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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
6
The advertisement promotes school pants for boys in right wearing styles and sizes at special low prices 49c 69c and 85c. It emphasizes value and fit with the claim of the best wearing sorts and the right prices.
The notice promotes lace products including edges and insertions to match Round Thread and French Val lace. It advertises Linen Torchon lace as a new supply with attractive patterns and an appealing assortment of All-Over laces for waists and dresses priced at 5c 10c and 1.00.
One hundred fifty rolls of Fine Japanese Matting in the newest pattern effects and styles. These mattings are attractive at regular prices and are absolutely perfect, offered at a regular 35¢ quality, with a special price for immediate sale.
The Stocking section offers a complete line of school stockings for boys and girls. Best wearing quality at 10c, 15c and 25c.
A local dealer promotes a wide stock of floor coverings including carpets rugs mattings linoleums and oil cloths to brighten homes. It promises to custom make any size or shape of rug or floor piece at the lowest possible price.
Advertises men s night robes in flannelette, full length with good styles. Regular price 65 cents, sale 50 cents, claiming better grade and larger sizes, with a special big week price around 98 cents.
Ladies medium weight cotton vests with matching pants offered in three sizes. Vest features a high neck and long sleeves while pants are full cut. Special price noted, promising a busy week in the underwear section.
Ten pieces of fine All-Wool French Flannel Waisting go on sale tomorrow morning in assorted patterns and figures. Regular price 50 cents, sale price about 44 25 cents.
Premium woven Venetian and broadcloth fabric in 52 inch width offered in leading colors and black. Ideal for ladies tailored suits and skirts. Regularly sold at 1.25, special price shown as vene of 980.
Our corset policy is well known to patrons and we offer only the best standard tested makes with intelligent attention to every corset wish. When ready, we add your name to the list of regular corset patrons and correct any wrongs.
In Americus the funeral services for Rev Rufus Monson drew an estimated 5000 attendees at Friendship Baptist church and cemetery. Five dozen visiting ministers from across the state joined more than a dozen church delegations in tribute. Noted civic and religious leaders led the service while a large colored community turnout marked the day. The piece also notes an upcoming Grand Chapter Eastern Star meeting in May with Americus hosting delegates from nearly every city in Georgia.
An old advertisement touts Miuna tablets as a remedy for stomach disorders by energizing stomach walls rather than digestions aids like pepsin. It claims quick relief from dyspepsia, pregnancy nausea, car and sea sickness, and notes safe use with a money back guarantee from Dodson's Pharmacy at 50 cents a box.
After eighteen years with Americus 13 of the Seaboard Railway, Mr A Pantone will leave home to work in Jacksonville to remain with the company. Pantone is an expert miler of engine cabs and pilots and has repaired hundreds of needed aircraft here. An order bans such work in Americus, forcing Pantone to seek employment in other shops of the system.
Southwest Georgia horse swappers are invited to Americus on Tuesday October 27 to swap sell exchange or give away horses and other animals. Hundreds of animals are expected as the event is heavily advertised and supported by the Americus Board of Trade.
Mrs S A E Barwick a longtime Sumter resident died Friday at 1 PM at her daughter Mrs James M Summerford’s home where she resided She was advanced in years and recently health declined She was mother of fourteen children Funeral set for 2 30 PM at Pleasant Grove church east of Americus
A compact saying extols New York as the umpire and referee of everything, noting the state’s desire to have a hand in all affairs and to oversee events across the nation. The remark frames the state as decisive and authoritative in guiding outcomes.
A short letter from F W Devoe & Co to C B Holten discusses paint options for a house. It mentions two pricing schemes: one using about 150 gallons at 75 dollars for paint and painting, and another using about 30 gallons for 150 dollars. The firm touts a cheap job that lasts long and invites Americus Construction Co to sell their paint.
The Middle Georgia Baptist Association and Sunday School Convention held joint sessions at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Pres. J. F. Harris of Forsyth was unanimously reelected to preside over the convention. Prominent African American ministers attended. The week covered Tuesday through Thursday with sermons on faith and church strengthening.
Historians contend the push to declare war on Britain in 1812 largely sprang from US desires to annex Canada, shaping policy motives and national strategy of the era.
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