19 Mar 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1892
Page
1
The article explains that most light sources emit significant heated rays and that long exposure causes eye strain. It notes solar, electric, and petroleum light vary in heat content and argues for a filtering substance. Dramoxo Spectacles are described as containing the material that cuts off heated rays to protect the eye.
The Paramount suggests choosing attire for the new season and invites readers to visit 4 D Bailey's Haberdashery to explore suitable outfits and scenery for the look.
A quiet clash between Rev. A. M Williams of First Methodist and Rev. Snow of East American Methodist ends with the bishop ruling Williams acted within his jurisdiction. Snow may hold revival services near Reese Park after rail service starts, under terms set by the church hierarchy.
In Atlanta on March 18 a younger drug clerk, Charles Avery, was found dead in room 410 of the Kimball House. A morphine container and letters were present, including a note to a Meridian Mississippi address and a Latin motto suggesting he intended his death as a first message. Local officials removed the body and Avery’s friends recall him as a clever but generous man.
A long feature contrasts various tramps including a once respected Augusta circuit solicitor general who fell from grace to life on the road. The piece laments moral fall as he moves from dignity to destitution while a Warrenton report notes a planned lynching in Virginia was halted by a stay, with authorities fearing mob violence.
Americus Jewelry Company urges prompt watch cleaning. The piece notes average American watches tick 16 000 to 18 000 times per hour, 432 000 per day, and a yearlong calculation emphasizes maintenance. Local remarks include travel updates and city notices about residents.
The Artesian Corner promotes Rogers plated silverware with heavy discounts aimed at local families. Butler and Berry of Americus claim sets of ten spoons or more for about two dollars to four dollars per set, urging readers to visit Pines Boulevard for purchases.
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