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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1891
Page
8
We announce the season start and a vast line of fine dress goods and dry goods from eastern markets. The store promises lower prices than competitors with extensive plaids stripes and woolens, urging customers to buy now for value and style.
A local store proclaims an immense stock of black dress goods and silks with deep discounts. Henriettas priced at 244 yards for 35 cent value, 6240 yards of varied weaves, silk warps at 1 dollar, Biarritz cords, and exclusive French Flannels offered at low, close prices. Strong emphasis on quality and exclusive designs to lure buyers.
Store announces a wide range of blankets arriving, offered at correct prices. Customers urged to view the selection for styles and warmth. Stock includes multiple sizes and patterns to suit different rooms and needs.
The retailer announces exclusive agency for Lord & Taylor Onyx Dye Fast Black Hosiery and a broad assortment of hosiery brands. Monday sale features 1080 pairs Onyx Fast Black Hose at 50c per pair for 250 pairs, plus 600 pairs Children's derby ribbed hose at 25c each and 500 pairs Misses and Children's hose at 40c.
The piece denounces sensational journalism that invades homes and harms virtue, arguing for limits on press intrusion. It questions whether modern reporting spreads depravity and lingeringly recalls two prominent Americans seen exchanging polite greetings on Jackson Forsyth corner as an illustrative moment.
A narrator recalls a long friendship lasting forty years with Judge M and admires steadfast loyalty amid life’s trials. He then turns to reflections on children and the rising youth, urging gentle praise to nurture virtue, noting how tender words can shape young minds and futures.
Readquarters promotes a long standing line of handkerchiefs with embroidery at 25 cents, starting embroidery at 10 cents up to 1.50. Thousands of options from 40 cents per dozen, damask at 35 cents per yard, to a handsome set at 15 dollars. Exceptional values touted across the assortment.
A distressed sale lists 500 dozen towels and a separate lot of elegant linen towels priced at 10c each, worth 15c. Another week long offer lists towels at 15c and bulk pricing of 250 towels for 1000 towels, claimed to be nearly double the value.
A catalog style notice lists bargains including counterpanes priced at 85 cents to 99 cents, large spreads at 150 dollars, ladies under vest discounts, and bulk textiles such as printed cotton cashmeres, dress calicoes, and dress gingham sold by the yard. It highlights many 1000 yard quantities and wallet prices, featuring corsets and pocket books at discounted rates.
A white man named Culbert was killed near Rochelle when the westbound through freight on the S A M Railway from Savannah struck him as he slept on the track. His severed head and mangled remains were found on the line. doubt about foul play exists as no clear wound or evidence supports murder. Remains were sent to his home for burial.
The paper notes many readers owe small amounts each, but collectively the overdue total runs into thousands of dollars. The message urges prompt payment now, warning against postponing the newspaper's bill.
The new Thompson and Anderson jewelry store in the Windsor building opened to the public last week. It features a marble floor, handsome fixtures, and a full stock including watches, diamonds, silverware, canes, and more. Vaults with burglar-proof locks back the business.
The Savannah Times-Republican corrects a report that the 8 A M and MM railroad refused cotton consignments. It states curtailment came from cotton men not from railroad refusal, noting the unsettled conditions in Savannah. Also mentions a Musical Club meeting at Mr M Callaway’s home on Jackson Street and a reminder to start paying bills promptly after reading.
Miss C. W. Bright opened a new millinery shop on Jackson Street near Windsor front, drawing many visitors for a grand display of hats, trimmings, and flowers. Patrons praised the display, while Miss Bright invited friends to inspect her stock and signboards announcing ongoing arrivals and services.
Gambieriub Halim notes a young man attempting to sew a button, remarking on the thread as he works. The scene captures a small moment of craft and hesitation, highlighting a simple action and the character's focus in a quiet domestic setting.
This stock leads Americus in gloves with exclusive agency for P. Centemers & Co Ranniger Bros Trefousse and Mathers lacing gloves. No other local house can sell these makes.
Store announces completion of second floor showing lace silk and Chenille fabrics curtains from cheap scrims to 19.00 per pair trunks of all descriptions to be joined by wraps soon invita tion to visit and view offerings for all customers.
David B Hill promotes southwest Georgia furniture in The Times Recoupen. Wheatley highlights bargains in The Truxs Reconpex. The October meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society is set for 4:30 PM at the Methodist church. Editor notes and a Grover Cleveland family joy conclude this column.
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