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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1897
Page
3
An advertisement fragment offers a free 64 page booklet on improving mental vigor and health for women. It mentions a product or program claiming benefits and invites readers to request the booklet via mail.
News from De Soto reports a confrontation between Town Marshet Dorian and Marshal Corrasa during which J C Clay was struck on the head with a club after a lamp dispute. He was taken to his plantation home and later described as out of danger though initially feared for his skull. Friends discussed the incident and inquiries continued.
In the absence of the pastor Rev Samuel Dean Rev B W Davis will lead First Baptist this morning with evening service omitted Rev K Read returned from Dawn and will lead First Methodist as usual Rev B L Bivis at Furlow Lawn Baptist and Rev LeRoy Henderson at Presbyterian The usual evening service at St Pan is by Rev R B F Williamson Christian Science Sunday 10 45 am Friday 7 45 pm reading rooms open daily 10 am to 4 pm Public invited to attend services and visit reading rooms 515 Jackson Street
A dealer anxiety piece urges buyers to compare prices and beware sensational sewing machine bargains. The New Home Co built model at 25 dollars cash is pitched against cheaper machines, with claims of guaranteed quality only on the named brand and supplier. Also mentioned are various medical and health products advertised within the same period.
Testimonial letter praises Pyramid Pile Care and Pyramid Pills for pile relief without opiates, claiming rapid improvement from 90 to 150 pounds and avoiding risky surgery. Cites personal cures, affordable prices, and druggist availability with a free booklet from Pyramid Co., Albion Mich. Also notes Robert Graham's acclaimed company.
Central's shift to self insurance followed years of using marine and fire coverages. After letting policies lapse the firm sustained a $25,000 river accident loss and a Macon shop fire costing well over $100,000, with total exposure around $125,000. The episode prompts management to rethink risk strategies.
An OCR filled with medical and patent remedy claims, jokes, and promotional blurbs. Mentions Castoria, Chamberlains Cough Remedy, Dr Ticho Dor antiseptic, and various druggists with prices and locations. Includes social quips and glossy lines about products and a bank ad.
Graham leading a strong company presents Who's Your Friend at Glover's Sperds House on Saturday October 2 with praise as Americas audiences best production. He returns Monday October 11 for another performance promised to be highly enjoyable with seats at Mims Hudson's.
A mixed medical and anecdotal column cites a Georgia woman praising Dr Hartman for free gynecology guidance and Peruna remedies. It also notes trials and sentences in unrelated cases, plus advertisements for Cholera remedies and warnings about coughs and bowel issues.
Readers are presented with multiple health claims for Munyon remedies and lemon elixirs, including personal testimonials from Mrs. F Hardin of Philadelphia and other unnamed individuals. The piece also notes varying regional reports from Guatemala, New York voter straw polls, and several medical testimonials supporting tonics and antiseptics amid broad health and travel concerns.
Havana press reports a large Cuban rebel force has breached the Jucaro Moron line in Camagüey province advancing westward amid heavy fighting. Commanders Calisto Garcia and Marimon Gomes are cited shaping the eastern to western thrust with Camagüay infantry and cavalry.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as the best cure to enrich poor blood. It claims weak nerves and digestion improve when blood becomes rich and notes available sizes 50 cents and one dollar through Scott & Browne.
In Green Ville South Carolina a group of original package dealers asked the council to revoke an ordinance taxing their business. They argued liquor sales are protected by interstate commerce law and that the tax unfairly targets dispensaries and overreaches city authority. The courts will hear the appeal.
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