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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
4
Fragmentary notice from The Times Recorder Americus Georgia mentions Marie Louise Myrick as editor and business manager. It references established dates in April and January and lists daily weekly and monthly publication terms with address for correspondence and remittance.
The piece describes a lush ideal beyond a stream and mountains, a vally bathed in dew and sun, with harmony, peace, and plenty. It quotes Bob Taylor praising a realm of perpetual spring, quiet of war, and brighter eternity.
The Journal and Southern papers urge women to learn pistol use and carry arms when traveling alone. Virginia plans to exempt women from certain statutes like police, amid rising assaults. A Roanoke gun club meets monthly. a Suffolk teacher travels country roads with a pistol. German princes are noted for endurance training.
A New York woman seeks a domestic worker but finds Southern help divided into types by race and status. The agency rows through stereotypes, noting that plain washing and general work are unlikely from Southern women unless with titled distinctions, and that many “specialities” carry connotations of class and color. The piece documents tension, bias, and the search for reliable service amid regional and racial lines.
A discovery questions the 1836 presidential succession act as unconstitutional, asserting the Speaker of the House should follow the Vice President. Texas agricultural forecasts project a record crop this year, aiming for a 2,000,000 bag yield next year. A quirky anecdote about a judge and a lawyer who misread a Latin footnote ends with a humorous note.
Advertises reduced muslin undergarments including corset covers drawers gowns and skirts with discounts from original prices. Also notes men knit drawers early spring weight at 21 cents per pair for Monday and Tuesday.
Readable ad item listing 4,000 yards Turkey Red Calicoes at 4 1/2 cents per yard, 50 dozen men's Madras and L'ercale shirts with attached or detached collars at 39 cents each, 3,000 yards Embroidery Edging at 5 cents per yard, 1,000 yards Embroidery Edgings at 4 1/2 cents, 800 yards Standard Calicoes in short lengths at 2 1/2 cents per yard.
A wry note from London Tailor and Cutter mocks sculptors for liking loose, oversized folds and odd button alignments. A second snippet from Country Gentleman tells of two hungry lads who ask farmer's daughters for buttermilk, only to learn they keep it for their calves.
Dinglebat argues for a little republic within the family with all members having a voice in government. Yet his own home, with Mrs. Dinglebat, suffers the same daily wrangles over who shall be president, illustrating the challenge of applying the plan at home.
A local ad notes 1,000 yards standard sheeting priced at 5 cents per yard and 3 cents per yard on Monday and Tuesday. It also advertises boys clothing at half price, highlighting store discounts and timing for customers.
Readable from a sanitized ad listing men's unlaundried shirts in Wamsutta muslin at 48 cents, Elbert's corset hoses at 25 cents, 200 pieces of black velvet ribbons at 15 cents, 10 dozen ladies garters at 25 cents, plus new novelty ties arriving last week. Items offered for Monday and Tuesday sales with standout prices.
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