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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
3
An odd note promotes Allen's Foot-Ease remedy and a fake map called No Mo's Land. It touts cures for rheumatism neuralgia and corns with sensational claims, including a free trial and worldwide anonymity. The ad features counterfeit names, dubious figures, and suspicious medical boasts typical of a late century scam.
A fragmented newspaper item promotes Chamberlain's Cough Penance and other remedies for children, praising its safety and effectiveness for coughs, croup, colds, and throat issues. It mentions local baker F.P. Moran of Petersburg and Davenport Drug Company, warning against counterfeits and touting DeWitt Witch Hazel Balm for piles and skin problems.
A collection of brief notes from Americus touching politics in Virginia Georgia and Kentucky guano shipments steel bridge work and a peach crop forecast. Items mention Goebel assassins reward public sentiment toward Kentucky state lines and local visitors including officials from the Wes Shore Railway and a Theodore Thomas orchestra transit through Americus. Also noted are local grants checks from the Philippines a sick negro hospital admission and a Hebrew junk dealer victimized by petty thieves.
A Groton woman credits a cure to Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption after a grave illness. the ad promotes trials and regular sizes with guaranteed refunds. Also cited are notable testimonials on Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism and a nostril spray for nasal trouble, with local druggists J B Hudson and Dodsda’s Pharmacy listed.
The State Democratic Executive Committee met with full attendance and ordered a state primary for May 20 for white Democrats registered 10 days prior. It also laid out that officers be elected by direct vote, and the convention in Atlanta on June 14 will nominate a State ticket and delegates to Kansas City. County primaries timing and nominations are left to county committees. A Frightful Blunder ad promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts and boils.
Ala¢ricus' Prople and Their Brienay Who Are Going On Hatiness or Pleas are Some You Know or See You Dea. Presh garden seede Hudson's Drag Mr. James W. Bailey came up from Lealie yesterday to look after matters of business here. Cliff Green, a well known young Atlantian, is in Americus for a day or two on business. Mrs. Eugene E. Elmore came home yesterday from a pleasant visit in Montgomery. John Lt. Wardlaw of Atlanta registered at the Windsor Hotel yesterday. Mrs. T. B. Hoyt of Oglethorpe is guest of her sister at Farlow street. Miss Mary Pickett spending days with sister Eloise at Wesleyan College. Mrs. H W. Van Riper returned from Fort Gaines after visiting relatives. Mr. H. T. Bivins and Mattie Bivins went to Milledgeville to spend two days at Mrs. J. E. Bivins' home. Mrs. J. E Warawick returns to Montgomery today after visiting her sister in the city. Mrs. D. C. Barrow leaves for Athens after a visit there with Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. Taylor. The Americas friends of Mrs. B. M. Stewart rejoice at her restoration to health, now visiting relatives in Macon.
About fifty youths gathered in the Hart building for a memorable Saint Patrick’s Eve dance. The Americus Cornet Band provided superb music as attendees enjoyed soulful waltzes and lively two steps into the night, making it a delightful seasonal event.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema scrofula rheumatism foul breath skin diseases and blood poisoning claiming it purifies the blood and heals ulcers pains and eruptions. It markets large bottles at five dollars with a free trial bottle and urges readers to order by mail from Beata Co Atlanta.
An ad describes Banner Salvé as the world’s most healing ointment for injuries, burns, spores, or cuts. It implies strong efficacy and endorsements from a Davenport Drug Co context.
Cordele Georgia March 16 Dr T B Perry of the United States Marine Hospital Service at Baltimore who was sent to Georgia to investigate the smallpox trouble pronounced a genuine smallpox after examining several subjects City officials and board of health have worked for weeks to stamp out the disease and Dr Perry praised the measures taken.
The Clear Water Bleachery at Aiken, the Iceman Mills in McColl, and the Anderson Yarn and Knitting Mill announce new capital, with projections totaling 4,525,000 dollars for cotton mills this year. The note references several advertisements and consumer product slogans.
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