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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1891
Page
8
A sales list showcases wide ranges of discounted fabrics and garments. Lot finished wool cloths and Tricots priced from 25c to 40c per yard, silk finish and black Henriettas, bedford cords, camel hair serges, Corsets at 75c, and hosiery with notable markdowns. Also includes ginghams, calicoes, buck towels, damask, and kid gloves with substantial savings.
Albany residents press to force Central Railroad to honor promised depot rights, citing delays and broken promises after a city delegation sought a hearing and prompt action. Americus waits for a definite site and contract, while Albany moves to appeal to the railroad commission if needed. The piece also describes a local goods and fabrics market, with new dress materials, children's clothing, and accessories on offer.
Mr J J Brown of Sobley county shows a 1773 Spanish dollar bearing Charles III’s bust and a rifle used by his grandfather at the battle of New Orleans in 1815. Gov Northen signs the Merchants and Farmers Bank incorporation bill for Americus. The Americus Light Infantry invites Lady Friends to a November fair, with a committee collecting names.
An Americus notice promotes cash carpet sales amid tariff talk and urges after supper visits to the Americus Jewelry Company. The item lists varied local social news, business ads, and a weekly cotton report, with several residents traveling and visiting family in nearby towns.
The Americus Light Infantry seeks community support to boost its rank and discipline, praising its drill and urging more local young men to enlist. The item highlights the unit’s value to public safety and city pride, noting low membership barriers and benefits of joining.
Fragmentary notes show Maple Syrup and Best Apples highlighted at Avera's. Mentions of seed delivery, a Septasti Amenicus Guaxo Company, and electricity lending for locomotives appear as partial items in the sparse readable text.
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