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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
4
Editorial and business offices of The Times-Recorder Americus list rates for daily and weekly editions, with reminder to remit payment by mail. The message mentions Marie Louise Myrick as editor and business manager and provides a telephone contact for the editorial room.
The Omeal Organ of Americus Sumter Webster counties and the 34th District railroad commission serves as official organ. Notices of church society and other revenue generating entertainments will be charged five cents per line. Obituary notices and resolutions of respect appear among editor's notices with the same line rate.
The article notes uncertainty about who settled Kaneas while many applied for Consul Wildman's post after his death. It also discusses political deadlock over a senator, typhoid fever as a continuing scourge, and the Cuban constitution's flexibility toward U S relations. Aluminum price collapse contrasts with past scarcity, and British South Africa casualties are cited.
Cottonseed, once a nuisance, stands as a major Southern export and growing wealth source. With 12 million bales yielding 6 million tons of seed, one fourth will plant, leaving 4.5 million tons for manufacturing. Oil, meal, hulls, and linters from each ton amount to about $24, totaling $132 million if fully utilized, and over $50 million in oil alone. The South’s seed monopoly could yield vast national riches if managed wisely.
A Nashville American editorial cites Chicago News warnings about the rush to pass new laws. It argues lawmakers overproduce bills with little enforcement, noting more than 15,000 introduced in the current Congress, often becoming dead letters. The piece urges fewer, wiser, well enforced laws to sustain respect for government.
A major royal scandal shocks London and England as the co respondent is the Duke of Westminster while the injured husband serves in the Prince of Wales Lancers. The king weighs in as hush money battles unfold and South Africa’s war looms over noble domestic strain. Mrs Nation’s jail crusade hints at reform moves.
Reports from Omaha claim Sioux unrest among the Sioux at Fort Yates raises fear of July outbreaks when large gatherings occur for supplies. Indians seek full statements on lands ceded in 1884 and rely on Colonel McLaughlin to present grievances. In Arizona and New Mexico the Zuni appeal for aid due to hunger and cold as rations fail. Apache County reports widespread distress with whites supplying help while government aid is seen as the only substantial source.
Saraswant Feb 4 Dr William F Aiken an eye and ear specialist killed his wife with a revolver, then shot himself in the bedroom of their Oglethorpe avenue residence. Aiken, a New Bedford native who came to Savannah 14 years ago from New York, leaves four children. He had shown mental distress recently and had been prevented from attempting suicide weeks earlier by physicians. Both were dead when found.
A New York firm sends an electric plant and engineers to Kolar gold fields near Bangalore to power operations via the Cauvery river. The move aims to boost output and cut costs in Mysore state. In other news, the sultan disputes a cruiser contract with Cramp Shipbuilding. Washington reports the Senate confirmed naval promotions except Admirals Sampson and Schley.
Handkerchiefs for women about half price. A previous sale sold out in a day. The current lot of two hundred handkerchiefs with embroidered wreathes and fine swisses and linens remains affordable at 12c each instead of 2c. Early purchasers will secure these quickly.
Advertises men's unlaundried white shirts made of Wamsutta muslin with reinforced back and front. Priced at 65 cents each, 50 cents per half dozen, or 3 dollars and 50 cents per half dozen, available in sizes Lh to PS.
The notice advertises ladies and men's hose with high spliced heels and toes and double soles. It lists various price points including 15e per pair or four pairs for ae for ladies hose and three pairs for 250 for men's sets. It mentions mercerized finish black hose and other variations with size ranges.
Short lengths of fine Linens and English long cloth offered in assorted yardage with prices noted. Led spreads in Marrseilles pattern sold at regular prices and ready for use. white Marseilles hems marketed with hemmed ready for use and typical sale value.
Men's and Boys caps advertised as underpriced with 35 dozen items across Mens, Boy's and Children's styles. Nearly all patterns normally sold at higher prices offered on counter-choice at 23e each, reflecting substantial discount.
An OCR fragment markets Princess of Wales Dorsets noting they are without equal for stout women. It claims all needs are met with guaranteed perfect condition in size 1) to meet service under the most se BO. Price 81,50.
Readable lines note ladies' shoes model AL 900 with various toe, button, and heel styles. Price reduction stated from 15 dollars, details limited by fragment. Five-line OCR fragment lacks full product and store context.
Classified listing offering AL S100 Satin Call Shoes plain or vay toe with light or heavy soles, tree or congress, from S125. Also advertised are Men’s Fine Finish Satin Call Shoe options with light or heavy soles and multiple toe styles, reduced from 81.505 30 and 82.00 for AUST cone finishes.
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