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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
8
Commissioner Brevene warns the peach crop will be greatly reduced and general farm crops suffer. Colonel Stevens notes late planting and slow growth threaten a smaller cotton yield. Worms attack peaches and little rainfall hampers planting. farmers express disappointment with the season.
A old time testimonial claims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve prevents infections and cures persistent wounds even after delays. Personal endorsement from H C Hardy of Yankeetown Indiana notes a leg sore lasting thirty years healed after trying the product amid warnings of counterfeits from W A Rembert.
The Young Men's Christian League of Americus reports incoming voluntary gifts for improving meeting rooms and adding books. John Skelton Williams, president of the Seaboard System, enclosed a personal check for one hundred dollars. The League grows in membership and extends its good work.
An advertisement touts Bucklen arnica salve as a universal healer for eczema itching and burning skin conditions oaths and ulcers. It promises relief for ulcers fever sores salt rheum oats burns or bruises and claims to be infallible for piles with a price of 25 cents at Eldridge drugstore.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a May 28 city examination for clerk and carrier posts in the Post Office Service. Open to all male and female applicants. tests practical intelligence and adaptability in post office work. Reexamination allowed for those who failed within the past year upon new applications.
Osh Edgar of Germantown Cal reports fourteen years with sciatic rheumatism ended after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says relief was immediate and the pain did not return. The liniment is advertised as for sale by all druggists.
The little daughter of Mrs. John W. Wilder, aged four, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Williams Sunday morning after months of illness. The child’s body was interred at Benevolence Church Monday morning.
A special session resolved a stalemate between majority and minority factions over appointing a sanitary inspector. The majority, backing a full-time inspector, faced a three-member minority push to assign the job to an existing employee such as City Marshall Feagin. After prior reversals, the majority secured the inspector’s appointment, marking a rare reversal for the governing body.
Champ Clake, Missouri's congressman, credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health after overwork and sleepless nights. He claims the remedy revived all body organs and urges readers to try Electric Bitters, guaranteed by Eldridge Drug stores with a 50c price.
Rylander Corner in Americus returns as Rylander Shoe Company led by Arthur Rylander after buying out Schumpert Shoe Co. J T Stallings and D R Andrews head the business and invite southern Georgia shoppers to inspect new spring and summer ladies and gentlemen footwear. They pledge top brands, low prices, courteous service and honest dealing.
A Springville woman with whooping cough experience explains prevention. She cites her three children, including a three month old baby, using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and remaining plump and healthy while others did not. The ad notes the remedy is sold by druggists.
A fragment urges trying a car maker’s range, inviting readers to visit showroom demos to see superb creations. The brief promises examples and demonstrations to demonstrate quality and style.
In buying summer underwear you are assured fit weight and price. We offer better values than anywhere in Americas. High grade pink light blue white shirts and drawers at 25¢. Superfine balbriggan shirts and drawers white and colors 50c each or $1 per suit. Still finer balbriggan shirts and drawers 75c each or $1.25 per suit.
Sumter County reports twenty one hopefuls in a warm race last week with Lee following suit. Nineteen candidates have formally announced for legislative and county offices with more possibles before the July 5 primary. All but one, H. J. Wilkerson, announce subject to the Democratic primary. he seeks sheriff under a Republican convention or independent line.
Advertises Chamber ains Stomach and Liver Tablets with a free sample offer for druggists. Claims to cleanse and invigorate the stomach improve appetite and regulate the bowels. Regular size box priced at 250.
Hawuzar e Davo Store advertises Sticky and Poison Fly paper insect powder and bug killer. The listing highlights pest control supplies for home use.
The advertisement lists low prices on dimities two cents and calicoes three cents per yard plus 7 to 19 cent batistes and Swisses. It promotes patterns and colorings in white goods including Madras, Organdies, Dotted Swisses and Persian Lawns, inviting customers to visit for value, styles, and ready stock.
The advertisement touts a huge selection of ribbons and trims at deeply reduced prices. It highlights hosiery for women and children, kid gloves, corsets, chatelaine bags, belts, laces, embroideries, parasols and umbrellas offered at substantial discounts this week.
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