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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1901
Page
8
A local ad highlights fresh white cotton textiles and ready to wear skirts and waists. It touts new summer gowns, numerous fabrics in checks and lawns, dimities, Persian lawn, and dainty patterns with prices and special weekly offers aimed at value conscious shoppers.
Col Obear inspector of state troops arrives in Americas for his annual tour and tests the Americas Light Infantry at the armory. Captain Clarke leads fifty six men with twenty rounds each while Obear observes a stringent drill before accompanying the unit to Andersonville to aid in maintaining order amid turbulent crowds. Sheriff Bell leads a strong posse to command forces there.
An ad notes when nature requires aid, the simplest remedy is Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co. Emphasizes prompt use only when needed and positions the product as a safe, gentle solution.
Mr. W. W. McCrea of Sumter County died yesterday May 28 near Americus at age 74. He served in Cutts Artillery during the Civil War and attended Confederate reunions, passing as comrades gather for the great annual gathering.
Col Oliver returns from White Springs to begin shipping Elberta peaches today. He owns a large Leesburg orchard and seeks laborers to cage peaches. He plans first shipment to Savannah, then Americus, loading crates for Georgia buyers.
An old advertisement promotes Doctor King's New Life Pile as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. It claims to improve blood and nerves, marketed as easy to take and proven by thousands, with price and seller details.
Mr. H. M. Gordy, near Americus, shipped the season’s first blackberries, large and luscious, priced at ten cents a quart, noting his care mirrors cotton farming. A separate notice promotes Pricx ty Ana Birrens for cleansing blood and boosting energy. Saturday, June 1, is set for the general examination of public school teachers at city hall beginning 8 a.m.
A fierce hailstorm swept the Fifteenth district between Leslie and De Soto on Tuesday afternoon destroying crops on a dozen plantations. De Soto Plantation Co and J. M. Summerford were among the hardest hit. Fields show complete cotton destruction, corn hammered to ropes, yet farmers plan replanting and recovery efforts proceed despite heavy losses.
In a Philadelphia account John Oliver describes a dreadful illness with yellow skin sunken eyes and severe pain. After three physicians gave up a friend urged Electric Bitters, yielding first improvement after one bottle and full recovery after three weeks, with Oliver claiming the remedy saved his life and robbed the grave. Sold at 50 cents per bottle at Eldridge's Drug Store.
Superior court in Sumter spent the day on the ongoing Clegg-Whitley trial awaiting a conclusion likely by morning. Judge Littlejohn may attempt to clear the rest of the civil docket despite a heavy schedule. An advertisement by Dr. E. J. Eldridge promotes Prickny Asn Birrers to purify blood from digestive disorders ahead of hot weather.
Rev. R. E. Neighbor and his family arrive Friday from Dublin to take up duties as pastor of First Baptist Church of Americus. They will stay initially at Bailey residence on Lee Street near Farlow Lawn Baptist Church and preach Sunday morning.
There is no better brush than our special wired real bristle brush. It combines durable construction with firm bristles designed for precise handling and long wear, making it ideal for professional use and detailed cleaning tasks.
In the intense heat, heavy ski wear is uncomfortable so save heavy and medium fabrics now. Choose lighter garments to stay cool and comfortable as the oppressive weather continues.
A listing of wash fabrics with prices per yard including Embroidered Swisses Batistes Dimities and Chambrays. Displays wide range from 5c to 50c yd with materials like Bohemian Madras Cloths Scotch Ginghams and White India Linen remnants. Highlights include 32-Inch Corded Chambrays at 15c with defects, and White Persian Lawn and Dotted Swisses in multiple price points.
Sundry specials include wide Taffeta Ribbons 15c yd from former 25c to 35c, neck ribbons 15c yd, ribbon remnants at low prices, belts 75c to $1, new hoses 25c to 50c per pair, Black Taffeta Silks 86 in at 98c yd, 27 in at 75c yd, 65c Swiss Silks at 50c, 75c colored silks at 59c, 1.25 Louisene Silks at 8% off, Foulard dress patterns cheap, ladies Sailor Hats 50c to $1.75, parasols and silk umbrellas new.
We offer a large stock of Ziegler sandals oxfords and ties for ladies and children. Our store is a selling agent for this popular American brand with 107 in stock and a new infants line in stock at reasonable prices. Also featured are men's cut shoes in every new style and size.
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