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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
6
Georgia farmers fear a cotton surge, but Sumter County farmers vow restraint. They will prioritize hogs and hominy, with substantial grain crops already planted and fertilizer sales rising. With a short corn crop last year, they intend to plant enough cotton to be profitable yet avoid excess hedge-row and backyard devastation.
Georgia cotton mills report dwindling spot cotton stocks and potential suspension within weeks. Buyers race to secure supplies at rising prices, with some mills already sending out orders for thousand bale lots at about 9 cents, and prices possibly exceeding ten cents as the new crop nears.
Mrs Ano Hart of Groton South Dakota writes how a cold led to cough and consumption but Dr. King’s New Discovery cured her after four doctors warned she could die. She praises the remedy and notes trial bottles available at Eldridge's Drug Store with a guaranteed price refund.
Mr W H Glover announces a fine stock of staple and fancy groceries at his new store under the opera, with delivery service and invitation for trial orders. Shop and compare prices as the advertisement urges the trade to visit.
The Sumter county political field swells with many candidates for sheriff, ordinary, tax receiver, tax collector, clerk of court, and treasurer. Officials face multiple opponents as a lively, crowded campaign season unfolds across Americus and Sumter.
Several men in the Americas hold that cotton may reach ten cents long before season end. Following a sharp 85 point slump, the contract market steadied and advanced. Last Friday’s losses were halved, with a firm opening and a two hour session gaining six points. Tomorrow’s gains are anticipated as spot cotton shows increased demand and sharp firmness.
The Planters Bank of Americas reports its annual meeting with strong management. A ten percent cash dividend on $50,000 capital stock is declared, and surplus grows as the bank marks nearly a dozen years of steady dividends. Cashiers M. Council and officers express pride in the results.
A firm claim lists Tutt's Liver Pills as producing head relief and strong digestion with a good night’s rest and appetite. It touts the pills as a cure for headaches dyspepsia malaria and related ailments. The text shifts to local politics noting Capt J F Ross announces for tax receiver of Sumter and other candidates may follow as ice breaks.
During a winter stay in Americus the Eighth Massachusetts regiment formed lasting friendships with locals. Two young men from Massachusetts returned home after a week, carrying Camp Gilman souvenirs and charms from bright eyes, and they plan to return again.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best cure for frightful blunders and injuries from barns. It claims quick relief for bruises cuts burns sores boils felons corns and skin eruptions, with a 20 cent per box price and a guarantee, at E. J. Eldridge drug store.
Des Desir March 8 reports Dublin newspapers express mixed tones on Queen Victoria’s proposed Ireland visit next month with courteous comments but cautious reception. Freeman’s Journal warns a boycott history taints any celebration while Daily Independent hopes Nationalists welcome the queen respectfully. Daily Express frames it as a marked gesture of indebtedness yet predicts a heartless welcome.
Evidence suggests an incendiary crank set fires at Chicago churches including Second Presbyterian and Trinity Methodist. Boch fires started in the organ loft as Pastor McLennan received a postal card taunting divine indifference. Authorities pursue the writer.
Chief Wheeler and Marshal Feagin arrested John Simmons from Oglethorpe on charges of stealing money. Simmons resisted, reaching for his pistol, and a club strike subdued him. He recovered to find himself tied up, with a pistol and razor found on him.
An antique advertisement touts Mozley’s Lemon Elixir as a lemon based tonic for biliousness constipation and a range of ailments from indigestion to kidney disease. It promises relief for headaches sleeplessness and nervousness and urges women to use it for organic regulation. Prepared by Dr H Mosley Atlanta with bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
At the Capitol in Atlanta Ga the seventy three year old door keeper L J Alldred reports fifty years of indigestion biliousness and weak constitution. After trying remedies he used Mozleys Lemon Elixir gaining twelve pounds in three months and restoring strength appetite and digestion.
User claims the medicine is the best for the diseases advised, noting extensive use of various remedies for women's troubles. Mentions Mus 8 and A. Gaesnam in Salem NC, implying a product origin or endorsement. The fragment lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes.
An old advertisement asserts Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops cure coughs hoarseness sore throat bronchial issues and related throat conditions. The copy mentions a practitioner or distributor in Atlanta and promotes the remedy as a universal throat health solution.
Mr. Ralph McKenzie of this city has been chosen foreman of the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company plant in Macon and leaves today to assume duties there. He has long served the company in Americus and is regarded as a capable, popular employee whose departure is regretted by friends.
Prof W C Toole formerly of Americus now in Jacksonville Fla where he is a business college instructor will marry Sunday evening Miss Olive Crandell of St Marys. Mrs George Poole sister of Prof Toole departed yesterday for Jacksonville to attend the ceremony.
The Times-Recorder prints the annual statement of Manual Life Insurance Co of New York. The 1899 report shows assets rose by 24,327,212 and total policyholder security now stands at 301,844,037.52. The firm is described as the largest and most progressive life insurer globally.
Special Notice states that at the February monthly term of Sumter County Court the appointment of Albert Ansley as deputy clerk of the county court was made. The notice is dated February 1900 and signed by B. Omar, Justice of the Peace.
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