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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
8
The notice promotes the yearly sale of Wren's fixings urging customers to stock up as assortments peak and prices are favorable. It emphasizes honesty and customer trust, asserting no misrepresentation or false statements in advertising.
An old ad touts homemade shirts priced below normal profit, offering 50 dozen unlaundered men's shirts in heavy bleaching with linen bosom and reinforced seams. Special prices include 4 and 75 cents for different styles and fits, highlighting economy and value.
A local retailer promotes 100 dozen men night shirts in extra long heavy bleaching with embroidered fronts in red blue or white. All sizes available priced at 50 to 75 cents, with a special at 50 cents for the 100 dozen batch and 75 cents for a 50 dozen batch.
A newspaper item promotes men s linen collars as a key sale feature. It advertises 4 ply linen collars in all sizes and shapes, with a special price of 81.50 per dozen. The copy underscores men will recognize quality and bargain value in these Corliss Coon collars.
A promotional notice offers 100 dozen men's linen cuffs in assorted sizes and shapes for links. Corliss Coon Brand cuffs priced at 25 cents each, inviting buyers short on collars or cuffs to stock up.
An old catalog style note promotes Men’s Half Good Socks made of honest hose selected yarns. It highlights black and tan socks with spliced heels at 19 cents, fancy black socks at 15 cents, and embroidered options at 25 cents, emphasizing fast dye and regular prices.
A local sale features 100 dozen men's heavy web suspenders priced at 25 cents, and 100 dozen Guynot suspenders in white, tan, and stripe patterns at 50 cents. Goods are advertised as durable, rust resistant and button-safe in a period style promotion.
Advertisement notes arrival of 100 dozen men ties in various knot styles including Club Batwing Butterfly Four-in-hand and Windsors, offered at lowest prices.
The state democratic executive committee will convene in Americus on March 20 and March 26 to set the gubernatorial and statehouse election primary date. Citizens favor an early primary. key district committeemen J. A. Ansley Jr., Walter Steed, and R. N. Holtzclaw represent Sumter and nearby areas.
Hon E B Lewis the popular congressman from this district is home for a few days on business. He may spend a few days mingling with friends and will be given a hearty welcome. Mrs Lewis and Miss Lewis, who had been in Washington, accompanied him home.
The Hay Fever Association would use Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption and Asthma, claiming it cures the diseases and drives illness from the system. Thousands of sufferers owe their lives to it as it conquers grip and croup with a guarantee for throat and lung troubles. Trial bottle free at E. J. Eldridge’s.
Prominent visitors yesterday included Hon. Thomas G. Hudson of Schley. He is the sole announced candidate for the state senate representing the Thirteenth district and his prospects appear flattering. Hudson is well known in Sumter as in his home county and his many friends will support his candidacy for the office he seeks, which he previously held with approved service.
Public notice extols Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure all for liver and bowel troubles. The advertisement claims dramatic relief from constipation sick headache biliousness jaundice and indigestion and directs readers to buy 253 at E J Eldridge's drug store.
On his farm seven miles from Americas Thomas B Hooks installs a private telephone network linking four remote farm sections. Six miles of wire will connect the areas so staff can coordinate work, with a possible city line to be added. J H Hagerty holds the construction contract.
A vintage advertisement promotes Allen's Foct powder for foot relief. It claims to ease chilblains frostbite damp sweating and swollen feet and is sold at all druggists and stores.
The Sumter County Board of Education extends the public term for one month and directs patrons to take notice. Classified notices follow including stock for sale, Durham cattle, and opportunities for writing at home with monthly salaries. names and contact details appear in the readable fragments.
Camp Sumter U C V of Americas to send delegation to the grand reunion of old soldiers in Dallas in April. They seek a private tourist car for comfort, with several other veterans and friends hoping to join. Delegates and alternates listed. round trip rate from Americus is 18 50.
An Americus schoolboy humorously writes about hens praising their usefulness for eggs and plants. The piece includes humorous observations on hens biology and quirks, ending with a dramatic tale of a hatchet incident and a note on spring chickens.
An old gentle remedy notice urges readers to buy Syrup of Figa from the California Fig Syrup Co. It touts a springtime cleanse and lists a price of 50 cents per bottle, with sale through various druggists.
Prices for contract cotton rose ten points at yesterday's close as officials expect further gains. Buyers showed strong demand for spot cotton with top quality fetching eight cents. Americas reports limited stock with about 800 bales left in warehouses.
An old advertisement touts Mother Gray a nurse at a Children's Home in New York selling Sweet Powders claimed to break up colds in four hours cure fevers headaches stomach troubles teething discomfort and destroy pennziate 250. It emphasizes the product's health benefits for many sickly school children.
Hon W A Dodson returned from Atlanta after consulting with Solicitor General Hill on the Granade case. Granade, accused of stabbing his Americus classmate Jesse Pope to death, remains imprisoned on murder charges. Dodson will assist in prosecuting at Fulton county court’s spring term. Also notes affordable city-property loans offered by Laxz and Maynano.
The store announces a week of continued clearance across all departments with new remnants added daily. Management notes February business was dull but anticipates a busy season, promising fresh bargains as items neglected before are unveiled for closing out regardless of prior prices.
Local department store unveils a sweeping clearance of silks and remnants. One hundred waist silks cut from 75c to 1.50 yard now 37 4 to 75c yd. black brocaded silks half price. few dress foulards at 25 yd. taffetas and satins discounted. Remnants tables feature calico, gingham, percale, lawn, muslin and damask items, plus hundreds of ribbon remnants and damaged gloves. Wide range of apparel and home goods reduced, including suits, petticoats, waists, corsets, and woolens, with the sale extending through the week.
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