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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1899
Page
4
The Times-Recorder serves as the official city organ for Americur and Sumter County, with designation as Webster County’s official organ and alignment with railroad commission coverage for the Georgia Sixth Congressional District.
The piece references Dreyfus refusing his uniform until cleared, remarks on slugging matches with clerical framing, Senator Hanna denying a resignation and planning a Europe trip for health, and a lurid Polk county lynching note. It ends with a critique of the Democratic party drifting from Jefferson and Jackson era principles and a St Louis platform discussion.
The United States aims to transform Havana into a healthy town by overhauling sanitation, sewers, and water systems, and by cleaning streets. Havana harbor, once one of the world’s filthiest, now has an artificial channel to deep water to curb disease. If occupation ends soon, the channel may close and yellow fever could return.
The Times-Recorder urges Sumter County to enforce the Georgia act on county funds by requiring competitive bids for all county contracts. It calls for public inquiries by the grand jury into Commissioners actions, argues for equal rights and open purchasing, and warns against private privilege and related misuse.
In a Boston theatre Maud Adams as Juliet faced a smoke filled house when the moon appeared to catch fire causing a stampede. Romeo was portrayed by Mr. Faversham, with Mr. Powers aiding. their calm prevented disaster as the audience scrambled to exit. The piece ends with a note on Captain Carter and naval justice.
A seller advertises DeWitt's Little Early Risers remedies to ease constipation biliousness sick headache indigestion and stomach or liver trouble. Forsale by W A Rembort.
Harper's Weekly critiques a New York bank president's plea that the rich settle bills promptly. The piece argues many wealthy people delay payments, harming tradespeople and prompting higher prices, urging cash-based exchanges to reduce costs and misery. Savannah News.
Georgia national committeeman Clark Howell argues the party should retain the existing fold platform until new conditions emerge. He stresses no pre-convention declarations on imperialism or trusts, noting the national line on trusts is clear but imperialism requires study as conditions change.
The general examination of applicants for teachers' licenses will be held Thursday the 221st of June. White applicants in the county school commissioner's office. Colored applicants in the city hall. Examinations open at 4 a.m. One day only. W. S. Moone and C. 5, C. Americus, Ga. June 1900. TDWD
Notice to all persons having demands against J. F. Watson of Georgia Sumter County deceased to present them in proper form within legal time. Creditors must show character and amount. all debts should be paid to Leila S. Watson executrix promptly.
A catalog style notice offers nine hundred yards of sheer white lawns at a bargain price. Full width fabric advertised to sell for 8c, with a Monday sale starting at 10c per yard. Also featured are thirty seven rolls of table oil cloth in fancy patterns, regular 25c grade, offered at 22c per yard.
Andrew Carnegie urged simple rules for wealth, stressing push, economy, clear head, and not overworking. He warned ten hours daily is maximum, warns against greed, and says riches come from steady effort. The Nashville American notes his leisure essays advise ambitious youth, likening it to General Forrest’s “mostest” men maxim.
Notice lists J. H. Braces for sale at court house to highest bidder July 12, 1899. Item includes one jump seat surry belonging to J. 11, Davidson and requires repairs by the Americus Buggy Co. Witty language appears in the notice text.
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