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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
6
Ready made window shades in opaque and Holland cloths, mounted on spring rollers. Sizes 3 by 6 feet, opaque cloth 25 cents each, Holland Cloth 3½ cents each. Various sizes listed with prices ranging from $2.00 to $5.00 per item, offering comforts during the heated term.
Woodward and Lothrop offer high grade window screens built in house with wear resisting construction. Custom fit to any window and finished to match woodwork with rust resistant wire. Samples and prices available on request.
Sherwood offers metal frame window screens in sizes from 18 to 80 inches. Made of galvanized iron frame with black wire cloth, the screens promise no sag, no tearing, and durable wear. Prices range from 30 to 70 cents depending on size and opening.
Vador shades provide inexpensive porch protection with weatherproof colors. They are durable and artistic, allowing air circulation while shading to create an additional living space.
A list of moth fighting goods including Manahan's Tarine sheets large 50G and moth bags in several sizes priced from 40c to 50c. Lavender camphorated flakes package 10c. Oriental Crystalized flakes package 18c. Cedar of Lebanon camphor 10c. Crystaline camphor 7c. Sulphur candles small and large Prices vary.
Advertisement notes earning potential on savings accounts with 4 percent interest compounded. Invites readers to call about the plan and visit the Americus National Bank Building on Cotton Avenue for details.
Capt. W. J. Spoon the government's road expert spoke at the courthouse to Sumter County Commissioners on building good roads. He urged thirty foot minimum road width, endorsed wide tires for farmers, cautioned against immigration, praised Capt. Paschal's work, and favored convict labor and reinforced concrete culverts. He noted no new road work was planned and left for other district points.
Americus prepares to open the state’s largest fruit cannery, about finished with buildings and machinery. The plant will can about 18,000 two pound cans daily, employing 200 people. A successful crop could attract more canneries across the Southern fruit belt, using contracts with farmers and steady year round production. The piece also advertises Dr Shoop’s Restorative as a spring tonic available from Davenport Drug Co.
Advertisement claims Foley's Urino Laxative cures chronic constipation and aids digestion by stimulating liver and bowels. It promises immediate relief and pleasant taste, warns against substitutes, and notes sale by all druggists with cod options.
Mr Albert S Poole died Friday morning after a lengthy illness. A well known resident of Americus and Sumter County he was esteemed for his genial disposition and strong friendships. He leaves a wife and young son, his mother and sister Mrs Fred Morgan and four brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday from the residence of Mr and Mrs Fred Morgan on Elm Avenue, conducted by Revs Bascom Anthony J B Lawrence and C P Gilbert.
Mrs. Howard Gould inherits 31 from her father, described as an almost prodigal generosity given the circumstances. The note highlights the size of the gift and its notable generosity in context.
The Doings of a Busy Store outlines the store’s aim to please customers. It stresses customer satisfaction with merchandise prices and sales staff, seeking to make shoppers feel like business friends through attentive service and fair treatment.
We present one of the largest assortments of all over laces and nets ever shown South including Fish Nets Point De Sprit Fillet Nets Baby Irish Cluny Oriental in white and Ecru with bands to match widths from 18 to 54 inches Prices range 50 cents to 3.00 per yard.
Advertises delicate shades including Pink Blue Hello Tan Black and White in Silk Finish Lisle Thread and lace effects. Also Black Embroidered in Fancy Colors and Pure Silk Black Lace, offered from 50c to 3.50 a pair.
Buying direct from the mill agents we offer a sale starting Monday of 60 dozen Swiss ribbed low neck bloveless vests with taped neck and armholes, worth 15c, priced at 10c. Also 10 dozen pure silk lisle low neck sleeveless vests in white and black at 25c 35c 50c and 65c.
Ladies pure silk gloves in white navy and gray 16 button style with double tipped fingers and both plain and buttoned varieties. Special prices are 1.00 1.50 and 1.75 per pair.
Our stock in this line is absolutely complete with every known weave and finish. We feature Parla Muslin, Chiffon Organdie, French Organza, French Lawn, Mercerized Lingerie, Persian Lawn, Wash Chiffon and India Linens. Prices range from 15c to 65c, offering very low cost options.
Advertises men’s wash suits and separate garments for hot summer days. Pants priced at 75c, 1.00, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00, and 2.25. Suits priced at 1.50, 2.00, 2.50, and 5.00.
Ten dozen boys wash pants offered in white linen and pique with colors brown tan blue checks and stripes in sizes 3 to 16 years. Special price 25c. Also boys pants and bloomers in all colors and sizes 3 to 16 years at 35c 40c and 50c.
25 dozen men’s fine Balbriggan and ribbed underwear in pure white with and without sleeves. Specially priced at six dollars four bits per dozen.
A new stock of boy's fine balbriggan shirts and drawers knee length in sizes 24 to 34 arrives with a special price marked at 25 cents off. Includes comfortable knee-length garments offered at a promotional discount.
Nice bathing suits offered for sale with prices of 75c 1.26 2.50 3.50 and 5.00. Sold for Myrtle Holly Springs or Prospect Park as suitable beachwear. Purchase your own suit now for seaside use.
An advertisement touts the latest line of Men’s Negligee shirts in the Americas. Deals include shirts at 50¢, 75¢, and $1.00, with value claims of regular prices and features such as Plain White, Pleated, Colored, and Fancy Front styles.
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