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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1897
Page
3
A battered text discusses fraudulent medical schemes tied to Hat & Co and other operators. It cites unproven cures, bogus licenses, and promises of medical vigor while warning readers about scams peddled via listings and dubious products.
The October 11 1897 regular meeting of the town council led to reference of the 1807 and 1498 tax rate discussions to the finance committee for report at the next session. After full debate Mayor Hixon and Aldermen moved to adjourn for faster tax rate adjustments, with several bills listed as not approved and a financial motion to reconvene at 7:20 PM on Thursday night.
A jumble of ads and testimonials promotes New Home Co sewing machines at 25 dollars, cheaper models under 20 dollars, and warnings against risky bargains. The column also touts Dr Tichenor antiseptic, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic, and One Minute Cough Cure with various druggist mentions and consumer quips about health and love.
A letter promoting Pyramid Pile Cure claims relief after ten uses for pile symptoms and boasts of a druggist price of 30 cents per package. It targets outdoor workers such as engineers and railroad men, contrasting indoor professionals and urging use with Pyramid Pills for constipation if present. It notes the cure is cocaine and mineral-free, safe and popular, with a Michigan company offering a booklet on piles.
A cabinet report says native volunteers in Cuba could cut costs and speed operations against insurgents, while Sevor Guillow discusses U S views on Spain’s new premier and Cuban autonomy moves. Mo ret seeks Autonomist candidates for Cuban army posts as proof of sincerity. Florence Holm tale and various ads follow with health and patent remedies.
Washington officials prepare new instructions for Minister Woodford to demand immediate payment of Tolon indemnity. Tolon, naturalized in New York in 1875, suffered in Cuba with a Spanish claim of $100,000 for damages, while Spain cites no obligation and calls it a gubernative measure.
An old newspaper ad promotes cleansing and germ killing with Cascarets Candy Cathartic to prevent contagion. It extols De Witt’s Witch Hazel Balm for piles and sores, attributed to W. A. Rom, and claims life disruption from burns can be avoided by its use.
An advertisement fragment outlines Mrs. Neille Dagrett editor of The Home Magazine issuing a fourth edition of Fancy Work and Art Decorations with practical instructions and illustrations. It promotes Diamond Dyes for home dyeing and mentions a coupon offer from Wells, Richardson & Co. plus a Navy yards and docks estimate snippet from Washington dated Oct 12.
Chicago October reports describe crowded court, limited admission, and sharp attacks on defense expert Dr. W. H. Allport. Assistant State's Attorney McEwen leads a heated cross examination while Mary Siemmering’s conduct and alleged ties to Luetgert are scrutinized as the murder case unfolds.
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