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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
8
A practical joker hides a stuffed rattlesnake in a shoe string drawer of a dry goods store. The negro porter, seeing the coiled snake, freezes then erupts in terror, knocking counters and goods as he tries to flee. Clerks outside watch as the rattlesnake prank unfolds with loud shrieks and a wild dash for the door.
Advertising copy for Bucklen's Arnica Salve promising relief from eczema itching burning scaldhead and skin diseases. Claims it as the earth's greatest healer and infallible for ulcers fever sores salt rheum sores bruises and piles. Likely early 20th century patent medicine style with testimonials and dramatic language.
Mr and Mrs George W Glover announce the engagement of their daughter Eugenia to Mr O J Massey Jr the couple destined for a late June wedding prominent in Americus and Macon social circles their nuptials will be a major society event in Americus
The remedy is described as made from a prescript ion of a leading Chicago physician, one of the country's eminent experts. Ingredients are claimed to be the purest available and scientifically combined to maximize value. John R. Hudson.
A negro youth in Americus reportedly used his feet in place of hands while investigating a peculiar object on a railroad track. He opened a dynamite cartridge with a knife, an act described as complete and alarming, leaving him with fewer fingers than a jaybird.
A promotional note explains kidneys filter impurities and that Foley's Kidney Care strengthens kidney function to improve health. It asserts the product can cure kidney and urinary diseases and claims it stabilizes the entire system, attributed to John R. Hudson.
Edward Andrews remains confined to his Lee street home due to illness causing concern among relatives and friends. His doctors fear a threatened appendicitis, though hope remains that he will escape a severe attack of this painful condition.
Essie Daniel, a young mulatto man about eighteen to twenty, was jailed yesterday on a charge of attempted assault on a young Negro woman with a baby in her arms. He was captured by other Negroes who restrained him until officers arrived. The incident occurred near the city edge on Sunday afternoon as churches rang, the woman cried for help, and Daniel was taken to await grand jury action next week.
The Missouri congressman Champ Claire recounts collapsing from overwork and sleeplessness. He credits three bottles of Electric Bitters at Eldridge Drug Stores as the best all round medicine, restoring health and vitality for overworked men and frail individuals alike.
Rev Sam Dean, once pastor of First Baptist Americus for four years and later in Newark, N J, is said to be leaving the pulpit to return to the practice of law. He is described as eloquent and highly learned, with promise for distinction at the bar.
An advertising notice extols DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for wounds and skin diseases, claiming it heals running sores and piles even after delays. Testimonial cites H.O. Hardy of Yankeetown Ind and W.A. Rembert warnings about counterfeits.
Americus reports the first peach of the season a basket of Sneeds brought in by B. T. Adams from Sumter County. The peach is early ripening, firm, of good size and color, valued for shipping. The overall Americus crop is expected to be fairly good.
Georgia school teachers receive $175,000 now as partial pay. The rest is contingent on Governor Candler deciding to borrow funds, with the current amount covering just over half a month's wages and the only availability in the treasury for the moment.
An old foot care ad touts Allen's Foot Ease powder for corns bunions and painful hot feet. It claims quick relief and lists Allen’s Foot Ease at drug stores and shoe stores for 25 cents.
Yesterday was monthly payday at the Seaboard shops where about 300 men are employed. The large force is maintained as the season moves into fall, and a generous sum was distributed among the workers.
There is a constant procession of summer dry goods passing through our hands weekly. They go to homes of people who want the best and know they can get it here for the least money.
An advertisement lists deep discounts on corsets with sizes varying, including C B Corsets at 39 cents and new straight front corsets at 1 dollar. Summer corsets at 50 cents, ladies shirt waists at half price, white silk parasols at half price, fancy parasols at half price, and gloria silk umbrellas with handles at 98 cents each.
Silk department invites shoppers to a lively sale with deep price cuts on black and colored silks. Discounts include 50c yard for 7i Taffeta Silks, 68c yard for 90c black Taffetas, 79c yard for 27-inch Swiss Taffetas, 37c yard for 27-inch high lustre Taffetas, 79c yard for 1 quality black Taffeta, 89c yard for Wheatley Ansley black Taffeta, 98c yard for 36-inch black Taffeta, plus reductions on all fancy silks and black dress silks this week.
This week we offer special inducements on mattings carpets rugs lace curtains and window shades. Fine parlor carpets in velvets and Brussels are heavily discounted. Counterpanes priced at 79c and 98c. Marseilles quilts at 1.69 and 2.96 for extra fine pieces. Pillow cases and bed sheets priced low.
The advertisement lists a vast weekly sale of fabrics and notions. Dimities at 52 yd, shirting calicoes at 3 cents yd, batistes 7 to 12 cents, Swisses 15 to 19 cents, 35 cent Swisses at 25 cents, white Madras Shirtings 15 cents, new Mousselines 39 cents, and a full range of linens, organ dies, Madras Cloths, lace, embroideries, ribbons, hosiery, kid gloves, corsets, chatelaines, bags, belts, and trimming items. Includes many colors and sizes and emphasis on low prices.
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