for Royal Baking Powder for Royal use only. It claims Royal is absolutely pure and 27 percent stronger than other brands. It warns that stores stock second-class powders at 8 to 30 cents per pound less and up to 727 percent weaker, advising consumers to seek lower prices if forced to buy them.
In Atlanta superior court Judge Richard H. Clark heard Porter Stocks seek discharge after a new trial began last week for murder of Alph Cassin. A juror's mother died, the jury was dismissed, and a mistrial was declared. Brooks argues no law allows this action and seeks freedom. Judge Clark reserved decision until tomorrow morning with potential appeal if denied.
A fragmentary description outlines a wind powered clock in Belgium by the Gare de Nord. The device uses a rotating weight and a brake system linked to a cord wound by a rotating wheel. The running weight rises via wind or a fan moving a mechanism to regulate time.
A group in Dever hosted a humorous event inviting ten bottles of wine for imitating animal voices. Amid the merriment, laughter rose as participants competed, and a curious scene unfolded with a quirky contest. A caller noted Kalender winnings and an old newspaper sale at the office.
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