03 May 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1896
Page
1
Local retailer advertises Buttermik Complexion Soap at 3 cakes for 10 dollars, labeled Hair Pingle paper. The deal highlights a promotional price and the paper’s notice notes product availability and pricing details.
United States Consul reports Welsh tinplate makers dissolved their board of control and wage reductions loom. The district faces idle mills and output loss, with demand for roofing tin growth only through new market efforts. Separate notes cover American horses in Germany and a railway project in China, plus a Virginia watermelons tariff hearing and a probate court verdict in Alabama.
May 2 reports from CizveLaxp describe Bishop Foster presiding as Dr. Parker reads scripture. Debates over committees, benevolences, temper economy, and memoirs unfold amid confusion, with a telegram of sympathy for Ira Reed and a lengthy Episcopal address by Bishop Warner. The Petrel gunboat arrives in San Francisco from Honolulu.
This week features ready made sheets at 50 cts each and prettiest figured Dimity 12 1-2. Bleaching at 8c. A new Dress Goods line. Black figured French Tamise 45c. New Mohair and Brilli Antine styles. A business growing rapidly. yearly trade up about double from last year, and planners urge customers to trade and support continued growth.
A local shop promotes brown linen suits as the current fashion for hot weather and invites readers to view their line. The advert highlights brown linen fabrics as unmatched in the season.
A local advertisement touts a wide range of boots and shoes for misses children men and youths offered in the Americas. The agency proclaims low prices and broad selection for all ages with emphasis on value and availability.
If you haven’t got them you are not in it. We feature Cosmopolitan dress shirts and Bell Neglige with style and fit. Our neckwear stock is up to date with pure linen gent’s standing and turned down collars at 75¢ per dozen. Cheap at double the price, call and buy a dozen before gone.
A Smyrna dispatch reports Armenian relief funds shrinking while destitute numbers rise across centers except Van, raising fears of famine and pestilence. The letter notes massacres, with Killo casualties cited and calls for expulsion of American missionaries by interior governors, met with British diplomacy.
In Raleigh May 2 the Democratic outlook in North Carolina was discussed. Pou says conditions are better than last year and fusion with Populists or Republicans is not tolerated. He advocates sound money and party harmony, warns against bolting, and notes potential fusion talks with Populists. Also mentions Stone Mountain rail plans and local political alignments.
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