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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
3
A fragmented 19th century style ad touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with testimonials from Hartford residents. It mentions store shelf exposure, a customer praise, a seaside summer salvation claim, and multiple other patent medicines.
Congress man E B Lewis spoke in a packed Cordele opera house on May 3 defending his record, praising war tax repeal efforts, and arguing he has served every duty in Washington. He claimed strong district support, anticipated victory in May 15, and denounced Judge Fort’s criticisms while praising farmers and laborers. He warned of tariff issues and projected a Bryan landslide, urging clean campaigning and denouncing corruption while recalling boyhood ties to the area.
A collage of short town items notes a candidates debate at city hall this morning urging attendance, a Savannah Tybee excursion for two dollars, a hotel park concert by the American Cornet Band, hints at a May 15th or later early closing for merchants, First Church of Christ Scientist Sunday school picnic at Myrtle Springs, and a last day to register for the state primary. Weather mentions a cold wave likely from a hailstorm and orchards show large peaches heavy with fruit, signaling big profits for growers.
An 1860s Civil War ball injury to G. B. Steadman of Newark Michigan is linked to long lasting ulcers until Bucklow's Arica Salve and other patent cures are promoted by local druggists E. J. Eldridge and J. R Hudson. Florence Newman of Gray New York endorses Chamberlain's Pain Balm for muscular rheumatism. Thialiniment is offered by Dodaon’s Pharmacy.
An OCR fragment lists various patent medicine endorsements and remarks. It mentions Castoria with its signature claim, De Witt’s Witch Hazel Galve for skin ailments, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure praised by J I Garson Prothonotary, plus a few unrelated lines about a coal man and Banner Salve curing a breast sore.
The body will be carried today to Sandersville with a one ton casket and the funeral party to depart by the 5 18 Central train. The death of this good man of God causes deep sorrow across south Georgia where he labored and earned esteem. In Americas he resided briefly and was beloved by St Pauls and Salem churches where he served as pastor. Sympathy goes to his wife, son and daughter as hundreds of friends mourn. His devotion to the Methodist church and conferences was immense.
An old advertisement promises relief for eczema itching sores and skin troubles with B B B tonic. It alleges 80 years of testing and offers free personal advice and a trial bottle, urging readers to write to OD Balk Co. at Anaskaska for details.
Traveling rates and sale dates for various events including annual Confederate Veteran reunion in Louisville Kentucky May 30 to June 3 1900 Southern Baptist Convention in Hot Springs Arkansas May 10 to 17 General Assembly Presbyterian church gatherings in St Louis Missouri and Atlanta Georgia May 17 to 20 seaside excursion to Savannah May 22 plus other promo fares. Also mentions One Minute Cough Cure Foley Kidney Care and Witch Hazel Balm with testimonials and medical claims.
Short items list residents and guests, including Mrs Barney Parker ill at home near the city, Field returning from a relatives visit in Oglethorpe, Frank Sobwell and T A Colling in town for business, William Newman leaving for Macon, J R Williams visiting Ellettsville, traveling seaman Jim Farnum signing Windsor register, Mrs E D Sheffield returning from Albany, Mrs B A Oliphant visiting relatives, and a mention of a Huyler’s shipment at Hudson’s drug store.
Hon E B Lewis funds a reply to Judge Fort s request for a joint debate between them on campaign issues. He notes travel, prior commitments, and argues there are no issues beyond character and party aims, asserting joint debates would not advance democracy.
A fragmented 1807 notice from Clinton Alabama touts Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It includes testimonials and stray references to misused quotes, stage crowds and literary mentions, with garbled names and dates.
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