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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1891
Page
16
Today’s sale features wool cloths and tricots in many widths and shades, plus wool Henriettas, silk finish blacks, bedford cords, camel hair serge, and cashmere. Discounts extend to stockings, hose, calicoes, ginghams, damask, towels, counterpanes, gloves, and corsets, with substantial price cuts across vendors and goods.
Albany citizens urge rail authorities to grant a new passenger depot at Americus, citing broken promises and delays. The Albany News reports a council member recounting failed deadlines, a strike in Savannah, and a push to compel action via the railroad commission while Americus demands its rights. The piece juxtaposes Albany’s pressure with Americus’s earlier depot surveys and contract talks.
Mr J J Brown of Sobley county shows a 1773 Spanish dollar bearing Charles III, linked to Spain's decline era. Also an 1812 rifle once used at New Orleans interest American patriots. Gov Northen signs Merchant's and Farmers Bank incorporation. Americus boasts four strong banks and a potential clearing-house. Americus Light Infantry invites Lady Friends to a November fair, with committee collecting names.
An Americus advertisement promotes cash carpet sales with low profits amid tariff talk and hints of gift suggestions. The page also lists multiple short notices: travelers, visits, arrivals, and departures of local people, a real estate installment due date, a cotton report for Oct 20 1801, a toilet goods display, a commission office notice, and a Polish doctor claiming cancer cures with a new medicine.
The Americus Light Infantry seeks community support for an upcoming military fair and aims to grow its ranks to become a leading state unit. The article praises the corps commander, notes drills require little time, and stresses the honor of joining to protect homes and fire sides, urging locals to enlist. It also lists patents and industrial notices and ends with a feature on Baldwin locomotive works cranes demonstrating massive lifting power.
Readable text lists Maple Syrup at Avera's and Best Apples in town. Mentions electric service upgrades and locomotive related notes. Names and clear facts are limited in the fragment but point to a local shop feature.
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