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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
8
A crowded store ad offers gloves stockings lace ribbons and silks at deep discounts. It markets 2 clasp kid gloves in multiple colors, silk gloves, plain stockigns, fancy ribbed stockings, and lace trims with reduced prices. Also features broadcloths and percale fabrics with marked savings and seasonal textiles.
Three well known young men from prominent families left their homes to travel to the Buffalo Exposition. They aimed to cross to Huntington and catch a through freight, but drifted into the woods. A hunting party and their parents sought them, and the trio returned home by evening for supper amid rejoicing over their safe return.
A quoted editorial-style note urges prompt, judicious use of remedies and advocates the Syrup of Fige as the best simple gentle option, produced by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The building committee of the First Methodist church aims to raise funds for a new church at the corner of Leyland and Church streets. The project, costing about 20 000 dollars, will be funded by a 25 percent initial collection and 10 percent monthly payments until completion, creating an ornament and monument for the congregation.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered months from rectal fistula and doctors warned of death without costly surgery. He claims self cure with five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve sold by E J Eldridge.
Reported move would send J. E. Cameron from Seaboard shops Americus to the main shops at Worthemouth Virginia. A longtime Seaboard master car builder and aldermanic member, his departure would prompt another election to fill his vacancy and is met with regret by friends in Americus.
Walter K. Wheatley late lieutenant of volunteers Twenty-Ninth Regiment has arrived home after almost two years in the Philippines. He appears well and is greeted warmly by friends in Americus. He recounts island life in the Orient and says he was mustered out at San Francisco and will likely stay here.
In Sumter a court ordered Lettie Moore to be confined as insane in the state asylum. A jury ruled her insane yesterday and today Vincy Carpenter faces examination and likely commitment to the asylum.
The Peabody Institute for colored teachers will convene in Cordele starting June 17 for two weeks. Colored teachers of Moor County must attend at least one week. Lou will take notice and be governed accordingly by Moor County School Commission. Sumter
Notice to teachers set for Saturday June 1 at city hall. Examination begins at 8 a m sharp. Schedule notes ambiguous text include names W 8 Moons 0 8 0 hmn and M Callaway offer to buy a home.
Dr. D B Cargile of Washita Indian Territory reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Brower of scrofula after years of suffering. The letter touts Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. Price 50 cents. sold by E J Eldridge with guarantee.
Across the country many machinists are on strike, yet Central and Sea board lines report no trouble. Representatives from eight Sea board shops were to meet President Williams on wage scale matters in Richmond, but the outcome is unclear. About twenty Amercas shops workers joined a union, but all remain at work and no trouble is foreseen.
Advertisers urge using Prickly Ass Barriers to expel impurities from the blood caused by digestive disorders. The claim promises a perfect system before hot weather, attributed to Dr. E. J. Eldridge.
Americus anglers are urged to fish Flint River for carp described as plentiful and easy to catch. O B Horne recently landed a twelve pound carp while a neighbor caught three totaling thirty seven pounds. The notice highlights carp abundance in Flint River and recommends expert technique. Dr Eldridge promotes Price uxasmbrrrens as a blood and liver cleanser for spring energy.
Mrs Frank Hall her infant and her mother were thrown from a buggy when a frightened horse bolted yesterday on Church street. The baby and the mother sustained injuries but not serious. Mrs Hall escaped with a few bruises.
Attorney General Terrell affirms Controller-General Wright must tax all fertilizer holders on March 15 including farmers. Supreme Court decision supports the tax position, sustaining the ruling.
Advertisements critique the ethics of big business noting that even philanthropists seek profit. The piece argues no one is purely acting for humanity and exposes the tension between profit and public benefit.
The store promotes ready to wear Silk and Wool Skirts Silk and Wash Waists White Pique Brown Linen Crash and Duck Skirts. Items are described as well made and available immediately during warm weather with reasonable prices and honest treatment promised to customers.
Mothers are reminded of a local store’s Boys Outfitting Establishment with a wide selection of boys shirts shoes hats caps suspenders collars and trousers at moderate prices. The ad promises satisfactory returns and highlights trousers priced from a stated range.
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