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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1899
Page
3
Fragments advertise DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for piles claiming guaranteed cures at 26 and 50 cents, and a Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promising quick relief from indigestion. Mentions curb of stomach ailments linked to heart disease and consumption. promotes pharmacy sales by Dodson’s and druggists.
A shopper recounts using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe whooping cough outbreak in their family. The letter-like note references Castoria and a local pharmacy, mentioning Julio E Clifford of Norwood, Nebraska, and a medication promotion from Dodegna Pharmacy.
A vintage ad touts Foot-Ease powder to relieve painful swollen feet and soreness. It claims instant relief for sweating, calloused, hot and aching feet and promotes easy slips into shoes. Appears to list multiple drugstores and addresses for purchase and trial pricing options.
A fragmented quip about money poetry and poets versus packers, mentions Kodel Dyspepsia Care and Dr Wit’s Little Early Risers as cures for digestive issues, includes a mock ad tone. References to Noman and business hardship appear in a stray line.
A old time ad boasting Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles removes gravel diabetes seminal issues and back pain. It touts mail order, lists testimonials from H W Brown and J W Lynch and promotes DeWitt’s remedies and One Minute Cough Cure while mentioning post office profits.
County School Commissioner W. S. Moore distributes about 1800 to sixty two Sumter teachers for March pay as the long term ends. Board members audited Moore’s accounts and found them correct. Peabody Institute session for colored teachers runs July 10 and white teachers July 11 in Americus with Schley county teachers joining.
The grand jury in the temple area spent the day probing illegal whiskey sales and filed several bills. More indictments are expected as cases are pursued. Judge Littlejohn is clearing civil matters to speed up trials of these liquor violators.
An old ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy for sick and nervous headaches. It claims the pills purify blood, strengthen nerves, and improve health, with easy use and a 25 cent price. Sold by BE J Eldridge, druggist.
A partial OCR scan lists numerous names and initials including Campbell Daniel Sara Johnson Morrison Olliff Roberson Sele William Wilson Smith Walker Byrd Hayward Neptune and other scattered initials. The fragment reads like a roster or directory excerpt with no coherent events or dates.
Cordele prepares for the third annual Cordele Cha ttengua and Teachers Institute starting June 18. An elaborate program promises to eclipse prior years with speakers including Rev. Sam P Jones Governor Ceudler Commissioner Glenn Hon Fleming de Bignon Hon A O Bacon Prof Bradley Samuel Phelps Leland Mia Aurora Brooks Stallings Mrs Van House Polhill Misa Ketner Miss Martin Napier and many others of note. Americas will send a large delegation to attend the cha ntangua exercises.
A railroad wreck near Americus left two freight cars derailed, one with mixed pickles and jelly and the other carrying rye liquor. A shotgun-topped railroader supervised debris removal and urged sobriety among workers.
Georgia and Alabama Railway directors gathered in Savannah for a quarterly session as plans emerged for a closer relationship with the Florida Central and Peninsula Railway. President Williams indicated an intimate link by July 1 with possible agency consolidation and eventual full consolidation of the two lines.
General Otis reports May 4 dispatch: Third Infantry attacked near Balinag and San Miguel with 2 killed and 13 wounded. 16 enemy killed, many wounded, and 28 prisoners. 56 rifles captured. Kansas and Montana regiments repulsed enemy near San Fernando with light losses. Lawton to replace volunteers with regulars. enemy retreated through swamps to avoid annihilation.
An advertisement touts Chamberisio’s Pain Balm as a cure for rheumatism. It argues ancient beliefs linked illness to demons, but promises relief from a single application, claiming many testimonials. Sold by Dodson's Pharmacy and Hudson's Drug Store.
Notice to taxpayers states the district official will be in office daily until July 1 when books close and defaulters are taxed double. It urges prompt returns to save time and money for taxpayers. Date May 10th, 1899.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease yielded to a new remedy in six hours as reported in a medical notice. The article notes rapid relief and credits a proprietary treatment approach described by the publisher.
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