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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
4
Store touts ready to wear and fabrics for summer gowns Calicos and lawn prints offered at 8 to 15 cents per yard. ornate names and patterns highlighted including Juno Percales Zephyr Ginghams and Nainsooks. Emphasizes fast colors full widths lace patterns and white goods with prices from 8 to 25 cents per yard.
The cotton market slipped twenty five points after a volatile session with May at 9 25 and August at 9 05 at open and closing near lower levels. Analysts see a bottom near and expect a rebound, noting no spot sales as the decline remains speculative to shake out small traders. An unrelated ad shows local merchants promoting groceries and remedies, including W H Glover’s new store and Dr King’s New Life Pills.
A Salem era report notes many residents announce bids for sheriff, ordinary, tax receiver and other county posts in Sumter. Officials see a crowded field with multiple opponents for each office, predicting lively, competitive races throughout the year.
Duncan's Store advertises a three day sale featuring eighty five pairs of ladies Cincinnati made shoes at 1.98 a pair and one hundred eight pairs of custom Oxford ties from 1.25 to 2.50 price range. Also offers towels damask linen and torchon lace reduced prices with limited quantities and early rush emphasized.
A cheap cough remedy is praised but Boschee's German Syrup is recommended as a superior treatment for severe lung troubles. The text claims it heals tissues, destroys germ disease, eases expectoration, and aids rest, with sample bottles available at Davenport Drug Co.
A fruit grower arriving from a nearby town warns that freezing weather after recent rains could disaster the fruit crop. Peach, pear and plum trees are near bud stage and a severe frost would likely wipe out the crop. G Vacher of Chicago comments on health remedies and local drug ads appear among the lines.
Georgia farmers debate cotton acreage with many choosing to plant modestly. Sumter County farmers intend to grow cotton but limit expansion, preferring hog feed and hominy, with much land dedicated to grain like wheat and oats. Despite high fertilizer sales, expectations remain restrained for a large rise in cotton area.
Mrs. Michael Curtain of Plainfield describes a severe cold that she believed led to consumption. After medical advice failed, a druggist recommended King's New Discovery for Consumption. She bought a bottle, felt improvement after the first dose, finished the course, and now does her housework happily. Free trial bottles available at E. J. Eldridge's drug store in large 500 ml and dollar sizes.
The steamship Gate City of the Savannah Line ran aground and broke in two near Long Island. Most cargo lost except 800 bales of cotton from Savannah and the cotton is expected to be salvaged. A new ship will be built to replace the Gate City. The item includes local ads and notices from Miss Pickerr offering photo enlargements and furniture exchange.
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