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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1899
Page
3
A local notice promotes Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a cure and relief for stomach issues, sprains, burns, and other ailments. It lists W. Laneh of Dorr West Virginia and Dodson's Pharmacy as sellers, with testimonials and price details.
An old advertisement touts a claimed remedy for kidney and bladder pain promising relief within six hours. It extols quick action against rheumatic and sciatic pains and diarrhea, naming E. J. Eldridge druggist in Viouirdens Georgia and other local shops as sellers. The copy repeats testimonials and urges purchases through local pharmacies.
The Webster county board endorses S. I. Stevens, school commissioner, after investigating receipts and disbursements for seven years. They express confidence in his integrity and approve his administration, noting teachers’ support and urging fair proceedings if a resignation is sought by the grand jury. Resolutions spread in the American Times-Recorder. C. C. Pearson, Chairman. fr. , Bern, See'ty Pro Tem
Try Allen s Foot Ease a powder to shake into shoes. At this season feet feel swollen nervous and hot and get tired easily. It cools feet relieves smarting tight shoes corns and bunions giving rest and comfort. Sold by druggists grocers and stores everywhere price 25c Trial package free Allen 8 Omsted LeRoy N Y
Notice from Tax Collector J P Raiford dated May 10 1899 states rounds to districts, books open daily until July first for digest and double taxation risk. Also advertises “Send Me Your Cows” with storage for a dozen head, seven cents monthly, cell on J L Glawson at McLeod Co.’s.
Wrecking train returned from the scene on the Georgina and Alabama Railway near Hartsboro Alabama as schedules resumed. The west bound freight and an east bound engine collided in a cut two miles west of Hartsboro with six to eight box cars damaged. Engine W J Lester suffered painful injuries but not serious while John Ross sustained minor injuries and is recovering. Both firemen escaped unharmed.
General Joseph Wheeler will deliver a memorial address before Edward W. Kinsley Post G. A. R. on Memorial Day in a Boston theater. It will be Wheeler’s first visit to the city.
A misformatted ad uses testimonial style claims for Green's August Flower as a universal cure for dyspepsia liver and stomach issues. It contrasts with DeWitt's Little Early Risers for bowel regulation and promotes various products and locations in commerce notes.
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as instantly healing wounds with no scar, claims Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia, and features a dated testimonial from W. A. Rembert. It markets a Rheumatic remedy priced at 75 cents sold by EK J Eldridge druggist in Americus, Georgia.
An 19th century style ad promises DeWitt's Little Early Risers cure for liver congestion with prompt pleasant relief. It links torpid liver symptoms like right side pain constipation and headaches to improved bile flow. The copy uses pharmaceutical testimonial language and fable style as a humorous aside about pastry poetry and packers.
During a winter epidemic in Norwood North Carolina a family reports severe coughing with apelis before using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy which allegedly removed the cough and produced a complete cure. The product is advertised as for sale by local druggists including Doday's Pharmacy and Badson'sg store.
An old advertisement touts stomach health as central to curing disease and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with a Mayo style claim. The piece also notes the Bob Fitzsimmons Jim Jeffries prize fight date and local militia funding for uniforms in Thomasville, Georgia.
An ad promises free sample bottles of Bxachoo's German Syrup to adults with cold or lung issues at Davenport Drug Co, one bottle per person, no minors. It touts past mass giveaways, claims rapid cures, and notes the product is sold worldwide. Mentions a bicycle tube trust and a range of unrelated items including figures in politics and a Georgia Episcopal convention.
The committer of the North Carolina Methodist conference met here and accepted the offer of in states Seafood here.
Eighteen colonists petition Muscogee superior court for a receiver to divide Christian Commonwealth assets among creditors and members. Hearing set for May 30. Accuse officers of freezing out dissenters and expelling opponents amid colony labor and property contributions. Includes historical note on incorporation and funds from Chicago group. Bucklen's Arnica Salve ad inserted.
The one hundred and eleventh annual meeting of the Presbyterian church in the United States began in Wesleyan church in Minneapolis. About 700 commissioners attended as Wallace Radcliffe of Washington delivered the opening sermon after morning services. The afternoon addressed moderator election and assembly organization proceeded after a 2:30 recess.
Ten thousand tons of Bessemer pig iron sold in Shenango and Mahoning valleys at 16.00 per ton, 1.00 above last week’s association price. A Pittsburg firm notes billets up to 28.00 for year. export steel could halt.
Jim Weaver a colored boy aged 11 confessed to poisoning his father Woodson Weaver and his half brother John Weaver Tuesday morning. John died within hours. Woodson survived. He claimed he found a box of rats on the stove and put it in coffee. Police believe the case ties to a death and a house fire from months earlier as they consider related motives.
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