Americus Times Recorder Official Organ in Georgia
The Americus Times-Recorder announces its establishment details and status as the official organ for Sumter Webster and Marion counties and for the Georgia Railroad Commission in the 3rd Congressional District. It lists Marie Louise Myrick as editor and business manager and provides editorial room contact information.
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the Times-Recorder
Americus, Ga
Marie Louise Myrick
Americus
Sumter County
Webster County
Railroad Commission of Georgia
3D Congressional District
McLaurin Threatens New South Carolina Newspaper Venture
A June 14 1901 note from Americus Georgia reports McLaurin lacking a platform to air views in South Carolina and threatening to start a newspaper. It also surveys topics from printers average work distance to Milan hotel rates, Philippine governance, and a Waycross gambling case. It concludes with society gossip in New York and cotton crop outlook amid storms.
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McLaurin
South Carolina
It Pays to Be Amable Seeks Quiet Home Life
A Chicago Record quip imagines a newlywed wife facing a husband who comes home late. She acts unbothered and subtly nudges him toward a public outing, prompting him to propose a daytime date. The wry exchange reflects social gender norms in a brief humor vignette from the period.
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Chicago
Customs Chief Forecasts Growth In Trade At Port of Rausswits
Henry T. Daun collector of customs announces that conditions are favorable for foreign export and coastwise trade. He says the entire customs service will reflect a healthier year as the test year progresses and a decided increase in activity should be seen.
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Rausswits
Henry T. Daun
Misnomers and the price of pretension in a media age
A Brookyln Eagle excerpt ridicules misnaming and pretension noting how titles can mask real status. It laments sham styles and labels while urging ridicule of pretense. The Texas and Indian Territory cotton planting report notes a shift to cotton from grain due to aphids, with varying yields affected by floods and seed shortages.
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Texas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Mssissippi
Alabama
Southwest
Houston Post
Iowa court upholds roast criticism of theater acts
An Iowa court holds newspapers may roast theatrical performances when not up to claimed excellence. Ridicule and sarcasm are permissible in critiques if no malice or wicked purpose exists, protecting the press from damages.
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Iowa
Bradfield's Female Regulator Promoted for Women's Health
An advertisement extols Bradfield's Female Regulator as the safest quickest cure for leu corrhea falling of the womb nervousness headaches backache and general weakness in women. It argues health must come first and urges modest women to seek the remedy, promising dramatic results. The copy cites The Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta, Georgia.
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Bradyfield
Bradfield
Rent
Bradfield , Regllator CO
Atlanta
McKinley Declines Any Third Term Bid
White House release states William McKinley will not be a candidate for a third term and would not accept a nomination if offered. He says his ambition is to serve his second term and then return to private life. Signed Executive Mansion Washington June 10.
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Wasursoton
White House
William McKiNney
Executive Mansion
Washington
Third Presidential Term Views From Speaker Henderson
New York June 11 Hon D B Henderson speaker of the house is quoted by the Paris correspondent of The Journal on the third term. He opposes it as a rule but concedes conditions may arise and the country should not be tied. He says time has not come to discuss McKinley term and continuity might dull public sense between election and life tenure. After 12 years in office people will ask Que Vadis and the people rectify our tendency to error.
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Henderson
New York
D. B Henderson
House of Representatives
Paris
McKinley
Land values and farming lands as safe investment
The article argues that land, especially farming land, remains the best long term investment as population grows and arable land becomes scarcer. It notes price patience, predicts price increases over twenty years, and warns that panic does not last, urging purchase when cheap to avoid future regret.
Madras Cloths Offered At Low Price For Sale
A local sale features 1000 yards of 36 inch Madras cloths offered at 53 4 cents per yard instead of 124 cents. The goods are described as fresh and perfect with no defects and suitable for men’s shirts and children’s dresses while the time has come for their departure.
All-Over Lace Sale Offers New Patterns at Discounts
Textile shop advertises dainty laces in several patterns with steep reductions. All-over laces drop to 25 cents per yard. five patterns fall from 45 cents to 85 cents. six patterns new designs reduce from 50 cents to 75 cents and 81 1/4 patterns to 85 cents.
Dollar Madras Shirt Offer At One Dollar
A Rochester retailer promotes Men’s Madras shirts priced at one dollar. The ad highlights fifty varieties of fast color fabrics, high shirt making skill, and a single shirt per package with detached cuffs, offered in sizes 14 to 18 81.00 each.
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Americas
Women's Skirt Bargain Sale At 95 Cents Each
Prominent sale begins tomorrow at 9 o'clock offering white pique and linen skirts in all sizes and lengths. The vendor notes previous prices of 2 dollars 50 cents and 3 dollars, touting 95 cent bargains as excellent values while offering inventory to new owners.
Special Values At Store Bargains From 10c To 49c
Bargains listed include 49¢ for 75e Summer Corsets, 75e for ladies white waists, 25c for ladies silk hose and tote items, 35¢ for men Balbriggan underwear, 2c per dollar for drawers, 25c for white organdy, 124¢ for linen remnants, 2h¢ for yardage, 10¢ per yard for 15¢ spring fabrics, 10c for pillowcases, 15x66 sheets, 1s for ready-made sheets, 10¢ for bed spreads, and 19¢ belts among other fabric and clothing discounts.
Colliery Horror in Pennsylvania
A gas explosion in shaft No 2 of Pittsburg Coal and Coke mine at Port Royal Pa last night is believed to have killed several men and entrapped about 30 miners. Rescuers struggled as smoke filled the shaft and hope faded for survivors. Rescuers withdrew as toxic gas hindered efforts and the town awaited news.
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Port Royal
Pittsburg
Birmingham
Atlanta
Harry M. Atkinson
Boston
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company
Consolidated Electric Light Company
Murder of Berta Jackson Arrests Foster Father in DeKalb
Flowers, foster father of murdered child Berta Jackson, was arrested at his Poplar Spring home by Sheriff Talley after tips of an attempt to flee. The body was buried near Decatur, coroner's jury to reconvene, with physicians expected to present further evidence on the injuries. The case has stirred DeKalb County as investigators seek the killer.
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Flowers
Atlasta
Berta Jackson
Poplar Spring
Talley
DeKalb County
Decatur
de Kalb County
Atlanta
SURE TO BE LYNCHED Bloodhounds Chase a Man Through Swamps
J H Wright, pursued by bloodhounds for four days, surrendered to Memphis police. Wanted for murdering Albert Brumley and fatally wounding A J Hunt at Covington Randolph County. Wright claims conspiracy with his son James to kill Hunt and Bloom. son to be arrested. Crowds demand lynching. Wright 84, fled to avoid mob justice. Bright prospects in Newberry with rock and tobacco plans.
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J. H. Wright
Memphis
Albert Brumley
A. J. Hunt
Covington
Randolph County
Hunt
Bloom
Bromley
Wright
James
Son
Host
Brumley
Crim
Inquest Held Over Death By Self Destruction
Coratt Jackson Grimes presided at an inquest into the death of Tom Thomas who died by his own hand south of here after facing poisoning his will. Thomas, recently under court charges, had said he was ill and would not live. He was a brother of Senator Oa vie Thomas of Beret county.
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Wareness
Ariif
Coratt Jackson Grimes
Tom Thomas
Here
Thomas
Oavie Thomas
Trout Beret County
New Bank at Bessemer Buonsamas Ala Organizes
June 14 report from Bessemer Alabama notes the Citizens' Bank, a new financial concern, organized with incorporation papers filed that morning. Founders listed include Mack Clay and J P Clay. Initial capital set at fifty dollars.
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Bessemer Buonsamas
Ala
Citizens' Bank
Bessemer
de Clay
Mack Clay
J. P
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