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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
3
A brief classified item urges readers to call 148 to arrange prescription fulfillment. The note emphasizes quick contact for pharmacy requests and home delivery options may be implied by the printed line.
A printer's ad asserts a refrigerator must be scientifically built to preserve cold dry air and keep food fresh. It praises a specific model as the best made after years of study, offering multiple styles plus ice cream freezers, water coolers, ice shaves, hammocks, lawn swings, and rubber and cotton goods.
The Raymond Orchards Company seeks a 175000 to 250000 capitalized charter to grow peaches and other fruits on the Raymond plantation near Americus along the Central Railroad. Plans include canning, preserving, crates, syrups, stock raising, and poultry. Based on the Raymond orchard and its 100000 trees, the venture hints at a major regional agricultural push. DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills advertisement ends the notice.
William E. Mitchell, a prominent farmer, announced in the city that he has ground meat for his plantation and tenants for two days. He asserts there is no pellagra danger on his broad acres, noting he has never bought corn, hay, oats, or Western meat in seventeen years of farming. He sells ample supplies from his surplus, which underpins his success.
The Americas chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hosts the state assemblage here on May 18. The chapter, formed about two years ago, is among the strongest in the state and growing, with a detailed program to be announced soon. Meanwhile a separate note mentions Jones claiming value to the firm and inability to attend the game.
Survivors of the Fourth Georgia regiment and veterans of the Fourteenth New Jersey clash over a captured battle flag. Georgia sources insist the unit never surrendered its colors, which remain in Richmond’s Confederate Museum, while the Fourth Georgia acknowledges the flag’s loss only for a different unit and location.
A letter to F B Arthur of Americus Georgia touts Devoe paint claiming it uses fewer gallons per job than any other paint. The ad offers a money back promise if Devoe half does not take less gallons and notes Americus Construction Co. sells the product.
Americus was honored at the Grand Chapter session in Macon this week. Elected for the ensuing year is Grand Lecturer Howard of Americus, a dedicated Mason in the Order's work. His duties cover the Third Congressional District. Before Premier Acquith faces England's large deficit he should seek advice from Senator Aldrich.
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