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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
4
A fragmented price list shows multiple undergarment items described for ladies and men. Items include bleached ribbed gauze vents, bleached Jersey undervests, ribbed undervests with lace trim, white sleeves or sleeveless variants, reinforced options, pure white undergarments, and extra size lisle undervests. Prices range modestly per piece, with several entries around 2c to 125 each.
A delegation from the Amera Epworth League, led by state president W P Wallis, travels this afternoon to Rome for the state convention. Representatives include Mrs Wallis Miss May McKenzie Miss Moutine Smith and Miss Bonnie Fagan. Discussions cover a Cuban missionary Rev George N McDonald and possibly adopting the Holton plan. The division of the Epworth Teague conference into North and South Georgia may be debated.
George Moon was awarded the mail carrying contract yesterday to haul mails between the Americus postoffice and two depots. Nearly a dozen applicants competed. The salary is 470 dollars per year for a four year term. Steve Wooten previously hauled the mails here. Porter and Jackson of DeLand had the award for a large southern and western route through their agent Collier.
unusual yesterday weather injures cotton and grass, delaying field work. farmers report rains and cool spells hinder progress while heat is needed to spur growth, leaving many puzzled about current conditions and timelines for farming activity.
About two hundred travelers paid $1.50 for the Montgomery trip with large groups arriving by both the station and the shoofly. White travelers were given special seating but most participants were darker skinned. The excursion numbers rose toward a hundred before the train crossed the Chattahoochee river. A health note praises good food exercise and the body’s glow while mentioning Syrup of Fire as a cleansing laxative remedy.
Special Agent John A Caldwell in charge of the Atlanta census estimates the city population will reach 85000 this year up from about 65000 in 1890. The projected increase is about thirty percent reflecting growth since the last census.
A local retailer advertises remnants and short lengths of yard wide percales at 4c per yard for Monday and Tuesday, plus 2c and 6c yard offers on other fabrics. Shipments include boys sailor suits at 25c, 45c, and 65c per suit, plus discounted men and women’s garments, shirts, and summer shoes.
Mr William Moreland traveling for Glover Grocery Co was badly bruised after a team ran away near Buena Vista. The wagon overturned when the baggy pole snapped as the driver tried to control the frightened team. He was thrown twenty feet down an embankment and narrowly escaped serious injury.
Envious of poor dyspeptics describes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a stomach and liver remedy that boosts appetite improves digestion and establishes regular bodily habit for health and energy. Available at drug stores for 250.
The Americus District Conference of the Methodist church gathers in Plains for a three to four day session expected to draw ministers and delegates from numerous district churches. Nearby ministers travel to Plains for the annual conference amid a large turnout. A health lesson warns that kidney issues can lead to Bright's disease or diabetes, with Foley's Cure advertised by Davenport Drug Co.
An OCR fragment describes Tate Springs Tennessee as a resort area with mentions of cottages walks and water cures. The text is garbled but implies a health resort tone and promotional phrasing though lacks clear dates or entities.
The lively interest at the Republican convention four years ago waned as yesterday's brief bulletin was posted by telegraph and telephone services. Fewer attendees, including the usual supporters like the brother in black who defends Mars Bill, appeared, leaving many uncertain about today’s session.
Macon reports Senator A. O. Bacon narrowly survived a mushroom mistake after mistaking toadstools for edible mushrooms. He had a severe attack requiring two physicians and has since recovered but now avoids mushrooms. He had gathered the fungi from his fields after returning from Washington.
W A Hives of Manchester Iowa recounts a near death from consumption exposure and lung trouble before using Dr King's New Discovery. He credits the remedy with a complete cure and says he would pay $500 a bottle, noting trial bottles are offered at E J Eldridge's drug store.
Americus reports few idle workers as job demand rises across fenit district farms and local shops. employers say employment is available for all who seek work and business remains strong for the season. records show idle Negroes are rare, reflecting broad economic optimism.
A young lad playing in a yard on Brown street was bitten by a terrier yesterday. The dog rushed in at the open gate, nipped the boy and ran away. It was not believed that the dog was mad.
An 1908 newspaper item recounts Mr W H Whedon of Winterset Iowa warning about a carpenter who abused trust for quick gain. It mixes ads for Chamberlain remedies, Hall’s Great Discovery, and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with testimonials and tips, urging caution in contractor dealings and diet aids.
A philosophical remark asserts that no person indifferent to others’ happiness can expect personal happiness. The statement emphasizes moral reciprocity and social harmony as foundations of well being.
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