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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1901
Page
8
May shopping plans unfold with backlogged inventory as GEO D. Wheatley showcases summer wear. Featured: fine dimities, Swiss linens, lace stripes, and white lawn waists at deep May discounts, plus Swiss ribbed underwear and linen handkerchiefs. The sale promotes early buying, shaping a busy season with strong stock and favorable prices.
At a Camp Sumter United Confederate Veterans meeting the group planned sending delegates to the Memphis reunion. Regular delegates include Davenport Lockett McGarab Murray Morgan Chapman. Central of Georgia Railway to run a special train for veterans leaving Americus at 1 30 pm and arriving in Memphis next morning after a seventeen hour trip. Officers for the coming year were elected with Judge J B Pilsbury reappointed as commander and others retaining posts. The camp also voted to seek subscriptions to furnish a room in the State Veterans Home in memory of the late Col A S Oatts.
A vintage advice passage claims a lovely woman must protect health to stay sociable and attractive. It promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach liver and kidney issues and for purifying blood, promising strong nerves bright eyes and velvety skin. Available at E J Eldridge's Drug Store for 50 cents.
Sir Knight I. BH Ensign of Forsyth is the oldest Templar in Georgia. The Grand Commandery met on his eighty second birthday and presented a gold and diamond jewel in appreciation of his years of service. Dr. E. J. Eldridge endorses Paisley Birrers for kidney liver and stomach health.
Atlanta May 6 State Treasurer Park challenges Judge Candler ruling ordering payment of school teachers from the public property fund until the Supreme Court decides. The decision was handed down Saturday and a bill of exceptions is filed today as the case moves to the Supreme Court.
An1840s style advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for ulcers scrofula eczema pimples itching skin and bone pain. It promises renewed vigor and blood purity with a dollar price and a free trial by mailing to the Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga.
Hundreds of friends greet Capt. Charles E. Van Riper upon his return to Americus after a year away. The event required the Grand Lodge of Georgia to effect his coming. Van Riper, living in Tifton, plans to return to his old home after amassing a fortune and hosting De Molay No. 5, a large Georgia commandery.
The Sir Knights of the Knights Templar of Georgia will attend an outdoor barbecue at 11 o clock today beside Muckalee Creek under magnolia trees. De Molay No 5 hosts the event with a simple, ample feast of barbecued pigs and mutton, promised as a full social occasion without formalities.
A brief note promotes Syrup of Fige as the best simple and gentle remedy for nature's needs, recommending prompt use only when necessary and endorsing the California Fig Syrup Co as the manufacturer.
The Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co may rebuild its Americus plant, but current signals are weak. Officials in Atlanta say the matter remains under Richmond's consideration, while Albany is progressing with a large expansion.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle remedy for headaches and constipation. It warns against dangerous mineral pills and croton oil products and notes a 250 price at E J Eldridge’s drugstore.
The Abbeville Band, one of Giorgis best, provided music for a civic gathering arranged by a local committee. The open air concert yesterday afternoon in Americus drew strong praise as the ensemble played a musical treat, earning many compliments.
A fragment reports a doctor named Dr. E J Eldridge stating that a drug called Parceny Ann Brrrens preserves youth. The claim appears sensational and unverified within the readable text.
Uncle Sam rewards meritorious service as the Americas postoffice revises salaries. Three men, Postmaster Smith, Chief Clerk Howard, and Delivery Clerk Bass, each receive a $100 raise effective at the start of the fiscal year on July 1. Other local staff had substantial increases last year.
In Brunswick Georgia on May 6 the first engine for the Brunswick and Birmingham Railway arrives. The locomotive is large and handsome with six foot driving wheels. It bears a bold Brunswick and Birmingham inscription on its sides and is part of a parade scene featuring turbans and colorful dress.
The weather shift requires new attire and shedding winter garments. This week highlights practical clothing needs and urges inspection of the featured items for timely, practical wardrobe updates.
We secured a New York scoop on four ranges of ladies sailors hats at about 50c on the dollar. Lot 1 and 2 include plain and Jumbo straws with silk bands, the 75c retail grade, now 50c each. Lot 3 features fine split braids with Knox shapes, 1.50 value, now 98c. Lot 4 presents the finest sailor yet, resembling $6 Knox sailors, now 1.69.
The shop slashes prices on foulard silks with yard rates dropping from 50c to 25c, 75c to 37c, $1 to 50c, and $1.25 to 69c. Aimed at stylish, durable dresses, the sale offers a grand opportunity to buy silk fabrics at half price.
We offer a fresh Zeigler shipment and announce a storewide concession of 25c to 56c per pair on various in stock qualities. As sole Americas agents, we urge shoppers to inspect the new goods in store for any shoe or slipper needs.
We offer deep reductions on ladies silk waists this week with few left. Taffeta waists priced at 6 dollars are now 4 dollars 50 cents. 650 waistts fall to 4 dollars 98. A dozen Albatross waists remain at very low prices.
The shop highlights a wide summer dress fabrics selection including Dimities Batistes and Embroidered Swisses at 12 1 2c 15c and 19c Pongee de la Exposition at 19c with 19 patterns resembling Foulard silks and 25c per yard Fine Scotch Dimities offered in various designs and colors at 19c and 22 1 2c.
Thousands of yards of figured lawns offered at 2 1-2 cents per yard. Two cases of figured lawns with about 75 designs in good colors, at 5 cents per yard. Large line of dimities and fine sheer cloth at 7 1/2 cents per yard. Handshake line includes batistes dimities madras cloths chambrays and other fabrics at 10 cents per yard.
We offer 500 yards of silk finish Cotton Foulards previously 15¢ per yard now sold at 9S per pattern of 10 yards. The fabric is light with mostly dark grounds, suitable for stylish dresses for general wear.
New stock arrives by Thursday and is priced for Monday sale. 19 inch Black Taffeta at 39c per yard, 69c grade at 50c, 23 inch at 65c, 27 inch at 79c, 36 inch at 98c per yard.
The store advertises a season best selection of satin striped Dimities Embroidered Swiss French Lappets Lace Grenadines and related fabrics. Prices range from 37 1 2 cents to 75 cents per yard. Many pieces are one of a kind in suit patterns. Inspecting these is urged to appreciate their swell up-to-date appeal.
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