20 May 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1892
Page
1
Advertises low prices on Balbriggan Half-Hose from American Hosiery Company with 22 1 2c per 100 dozen and 25c per pair. Guarantees refund for unsatisfactory wear and extols hemp as long-wearing. Urges nationwide purchase and investment in durable hosiery.
An old time sale notice touts fast black hosiery plain and drop stitch, 45c per pair, 500 yards French Percale 38 inches wide at 124c per yard, various ribbons laces and lawns priced low. It promotes Ge o D Wheatley’s fabrics, Percale, China Silks and Pepperell sheeting bargains with bold prices and colorful descriptions.
Atlanta May 10 Special shows fourteen of twenty six Georgia delegates to Chicago oppose Cleveland. The platform rejects his views, endorses state autonomy and limited federal powers, and calls for free coinage, banking reform, and tariff overhaul. Delegates and alternates listed. platform reads by Garrard.
A playful account recalls a grand banquet at the Allen House in Americus with speakers and revelry. The writer reports a lively after banquet dance echoing stories from the Royal Arcanum gathering and chronicles a dream of political and civic reconciliation amid festive chaos. Nearby Pratts, Ga hosts a separate May picnic at Black's mill with a grand dinner and a visit to Magnolia Springs.
A large crowd of colored people will travel to Montgomery on the 26th instant to hear the noted degro orator and politician Frederick Douglass. The Sam and Central roads will both offer a $1.00 round trip rate. Wes will collect all bills for job work weekly. Thin will facilitate payments and aid expenses payable weekly. Traxs Peouiuine Compary.
Readable fragments advertise summer specials at a hardware store. Mentions cheap buys like freezers and buckets. Presents limited sale offers with unclear product details and misspelled phrases.
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