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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
8
Joyner’s offers a large selection of children and ladies oxford shoes in tan and black. Prices are advertised as lower for quality. The store invites customers to visit and see the assortment and deals.
In a busy shopper notice, Doris Oxford 9c pairs are offered at 1.98 each, with children’s slippers at 98 cents per pair. The ad touts Vici Kid Patent tip leather options, solid leather, and a range of sizes and colors including tan and chocolate.
A sale offers men’s oxfords priced at 2.85 dollars, marked down from 3.00 and 2.35, available in button tan, lace tan, buckle tan and full patent feather styles.
A fashion event features footwear in low and high heels and light and heavy soles with stylish shapes. Black Oxfords are offered at the same price, highlighting value and style across the collection.
An advertisement touts Goodyear shoes with tan Russia calf uppers and all leather construction. It emphasizes style, service, and satisfaction, pricing the pair at 3.35 dollars.
Red flood over Central Railway trestle across Flint river halted all trains north and south of Americus. Bridges at Oglethorpe and between the river swamps were flooded. Americus to Macon detours via Columbus and Fort Valley delayed service until repairs possible. Back water reached Montezuma streets.
A farm property offers pasture for cows three miles west of the city with running water at a rate of one dollar per month. Interested parties should contact J. W. Walker, 26-d-ln-and.
Mr W W Robinson Atlantic Compress Co. general manager visited Americus to inspect the local press rebuild. The plant, owned by citizens but leased to Atlantic, progresses satisfactorily though material delays and river flood held up lumber. Completion expected by August or sooner with the press ready for operation.
Ex-Gov Joseph M. Terrell will deliver the commencement address at the Third District Agricultural College in Americus on Monday May 25. Pres Collum announced Terrell accepted the invitation, noting his pivotal role in bringing the school to Americus. The program includes Rev I P Tyson of Millen presenting the final Sunday sermon, a temperance play Dr Milner's Daughter, student literary programs, industrial displays, and a razor-making exhibit.
The Americas Board of Trade moves toward its new structure with plans for permanent headquarters in the business district, exhibits of local manufactures and agriculture, and a renewed drive to secure exhibits from farmers and manufacturers. The enrollment stands at 150 members with annual dues of 1600 dollars, and efforts are underway to double this to boost upbuilding in Americus and Sumter County.
Americus public schools face crowding and demand for space. A board committee, including G. W. Glover Supt. Miller and W. P. Wallis, will ask City Council at the next meeting to issue $25,000 in bonds set aside in the bond election for a new school building. The full $75,000 bond issue remains largely unused.
In Americus Georgia Mrs. D C Pettis reports her son suffered back pain and kidney issues but improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Dodson's Pharmacy. The ad claims the remedy treats backache nervousness and urinary troubles with a 50 cent price. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as sole U S agents. Remember the name Dean's.
By May 15 the new peach cannery will be ready for operation. Roberts Bros. of Baltimore are supplying the machinery and will start shipments in a few days. Bertha Leonard of Vienna will install the equipment, with the plant running for months and employing over 200 workers during the busy season. Peach growers in Sumter gain a favorable outlet for surplus crop unable to ship elsewhere due to over ripeness or size.
Judge James G. Parks and Mrs. Parks of Dawson are guests of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Taylor for several days, arriving yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Lane of Macon will arrive today upon a visit to Col, and Mrs. W. T. Lane at their pretty home on Lee street.
A short Americus report notes a gubernatorial straw ballot at Dodson's corner. A Leslie business trip cites sixteen voters polled in ten minutes, showing fourteen for Brown and two for Smith. The event occurred informally, not at a party mass meeting.
Tybee Island near Savannah is described as a destination with ocean breezes and artesian water, ready to offer a brief seasonal retreat. The article notes plans to install amusements and transform the area into a lively summer spot.
Boston April 29 Special Conditions governing liquor traffic will shift across New England on May 1 as local option takes effect. Massachusetts 210 licenses, about 10 percent, must close after 11 pm Thursday. Vermont sees far fewer license cities. New Hampshire abolishes druggists licenses. Rhode Island tightens mayoral law. Worcester will be no-license, the largest in the region. Lynn follows. Haverhill ends saloon era in Essex County. losses in state revenue prompt tax debate.
Thirty six new members were secured for the Board of Trade under the new dues system to take effect tonight. Listed are L. D. Lockhart Otis Hansford Frank Lamar C W Raymond Edward Bell G W Bacot Turpin Bros J Roscoe Parker Dr P F Bohnson T B Hooks J William Walker J A Fort Dr B K Crockett Capt W W Dews McLaughlin Co Estes Yearwood Walter Page Eldridge Drug Co G M Eldridge Ben Mize J C Dixon D R Andrews Kirby W Jones Frank Sheffield CA Winchester B H Tee H P Trimble J R Williams B A Nesbit J B Small B H Worthy Roney J A Davenport T M Furlow H B Mashburn. The top class dues payers at $30 per year include Bank of Commerce Planters Bank Americus National Bank Bank of Southwestern Georgia Lee Allet Chase L Ansley J W Shiver Americus Grocery Co Sheffield Huntington Co W A McDonald G S Gardner.
The President retains veto power pressure as Congress stalls funding for two battleships provided for. Roosevelt may be backed by his stance, while critics warn the quarrel could force him to eat his words.
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