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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1891
Page
16
We announce the season’s trade is ready and will begin Monday with a grand display of fine dress goods and general dry goods. The store promises huge variety and lower prices than rivals, boasting extensive plaids stripes and new colors, with emphasis on Henriettas, silks, and black goods at massive discounts.
Local merchants announce a fresh stock of blankets in ample variety with focus on correct pricing. Shoppers are invited to inspect the selection and choose from multiple sizes and patterns.
A local firm advertises exclusive agency for Lord & Taylor Onyx Dye Fast Black Hosiery claiming superiority over competitors and offering large quantities at discounted prices. Monday specials include 1000 pairs Onyx Fast Black Hose at 25c, 500 pairs Children's derby ribbed hose at 15c, and 500 pairs Misses and Children's hose at 25c, with sizes 6 to 8.
A Times-Recourer visit reveals Americus Iron Works vast plant and skilled staff. The foundry handles all iron casting from blinds to 100 horsepower flywheels and the blast furnace operates at high capacity, with patterns and a complete setup enabling full repairs and remodelling. Manager Jas Lanier guides visitors through the extensive works, illustrating the factory’s reach and productivity.
The article notes the Baptist Church is under construction with no delays expected. Dr. Campbell leads the effort to keep worshippers connected, and subscribers with notes due will be contacted to pay promptly. It also includes a block of local advertisements and notices about P. P. P. tonics and county promotion.
A historic editorial excerpt defends free press against anti lottery law enforcement. It contrasts federal pressure with American tradition, arguing officials cannot silence honest critique without risking repeal of the law. The piece cites the Houston Post stance. Also advertises Dr Pierces Favorite Prescription for women and notes fashionable men using electricity in Europe.
An advertising notice touts black satin stripe Menrietta and white flannels priced from 0c to 75c per yard, claiming superior quality and exclusivity. It urges customers to view dresses and a new line of fine French Flannels and Embroidered Flannels, asserting very close prices and unique variety.
The store proclaims decades of leadership in handkerchiefs and embroidered goods. It advertises embroideried handkerchiefs at 25c, ranges from 10c to 31.50 in embroidered goods, thousands of handkerchiefs from 40¢ per dozen, and damask fabrics from 35c per yard, plus sets at 15.00 with exceptional values noted.
A fragment notes 500 dozen towels offered at 15 cents, auctioned as an elegant linen lot. The next week another lot priced at 25 cents per towel, totaling 1000 towels, nearly double the prior value.
Advertises discounted fabric and goods including counterpanes, spreads, ladies under vests, printed cotton cashmeres, dress calico, dress gingham, corsets, and pocket books with low prices per item and per yard. Highlights large spread and affordable textiles for thrifty shoppers.
In Draneville Ga on October 5 the town greets visitors and returns to routine life with reports of arrivals and departures. Mentions include Mrs Sloan of Americus, Newt Mott visiting from Americus, and Mrs Walker's convalescence. Also notes sermon attendance, a schoolteacher Belle Park visiting home, and a public call to a nationwide medical remedy on banners. A stray ad blurb promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for blood disorders and general health, followed by an unfinished note about a lost puppy found in Schley county. Additional items include advertisements for Ayer's Pills and P P P remedies, a cotton report from Americus dated Oct 6, and a plan for a railroad from the Amazon to Madeira.
This stock leads local glove offerings. We are exclusive agents for P. Centemeri & Co, Ranniger Bros., Trefousse and Mathers lacing gloves. No other Americus house can sell these makes as we hold exclusive rights.
We have just completed our second floor and are now ready to show the finest lines of lace, silk, and Chenille. Curtains from the cheapest scrims to curtains as high as $19.00 pair. We are also showing a very fine line of trunks of every description, and iny few days will finish opening up the handsomest line of wraps we have ever handled. We cordially invite everyone to call and see us.
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