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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
6
The piece argues the beef boycott will triumph as people resist the meat trust. It notes Atlanta hotels offering varied menus without beef, and Americas can survive with fish eggs butter and vegetables. It praises ingenuity to avoid Western beef and wishes a quick victory for the people.
The blues is seldom caused by actual external conditions but rather by a disordered liver in most cases. This summary reflects a historical medical assertion and emphasizes the link between mood states and liver health without broader context.
A hopeful for county office gains broad backing after a bold campaign move. He visits a family reunion with twenty one candidates present and impresses the parents and extended family. A druggist in Chattanooga touts Foley's Honey and Tar as superior cough remedy.
Americus residents gathered at the cemetery to honor Confederate soldiers buried there. The ceremony featured Rev. W. L. Wootten as chaplain, a male quartet, and Col. J. E. Sheppard as orator delivering a forty minute address praising Confederate ideals. The event highlighted wreaths, garlands, and flags over more than 40 graves, concluding Memorial Day observances.
The Presbytery plans a site visit to Cordele Rochelle Perry Camilla and Americus to decide the Presbyterian School location. A committee led by the chairman will investigate next week and report findings to the full Presbytery, with Americus hoping to bolster subscriptions.
Mrs Ellen Herlson of 300 Park Ave Kansas City Missouri reports two children suffered severe whooping cough with fainting and nosebleeds. After trying various remedies they used Foley's Honey and Tar with immediate improvement and believes it saved their lives.
The Wells mill fishing club has secured tebing privileges for one year starting May 1. It is now organized with officers Frank Shofield president G W Glover vice president W Carter secretary treasurer a board of directors and thirty members. A club house is planned and great sport is anticipated this summer.
At the central depot yesterday Mr. T. R. Blappey reported two valises missing after leaving them on a seat. One contained a dressing case and a handes telbel, both left in the waiting room, and he asks for their return if taken by mistake.
A sensational claim of a universal cure called the Elixir of Life. Dr James W Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana says his mysterious compound heals all diseases and sends the remedy free on request by mail. He cites cures from rheumatism to paralysis and invites sufferers to state their ailment for a free remedy.
An Americus fruit grower reports a bright prospect for a large peach crop in about a month with early varieties ripening soon and Elberta peaches arriving by July. He notes trees are shorter but fruit quality will be higher and funds will follow for other fruits and vegetables in season.
Joseph Coffman of Ontmorenc, Idaho, chronic bronchitis for ten years, found relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He shares that the remedy greatly improved his condition and that many others who tried it were satisfied. John R. Hudson endorses the product.
A dwelling two miles east of the city, owned by Allen Turner, was destroyed by fire at an early hour yesterday. The family narrowly escaped as the roof collapsed. Authorities suspect incendiary origin and investigations continue. Pneumonia robbed items.
An odd fragment notes a product or remedy advertised as stopping racking and preventing an efesaketemoain outcome with a dismissal of substitutes by John R Bedsos.
Visitors in Americus yesterday joined Memorial exercises honoring Captain William L. Jobogon of Macon a gallant old soldier and former Americus citizen. His sword once led the Sumter Light Guards in victory before many fell. Americus honors its old heroes especially Captain Johnson.
Farmers form The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co chartered by the state to cover farm property against wind and lightning. The company can operate in every Georgia county as a distinct entity. Also included are commercial notices about Hall's Catarrh Cure and associated endorsements from druggists and suppliers.
Goulden Young, a drummer for a Cincinnati hardware firm with homes in New York, attempted twice to take his life in a Chattanooga hotel. Driven to derangement by morphine withdrawal, he stabbed his throat but was stopped by bystanders, then attempted suicide with morphine before being jailed. He was described as a capable salesman when sober.
A powerful gale across Chicago on April 26 caused extensive property damage including shattered windows ripped roofs and torn signs. Rider J McCloud was knocked from a bicycle by a gust and trampled by a horse while Simon Teron a watchman at Barber Asphalt and Paving was seriously injured by a blown smokestack.
Sale offers 1200 yards Sea Island and lawn fabrics at deep discounts from 5c to 9c per yard, 500 yards Percale for shirts and waists at 6c, lace hose and gloves at reduced prices, 1000 yards patterned lawn at 2c, rugs at half price, curtains, bleached under vests, shoes, and boys caps with varying low prices. Includes 40 inch Sea Island and White Lawn latest markdowns.
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