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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1900
Page
3
An advertisement-like notice touts a new remedy claimed to cure rheumatism in days. It boasts rapid life changes, urges trial at Citizens Pharmacy, and cites testimonials about pain relief and mobility restoration. The copy emphasizes dramatic personal improvement and prompts readers to seek the medicine now.
A Petersburg Virginia baker F P Moran endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children’s coughs and whooping cough noting it contains no opium or harmful drugs. He says it has always given perfect satisfaction and was recommended by a local druggist. Sold by Hodson and Dodson's Pharmacy.
A jumble of testimonials from Hinsdale Illinois and others touting 606 Minute Cough Cure and Wirth’s Witch Hazel products. Readers claim relief from croup coughs colds and skin ailments amid promotional snippets and antiquated language.
A terse boreal snapshot highlights crowds buying from rural visitors, the Central depot oak furniture arriving for the new passenger hall, Boers debate dismissed as savagery, and voters meeting many times. It notes a killed horse, cotton prices, Port receipts, Labedi production, Easter bonnets, St Patrick greens, and court events with Judge Evans presiding.
Sumter County faces an early primary as Democratic Executive Committee plans a meeting on Saturday to discuss a May 15 statewide primary. Judge J B Pilsbury, chair, expects a county vote soon and notes many candidates have entered the race for every local office. The move promises a brisk, hot campaign with candidates eager for a short, decisive contest.
Mrs Ace Hart of Groton South Dakota writes of a severe lung illness described as cold settled on her lung, a cough, and consumption. After four doctors gave up, she prayed and lived by faith, then used Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds, taking eight bottles to recover. Trial bottles are free at E J Eldridge’s Drug Store with regular sizes listed at 60 cents and $1.00, guaranteed or money refunded.
The Pacolet Manufacturing Company of Pacolet South Carolina bought 850 acres near Gainesville Georgia to build a 1 million cotton mill with 50 000 spindles. It will process 20 000 bales yearly and output 125 000 yards daily. One thousand four hundred workers will be hired and payroll ranges from 15 000 to 20 000 dollars per month. Production aimed at export with latest machinery.
At a Cochran mass merchants meeting 23000 was subscribed to build a cotton mill with a committee set to solicit more. Farmers from Sumter and surrounding areas show interest, hoping for better cotton prices as mill towns pay more. Additional subscriptions to reach 50000 seem feasible with local and rural support.
A string of local brief notices records visitors and travelers. Mr Thomas Harrold travelled to Atlanta on a short business trip. Capt John Cobb and Col W A Dodson returned from Atlanta. B E Ribble visits for Texas Photo Co in San Antonio. Mrs Robert Farnam back from Fitzgerald. Mrs Milton Smith of Atlanta staying with Mrs James Dodson on Lee Street. Mr and Mrs B M Stewart moved from Macon after relatives visit.
An advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and hoarseness, claims quick relief, and cites Davenport Drug Co and Eugene J. Hall. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a dependable aid for digestion with praised personal testimonies, urging readers to seek immediate relief before illness worsens.
Albert Brady publicly announces his run for Sumter County sheriff with W. C. Barrow and J. F. Daniel as deputies. The trio are well known in Sasater and considered a strong ticket in local politics.
The Vindicator of Rutherfordton NC reports two tests of Cham berlain Pain Balm by its editor. A rheumatic shoulder ache lasted ten days before two applications provided instant relief. A thigh rheumatism episode also eased after two rubbings with balm, especially after rubbing before bed. Sold by J B Hudson and Dodson's Pharmacy.
An old medical ad promotes a blood disease cure claiming one remedy permanently removes taint from the blood. It warns against mercury and potash treatments as harmful, touts a non mineral blood remedy, and offers free books by Swift Specific Company of Atlanta Georgia.
HTON not a candidate leaves the race for state treasurer due to the early primary. Col. W. A. Broughton announces retirement, leaving BR. E. Park as the remaining candidate. The note follows with brief ad-like items and regional updates.
An 1898 fragment extols Hall's Great Discovery or "Oneal bottle" claiming cures for kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, rheumatic and other ailments. Includes testimonials from J. King of Missouri and others, with biased lines about medical efficacy and personal anecdotes.
An OCR fragment touts Mozley’s Lemon Elixir as a pleasant remedy for biliousness constipation and nervous debility with claims of soothing the stomach and aiding digestion. Marketed from Atlanta, it targets readers seeking quick tonic relief despite garbled words on efficacy and branding.
The readable fragment mentions the State Senate and State University with scattered words about time frames and ages. The text is garbled, offering no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize into a full news item.
An old advertisement from Salem, New York promotes Mosley’s Lemon Blizir as a superior medicine for many diseases and women’s troubles. The copy claims it has been tested and trusted, urging readers to buy for relief and health benefits.
An old advertisement touts Hozley's Lemon Hot Drop as a cure for coughs hoarseness sore throat bronchitis and long diseases. Testimonials from Mrs Gillgin Zimmerman and W A Rembert claim immediate relief and removal of coughs croup and throat issues. The copy emphasizes safety for children and as a remedy preventing complications.
A garbled ad style passage touts Banner Salve as Gis' most healing ointment in the world while referencing Davenport Drag C6 and DeWitt's Little Early Risers as relief for headaches and bowel issues. Mention appears in a chaotic mix with names like Lewis Ackerman of Goshen and W. A Kombert.
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