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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
4
The text discusses how to buy underwear and the idea that proper sewing and knowledge enable nearly perfect underwear outfits. It mentions sealings prices and asserts confidence in the phrase we are the people.
The Times-Recorder reports Col Henry B. Johnson near Americus shows a diverse harvest. Onion yield from half an acre tops 300 bushels, wheat from three acres reaches 475 bushels, and cotton from 125 acres yields about 100 bales. Four thousand grape vines may produce 40,000 pounds of grapes for sale or wine. W.R. Speer oversees the swamp–hillside farm, praised as a premier Sumter county holding. Also to be noted, a basket picnic at Holly Springs on the Fourth draws many visitors.
Remnants of standard Calicoes offered at 2c per yard for Monday and Tuesday. Special lots include men’s linen-bosom shirts at 69c, madras shirts at 85c, and half-price summer suits at 139? dollars with high value. Ladies’ vests and ribbed Lisle and bleached varieties priced from 5c to 25c each, plus men’s fine shoes at deep discounts. Also long-yard percales, boys’ wash suits, and 50c men’s shirts featured in bold displays.
The fate of Charles Perry, an Americas negro charged with murder in Philadelphia, remained unsettled as reporters learned Perry is still alive and incommunicado at Venneylvania prison. Chief Wheeler’s telegram to Mayor Hixon clarified a misread death note, saying Perry is under sentence but not executed. Wheeler returned to town after a brief Philadelphia visit, stating Perry and two alleged accomplices are believed guilty though not yet tried.
Manchester Iowa man recounts near death from measles lung complications. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with a full cure after doctors warned of imminent death. He extols its value despite price and notes many others have used it on his recommendation. Trial bottles offered at E J Eldridge’s drug store.
Yesterday was the year 1900s longest day. The sun rose at 4:32 a.m. and set at 7:11 p.m. making fourteen hours and nineteen minutes between suns. From now on daylight will gradually shorten until December’s shortest day.
Americus shows strong representation at the Plains district conference with visitors from across the area. Rev Dr. Dochman, president of Emory College, delivered the noon sermon to a huge crowd as Plains residents host hundreds of visitors. The session, deemed interesting and successful, will run through Sunday. Baldwin of Columbus notes using Tatramms Powder to ease teething gums.
Fragmentary OCR describes Tate Springs Tennessee with references to Carlsbad of America hotels cottages and grounds. It mentions amusements and German cookery and hints at amenities but text is garbled and partially unreadable. The excerpt lists spacious grounds and long-distance connections but lacks clear events or dates.
Am er ican s city politics feature a mayoral contest with seven aspirants coached by friends, plus aldermanic and city clerk terms expiring this year. Officials discuss probabilities while the distant primary is forecast to be spirited. Also a note on bananas and a local ad for Syrup of Figs.
The article notes many rattlesnakes in the creek swamp above the city with few killed so far. James Wilkins from Muckabee reports the death of one rattler and many moccasins. His pointer dog was bitten twice but survived after prompt treatment.
A Victorian style drugstore advert touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for poor appetite and digestive issues. It promises better digestion and energy with a price of 250 at E J Klridge's drug store.
Fragmentary notice stating a change of notice and presence in the office on and after the 18th with dated signature Da. 8. H. McKze, Jane Sth., 1900. The text includes a proverb about a boy and marble fever noting a stoop to conquer.
A string of testimonial style notes promote Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, with references to Whedon of Winterset Iowa and druggists J R Hudson and Dodson's Pharmacy. The column extols quick relief for stomach and liver issues, asthma relief, and kidney care, citing local chemists and mock-earnest success stories.
A philosophical adage asserts that personal happiness hinges on concern for others. It cautions that selfishness leads to unhappiness, while mindful regard for neighbors fosters shared well being.
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