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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1891
Page
16
Bargains on wool cloths and trico t finish fabrics dominate the sale with 25c yard prices on many wool items. Silks and laces, cottons, and gloves are marked down. extra large towels and damasks offered at low rates. Children and women's garments including kilts and cloaks feature new lines and wide selection.
Historic Atlanta fair promotion extols Piedmont Exhibition 1891 as surpassing all southern expositions since the war. Highlights include Bolossy Kiralfy’s King Solomon, the Mexican Band, Achille Phillion the equilibrist, Prof. Cooper and balloon ascensions, and top races with premium prizes. Admission is 50 cents with rail travel one cent a mile. event runs Oct 19 to Nov 7 with diverse exhibits from seventeen counties and multiple city merchants offering goods and services.
A nostalgic sketch of the Americus spring site on a knoll once a pine grove, with wash grounds and a water tank by the railroad. It recalls wartime camps, family gatherings, and a now gone grove, while noting the thriving ice works that displaced the old retreat. Also mentions local commerce, Judge Fort’s railroad commission role, a wedding notice, and hotel tidings.
At a recent Americus Light Infantry meeting the armory committee announced a military fair from November 24 for a week. Captain Bagley heads a five member general fair committee and urges public support. The notice promotes community enjoyment and the corps' value to the town.
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