09 Jun 1892
Page 1
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!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1892
Page
1
A brief market note proclaims prices at a record low and quality at a peak, urging readers that the best chance for rapid cash purchases is now. It emphasizes bargain rates and superior goods, inviting swift action from buyers seeking value.
At the Minneapolis convention McKinley is named permanent chairman amid bitter split within the Republican party. Blaine and Harrison factions contend for influence with anti administration bosses and southern delegates seeking bargains. McKinley earns praise as delegates assemble and he delivers a brief speech before adjournment until tomorrow.
Citizens hear a push to run electric street cars in Americus after a day of service. Mr. Fouche offers to operate if the Sam road crossing is arranged or locals guarantee expenses, with a yearlong commitment. The piece urges residents to vote for or fund the plan to avoid losing the line.
A June 6 social at Mr. Tiny Jennings’s home honors Miss Carrie Pratt with large attendance and a pleasant evening. Farmers resume work after rain, a new hotel is planned for nearby development. Frog gigging at Mackales creek provides sport and success for Lee Hansford, C H E Griffeth, and Arch Eldridge. Alliance Lecture by D Wimberly and others will be held at the Americas courthouse on Thursday June 9 at 8 p.m.
An Americus times note recalls a finance card showing the company needed over $100 to attend the encampment. A local donor lent the money, and members pledge repayment without begging. The paper urges town citizens to contribute small amounts to cover remaining needs before the crew returns.
The column reports on sales at Butler and Berry of America and their Artesian Corner shop. It describes varied kitchenware items not sold, remarks on sustained trade, and mentions demand for glassware jars, fruit preserves, and refrigerators as well as jokes about advertising and supply.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.