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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
4
In a scene of persistent dust and dry streets, residents warn for rain as sprinklers in dry docks fail repairs. Vehicles stir red clay dust, shop counters collect grit, and pedestrians inhale it. A soaking rain is urged to relieve conditions while noting cautious use of remedies like Syrup of Figs.
Yesterday's general picnic at Myrtle Springs attracted hundreds from town and county with superb weather. The candidate attended but did not speak, adding to the jovial mood. A fine dinner and a cheerful crowd marked the outdoor event, expected to be repeated later this summer. An advertisement promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy for coughs and lung troubles with sample bottles at Davenport Drug Co.
Bailiff Poole refuses road work while keeping stage gear for a planned season. Cordele New York Ideals group faces financial trouble after a failed appearance, with about forty dollars owed on a board bill and other debts. Trunks and grips were seized to cover the costs as the troupe lingers awaiting funds. A patent medicine ad follows briefly, noting a Pain Killer product.
Delegates from across Georgia and neighboring states converge on Macon for a convention of cotton growers bankers and merchants to conduct vital business. Sumter county plans strong representation from its leading farmers while Americas commercial interests are also slated to attend. The Central Railroad offers a one fare early morning rail rate for the trip. He Fooled the Surgeons. Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio claimed relief after 18 months with rectal fistula and credited Backlen’s Arsha Salve as the cure, distributed by E J Eldridge.
Advertises Black English Mohairs 38 and 44 inches wide at 49c, 6Sc and 75c per yard. A small lot of crash toweling in white and checks for 5c per yard. Offers 1,000 yards printed Organdies in floral design on unported cloth, regularly 22?c, to be sold Monday and Tuesday at half price.
The ad touts a wide ribbon selection in many widths and colors at 19c yard, plus women’s and men’s shoes discounted to 75c, 65c, and 66c per pair though sizes may be broken. Also advertised are ladies’ Pique skirts at four yards wide, trimmed with white duck stripes, offered for Monday and Tuesday only.
The Woman's Exchange opens this morning at Dudley’s bicycle store to aid the city’s poor with proceeds from fancy work and merchandise. Denominations present unite to support the cause as the event aims for broad community help. Electric Bitters praised by Dr. D B Cargile of Washita for curing scrofula in Mrs. Brewer, with claims of health restoration and blood purification. sold by E J Eldridge for 50 cents with guaranteed relief for skin ailments.
Citizens in Americas may donate through small boxes at local drug stores to support starving millions in India. Contributions go to the Christian Herald in New York to fund food supplies for the afflicted.
The notice states that Da, 5 H. McKex will be absent from the office until further notice and urges coworkers to bring in their work, specifically mentioning the Babies and Miss Proxerr as involved parties.
A group discussed the county’s legislative race, arguing Georgia needs laws to encourage manufacturing more than prohibition. They cited Alabama and the Carolinas, where manufacturing flourishes under favorable laws, contrasting Georgia's lack of similar support and tying the issue to the liquor question as a key campaign topic.
An old advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease relieves swollen feet nervousness and sweating, cools feet and eases walking. It promises to cure corns bunions ingrowing nails and blisters and provides rest and comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with trial offer from Allen & Olmsted Lea.
The Cable Piano Co. offers at public sale to the highest bidder Monday at 10 o clock one high grade square piano in first class condition. Attending the sale is urged, agent J T Dewr states.
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