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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
3
A battered OCR page shows medicinal claims and local notices about tonics, salves, and patent remedies. Advertisements tout cures for stomach issues, rheumatism, and fevers, naming Eldridge druggists and local shops. It also mentions health quackery, testimonials, and a brief legal notice fragment from a nearby town.
The Sumter County Democratic Executive Committee reported the Tuesday primary results. Total county vote was 1 078. For statewide offices the counts included A D Candler 1064 for Governor Phil Cook 1068 for Secretary of State and others. Five candidates vied for Sumter’s legislative seats with Lane 586 Joiner 588 Horne 446 Speer 401 Webb 130. Lane and Joiner were nominated to represent Sumter. Judge Allen Fort led for Congress with 689 votes.
A large delegation from George F. Cooper Lodge Knights of Pythias leaves Americus for Fitzgerald to attend the Grand Commandery of Georgia session. Colleagues from Columbus, Shellman, Fort Valley and other lodges join, with plans for next year’s meeting at Americus. Also notes adoption of official ballot for June 6 primary to nominate county officers, aiming for uniform counting. Tutt’s Pills advertised as remedy for stomach, liver, and bowel issues.
White man E Woodall, arrested in Tampa on May 16, is accused of stealing from a Harrison street merchant’s cash drawer. He was caught with marked bills and found to carry a diamond studded gold watch and over $1,100 in concealed money. Police believe he may be wanted in Georgia.
An 1807 Texas advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery as a universal cure for kidney and bladder ailments and diabetes, with testimonials from Rev. L. B. Pounds and a note on patients being cured. It warns readers to beware of a cough and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy via local pharmacists J. R. Hudgon and Dodson's Pharmacy.
A fragmented newspaper fragment touts remedies and potions. It mentions De Witt's Witch Haral Salvo, Banner Balve, and Wollford's Bannery Lotion as cures for wounds sores ulcers and various diseases. Local seller J Eldridge of Amgriond GA is named.
The Southern Industrial convention toured Chattanooga with a large delegation, General Wheeler arriving to speak on The South and Its Relations to the Trade of the Philippines and the Orient. The standout exhibit is the Normal College of Alabama Negroes with 500 students, and the Philadelphia Commercial Museum textile displays. The convention also heard from Drs Wilson and Green on export markets.
An old advertisement touts B B B Blood Balm as purifying the blood and healing ulcers boils and rashes, promising deep secrecy of toxins removal. It advocates free medical advice and includes a prison inmate statistic, plus other patent remedies like Allen's Foot-Ease and DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
The Beaboard Air Line Railway new through route from Tampa to Richmond will open with a dazzling event in Savannah on June 1. Executives led by John Skelton Williams plan a grand opening with guests touring the system, and celebrations extending to key points along the line as far as Richmond.
An 1890s ad brags Mozley’s Lemon Elixir for biliousness constipation indigestion and nervous disorders. It cites Dr H Mozley Atlanta Ga and includes testimonials from Mrs Ezra W Jones Parkersburg Henry Adams Birmingham and Mrs E A Beyince Woodstock. Also notes price 50 cents to 1 dollar and Morning Call publisher Griffin Ga.
The Sumter County Agricultural Society holds its regular monthly meeting Friday the 25th at 10 a.m. in the county court room. W A Wilson will lead a discussion on raising and curing hay. All farmers and interested parties are invited to attend these fourth Friday sessions.
A catalog of endorsements praises Dr Moffett’s Texrama Teething Powders and Que Minute Cough Cures for infants and children. Testimonials from A Etrand Grantville GA, W W Mayhew Merton WI, and W A Rembert highlight apparent benefits, including cough relief and early consumption prevention. The ad emphasizes Castoria as the longtime trusted remedy for infants and children.
Bathing season resumes at Lee Street pool with excellent service and round the clock attention. Badly typed lines confirm reopening and inviting the public to enjoy swimming at the Bathing suite and pool facilities.
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