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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1897
Page
3
Citizens discuss a proposed city bond increase to about 140000 dollars for street and sewer improvements. Supporters predict a favorable vote on election day while opponents warn taxpayers will reject the plan amid divided public opinion.
A persuasive ad extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a permanent remedy for itching and other piles types. It asserts instant relief and long lasting tumor removal, claims it contains no narcotics and is free from calomel or opium, and notes distribution by druggists with emphasis on universal effectiveness.
A writer recalls a popular drummer visiting Americus and detailing reactions of Georgia girls to an engagement proposal. Accounts from Macon Griffin Rome and Atlanta show varied responses from surprise to humor, with references to decorous insistence and playful resistance amid regional charm.
The eyes influence health and local ailments, warn refracting opticians Cotney Bell & Co. Cheap, ill fitting glasses risk sight and should be avoided. Prolonged delay in correcting vision worsens defects. early treatment with proper glasses helps.
A medical patent claim touts a remedy for kidney bladder and back pain. It alleges rapid relief from urinary retention and warns of fatal consequences without use. The promotion hails E J Eldridge Americus Ga as distributor and mentions Dr Tichenor antiseptic and other remedies in adjacent notes.
An advertisement extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as small pills that regulate digestion and relieve dyspepsia. It also promotes Pineapple Dyspepsia Cordial as a rapid, delicious cure for indigestion, sour stomach, and related symptoms, sold by E J Eldridge in Americus, Ga.
Dr V A Merriliat of McKinley Veterinary College testifies on bones offered by the prosecution. He declines to identify a gorilla femur and emphasizes needing more than an isolated bone to positively state its nature, while earlier experts avoided technical points. The trial features Professor Dorsey guiding questions from Assistant State's Attorney McEwen.
An 10¢ box ad promotes Remberts Regulators for moving the liver and bowels. It also features a testimonial praising Chamberlains Cholera Morbus and Diarrhoea Remedy from P E Grisham of Gaara Mills La. The ad notes 25 and 30 cent sizes sold by W A Rembert and Mims Hudson druggists and recounts a local editor’s cold recovery using Cough Remedy shown in The Banner of Liberty Liberty town Maryland.
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