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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1891
Page
14
The notice promotes Thornton Wheatley’s market in Americus and surrounding areas inviting the public to see novelties in goods and low prices. It emphasizes Wheatley’s as the place to be properly dressed for weddings and social appearances, promising authentic apparel and the right look for feasts or business events.
Fragmentary notice outlines a grand event at Beattley’s with mentions of Etzcanr Goons and Surern-Exroantty Low Prices. Full details require attending the gathering to view the complete Bill of Fare and offerings.
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