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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
8
Elling good merchandise at reasonable prices is honest trading. But there comes a time when a good thing must not be priced unreasonably high or low. The fag end of a season and the push to clean up lines cause profit losses, so price reductions are offered as a healthy policy.
A noisy sale promotes ladies skirts and silks at deep discounts. It touts 8 dozen skirts in various fabrics from 5c to 75c and silk pieces priced to clear, with corsets, batistes and dimities offered at heavy reductions. The ad promises limited stock and encourages quick purchase.
Short fragments describe plain and figured wash Crepons left from a sale. Items priced at regular 20c now offered at 5c per piece, with emphasis on grabbing the cheap CHoups att aay.
Advertisement notes 200 pieces of jointless matting from China and Japan offered at low prices this week. Yard prices 10c, best grades 25c and 35c. Laid free.
Mrs. L Pease of Lawrence, Kansas, confined to bed seven years by kidney liver trouble and nervous prostration reports three bottles of Electric Bitters restored her ability to walk in three months. The ad touts relief for headaches neuralgia sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness, with EJ Eldridge at 502 offering the remedy.
Farmers report a severe hail storm west of Ellaville damaging cotton and corn, with outhouses and fences blown down and widespread crop ruin in Schley County. Advertised patent medicine notes follow.
The will of Col. James G. Cockington, late Americus resident, probated in Macon. A Irwinton sister is the sole beneficiary of the $25000 estate. Earlier expected contest from northern relatives appears unlikely after a letter announced no objections.
Col Hawkins slowly improves after paralysis stroke affecting his right side. Friends note continued improvement as he regains use of his arm and leg, after weeks bedridden with he condition. Yesterday he sat up briefly for the first time in illness and shows signs of permanency in recovery.
The Savannah state fair next fall is set for November 11 to 16 with a likelihood of continuing beyond the final date. The premium list totals 14759.75 dollars, not including race purses yet to be offered.
Miss Fannie Stallings entertained seventeen couples from Bessemer Ala and local guests on Jackson Street. Music filled the evening with vocals and instruments as prizes were awarded in a fishing game. Notables present included Misses Nodgere Buchanan Tower and others, with refined guests and a closing menu of salads and ices.
A Boston man who recently wed a frail rich young woman is relieved after giving her Dr. King's New Life Pills. The medicine claims to restore health, curing jaundice headache malaria fever and ague and various stomach issues. Available at J Eldridge's drug store for 25 cents.
A portrait of health through sun and good food. It notes gentle Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as a cleansing remedy. A notice requests the return of lost spectacles with a Thursday night finder reward.
A group titled For Ladies Of Taste promotes a gathering of women seeking premium culinary experiences. The society invites local food enthusiasts to sample curated menus and discuss gourmet trends at a central venue.
A local shop promotes a wide assortment of summer dry goods and clothing. It touts direct-from-maker pricing and lists numerous items with sample per yard prices and a few bundle deals, highlighting silks, laces, corsets, and counterpanes for Georgia customers.
A local store announces a week long sale of Hamburg embroideries in remnants. The collection includes Swiss and Nainsook edgings and insertions in various widths and grades, offered at owner price to clear quickly for trimming white goods and baby dresses.
The listing promotes collars, suspenders, socks, drawers, night robes, Crossett Shoes, Hawan shoes, and straw hats. Prices range from 15c to $5, highlighting quality, variety, and nationwide brands with guaranteed items and varied styles.
The ad proclaims a full selection for every man including Cheviot Serge Cassimere Striped Flannel suits and various coats and vests. It highlights medium and light weight options and mentions an immense variety of boys suits and knee trousers from 20c per pair.
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