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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
8
A terse promotional piece by Geo D Wheatley addresses skepticism about advertising. It argues that public belief in wartime efficiency and truthful advertising builds confidence among wary buyers, using a parable and plain language to claim honesty and direct appeal.
Read about the holiday sale featuring ladies ribbed stockings in black and Nichelieu drop stitch, infants lisle socks in multiple colors, and a broad handkerchief and ribbon section. Includes 5c stockin gs, 10c linen handkerchiefs, and discounts on ribbons, taffeta, and velvet items. Also promotion of Negligee shirts and shirt waists for men with various fabrics and prices.
The Ray country residence hosted the wedding of Miss Eunice Alexia Ray to Mr. Hiram Washington Graves, Arlington businessman. Attendants included Miss Juba Ray, and sisters Sarah and Jeannette Ray. Rev. George W. Mathews officiated. a wedding dinner followed and the couple departed by train to Arlington amid well wishes.
The Americus Light Infantry left Bainbridge at noon after a weeklong encampment proclaimed a success. Nine or ten of the twelve Fourth Regiment companies attended along with Alabama units and artillery. The Chatham Artillery from Savannah impressed in the sham battle with field guns and a Gatling.
Mrs L Pease of Lawrence Kay had not left bed seven years due to kidney and liver troubles and nervous prostration. After three bottles of Electric Bitters she could walk again in three months, feeling like a new person. The ad lists relief from headaches backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizzy spells and guarantees satisfaction. FE J Eldridge. Only 50 cents
Irving Morgan of Antts & Co. Savannah shares a cotton belt tour report. He says most states show flattering crop conditions except Georgia. Morgan, Americus bred, is a rising expert and holds a responsible position in the firm.
If warm weather makes you weary this tonic claims to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels before the heat arrives. A Doctor Eldridge endorses Prickly Ass Brrrers as a pre summer aid to help through the heated term.
Mr H H Singletary of Sua Crosse near Americus says his large peach orchards are bearing well despite recent rains that damaged some early fruit. He reports thousands of fine Elberta trees in bearing and predicts strong shipments as dry weather returns. Elberta peaches should head north in about two weeks, bringing funds to local growers.
Dr Z W McNeill, well known in Americus and Sumter County after study in Louisville and Atlanta, has opened a dental office in the Postoffice building Americus. His professional card appears elsewhere.
A health conscious woman thrives on good food sunshine and exercise with a glowing form and blooming face. When needing gentle cleansing she uses Syrup of Figs a laxative remedy made by the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
A veteran weather feature describes an intense hot spell that suppresses snow memories and stirs reactions along streets. The piece ridicules grandiose plans to tame or mock nature while noting the stubborn, high heat driving public observations and the stubborn mess of summer heat.
A Boston man who recently wed a frail rich young woman now markets Dr Kings New Life Pills as the cure that restored her to health. The advertisement touts infallible relief for jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague plus liver and stomach troubles. Sold for 250 at J Eldridge s drug store.
Sumter’s share of the county school fund for teachers has been forwarded by the State Treasurer. About 2600 dollars total, with 1900 to the county schools and 700 to Americas schools, 75 percent due now and the rest later when taxes are collected. Also an unrelated health ad for Prickly Ass Bitters claims aid to appetite and sleep.
Farmers in Sumter county may have their wheat and other grain threshed at moderate cost. For details contact W R Speer Box 6 Americus Georgia. Also for sale one 70 saw Pratt gin and feeder by Supravinve Gisine Co Smithville Georgia with inquiries invited.
For Rent or Sale items listing 212 Prince St 210 Prince St and 326 Forsyth St with contact H Davenroxt. Readable OCR fragments indicate property availability and address details though some names and spelling are unclear.
Notice to tax payers that books for receiving tax returns will close on Saturday June 29 1901 and all who have not filed are urged to come forward without delay to avoid double tax. J P Barronn T R
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