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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
6
The Times-Recorder urges Americus citizens to recreate a home owned fertilizer plant. It argues capital of $50,000 can be raised with $10 shares, managed by local people, to supply farmers and reduce reliance on outside trusts. It calls for immediate agitation and construction this summer.
A Leesburg area barbecue hosted by Lee County friends of Hon. Phil Cook, secretary of state, drew about a hundred guests from Atlanta and locals. Politics were not discussed as attendees enjoyed farming talk and a lavish meal at Mossy Dell, a site famed for its large gatherings.
A Manchester Indiana man recalls a near death from measles leading to consumption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with healing his lungs after frequent hemorrhages and coughing fits. He praises its effectiveness and notes trial bottles are free at E J Eldridge’s drugstore.
Webster reports ample power and growing crops with corn and cotton thriving. Gardens yield a feast of vegetables and residents enjoy peace, plenty, and prosperity as their community feels contented and happy.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for indigestion and poor appetite. It claims to improve appetite digestion and vitality with a 25 cent price at Ed Kiridge’s drug store.
Sumter taxpayers are slow to file property returns with Receiver Raiford, with June 30 deadline approaching and less than a quarter of owners having reported their holdings, risking many to be left untaxed.
Am ericus witnessed the quiet wedding of Mrs. Amoret G. Cobb and Mr. Samuel R. Sims at 8:39 last evening. Rev. R. L. Bivins performed the ceremony. The couple will reside at the Taylor home and were greeted by friends with gifts and a ten o'clock menu.
An old newspaper blurb touts Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil as a remedy and dietary aid for babies. It emphasizes that proper feeding plus this medicine supports growth and alleviates minor illnesses, inviting readers to request a sample.
Capt. John A. Cobb, a leading Sumter farmer, reports a large and high quality wheat crop ready to harvest this season. He notes extensive planting, from small five acre patches to twenty acre fields for forage, with horses and stock feeding heavily on the grain. Wheat and forage promise biscuit abundance this summer as harvests advance across south Georgia.
An old advertisement touts Johnson's Tonic as a superb grip cure that drives out grip traces from the system. It claims rapid effects and recovery within a week, priced at 50 cents, with a note to take nothing else. The piece also includes unrelated quotes and other product mentions.
A black couple wed at noon in a courthouse with a crowd of about 400 spectators. Justice Ansley officiated after the groom, with only a license, could not pay the fee, while the bride’s mother-in-law vowed to stand as collateral. The ceremony drew strong attention and tension as the couple left, followed by the wary mother-in-law.
Pleasant Grove School in the 28th district closed the spring term. On Saturday an exhibition featured by Miss Portia Ray included addresses songs dialogues and recitations. A splendid noon dinner followed the program on the grounds.
An old advertisement notes Tutt's Liver Pills deliver relief from headache dyspepsia malaria and bilious conditions. It mentions Major A Lewis of Lexington Ky marrying Miss Pruett of Shellman Ga and a brief Macon visit. Also promotes TABLER BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT as a cure for piles and reports COULSEN'S HONEY OF TAR for coughs bronchitis and consumption.
The Twentieth Century Fund movement prompts calls for all churches in the denomination to remove indebtedness within two years to free resources for missions and benevolence. The assembly delayed discussion of the revision report, with the date set for next Thursday to hear the special committee on the Confession of Faith.
The article laments Americas reliance on goods manufactured elsewhere with local examples from Fort Valley Albany Marietta Griffin Augusta Gainesville Columbus and Atlanta. It highlights the need for domestic production and mentions herbal and patent remedies including Herbine Ballards Snow Liniment and White's Cream Vermifuge with prices and vendors.
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