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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1897

Page

3

Meeting Without Results in Prohibition Rally at Levee

A Tuesday prohibition meeting in Levee failed to mobilize, drawing only about a score of supporters. The county faces strong anti-compromise sentiment, with plans to reopen the issue during court week and discuss charter changes, drought impact on crops, and growing local bills. Cols, Hickey, Harrell and Fort attended Preston court. W A Dodson of Sumter visited.

Gana Cols Hickey Harrell Fort Preston Court County Board of Education Lumpkin Farmara Stewart County

Banks Face Condition of the Currency Report

The comptroller of the currency has called for the condition of the nation’s banks at the close of business October 5. The message appears amid a note about practical financial actions and a query regarding a sewing machine purchase.

Bosamea

Pyramid Pill Cure for Piles Promises Safe Relief

A testimonial ad asserts Pyramid Pills cure piles without surgery, claiming relief from pain and bleeding. It cites a Mississip street resident who weighed 150 pounds after using the product and states the pills do not contain narcotics. The ad offers a free booklet from Pyramid Co. Albion Mich and lists prices of 50 cents, 1 dollar, and 25 cents per box.

Tienes Gists Tate Pyramid Pyramid Co Albion Mich Tor Bool

Inspecting armor plant district visit to Birmingham Ala

The navy department appointed board will tour Birmingham October 18 and 19 to assess coat and feasibility of the government armor plate factory. A special train will visit new steel works, Birmingham Rolling Mills, Alice Furnace, Gate City Mills, limestone quarries, and Hed Mountain ore mines. Further stops include Bessemer pipe works and Iskooda mines with Thomas and Sloss furnaces. Local committees will host and guide officials including congressmen Underwood Bankhead Plowman Wheeler and Gaines.

Binwisgaam Ala Secretary of the Navy Birmingham Birmingham Rolling Mills Alice Furnace Gate City Mills Bessemer Pipe Works Iskooda United States Boity Thomas and Sloss Secer Iday Istrict Commercial Club of Congreasinon Underwood Bankhead, Plowman, Wheeler and Others Alabama Gaines Tennessee

Five Buildings Destroyed By Detroit Fire On Campus Martius

A major blaze in central Detroit on October 7 destroyed five large buildings and two smaller ones near Campus Martius and the Detroit Opera House. The fire started near the rear of the theater, spreading to adjacent fronts and roofs within hours. Firefighters fought for hours to halt the spread as flames consumed the Opera House and neighboring structures including Wright Kay and Co jewelry and the Mitchell furniture building.

Detroit Dernorr Campus Martius Detroit Opera House City Hall Woodward, Gratis Monros Bazan Opera House Restiwalla Henry R Loxard Furniture Company Gratiot Avenue Opera Hones Wright, Kay & Oo Martius and Mourearaune O H. Micwell Atrei Iy Houses Nilding Michell

Beauty Tips From The Ages And Patent Remedies

A collage of dubious beauty ads and medical claims touts Botanic Blood Balm and a blood purifier as cures for skin blemishes and general health. Testimonials claim dramatic skin improvements, while other items warn of political resignations and promote kidney cures.

Cook of Particulara Blood Basin Co Atlanta

Fragmentary OCR note on Quion Pucite railroad inquiry

The dispatch quotes General MoKsuna stating no inquiries have been received through the United States consul general or others in London about purchasing the Quion Pucite railroad. The text is garbled and preserves little coherent detail beyond this reference to a potential sale and official statements.

Waalington Athaney MoKsuna United State Cousul General London

Thin Pale Children and Scott's Emulsion Benefits

A promotional note extols Scott's Emulsion for thin and pale children. It claims children take it willingly, soon grow fond of it, and become plump. It emphasizes strengthening digestion and nerves and providing material for rich blood without causing over-fatness.

Scott

Call for Fish Congress to Meet in Tampa

The Protection of Our Water Products to Be Discussed at Tampa. The national fishery congress, invited by Governor Bloxham, will convene in January 1898. States, angling groups, and the Ash commission will attend to discuss preservation, propagation, and protection of water products, with exhibits, prizes, and an angling tournament planned.

Tampa Wasakatos Fish Com National Fishery Congress Fla Telie National Ash Commission United States Great Britain Germany Russia France Italy Spain Portugal Sweden Norway Denmark Belgium Aus Hungary Greece Netherlands China Mexico Brazil Venezuetla Bloxhaw Florida

Professor Henry Elliott Taker objects to seal dispatch

Professor Henry Elliott disputes a London dated seal factory dispatch published in The Plain Dealer. He accuses officials of bungling the case, cites Canada’s objections reshaping Britain’s conference stance, and criticizes John W. Foster’s handling of the matter as in 1893 Paris.

Henry Elliot Great Britis Aed Oleveenaxp Henry Elliott The Plain Dealer Gutroth State Department London Great Britain Washington Canada Austia Japan Salisbury Russia John W. Foster Paris Foster

Sumter Sheriff Sales in Americus Georgia 1897 notice

Sheriff sale notices describe properties to be sold before the courthouse doors in Americus Sumter County Georgia. Listed are multiple parcels including part of lot 123 in the 29th district, two lots 218 and 225 in the 16th district, and other tracts plus a house and lot on College Street bounded by the G and A Railway and Bank of Southwestern Georgia, to satisfy various superior court executions.

Georgia-Scriren Americus Sumter County Jack English Adeline Peek R A. Andrews Harrold Johnson & Co Harrold, Johnson & Co Robert Engiteh Charles T. Stewart Superior Court of Sumter Caroline Stapler Charles 1. Stewart Eame Jess Wright Brady Superior Court Frank W. Stank Brady Perty J.E. Bass Edna Bass Worth County Equitable Mortgage Company J. E. Bast Edna Vass Pal Lst College Street G &A Bank of Southwestern Georgia A. A.leamon Justice Court of Fulton County G. Mf Aiken, McElroy Vermus Campa McArthur Sherif Georgia Samtre Courri Lamar Street W.k Murphey Bayne George Rosser C.c George Dee

Store Manager Promises Deep Discounts on Dry Goods

After returning from New York, J. H. Rodgers announces an immense stock of dry goods and other items at cash prices. He invites the public to visit The Racket Star to see the many goods and learn about the very low prices.

New York J. H. Rodgers

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