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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1899
Page
3
An old advertisement promises Jpwood blossom and fish relief from rheumatism with Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It claims cures for sprains burns frostbite and other ailments in a single treatment, urging use over operative methods. Sold by Dodson's Pharmacy and Nuden's drug store.
A crude ad claims Naw Onn from Sovra Auenrony Kidney Cones can relieve kidney and bladder pain in hours. It asserts immediate relief from water retention for both men and women and promotes sales by Eldridge, a druggist.
Historical ad chatter describes a whooping cough epidemic and mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup curing a severe cough. Includes testimonials from J. E. Oiliford and J. W. Lynch praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Blackberry Balsam, with retail mentions of Dodson's Pharmacy Hudson's Drug Store and Blackberry Balsam at local stores.
Americus Planters Bank plans a four story pressed brick and granite building opposite the courthouse. It will be 52 feet on Forsyth and 100 feet deep on Lee with offices on upper floors and a large assembly hall on the top. Cost estimated at 25 000 to 30 000 dollars with occupancy expected by September 1.
An old advertisement promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claiming quick healing for wounds and a general health note about bowel purging. It also touts Castoria and Little Early Risers laxatives as reliable products. The notice mentions W. A Rembert and Nunnally's candy sold at Rembert's Drug Store.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as preventing results of neglected stomach disorders like cancer and heart disease by quickly curing dyspepsia. It claims the product digests what you eat and improves digestive health, attributed to W. A. Rembart.
In Jacksonville on May 16, the United States dismissed the filibuster charges against the steamer Dauntless on government motion. The agreement also dropped claims by Dauntless owner W A Bisbee against O R Bisbee and W F Kilgore, former revenue cutter commander. The vessel has been in U S custody for over two years and will be free to operate normally.
Daily market notes tout DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a cure for pneumonia grippe coughs colds and croup. The ad claims relief from right side tenderness constipation headaches and liver congestion and notes the benefits of an open bile duct flow. It ends with a Swift quip about poetry and pork.
W P Jowers, a leading southwest Georgia farmer, traveled from Webster yesterday to market his home raised ham. He reports crops in good condition but rain needed, and notes a plentiful supply with little demand. His farm, including corn eriba and empire houses, runs at full capacity and money concerns do not trouble him.
The Times-Recorder reports a 30 bushel per acre yield from a small plot owned by A. W. Smith with heavy fertilization and careful planting. Nearby 60 acres north of the city show a magnificent crop, with an out-of-state observer predicting at least 20 bushels per acre, potentially 1200 bushels worth a dollar per bushel, signaling strong wheat prospects alongside cotton and urging farmers to plant more.
A scene of beauty rare will feature Tennyson’s Dream of Fair Women in a grand tableau. Final rehearsal is set for tomorrow night with the main event following, promising a season highlight. The program includes other notable features and aims at rare enjoyment for the audience.
An 1898 advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles and other ailments, with testimonials from H. W. Brown and hotel references. It markets Dr Sawyer's Wild Cherry and Tar for colds and coughs, sells cigars and tobacco, and notes a post office profit claim for England. The piece includes vendor names W A Rembert and J E W Hall and a Dallas, Texas listing.
Notice to taxpayers states Raiford and partners will be in their office daily until July first to close books and double tax deferrers. They urge prompt returns for savings in time and money. May 10 1899. For sale: first class bar and restaurant with 15 000 business. Reasons for selling. Address P O Box 06, Macati, Ga.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Base powder to relieve swollen nervous hot feet and pain from tight shoes. It claims cooling relief and easier walking, available at druggists grocers shoe stores and general stores for 2 50 per package with a trial option. Address shows Olmsted LeRoy New York area.
Examinations for teach er positions in Americus Public Schools are scheduled for May 19 and 20. White applicants report at Parlow School on May 19 morning and May 20 for the colored applicants at McKay Hill School.
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