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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1900
Page
4
An odd advertising column touts Reasonable Profit as a fair approach to sales. The piece notes new merchandise for a forthcoming season, urging customers to accept profit minded pricing and a transparent storefront message.
A report notes that three year term appointments from DS are due to end as the position closes. The article outlines pending transitions and the impact on the department.
Sheriff Luther Horne of Webster County visited Americus on business and announced he will again seek the sheriff’s post. The letter of support highlights his years of service, honesty, and effectiveness, predicting a strong, likely re-election by Webster County voters.
The Times-Recorder notes a new letter box will be placed in the post office corridor for letters after hours. The box enables drop-offs at any time and mailing aboard the Central’s early trains. Also advertised are Perry Davis Pain-Killer remedies and a notice that John M. Green & Co. become general agents for Actua Life in Georgia.
Readable sale listing details silk ribbons priced from 25c to 45c regulars, with widths 4 to 7% inches and a guaranteed all silk quality. Also promotes cotton dress goods, dimities, organdies, and other apparel items with reduced prices and a Monday April 30 start, plus limited quantities on men’s shirts, underwear, and hosiery.
The WEW depot is now ready after a one week delay. The Central's new passenger station opens with improved access via Cotton Avenue and a handsomely finished building. Delegate G H Rittenberry leaves for Milwaukee as Marshall Division Americas representative at the Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers convention. Dr Kings New Discovery is advertised with free trial bottles and guaranteed cure.
The cotton market started upward with gains along the line. May and August contracts rose to 9.00 and 9.35 cents, while New York forecasts suggest August could climb to 12 or 13 cents. A note on using remedies briefly mentions Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co.
A lively scrap occurred on Cotton Avenue when George D. Wheatley and H. B. Haynes exchanged blows after a business disagreement. Friends intervened to separate them. both men sustained only minor injuries.
Tam operates a first class grain separator ready to thrash oats wheat and rye in Sumter County Tropic. Contact J O Emp at Tropic for service.
A Times-Recorder porter Bill Tucker is arrested amid a wave of Burglaries in Americus. Police seize a bag of stolen bed clothing and more loot from Tucker’s home and later discover a large haul linked to Charlie Perry’s gang, with several suspects still under surveillance. Local drug ad follows.
The Americus Light Infantry and accompanying state troops will receive $150 each from the state this week as armory rent. Each company is expected to receive the stated amount, with prior notice of the funds pending. The payment will ease financial strains and bolster unit operations.
A persistent cough signals dangerous diseases like consumption and bronchitis. Early treatment offers easy cure, and Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised for success in curing the cough causing diseases. For sale by J R Hudson and Dodsons Pharmacy.
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