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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1901
Page
6
An American merchant reports a relative who invested 500 in Beaumont and sold a land claim the same week for 100,000 after oil was discovered. The piece notes a nationwide rush to oil lands with promises of large profits and compares the trend to the California gold rush era.
An advertisement claims Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil eases cold symptoms rapidly. It suggests relief within a night and full improvement in a few days if started early, warning against miracle cures and noting the product is from Scott & Bowne of New York.
Officers Barrow and Poole wrestled with Clint Harris, a Black prisoner, after a warrant arrest. Harris refused to yield, resisting with punches and a struggle in the street before being handcuffed. Police plan to add resisting an officer as an additional charge.
An anxious account from Mrs Burnham's bedside describes doctors fearing a fatal pneumonia linked to General Burnham of Maine. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life after three doses, claiming it cured throat and lung issues. trial bottles offered at E. J. Eldridge’s drug store.
The Sumter County Agricultural Society held its monthly meeting at the courthouse with strong farmer turnout. Discussions covered timely farming topics, highlighting the value of these monthly sessions held on the fourth Friday.
A historic ad states Bucklen’s Arnica Salve treats barn injuries burns scalds bruises and pains. It claims miraculous cures for pavers sores ulcers felons corns and boils. Sold in boxes of twenty at E J Eldridge drug store with guarded guarantee.
Americus and the South honor 300 Confederate dead at Oak Grove Cemetery. Veterans, women, and schoolchildren in a solemn procession gathered at the library and graves to lay garlands, as General Evans spoke on Southern memory and justice. The Americas Light Infantry led the march.
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Fannie May Trusselle and Mr Roy Parker to be held this week at the bride’s home in Oglethorpe. Parker is an Americas businessman and Trusselle is well known among Friends in Americas with relatives here. Friends of both families offer sincere congratulations.
Tried Friends Best. For thirty years Tutt's Pills have proven a blessing to be invalid. Are truly the sick man's friend, A Known Fact For bilious headache, dyspepsia sour stomach, malaria,constipa tion and all kindred diseases. TUTT'S Liver PILLS AN ABSOLUTE CURE.
Gardeners in Americus report thriving strawberry beds yielding large quantities. W M Jones has one of the best patches, delivering thirty quarts in two days while supplying his table. Other locals enjoy abundant fruit as berry season peaks. Household advice promotes Herbine for vigor, with price 50 cents from John R Hudson.
The city plans to fix up Rees Park and other pleasure grounds to comply with conditions tied to the donor Dr. Rees. Staff will restore fences and enhance the property to prevent reversion to heirs. Also notes of COULSEN'S HONEY OF TAR priced at 25 and 50 cents.
The Americus Oil Company will close its plant now until the next busy season while the machinery undergoes a thorough overhaul. The mills have enjoyed a prosperous season and employ about fifty or sixty people, being a prominent city industrial enterprise.
Reuters reports from Peking that on April 23 German forces crossed into Shanxi via Kak Nau and Chang Cheng Li passes, pursued retreating Chinese for 18 miles in sharp fighting, while French troops occupied the passes. Germans returned on April 25, French handed back passes and kept previous outposts. German casualties cited as 4 killed and 1 officer and 80 men wounded. Chinese losses not given. A Cologne Gazette dispatch says beyond Kalgan the country remained quiet with no garrisons encountered, only Chinese police observed.
Cinciusati April 27 The Ohio River remains stationary at 59 feet from 9 p m yesterday through 9 a m today hindering cleanup and delaying resumption of business as warm clear weather is expected to bring a fall. Exoxville April 37 The anniversary of the Sultana disaster on the Mississippi River is observed with about 100 of 800 survivors present and more attending from several states.
Holly Springs, two miles west of Americas, reopens for the season as a popular picnic resort. Hansford brothers run the bathhouse and facilities, offering a dancing pavilion, bathing privileges, and attractions. The ad also touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for cuts, wounds, burns, and bruises with price 23 cents and 0 cents.
Veterans proudly display bronze Southern Cross of Honor medals on their lapels, presented by the Daughters of the Confederacy. The front bears Southern Cross of Honor Dee Vindice 1861-1865, the reverse notes Daughters of the Confederacy to the United Confederate Veterans.
Johnson’s Tonic is advertised as a superb grip cure that neutralizes grip poison within an hour and restores health within a week. The claim notes blood absorption, danger reduction in a day, and ruddy cheeks, with a price of 50 cents if it cures. A warning to take nothing else is included.
Wanted. Men to learn barber trade with scholarship board and tools included until May 15. Two months completes during busy season with big wages for graduates. Includes space for 200 at Buffalo Exposition. Write for particulars today to Moter Barber College St. Louis Mo. The wisest man mixes a few grains of folly with his wisdom.
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