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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1899
Page
3
A fragmented 19th century style advertisement extols Arnica and other salves for pains stomach issues and piles. It references a Pembert or Rambert store and promises instant relief, claiming cures for rheumatism and stomach ailments. Names like Liberty, Bryan, Pa appear amid dubious testimonials and price mentions.
The item reproduces a bylaw reminder from J. P. Raiford about district books to be closed July first and defaulters double taxed. It includes a deputy sheriff Thowan Thurmar remark on De Witva Witch Hazel Salve demand and a quote from W. A. Rembert on criticism.
An old advertisement page features Allen's Foot-Ease powder promising relief for sore feet and tight shoes, plus a mail order offer. It also includes a testimonial on Chamberlain's cough remedy praising its effectiveness for coughs and whooping cough, with sellers listed in Des Moines and a signing by Mrs. S. Doty.
An advertisement-style testimonial from G. H. Wilson of Liverymanton Pa praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a miracle cure for severe stomach pain. It claims one dose cured him after weakness at work and urges readers to keep the product at home. The notice lists Miller McCurdy's drug store and 3. R. Hudson as suppliers.
Americas public Schools prepare to close for summer as 1,400 pupils finish a record term. Commencement sermons and graduation events dominate the week with notable student names and a large class of seventeen. The high school faculty leads the processional at First Methodist church, and services are suspended across other churches for the occasion.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Mozley’s Lemon Elixir as a remedy for biliousness constipation indigestion headaches sleeplessness nervousness fever chills debility and kidney troubles. It claims universal toning benefits for men and women and notes pricing 50c and 1 at druggists with testimonials from Mrs. Erra W. Jones of Parkersburg WV praising its cure for severe headaches.
A user from Birmingham Alabama reports long term indigestion and dysentery improving after taking Lemon Elixir. The note credits the remedy for full recovery after several bottles and mentions Hawny Apaus at 1734 First Avenue as the contact in Birmingham.
An advertisement asserts Mozly’s Lemon Elixir cured a husband with long leg ulcers after two bottles and also saved a friend deemed septic by doctors. It promotes Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops for coughs colds hoarseness sore throat bronchitis and lung diseases. Prepared by Dr Jonley Atlanta Ga. Price twenty five cents.
Fragmented ad style copy extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to keep blood pure and liver healthy to fend off disease. Testimonial from Charles Ff Sargeant of Plain City Ohio claims improved nerves, appetite, and energy after use, noting relief from stomach burning and fatigue.
An east bound Georgia and Alabama freight train conductor halted at Leslie nine miles below Americus yesterday and found six tramps crammed into a box car. The group, labeled tourists, were bound for the seashore but detoured to Castle Sumter where Sheriff Mc Arthur took them into custody.
John W. Shiver, member of the George F. Cooper Lodge in Americus, has been appointed deputy grand chancellor by Grand Chancellor Goodram. Shiver serves on the Georgia Grand Lodge finance committee and will oversee lodge officer installations and legal questions. Services and obituaries included dates and local notes.
The Sumter county local option liquor law is upheld by the supreme court. The decision confirms that no whiskey can be sold in Americus or Sumter county for four years from January 1, 1999, despite opposition and court challenges. The ruling notes that challenges based on alleged illegal votes or registration issues do not invalidate the election, and reiterates that contest petitions require substantial grounds to exclude votes. The court also clarifies the meaning of qualified managers and oath requirements.
The American Light Infantry faces possible disbandment as enlistments lag. Inspector Ovcar notes the ranks barely meet minimum, urging merchants to allow workers time for drills. A colored company may receive arms and form if recruitment falters, signaling a pivotal moment for Ameriets. Wheatley Ansley ad promotes cut prices on surplus goods.
TUTT S Liver Pills advertised as a sure cure for bilious headache dyspepsia sour stomach malaria and constipation. A plague of promotional copy repeats the claim of being an absolute cure and presents the product as a known fact and a friend to invalids.
A fragmentary daily market report lists cotton futures with July and August prices and spot steadiness, plus naval stores notes on Rosin and Tar. The text includes scattered editorial bits and a long anecdotal passage about a generous stranger and a drummer, with unrelated observations on mental arithmetic in Indian schools and local schooling.
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