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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1900
Page
4
A vivid sales note proclaims new summer gowns and crisp fabrics. It highlights calicos, ginghams, lawns, linens, batistes, and Madras cloths with wide price ranges and fast colors, inviting shoppers to secure bargains on fine textiles and white goods.
The county Democratic executive committee meets to decide the primary date rules and voter qualifications. They discuss whether the county race will mirror the state May 15 white primary and how 1899 taxes affect registration, with Dunn noting many voters already registering and two months left to register.
The Bank of Southwestern Georgia has acquired a key hotel park in the city center after a title transfer completed yesterday. The bank expects to subdivide the property, which fronts four business streets, into building lots for sale at likely high prices. Previously, the site was valued around 10 000 dollars and was jointly owned by three local banks, with the Bank of Southwestern Georgia now sole purchaser of two thirds.
Postmasters at all first and second class offices may cash all money orders regardless of payee, including those drawn on their own office. Orders must be valid by age not irregular, enabling easier payments. Americus falls under this rule to facilitate money order cashing.
A second entry in the county treasurer race is Mr E Taylor whose announcement appears this morning. He is described as a man of integrity and solid business qualifications and well known in the county. He plans to campaign in the primary, where he expects to win support.
A Civil War ball that struck G. B. Steadman of Newark Michigan caused horrible ulcers for twenty years. Bucklen’s Arnica Balm cured him. It claims to heal cuts burns boils felons corns skin eruptions and provides a pile cure. Sold by E. J. Eldridge druggist.
A flood of discount items is advertised: 400 dozen men collars sold at 5c each, with 6 per customer, plus 29c underwear and 19c silk bows. Also listed are shoes priced at 1.25, yard goods 5c to 24c, and dresses, organdy, and linen products marketed for Monday and Tuesday only.
Americus may gain a second daily mail run on the Georgia and Alabama shoofly line aiding merchants and local residents. Postmaster Smith will confer with Superintendent Terrell to pursue the schedule, hoping for a two mail daily service beneficial to town and line patrons. Also touts Parx-Krues as a top selling remedy with strong claims and Perry Davis Samn-Killer prices.
E L Bell formally announces for sheriff this morning and is backed by deputy Dudley Gatewood. Bell brings two terms as deputy and is widely supported by friends and county voters, forming a strong ticket for the Democratic primary.
An Americas Lyceum course shows Polk Miller the Virginia lecturer and entertainer slated for April 10 after Dr. Roland Dwight Grant visits April 8. The notices also advertise stomach and liver health remedies and a Light Infantry meeting led by Capt. Oxanxs with Coroner candidate J M Duckworth among parkway announcements.
The ad promotes Green's August Flower as a universal remedy used by mothers and grandmothers for indigestion, liver regulation, and general discomfort. It claims few doses cure dull head pains and assures nothing serious is wrong, with sample bottles at Davenport Drug Company.
A freight car bound for Whitley Grocery Co. was robbed taking a case of soap. Police jailed Anderson Causey on the charge. A concealed pistol was found on him, likely increasing his future costs in court.
For rent a five room house located on College Street. Apply to W T Lane.
Magnificent foulard silks offered in 75c to 1.25 per yard, printed India and China silks 39c and 65c, Kaiki wash silks 50c to 59c, plain taffetas and jap silks in multiple widths, black silks for skirts waists and full suits priced from 45c to 1.50 per yard, plus black wool goods for skirts and suits.
The store announces a new line of ladies silk waists in popular sizes with stylish fit and finish. Hurry to purchase before stock is broken in sizes.
A local advertisement promotes new wash goods at up to 5¢ per yard and higher, highlighting wide variety, popular prices, and attractive styles. Shoppers urged to select early while stock lasts.
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