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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1891
Page
3
A fragmented ad notes a sale of pictures frames easels cards and hangings priced from six cents. Cotton related pricing appears as seven fifty to seventy five dollars range. The text is incomplete but indicates a merchandising event with low cost items. Placement or date details are not discernible from the readable portion.
A Block Island captain hauled in a six foot sea serpent then killed the creature after it bit his boot. A Cincinnati court saw a blue tail rat turn out to be a Norway rat in blue paint. Notes on emigration to Brazil, marriages of seniors, and an ad praising Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Dr Acker’s El Cough Remedy promising cure for consumption symptoms including difficult breathing phlegm and chest tightness with a nominal price by Featwood Russell Americus Ga. A Newport statue plan for William Ellery Channing costs 20000 funded by Wyes Weld formerly of Boston with granite staining and bronze height details.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe pearl top and pearl glass lamp chimneys that resist heat and accidents. Mentions shape controls draft and improved light, but notes higher dealer costs and concerns about sales and breakage compared to cheaper alternatives.
A fragmented ad roundup touts Dr. Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia, flatulence, and constipation, alongside Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women and various blood tonics. It promotes Davenport Drug Company products and multiple patent medicines with grand Health claims and antiquated testimonials.
An old promotional verse traces Castoria as a trusted remedy across generations from baby to grandmother. The jingle emphasizes consistent use for children and mothers, highlighting brand familiarity and familial trust in a period advertising style.
A resident near the Methodist Church reports embalming services by an experienced team led by Mr L S Tower. Night calls advised, with residence fronting the church as the meeting point for inquiries.
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