24 Nov 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1892
Page
1
Next to your feet the tenderest thing about you is your hands. The seller boasts a grand glove contest and declares champion by the public. Stock includes Jersey, Cahmere, Oil-ton, Dog-skin, Dressed and Undressed Kid gloves with prices from 25 cents to 2.50 dollars, Adler's Un dressed Kid at 1.50, and urging a visit for selection.
In Ariasta on Nov 23 the Georgia House debated accepting the Soldiers' Home. Speakers urged support, citing $15,000 as inadequate, while opponents warned of future costs. The bill’s fate was left undecided with adjournment until next week. Also noted were deaths of W. J. Merkle and party shifts, plus travel of several county grants and a tax repeal proposal.
Sage Souel calowa owner Mire te Ehotng is lauded for a refined dining image at Sans Souci cafe. James Fricker & Son showcase silverware by Rogera & Uro of New York crafted for Thanksgiving service. Allen House hosts a generous Thanksgiving menu. Central railroad notes announce holiday freight suspension and a Dec 4 Atlanta meeting for direct trade. A Georgia train collision near Vaughn's station injures several. telegraph order delay cited.
The article previews Tuesday's county officers primary in Sumter, detailing contested races for clerk of court, sheriff, treasurer, tax collector, and tax receiver. It notes incumbents Allen Speer Dunn seek reelection with strong backing, while challengers include Nell Ray and W. T. Glover. Also mentions post election events and local business updates.
Merchants and business houses circulated a signed pledge to close Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving. Banks and post office hours will shift, with many firms suspending all business. The article notes a packing list of signatories and mentions plans for a marshal race and a social club meeting at Major Speer’s home.
A special eight car shipment of nearly 1000 bales of compressed cotton will be rushed through a new schedule as a clearly democratic show. The Americus firm Littlet on & Lamar organized the display with white and blue bunting, US flags, and large letters spelling out 0,8,0. The car sides feature portraits of Cleveland and Stevenson with “4 greatest act of them all.” Professor Van Riper photographed the decorated cars and will print and distribute the pictures to President-elect.
Fragmentary text reports pricing notes and trade terms. It mentions a price of 1.50 with a reference to 11.10 each and a comment about a regular priest and second handed items. The garbled source limits clear entities or events.
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