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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
5
Duncan's Store advertises 4 500 yards of ribbons and silk taffeta at steep sale prices for Monday and Tuesday. Offers include 200 yards of chiffon taffe, 1 000 yards of pure silk taffeta, and 1 case Fruit of Loom Bleaching, with various widths and colors. Also features imitation linen and lace curtains at reduced prices, with limits per buyer.
A local ad announces a two day sale on Persian lawn fabric at 19 cents per yard, Monday and Tuesday. The vendor touts the fabric as high quality and compares pricing to cotton goods from earlier eras, claiming the broadcloth is full width and very sheer.
Yard sale item offers a 68 inch high satin finish fine close weave damask table linen for summer use priced at 49 cents, advertised as a Monday and Tuesday special.
A sale offers one thousand black spool silk in 60 yard spools priced at 2 1 2 cents each. Not more than a dozen spools per buyer. Regular price 5 cents. Mono day and Tuesday sale details indicate limited quantities and restricted purchases.
Another fine lot of wash belts to be sold at wholesale prices with new patterns and buckles. A well made belt on sale here Monday and Tuesday at each ha e Fe ces elk Cares OCy.
Ladies' embroidered collars made of pure linen offered at 25 cents each. Sizes 12 to 15 advertised. Distribution indicates sale on Monday and Tuesday at CAC.
A fragment describes a fabric sale offering skirts suits and waists at 50 inches wide with guaranteed thread linen. The notice specifies days Monday and Tuesday and mentions lyard and DBC though details are unclear.
Ad catalog promotes ladies silk plated hose at 50 cents a pair with fine feather weight silk plated construction and high spliced heels and toes. Ends note the regular price around 98 cents and advertise a Monday Tuesday sale moment with limited stock at the advertised price.
Advertises B V D Coat Gut Undershirts and kneel length drawers as best and coolest for hot weather. States delivery across the United States upon receipt of price Go 100 and 61.60. Instructions to include garment and waist measurements. 3 Broadway New York address.
In Lee County politics a close race looms as the county’s previous four to one margin for Smith is disputed by factions. A $1000 bet was laid by supporters on the result. Officials may determine the outcome after vote counting.
About 350 to 375 voters are expected in Lee County where 400 whites live and last county officer race drew roughly 25 fewer than that number. The contest previously favored Atkinson by three, Guerry by three, and Smith by four, with a larger victory this year unlikely.
Savannah Georgia May 16 1908 Mr T M Everett Americus Ga acknowledges receipt of a check for 8000 for policies tied to the late Thornton Wheatley and praises Penn Mutual for prompt handling. Executor J Hunter notes the paper flow to Philadelphia and back in six days, and thanks the company.
The Daniels Shoe Store announces it will discontinue charge sales starting Thursday May 21 and asks customers to refrain from requesting credit. It states it would rather have lower profits with less use and thanks patrons for their understanding.
Americus will continue as the stopping point for Central passenger trains 7 and 8 between Americus Macon and Atlanta. Albany business leaders had sought a parlor car service and extension of night train 7 and 8 to Albany, but General Passenger Agent Haile replied the request cannot be considered now due to weak business and declining receipts.
The notice proclaims deep discounts on odd suits at about half price or less, urging quick viewing by customers. It notes cotton buying by mills: Southern mills so far are about 100000 below last season, while Northern mills are nearly 400000 less, predicting a favorable day for cotton growers if Southern mills can use more local products.
Americus defeated Richland Bene Vista Lumpkin 4 to 2 in a well played game led by pitcher Lamar and the dependable Bynum at catcher. Burk's pitching stood out for the visitors as a large crowd saw gate receipts near a hundred dollars.
Ambassador Bryce praised the Bible as a shared foundation between England and America, guiding language, learning, and Christian unity. He noted the Bible Society’s global work translating scriptures, compiling dictionaries, and spreading Gospel knowledge, shaping literature and thought for generations.
A local retailer advertises a ten day sale offering three fixed prices on all men suits. The message promises unusually strong values and urges customers to act quickly for best pricing.
A local ad touts suits priced from 5.00 to 12.50 with many lines of "Sults" and "peeps piece sults." The offer highlights two piece suits in brown and blue serges with belts and buckles, claiming prices below 15.00 and calling them great values.
Store offers salts at 12.50 and 14 dollars now reduced to 10 dollars. Every salt in the assortment saves 2.50 to 4 dollars. Items include all-wool blue serges in single or double breasted styles and neat dark brown effects. Pants feature side buckles belt straps peg tops. The present 10 dollar values are shown everywhere.
Forty eight pairs of genuine tropical worsted pants offered at exactly half price. Pants feature semi peg top side buckles and belt loops. Most pairs valued at 2.50 regular price but all offered for 1.25. Limited quantity.
Several buildings show windstorm effects yet overall damage remains less than expected. Trees uprooted fences prostrated telegraph poles snapped as crews restore order and farms endure rain with no major property loss reported. Local business chatter notes quiet markets and opportunities to buy at lower prices amid cautious conditions.
Plains Georgia May 19 Special After a long illness Mr E H Cheek age about 78 passed away Monday night at his daughter's home He is survived by his wife seven children including Mrs A V Parker of Columbus Mrs E A Stevens Plains Mrs R A Thetford Columbus J F Cheek Americus P C Cheek Plains and W G Cheek Columbus Interment was at the old family cemetery at 3 pm with Rev Clarence Roberts presiding The remains were brought here at noon today
A wealthy planter fleeing plague in Venezuela committed suicide in New York by poison, reflecting on fate as tragic and inscrutable. The incident underscores peril faced by expatriates and the era's health crises, with NY authorities noting the death before further details emerge.
Odd advertisement promises free hats or prizes with each 50c purchase at Daniel's Shoe Store on 19-11. It hints at a guess about the majority gubernatorial nominee, mentioning rewards and a “Rearcat mukeree” depicition, in a fragmented sale notice style.
Georgia Sumter County petition seeks incorporation of Crystal Ice Company for twenty years with renewal option. principal office Americus. capital stock set at one thousand dollars, with future increases up to thirty thousand dollars. business aims include ice manufacturing cold storage coal handling and drays. seeks usual corporate powers and legal standing. Maynard and Hooper listed as petitioners. filed May 20 1908 with Deputy Heys.
Montezuma enacted a dog muzzle ordinance after a dog attack last Sunday injured several residents. City officials aim to prevent a recurrence by enforcing the new rule and increasing public safety measures.
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