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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1897
Page
3
An ornate advertisement extols Dr Finthaway de Con and his remedies, claiming cures for a range of ailments from blood poisons to morphine habits. It promises home treatments, free cures or hotel bills reimbursed, and offers symptom blanks for women, urging readers to write for details.
Obituary column recounts Laura Pauline Mims born Sept 49 1800 died Sept 29 1807 wife of W F Mims. Describes her Christian faith and family grief, the sudden illness, death, and somber reflections on life, death, and heaven with mournful tone. Includes a satirical ad note about Dr Tichenor antiseptic and a wolf box delivery story at the express office.
An advertisement warns readers about buying sewing machines from unreliable sellers while promoting New Home Co machines at 25 dollars cash with order. It contrasts cheaper options under 20 dollars and suggests swindling risk. The note also plugs remedies for indigestion and skin conditions, citing DaWitt’s Little Early Risers and Witch Hazel Salve with local retailer references.
London reports Britain will not participate in the Behring Sea conference. The Edinborough Star notes the move shifts balance toward Japan and the United States, risking outvoting Britain and jeopardizing Paris awards. Commentary warns against U S diplomacy that could undermine Canada and imperial interests.
Charles Hyeatt and Bert Wines, members of a Meigs county gang, were arrested near here while awaiting their wedding vows with Miss Georgiana Long at Squire Long’s home. Officers intervened, ending the ceremony and taking the pair into custody amid a townwide manhunt. Rewards totaling $2,000 were posted for their capture and conviction. the guest Ines Wines aided in the pursuit before capture.
health column warns neglecting health risks kidneys and bladder. promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root claiming quick relief and nationwide mail sample. cites E J Eldridge Americus Ga and Kilmer Co. Bizarre line about marriage ends the piece.
An OCR filled page warns that improper use of baking soda can harm digestion and cause complications. It lists digestive remedies, implies dangers from careless handling, and mentions doctors and various anecdotes about stomach ailments, with several phishing style product pitches and local notes about road work and a mysterious death.
Advertisements recount quick relief for croup with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Mentions W A Rembert and Mima Hudson as druggists in Americus Georgia. Also promotes One Minute Cough Cure and DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve with brief testimonials and other remedies and candy sales.
London diplomatic circles expect a British government answer to the US and French proposals for an international bimetallic agreement within a fortnight. Reports say ministers may avoid reopening coinage mints while aiming to end the dispute, with Indian government views cited and concerns over silver reserve use.
An advertisement urges readers to keep Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic for self care. It claims the product stops bleeding prevents soreness heals cuts and pimples quickly. The ad notes a bottle costs a silver half dollar and compares its pleasant scent to a Greenland breeze.
In a historic Lustgert murder trial, the prosecution's last section of evidence included a panel of experts. Professor Delafontaine testified to challenge Professor Long of Northwestern University on chain of reasoning, while other Kenosha witnesses disputed prior identifications and details from earlier testimony.
Castoria city marshal sale lists multiple levies to satisfy city taxes. Properties include vacant Lee Street Elm Avenue tract of about fifteen acres owned by O A Coleman executor, a house at 108 Brown Street, estate of A S Curtis, and other buildings including old Georgia Loan & Trust Office No 12 Forsyth Street. Also mentioned are an engine and boiler, a brick building, and various lots with tenants notified. Sale occurs at the courthouse on the first Tuesday in November.
Beening near Detroit reports contractor and builder Wilson testifying that years of hard outdoor work and severe back pain improved after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He recalls temporary relief from other medicines and credits the pills with steady benefit, urging neighbors to try them. The notice promotes Dr Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N Y.
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