Uniforms for Show Windows Display Line
A brief note announces Monday morning display of the handsomest line of uniforms in show windows and store, inviting attention to the featured attire.
18 Mar 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1898
Page
1
A brief note announces Monday morning display of the handsomest line of uniforms in show windows and store, inviting attention to the featured attire.
A city sale offers one pattern from Lord & Taylor in novelty dress suits with varied patterns and prices from 3.50 to 17.50. Notable selections include heliotrope brown checks, grey with blue stripe, and silk and wool blends in navy, green, and tan. Also advertised is yard-wide Sea Island Percale at 10c, discounted from 12 1/2c, with a wide range of colorings and patterns.
Allen and Sheffield advertise Wamsuttia Mills Lonsdale fruit of Loom and Cabbott Andreseggings for less money than any prior offers. They promise savings across many items, including shoes for 75c and table oil cloth in all colors at 15c, aiming to attract customers with best quality at reduced prices.
From Madrid semiofficial agency states sale of Cuba is impossible and parliament would not approve. In New York Horace Rubens argues independence exchange for indemnity unlikely but possible if Spanish pressure rises, Cuba could issue bonds to fund evacuation and relief. Five hundred killed as Balinao siege continues near Maparip. A draft of 83 men for Columbia and Minneapolis left Brooklyn Navy Yard for Jersey City. San Francisco reports ships moving as Lisburn defenses accelerate.
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant effective remedy for kidneys liver and bowels. It cleanses the system dispels colds headaches fevers and habitual constipation and is said to be the only remedy of its kind. Sold in 50 cent bottles by leading druggists with substitutes discouraged. California Fig Syrup Co. San Francisco Louisville New York.
A vintage advertisement extols a liver and digestive remedy as the path to physical vigor and feminine appeal. It claims the medicine cleanses the blood, brightens complexion, freshens breath, and restores vitality, promising renewed motherhood fitness and womanly allure.
Washington report says the president and cabinet foresee Maine inquiry results. A plan outlines indemnity of 10 million dollars from Spain, then a suggestion to refer the affair to an international board of arbitration. Congress stance uncertain but leaders favor arbitration while many see honor as non arbitrable.
Atlanta reports church circles greatly stirred by the suspension of Rev J T Gibson pastor of Walker Street Methodist church on a charge of immorality. The name of the woman involved has not been made public but is said to be the wife of a actor. Gibson was among several figures whose characters were investigated at the North Georgia conference last November.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a county murder case involving farmer Ben Jay Fetus and a figure named G. Berch in Tatporroy Georgia. The text references an ultimatum or accusation but lacks coherent details and full names, places, or dates.
A Pall Mall Gazette dispatch from Rome reports Vatican efforts to deter the United States from war with Spain over Cuba. The pope would press for Cuba to stay under Spanish rule, governed like an English colony, if his offices are accepted, with Vatican influence aimed at Washington.
War preparations for Charleston harbor defenses accelerate with Sullivan's Island regimental move from St Augustine. Eight 12 inch mortars crown the front battery, more to come, plus heavy rifled guns at Fort Moultrie. Other batteries to mount 12 inch, four inch, and 10 inch pieces with rapid fire guns. Magazines stocked, ammunition arriving, day and night work continuing.
The Huntington owned shipyard at Newport News Virginia moves to build the world largest drydock. C B Orcutt of New York and Huntington authorize the navy to proceed with preliminary plans and aim to push work rapidly. The dock will have berths for two battleships and new working agreements with the government assure annual dockings.
The Bank of Abbeville failed as cashier H F P Latham assigned the bank’s assets to Max E Land for creditors. He left by morning train for Savannah claiming to go to Turborn NC while noting the bank’s safe held notes and securities. The president J G Mebegan was absent during the assignment.
Washington March 15 The senate committee on naval affairs debated an immediate independent inquiry into the Maine disaster but voted 6 to 4 to postpone action for the present. The panel will seek information from the War Department while maintaining the naval board of inquiry. Senator McEnery led the pro inquiry with the majority while Senator Chandler sided with immediate action. Cabinet discussions covered defense footing and warship procurement options without firm conclusions.
In Atlanta on March 14 a large crowd filled the Tabernacle to hear Hon. Wy. Bryan. The Nebraskan addressed the audience on topics including free higher education and met with leaders such as Mr. Shepard Brysu, president of the Young Men's Democratic League, and editor Mr. Clark Howell.
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