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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
5
A sale is announced for Monday and Tuesday at 440 Yard offering about nine hundred yards of New Spring Silks in various shades. Width 27 inches, light and dark colors. Regular values range 69 cents to $1 per yard. Sale price not specified in full.
An upcoming linen sale advertises a shipment priced at 49 cents per yard. The fabric measures 50 inches wide and is guaranteed to be pure linen, offered at the roadside price from stores normally charging 69 to 75 cents per yard.
Advertises sale of one hundred dozen black spool silk 59 yards per spool. Limited to not more than one dozen per buyer. Sale days specified as Monday and Tuesday. Pricing details incomplete in the fragment.
Fifty dozen men’s Guyot suspenders in white and varied new patterns offered at a special price this Monday and Tuesday. Fresh stock, great value per pair, featuring reliable quality and ready for quick purchase.
We purchased ribbons last week at an average of 26c to 50c on the dollar from a retiring Ameri cas milliner. Hundreds of pieces new perfect ribbons formerly sold 35c to 50c. Will be offered at 12 1/2c. Country merchants invited to call, examine, and buy with a guarantee of 30 to 50 percent savings per yard on Monday and Tuesday.
A local sale offers about fifty dozen Misses and Boys heavy ribbed hose at 10 cents. Sizes 6 to 9%. Quantities vary with wholesale price comparisons. Limited stock available Monday and Tuesday at discounted rates.
A newspaper note announces a Monday to Tuesday sale of Ladies’ full seamless hose with spliced heels and toes. Each customer may buy five pairs at seven cents per pair, advertised as equal to any 12 cent hose.
A local ad announces twenty pieces of Persian Lawns at 25c per yard with a special 14%c sale price. The items will be displayed Monday and Tuesday with a continued discount until all are sold, emphasizing limited stock and ongoing gale.
Accurate copies of high priced skirts made of Velours Panamas and Chiffons in brown black and blue. Waist measures and lengths vary with plain and silk trimmed styles. Quality described as equal to famous makes and priced at five dollars seventy five.
Men’s $1 overalls priced at 75 cents for two days only. Heavy denim Union made with waist up to 42 and length up to 36 inches. On sale Monday and Tuesday per pair.
A single case of huckaback towels sized 18 by 86 inches will be offered at 6 cents each. Purchasers are limited to no more than twelve towels per buyer at this price, with regular 10 cent pricing noted for Monday and Tuesday in this store.
Linen sheeting described as fine and smooth, full 90 inches wide, offered at 98 cents per yard for Monday and Tuesday only. The listing highlights superior quality not previously seen, with a bold price claimed well below typical value.
A newspaper notice states fifty cases of finely milled toilet soap will be sold Monday morning. Regular 5c cakes go for 20c per dozen with a minimum purchase of one dozen, available Monday and Tuesday.
Advertisement notes genuine huckaback towels size 18 by 36 inches in plain and colored, priced previously at 12 1/2c per towel per dozen now offered at 98 cents per dozen for Monday and Tuesday. Includes repeat line about 18 x 36 Huckaback Towels at 98c Dozen.
An advertisement notes linen lawn fabric, 36 inches wide, very sheer, sold by the yard. It lists a special price of 25 cents per yard for a limited sale on Monday and Tuesday, with a regular price of 60 cents. The notice mentions a buyer at the stated price and quantities up to ten yards.
Another lot of dress ginghams in over fifty new designs. Full regular width and fast colors. Regularly sold for 12 1 2c to 15c. Offered at 9 3 4c per yard on Monday and Tuesday.
An old advertisement offers lingerie cloth advertised as 50 cent value but priced at 29 cents. The 36 inch wide sheer fabric is promoted for large lots available in Pedyard, with sale timing noted as Tuesday.
In Americus local items report candidates numbering 32 with room for more, a candidate outruns a fleeing voter and runaway horses on Lee street, Central train No 7 will terminate in Americus at 10 40 p m starting next Saturday, and peach orchards near town bloom in bright green with white blossoms at Mr Broadhurst’s farm, while Sumter’s campaign chatter continues amid light material.
R. F. Windsor announces candidacy for Tax Receiver of Sumter County in the Democratic primary. He pledges to perform full duty to the people of Sumter County if elected.
J I Hiller announces candidacy for tax receiver of Sumter County in the Democratic primary set for April 15. He pledges to diligently discharge the duties if elected and seeks voters' support. R Seber also announces re election plans for the same office subject to Democratic primary action on April 15.
A candidate announces for Judge of the City Court of Am ericus in the Democratic primary on April 10. The statement pledges courteous, honest, fair, and impartial duties if elected, and expresses gratitude for support.
County surveyor candidate Robert R Howe announces his bid for reelection in Sumter County. He notes the Democratic primary on April 16 and asks constituents for their vote and support in a concise public notice.
A voter appeal announces candidacy for the office of Solicitor of the City Court of Americus, Ga, subject to the Democratic primary on April 16, 1908. The candidate seeks support from Sumter County white voters and friends, urging endorsement for the unexpired term and confirmation of qualification.
At a Board of Trade meeting on Tuesday night the secretary was directed to contact the Georgia Railroad Commission chairman and press for Americus to be kept posted on any proposed changes. The move follows reports that Seaboard may discontinue the Helena to Columbus morning train, though errors in that report were noted. The board wants Atlanta to notify Americus of any applications before the commission affecting local interests.
A collection of brief political notices announcing candidacy for Sumter County Board of Commissioners. Names include A F Hodges J F Bolton John T Ferguson H J Webb Thomas B Hooks Serena I Chambliss Dan A Daniel Me Ronal Vilse Frank Sheususld Geo Oliver. Notices request votes in the Democratic primary held April 15 1908 or 16.
The cotton market moved dull with slight declines in main positions. March contracts opened at 10.54 and closed three points lower. May and July followed with three point drops. New York spot prices quoted at 11.40.
One thousand ladies white handkerchiefs made of sheer white lawn in regular size, worth as usually sold at 2 cents each. Offered for Monday and Tuesday at each new GC.
Fancy vests priced at 1.25 and 2.00 to 3.50, including mercerized cotton waistcoats and white washable vests. All on sale here Monday and Tuesday.
A Georgia Democratic candidate for state treasurer announces candidacy ahead of the June 4 primary. The speaker cites more than twenty years in the office, a record they claim has withstood public scrutiny, and pledges faithful attention to duties if elected.
W. H. Feagin declares his bid for sheriff of Sumter County as a Democrat for the April 16 primary. He pledges full-time service, names Geo M. Rodgers and Q. W. Fuller as deputies, and asks for veteran support, especially J. J. Wilson, in the county contest.
In Sumter County a Democratic primary is announced for April 1908. W G Griffin endorses loyal friends and county Democrats while J E B Sheppard announces candidacy for representative of Sumter County. Both statements reflect local party backing and an appeal for support ahead of the primary.
A notice states WILLIAMS seeks re election as Treasurer of Sumter County in the Democratic primary on April 15. It pledges faithful performance of duties and asks for support from Democratic voters and friends in the county.
A letter announces candidacy for Solicitor General in the Southwestern Judicial Circuit. R Williams requests support and vows faithful duties if elected. W W Dykes also announces candidacy subject to the Democratic primary on a future date.
The friends of Mr. Edward Jenkin announce him for the office of coroner of Sumter at the primary on April 15 and urge the county voters to support him.
A candidate for re election as Clerk of the Superior Court of Sumter County announces Bam R. Heys as deputy. He appeals to the county’s voters for support and pledges faithful performance of duties as a Democrat.
Two candidates announce running dates for the Sumter County office of Ordinary. John A. and LN Mott pledge faithful service, referencing forty-three years of residency and prior unexpired term service. Primary set for April 15th or 16th, 1908.
Tam as candidate for re election to the office of tax collector in Sumter county submits a brief statement urging support from the county voters. He asks for the Democratic primary on April 15th and appeals to white voters to renew their confidence in his administration.
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