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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
3
Fragmentary ad text promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and other products as cures for coughs and diseases. Claims of rapid relief and prevention of consumption are stated alongside testimonials and instructions to buy from local druggists. Abbreviated lines reference individuals and places with dubious authenticity.
A Beardsley Minnesota man credits his recovery to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after twenty five years of dyspepsia and poor relief from doctors and diet. Other testimonials hail DeWit's Little Early Risers as effective liver and bowel pills. A motivational line warns that decision to act is key to achievement.
An old advertisement fragment promotes a Pain Balm promising relief after one application. It claims to ease rheumatic pain, sprains, and bruises, with a price of 2 and 60 cents. The text also misspells names, showing era advertisements and branding confusion.
Short items of town news recount social events at the Americus Club and Woman's Exchange, a large Myrtle Spring picnic, and upcoming elections. Citizens anticipate the Knights Templar meeting next year and a possible Pythians invitation. Local street work and fair weather aid town impressions. ballots loom in tight races.
Mr W A Hives of Manchester Indies recounts a near fatal struggle with lung trouble and consumption. After doctors said he must die he used Dr King’s New Discovery and was cured. He says he would pay $500 a bottle and urges others to try it for throat chest and lung ailments. Trial bottles are free at E J Eldridge’s drug store. Morton L Hitt of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife healed from inflammatory rheumatism after trying the Mystic Cure. Eldridge Druggist Amert our Ga carries the remedy.
Americus plans invite Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias and DeMolay Commandery to annual sessions, promising a royal reception if the two bodies meet here next year. Delegations from Cooper Lodge aim to extend the invitation at Fitzgerald, with broad citizen participation expected. Also includes a blurb on Dr King's New Life Pills and health claims.
A devotional tribute praises a boy named Eugene for kindness and cheer, recalling his four months with a family and his unselfish nature. The passage also includes testimonial notes about Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and various May travel promotions, with fragmented quotations and local ads.
Personal items of interest from Americus society columns mention Mrs. W. D. Flynt returning from a north and Canada visit, George Stapleton’s swing through town, Mrs. John T. Taylor’sMac on visit, Lucia Hawkins and friends in Atlanta, Rev. Dr. Tapper and Harrold at the Diocesan Convention in Albany, and Mayor Wise of The Plains recounting town progress. Also O. T. Farlow’s Atlanta trip home after a week with relatives, fresh Huyler’s at Hudson’s drug store.
In Americus on May 10 1900 E O Sizar denounces W P Wallis a local lawyer for sending pro Lane and Joiner campaign appeals to Sumter voters He claims Wallis lacks public standing and aims to dictate voting behavior He urges repudiation of perceived unfair tactics and defends local conscience driven voting Also included is a brief testimonial about One Minute Cough Cure praising its effectiveness and harmlessness
An advertising notice extols Botanic Blood Balm BBB as a cure for deep seated skin and body ailments, claiming 20 years of testing and rapid relief for ulcers, sores, and bone pains. It offers trial bottles and large bottles for sale, with testimonials and pricing, plus Banner Salve described as a general healer sold by Davenport Drug Co.
Advertisement notes low round trip fare of 9 dollars for a June 6 1900 reunion travel from Conway Kentucky to Savannah with car seat extra. Mentions Southern Baptist Convention and Presbyterian Assembly and urges early return, limited seats, contact for further information.
A fragmented ad-style snippet promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for stubborn colds and lung issues, claiming it strengthens the lungs and restores strength. Davenport Drug Co. referenced as supplier.
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