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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
7
GEO. D. WHEATLEY argues sacrificing profits can benefit both store and buyers. He says now is the time to clear winter merchandise as the profit window closes, while the wearing season remains months away.
A local store advertises deep discounts on W B corsets at 25c to 2.00, ladies stockings skirts petticoats and embroideries. Items include Panama skirts 3.98, knit petticoats 0.75, linen napkins 0.50, lace collars 0.50, black silks and satins 0.50, Barrett curtain rods 0.10 to 0.25, under shirts 0.25, ribbons 0. NaEAtar prices omitted details. embroidery sets highlighted for skirts and children’s clothing.
Spring arrives in Americus as peach trees bloom and fields wake. Farmers, merchants, and residents note warmer days, budding trees, and playful signs of life from plows to market districts. Gentle Spring brings new vigor to town as shovels dust off, hats are aired, and ready smiles return.
Clearing House certificates in Americus have been retired and destroyed with only minimal value remaining. Issued by Banks of Plains Ellaville Richland and Bank of Stewart County totaling about 26000 dollars, most certificates are gone though a few are still redeemable by Bank of Southwest Georgia. A single certificate’s loss and public ridicule of a holder led to its destruction. banks believe no further issue will occur unless a major panic or crop disaster strikes.
A letter by Mr. McLendon criticizes the Georgia Railroad Commission as the International and Great Northern seeks a receivership in Texas. President George J. Gould states that the Texas commission orders, demanding multi million dollar plant upgrades with no regard to current finances, threaten insolvency amid four months of sharply reduced earnings. The piece frames it as state overreach and a looming receivership under Texas law.
Mr. Cliff McElroy visits Americus from a West Virginia clothing plant area where the money stringency bites. He notes the primary income stems from coal mining and coke manufacture amid economic hardship.
The Board of County Commissioners met in monthly session with all members present. They will publish the complete minutes of each meeting, starting after transcription, with The Times-Recorder named as official publication. The move aims to inform Sumter residents on county affairs. The last session’s minutes are expected to appear next Wednesday or Thursday. Also an advertisement touts Preventics cold tablets at 25 cents, claiming strong efficacy against colds and pneumonia prevention.
Miss Pearl Scroggs of Americus underwent an appendicitis operation Sunday afternoon at Americus Hospital. Surgeon George R. White of Savannah led a team including Doctors Prather Chambliss and Mayes of Americus. The operation, lasting about sixteen minutes, was entirely successful and Miss Scroggs was resting well with friends hopeful for a full recovery.
Foley's Urino Laxative is sold under a positive guarantee to cure constipation sick headache stomach trouble or any form of indigestion If it fails the manufacturers refund your money Sold by all druggists.
Mr. R. E. Allison reported from a business trip through northern Georgia and Alabama that conditions have markedly improved in the last ninety days. Merchants show confidence, activity is resuming, and the general mood is buoyant as spring and summer are expected to bring better business than the average.
An old Cleveland Leader advertisement asserts pharmacists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims coughs will be stopped, lungs healed, and pneumonia prevented, with no opiates and a yellow genuine package.
Ad claims a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. Price 25 cents. Advertised for Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
The city council and Sumter County Commissioners each contribute to the Americas Light Infantry to cover armory rent and expenses. The gesture, praised as timely, strengthens a disciplined unit known for upholding law and readiness in tough times. The note ends with a local proverb about winter work.
A transcription from the Atlanta Constitution outlines Gov. Smith proposing changes to prohibition to allow wine and beer for medicinal and table use. The piece questions whether his statements imply support for beer and wine sales and notes officials resisting placement. The item ends with a terse blogger-style comment.
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