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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text appears to be an old advertisement for a remedy called Wollford's Bannery Lotion. It mentions a claim of curing a condition in 430 minutes and references several unclear names and products, with many misspellings and garbled phrases.
A collection of brief notes notes on local life and curiosities. Eve’s misfortune noted without wrist paralysis, first cantaloupes arrive, expecting bumper fruit crops. A Pennsylvania woman bequeaths 10,000 to horse and dog, husband and cat possibly contest. Atlanta census critique, Plains district Methodist conference, cotton prospects amid labor shortages, artesian well drying, Dr Tapper’s missions and return. Bank renovations planned, Americans excursionists celebrate Montgomery trip, Harrold family travel to Asheville and summer plans for the Jadlia.
Letters from women dated 1809 describe relief from kidney and bladder issues, fatigue, and menstrual irregularities after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonies from Mrs. Promas and Mrs. Hausner credit the remedy with improved eating, sleep, and vitality after years of distress.
The Light Infantry, sixty strong, plans a full-dress guard mount next week under Captain Clarke. The Americus Cornet Band will provide music as citizens gather to watch the maneuvers and drill in the park.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Electric Bitters as blood purifier curing Mrs Brewer’s sores and claims a host of ailments from eczema to renal issues. It cites Dr D B Cargile of Washits I T and promotional testimonials, while mixing other patent remedies and political quips with assorted medical claims and local druggists.
A historic offer proclaims blood poisoning cures with B B B Botanic Blood Balm after failures with doctors and patent medicines. Claims describe mucous patches, throat eruptions, skin lesions, hair changes, and systemic health restoration. The ad promises a trial bottle and complete directions with each purchase from Blood Balm Co. Atlanta Georgia.
Progress continues on the Universalist church on Taylor Street. Foundation laid yesterday, rapid work ahead, with completion expected before summer end so the growing congregation can worship in their own house of worship.
Reports from Chinese sources and Shanghai officials say the foreign legations were safe on June 17 as Admiral Seymour's relief column reached Peking. British and Russian forces reported actions around Taku and Port Arthur, with casualties among Russian crews and ships damaged. A missionary wife from Pao Ting Fa described Boxers' killings of native Christians on May 16.
Americus chief of police Wheeler spends a week in the north combining business with pleasure. Each officer has a summer vacation, and Wheeler uses the low rates in Philadelphia to enjoy time in the city. He may visit the convention hall and will call on Charlie Perry of Americus, held on a murder charge.
A report from Weat Jefferson Ohio tells of Renick Hamilton who suffered rectal fistula. Doctors warned a costly operation, but he claims self-healing with five capsules of Backlesa Amnion Salve sold by EB J. Budridge. Also notes Harris’s death by morphine, a Spanish War veteran, at 28, and a rattlesnake bite incident in Waycross Georgia with various household remedies mentioned.
A discussion on Sumter County and Americus hints a census count may place the county population around 90,000 once returns are consolidated. Officials note several growing towns in the county and expect totals to rise significantly from earlier counts.
Advertisers claim Tutt's Liver Pills keep the system in order and cure sick headache indigestion and bilious diseases. A separate note mentions ballots and a Republican convention with Henry Cabot Lodge speaking, reporting low interest as McKinley’s nomination looms and is expected to be finalized today.
An advertisement extols Mozley s Lemon Elixir as a remedy for biliousness constipation malaria indigestion sick and nervous headache sleeplessness nervous fever palpitation and kidney ailments. It promotes 500 and 1 bottle sizes sold by Dr Mozley Atlanta Ga with testimonials from readers in West Virginia Alabama and Georgia praising cures and relief from headaches indigestion ulcers and nervous disorders.
In Columbus Georgia on June 20 Mr Al Osteen a popular drummer arrived in Richland with his bride Miss Mary Barge daughter of a Weston merchant. The couple wed after a rapid ceremony as the furious father pursued them across the country. The story ends with local mockery and a bizarre advertisement insert unrelated to the marriage.
A charming German dance was held last night at the Windsor Hotel in honor of visiting guests. The social season features many refined gatherings with sixteen additional events noted, highlighting Windsor hospitality and metropolitan etiquette. Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement promotes comfort for tired feet and shoe fit, claiming relief from corns, bunions, and growing nails.
Fragmentary report from Orange River colony shows Boers lingering near a frontier area. General Kitchener reportedly had a narrow escape as his car was involved in a flagged incident. Specifics and dates are unreadable.
Fragmentary text mentions opposition to a conference in the city in July with unclear references to local groups and dates. The readable parts imply tension and potentially racialized language without a clear event outcome or participants.
The Cotton States Association of Commissioners of Agriculture announces its second annual meeting to be held in Raleigh on August 23. The program has been completed and includes sessions on matters of interest to the churches and agricultural administration, with Reverends E P Davis and other officials involved.
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