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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
8
An old style promotional piece touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for feminine disorders. It cites letters from women seeking relief and claims the product restores health, urging readers to write for advice.
Fruit growers remain optimistic about the crop as a warm spell could hasten orchard progress without bringing a severe spring freeze. They note last year’s small peach harvest followed cold April weather but expect a typical three months of winter then spring. Frost is anticipated but unlikely to damage young fruit.
Mrs J C Hoffman of Cordele visited relatives in Leslie over the weekend. Miss Rossie Williams went to Macon for a stay. The town notes a dull day without candidates. Will Laramore’s new house nears completion. Rev James Hoffman and sister Mrs Kittrell from Cordele visited. Mr and Mrs C T Broadfield came from Huntington. Prof and Mrs J T Price spent last Saturday in Leslie. An old friend jokes about watching a son and a pawn ticket.
Black All silk crepe cloth described as sheer and soft with fine quality and finish, 42 inches wide. Plain Black French Voile noted as very sheer and beautifully woven, 42 inches wide. Both offered at 68e per yard, regular price $1.00.
Printed dimity check lawns with floral prints on a sheer white dimity ground. The new spring of 1908 signs feature fine and sheer material with small floral designs figures and dots. A collection of dainty and pretty patterns.
A display of boys wash blouses and waists in spring styles. Made of washable fabrics with neat patterns and colors, priced at 1.00 for new materials, including plain white, blue, tan, plaids, and checks. Also unlaundered plain white muslin blouses with attached collars at 50c, sizes 7 to 16 years.
Sumter’s neighbor Lee county gears up for a crowded election with multiple contested races. Incumbent treasurer Hall faces Capt. J W Forrester of Leesburg and J Max Cawood of Smithville. Sheriff C B Smith opposes Geo C Bass and R O Laramore in a three corner contest. Senate hopeful J P Callaway challenged by E S Ferguson who declines to canvass. Chas H Beazley unopposed for the Legislature. Clerk James Morgan unopposed, Ordinary G C Edwards unopposed, Tax Collector Frank T King unopposed, Tax Receiver D W Tison with J S Avery opposing. County commissioners to be elected by primary for militia districts.
An old agency-style pitch explains that Mi o na stomach tablets cure indigestion after two to three weeks of treatment, addressing headaches dizziness bloating heartburn and nervousness. The ad claims the remedy stimulates digestive secretions and strengthens the stomach, with a 50 cent box guarantee from Dodson's Pharmacy.
Officials say Americus will not lose the Seaboard morning passenger train from Helena, arriving at 8 30. The Board of Trade sought confirmation after rumors of schedule changes, noting the Shoofly has long aided local commerce and remains an institution of the Seaboard System. Local merchants welcome the clarified service.
At the annual meeting the Board of Trade elected directors for the coming year. Names listed include Frank Sheffield C M Council Thomas E Mitchell Thomas Gamble Jr John W Shiver Chas L Ansley John A Cobb Thomas Harrold Lee Allen Frank Lanier C J Clark W A Dodson G W Glover G G Riley and G S Gardner The directors will elect officers to serve next twelve months Several matters of public interest were discussed full report to appear in the Times Recorder tomorrow
An Americus citizen recounts years of back trouble and kidney discomfort, praising Dean's Kidney Pills from J C Dodson's drug store. He reports stronger back, better sleep, regular secretions, and overall improved health after using the product. Foster Millburn Co. of Buffalo, NY markets Dean's Kidney Pills at 50 cents.
H H Glover Jr announces new dental offices on Lamar Street above Sills clothing store and offers a full range of dental work.
Ansleys showcases new lace nets for waists large variety of designs at popular prices. Vals in underwear and trimmings with new embroideries. Remarkable values, woolen dress goods in 36 inch taffetas plaids and fancy weaves. Large shipment of fashionable styles including Versailles and Panamas. Excellent values in mat tings available for viewing.
A youth broke a rear window at Joe Browns cafe in the Windsor Hotel corner between midnight and daylight yesterday. He opened the cash drawer and stole $60 to $70, then took about $40 worth of imported cigars. The thief moved with apparent familiarity, indicating prior knowledge of the locale.
Mr. Wheatley sold to Mr. J E Hightower two adjoining Hampton Street dwellings near his residence for about $5,000. The properties, built three or four years ago for rental, are described as new and desirable. Hightower, already occupying one home for two years, intends to keep both as an investment.
Two cozy homes offered for use as a residence with the other unit rented. The asking price is modest given the property value and the highly desirable location. The sale emphasizes economical living in a favorable neighborhood with strong rental potential.
The article notes the Georgia shooting season ends Saturday. Hunters rush to use up licenses as Bob White quail and doves face a new pause until fall. It cites abundant partridges and an estimated 60,000 doves killed recently in baited fields, with a final week of legal hunting before the ban.
For hatching, Barred Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes and Buff Orpingtons are offered at $1.50 for 15 eggs by W. G. Tey. The fragment indicates poultry breeding sales or catalog pricing from a small farm or dealer.
A patient pays a bill and muses on the theory of transmigration of souls. Dr Bilker replies with a quip about becoming a warhorse after death, and the exchange ends with a playful remark about mattering.
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