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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1897
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text touts free medical remedies with mentions of vigor and health tonics for women skin catarrh and general wellness. The garbled passage references multiple numbered No 2 No 3 and No 4 products and invites readers to write for the free offer, all without coherent details.
NOME store advertises low prices on curtain poles at 25c each and window shades ranging 5c to 50c. Ladies shoes from 75c, bows for men and women, Twill et English Gloria umbrellas at 50c, children’s story books at 25c to 50c, and table linens in red 18 to 25c and white bleached 30c to 40c.
The only reliable transfer agency in the city is Steve Wooten’s. All trunks orders are attended to at Windr Hotel, Houre from 9 to 1 pm. Orders for night trains must be left before 10 pm. Steve Ware.
A petition filed in the superior court seeks to annul a contract for the location of Georgia and Alabama railway shops in Americas. It asks to set aside deeds, restrain removal of offices, and enjoin a bond election, alleging fraud and requesting a receiver to oversee shop property. The filing of the document surprised observers and is unlikely to succeed.
Two days remain for supporters and opponents of the bond issue to campaign ahead of next Tuesday's vote. Advocates prepare a lengthy packet of facts while opponents promise a strong counter effort. The full registered electorate is expected to vote. Also notes include Postmaster Murphey retained at Ellaville and the McKinley administration declining a new arbitration treaty with Britain.
A local ad urges shoppers to compare sewing machine styles and prices before buying elsewhere. It touts a New Home Co machine at 25 dollars cash with order and warns against buying cheaper machines from other companies, promising no guarantees.
An old advertisement page item discusses Cotney Bell Co sewing machines and supplies. It includes testimonial snippets about Chamberlains Cough Remedy and One Minute Cough Cure, with references to local druggists W A Rembert and Mims Hodson, and mentions of health claims and social observations.
The page advertises Pyramid Pile Cure claiming freedom from cocaine or opium, sold at 25–50 cents, with testimonials and addresses in Albion Michigan and other places. It also promotes tonics like Mozley Lemon Elixir and various tonics, claiming cures for liver and digestive ailments, neuralgia, kidney issues, and bladder troubles, with multiple expert endorsements and notices from Georgia and Atlanta areas.
The Mobile area reports new yellow fever cases with several fatalities feared yet to be confirmed. Residents at Walter Blackshear, David Pere, and others are listed with addresses as physicians assess the spread plus 15 cases reported in New Orleans by a Cayaxe mention. The board of health notes no deaths by 1 pm in New Orleans yet.
Fragmentary ad style piece touts Dr Virchow’s idea that cures can end disease and promote indefinite life. It promotes Peruna as preventive tonic and cites Dr Hartman, urging readers to buy Peruna products in Columbus, Ohio. Includes testimonials about chronic diarrhoea and a Chamberlain remedy with local vendors.
A messy clipping blends a daily market report with scattered medical advert lines and legal notices. It references Easterlies, consumer remedies like Po-ra-ta, and a legal dispute involving State Superintendent McNeil over Mutual Life Insurance in Kansas, with vague dates and names.
Mapazip Oct 16 government says Philippine insurgents replied to Captain General Primo de Rivera urging surrender with a broad amnesty. General Axayraga predicts support from chambers owing to the insurgents' position. Armor plate visit planned in the south to assess site for a government plant. Port Sheridan court martial likely for a camp officer. Relates various unrelated items and ads.
The Missourians attended the Tennessee Centennial celebration with notable figures including Governor Taylor and wives, and staff from both governors. Delegates, dignitaries, and attendees were present at the event, with ceremonies and greetings described during the day.
A newspaper reader reports the editor’s severe cold and claims Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy gave a speedy permanent cure. The letter, from Libertytown Maryland, endorses the medicine and lists local druggists selling the 25 and 50 cent sizes. Also mentions Goaa Lemonade and Nunnally’s candy sold by local merchants.
A fragmented notice outlines an upcoming election with details obscured by OCR errors. It mentions Americus and a vote, indicating a formal public election notice issued by a local authority. The readable fragments point to voter eligibility and polling participation requirements in a historic community.
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