38 Inch heavy welt French Piques and dress fabrics
A list of fabrics and prices for summer fabrics including 38 inch heavy welt French Piques at 1c yard 30 inch Irish Dimities at 2c yard 30 inch Linon de Inde and Victoria Lawns at 124c yard and various other fabrics with per yard prices and a note on undergarments and ready made items. It includes recommendations and a sales pitch claiming the store knows how to buy underwear and offers bleached ribbed gauze Vests and Jersey Undervests with varied prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cie Anid
Madras
Ibe
Ife
Victoria
Anita Corded Batiste
Wexford
Foulard
Taffeta
Americas
Wheatley report on refusal to recognize Illinois jurisdiction
Geo D Wheatley reports Miles and Streeter refuse to acknowledge Inoia State overalls in Chicago dated June 1. Judge Niles of the District of Lake Michigan and Streeter, district founder, say they will deal only with the President or Obiet Ji. Niles, jailed, writes a long letter to the president arguing Cook County has no jurisdiction over the territory along the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Streeter
Inoia
Overals
Gaicaco
Cook
Dewey Day at Columbus Attended by Veterans of Three Wars
In Columbus Ohio on June 6 Admiral Dewey arrived amid a 17 gun salute and cheering crowds as veterans from three wars gathered at union station. A reunion and noon barbecue followed at Driving Park with hundreds of old soldiers and sailors taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Columbus
Admiral
Union Station
Peach shipments from Americus profit to growers
Fruit growers around Americus ship many peaches by express. Early varieties yield strong profits from 3.50 to 5 dollars per crate. The Sneed’s variety is nearly finished while Elberta soon ships north. Thousands of trees are in bearing and hundreds of dollars return to growers, with substantial shipments of grapes and plums expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Express
Americus Orchards
Modern Beauty Thrives On Food Sunshine And Exercise
A healthy woman gains a glow from good meals and outdoor activity. Her radiance is described as beauty, enhanced by light exercise and sunshine. For cleansing needs she uses Syrup of Figs, a gentle laxative remedy made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Demented Woman Parade Captured on Lamar Street
A disturbed woman described as bareheaded and barefoot in a loose gown wandered down Lamar street yesterday. Onlookers halted political talk as she walked several blocks before being subdued and taken into custody. She had access to the jail corridor during a recent illness and is to be returned to the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar Street
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe alternative to harsh mineral powders and drastic remedies. It claims they cure headaches relieve constipation and cold symptoms and are sold for 25 cents at E J Eldridge’s drugstore with quick acting results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
Helping the Destitute and Famine Relief Drive
A Sunday night mass meeting reported about $200 raised for famine relief. Friends urge the city and county to reach a $50,000 goal with church ladies soliciting aid. The drive emphasizes blessings to recipients and to those who give, linking aid to spiritual aims and the biblical call to care for the least.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Movement
India
Decision of great interest in Williams v McArthur case
Supreme court rules on legality affidavits and clerical signatures in a Sumter case. The ruling states an affidavit of illegality is judged by the paper itself, not the truth of its recitals. It holds an execution not legally issued without the clerk's signature or authorized seal. The mandamus writ can compel a levying officer to accept a valid affidavit. Judgment reversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tit Supreme Court
P. H. Williama
McArthur
Sumter
Williams
Littlejohn
Sumter Superior Court
Lumpkin
P. J
Fish
No Right to Ugliness Advertisement Claims Beauty Aid
An old ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for health issues affecting looks. It links weak digestion and kidney trouble to pimples and a dull complexion, claiming the tonic purifies blood, steadies nerves, and improves skin and eyes. Sold for 50 cents at E. J. Eldridge's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldridge
Governor Candler Commends Sheriff McArthur for Andersonville Service
Governor Candler writes to a friend praising Sheriff McArthur for fearless and efficient service at Andersonville on Memorial Day. He notes McArthur’s readiness to act, his willingness to take risks, and his lifelong commitment to law and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candler
Sheriff McArthur
Andersonville
Law and Order
School Examinations Close Week for 1500 Pupils
Yesterday proved one of the busier days as 1500 public school pupils completed examinations in all grades except the eleventh. The tests show strong progress and a successful scholastic year. Public exams at Farlow School are set for next Wednesday, with the graduation ceremony the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farlow School
Market Shows Slight Gains in Cotton Contracts
The cotton market posted a small overall rise yesterday with near months steady except August which gained. August opened at 8 cents even, dipped briefly, then closed at 8.12 for a modest net gain of about a dozen points. A local note mentions Louis F Waibel of St Louis crediting Testurva for a child’s rapid cure.
County Officers Face Heated Primary Election Outcome
The Sumter county primary closed with 1,304 registered voters casting ballots, about 831 at the courthouse. E. L. Bell won sheriff, T. M. Allen became ordinary, J. H. Allen clerk, J. E. Sullivan treasurer, J. B. Dunn tax collector, J. P. Raiford tax receiver, A. S. Lockett coroner, with Allen narrowly defeating Chambliss by 43 votes for the clerkship. Consolidation of results was pending this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballota
Sumter
Court House
E. L. Bell
T. M. Allen
J. H. Allen
J. E. Sullivan
J. B. Dnnp
J. P. Raiford
Lockett
Allen
Chambliss
Four Picnics For Tomorrow Spread Across Town
The article lists four picnics scheduled for tomorrow including Myrtle, Holy Springs Presbyterian Sunday School at their area, Bowen's Mill with Baptist attendees, and Oglethorpe Sunday schools arriving to Magnolia Dell today, promising a festive season of feasting and outdoor gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Presbyterian
Holy Springs
Unfed
Baptist
Bowen
Mill
Oglethorpe
Magnolia Dell
Investigation Ordered Into Mayor Woodward Conduct
The Atlanta general council appointed a five member committee to investigate Mayor James G Woodward on charges of reprehensible conduct and possible violation of his oath. Aldermen Welch Grady Kilpatrick and councilmen Starwell Maddox comprise the panel chosen to report findings and potentially draft articles of impeachment or similar action if warranted. Holly Springs a Favorite picnic resort near Americus offers boating bathing chute and a new dancing platform as advertised elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
General Council
James G. Woodward
City 88
Coareensee
Connell
Welch
Grady
Woodward
Kilpatrick
Starwell
Maddox
Holly Springs
Americus
Wheatley Ansley Tenth Anniversary Sale Promises Deep Discounts
Wheatley Ansley marks ten years since forming from Thornton Wheatley, tracing thirty-two years of local business. The firm announces a major sale with deep cuts across most stock including dry goods clothing shoes carpets and rugs while fixed contract prices remain unchanged on some items. The goal is to eclipse June sales and attract customers with a wide variety under their roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatley & Ansley
Thornton Wheatley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo D. Wheatley
Geo. D. Wheatley
Iir
Balbrig Fc
Onyx
Chidren
Congress
Vienna
O’hern
Jacksonville
Fla
Snn
J. D. O'Hern
Frank W. Chance
Lace Mana Therable Piano Company
Chance
Rebert
Stowell
Imon
H. PF. Stowell
Ayaa
Shelby
Wrtaxooas
Andrew
Supreme Court
Louis F. Waibel
Ph. G
St Louis
Sherlock & CO
Badel
THE
Wearis
James Fricker
Jewelers
Eaikiy
Old Reliable Jewelry Store
G. T. Sullivan
Americus Jewelry and Watch Inspector
Georgia
Alabama R. R. S
Windsor Hotel
Mina Inane
Hudson’s Or
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!