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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1900
Page
3
A noisy vintage ad page touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy and a South American Nervina cure for stomach disease. It features testimonials praising swift relief, warns of lingering cough dangers, and urges readers to purchase from local merchants like E. J. Eldridge in Americus.
A fragmentary newspaper advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Pain-Balm as fast relief for rheumatism sprains and bruises and lists prices and local pharmacies. It also mentions other remedies including Doudeon's and De Witt's Witch Hazel and various health claims, inclining toward testimonial style and dubious accuracy. The fragment mentions names and places such as Grand Chancellor and Boonville Indiana, reflecting typical midwestern drug ads.
A crowded, informal column recaps city chatter and local notices. Mentions a looming political candidate field for Atlanta, a Grand Commandery meeting in Atlanta, a railroad ticket sale, and a group trip to Black’s Mill. Reports a kitchen-fire scare at Russell’s Alley, new drug shipments, and several testimonials for patent medicines including King’s New Discovery and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm.
A series of 19th century patient letters from Mus Coas EB Jouxson and others in Rumford Center Maine describe relief and improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Women report reduced abdominal bloating fitness gains and steadier menses with several expressing gratitude and urging others to try the remedy.
An East Americas man reports his coon dog Bill McKinley found dead in a horse lot with others such as Dewey the terrier and a pug also killed nearby. Neighbors fear poison may be used and urge action to prevent further dog deaths while noting unclear causes and suspects.
Americas friends learned of the marriage of William M. Harper and Miss Florrie Watts in Dawson with Rev. Crumley officiating. Harper formerly resided in Americus and the couple will start married life in Danville, with祝 best wishes from locals.
An old Texas advertisement extols De Witt’s Little Early Risers as a liver cleanser and blood purifier. It touts quick action for piles and invigoration, with endorsements attributed to W. A. Rembert and a sentiment on honesty as policy.
Local readers glimpse a social roundup of visitors and residents passing through, listing Col J. T. Hill from Cordele on legal business, Mr. W. H. Webb of Atlanta on city business, Mrs. J. D. Richardson of Lumpkin visiting, Col. Charles Johnson from Columbus, and Miss Leila Morris from Atlanta among others calling on friends and staying at area homes.
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a tonic that improves digestion, increases weight, and restores health. It claims better facial color and nerves support from lime and soda hypophosphites, with testimonials praising quick, safe relief from coughs and colds. It references chemists and various endorsers amid promotional language.
An advertisement touts B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm as a long tested remedy for blood poisoning and skin eruptions. It claims to cleanse the body, relieve mucous and skin conditions, and restore health, with endorsements from J. I. Carson and W A. Kembert praising digestive and general benefits.
A collage of patent medicine claims touts Bradfield's Regulator and Foley's Honey and Tar as cures for women's weakness, coughs, kidney trouble, and nervous disorders. Statements promise dramatic weight changes, wealth shortcuts, and nerve restoration, with testimonials from druggists and patients.
A local bathhouse on Lhe Street announces it is open for the season with day and night baths and supplied bathing suits. J H Dysuuses advertises attentive service and invites patrons to try his baths.
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