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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
7
Geo D Wheatley discusses staple merchandise in a dry goods store between seasons. He urges customers to examine buying economies and focus on merchandise that remains in constant demand as the backbone of a well regulated store.
Americus turnout was extremely light with likely fewer than 500 of 3,000 registered voters casting ballots. The main contest was between Judge John B. Candler and Judge John Ross for supreme court justice, with Sumter leaning to Candler. Local precincts reported minimal activity while county totals remained unclear pending consolidation.
A notice promotes linen values including 60 inch cream satin Damask at 40c per yard, 72 inch bleached satin damask at 75c, and 150 remnants of bleached linen Damasks in 2, 24 and 3 yard lengths cleared at 50c 75c and 1.00 per yard.
A local store markets its napkin stock with emphasis on quality and value. Items include 50 dozen good heavy table napkins priced at 75 cents per dozen, and 50 dozen bleached extra heavy napkins to match damask offers at 2.50, 3.00, and 3.50 per dozen.
Bargains in bed spreads offer 25 dozen full 10 4 marseilles patterns at 1.00, 150 extra large crocket spreads at 1.25, and 100 marseilles extra large designs with slight imperfections at 1.75, all discounted from higher regular prices. These special weekly prices attract buyers seeking value on quality linens.
Local store promotes towel bargains with discounts on large size honey comb towels at 50 cents per dozen from 75 cents. All linen Huck towels priced at 1.20 per dozen, and knotted fringe satin damask towels at 25 cents each, down from 40 cents.
READY WITH MY FALL MILLINERY I will have my formal opening and display of Millinery Tuesday October 7 there will be an exhibit of several hundred winter creations a foretaste of what you may expect to see the ladies of Americus wear this season and an opportunity to lay off your summer headwear and don a stylish hat the jaunty ready to wear and practical trimmed hats will be shown sales ladies will not be disappointed if you do not buy all are cordially invited to attend my opening Respectfully Mrs M T Elam
Crumley, running as an independent with Democratic backing amid party opposition to Harrell, defeats Harrell in Stewart county by about 800 to 500 votes. In the same race, Ross defeats Candler for the supreme court judgeship.
Entry of candidates for city clerk signals the start of a heated Americus campaign. Three contenders for city clerk have announced T N Hawkes E J McMath and J M McGarrath while mayor and council seats will also be in play. Retiring aldermen may run again, but the field remains uncertain as voters prepare for a lively political season.
Alfred Bee of Welfare Texas describes his collapse from illness and back pain and credits Electric Bitters with restoring sleep energy and strength. The letter extols the tonic as giving vigor to weak and sickly people and notes its sale for 60 cents at Edridge Drug Stores.
Amid Indian summer pleasures, Americans note coal shortages driving prices to two five per ton in northern cities. Stores in Chicago use scarfing lamps with hard coal. Smaller towns tear up sidewalks and bridges for fuel as coal remains scarce and costly for the poor. Down south, warmth comes later as coal and wood remain plentiful for now.
In Atlanta on October 1, Evan P. Howell won the mayoralty by a large plurality, securing 3,231 votes to Woodward’s 2,200. Judge John Candler also won by a large majority, reflecting a strong local sentiment against the opposing candidates.
Americus market notes little trading despite varied prices this week as cotton receipts fall sharply due to bad weather. Yesterday receipts were nominal, with no material price change in days. Demand remains fair and buyers pay 8 to 8.5 for good grades. season warehouse receipts total about 613,000 bales. Fine candy fresh every week at Rembert's Drugstore.
The shop invites customers to explore freshly arrived merchandise inviting no obligation to buy. It emphasizes broad selection and attentive guidance to help visitors find what they want, aiming to convert lookers into buyers.
The store showcases new fancy plaids and black silks with a wide range of prices from 65c to 150 per yard. Colored taffetas are highlighted as staple and durable. A special week offers 27 inch black tafetas and select silks, including regular 100 values at 75c per yard, inviting customers to hurry in.
We offer a wide range of fabrics at lower prices than anywhere else. New Outing Flannels at 5c per yard, 7c Outings, various Bleachings at 7 3 4 c, Sea Island and other calicoes from 5c, remnants and percale yard goods at reduced rates. Compare prices and measures. you’ll find honest goods and square treatment here.
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