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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1897
Page
6
A collage of quotes and observations from various regions noting issues from Georgia penology to national finances. It references Baylor students training for football, the Ameri cas Times-Recouper, and editor Brann, with mentions of Georgia’s penitentiary location, the South Georgia conference, and Secretary Gage’s western travels.
Washington correspondent for the Nashville American reports that Attorney General Terrell of Georgia, a leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate, is in Washington. Fleming du Bignon of Savannah opposes him, having previously challenged Speaker Crisp for the Senate. Terrell asserts Georgia Democrats align with the last national platform and favor Bryan’s nomination.
The Fitzgerald Enterprise praises Louise Myrick editor of the Americas Times-Recorder for facing censure from Thomasville readers without naming her informer. It lauds her courage to accept punishment for amende honorable and asserts business knows no sex while praising her grace grit and gumption in challenging times.
Savannah News notes Col Ainsworth's table predicting future Civil War pensioners from 760000 current survivors to 820687 in 1905 and 626281 in 1910, with dramatic declines by 1940 and none by 1945. Widows' pensions extend beyond veterans, and total payouts will remain high though new beneficiaries continue. A Havana bulletin asks Senorita Cisneros to return to prison within fifteen days, a likely barren prospect.
A fragment from Constance Runce’s verse contemplates idealized forms of love and longing. The speaker imagines transforming into a rose, a star, or a truth to reach the beloved. Each imagined form yields a rule of devotion: fragrance, light, or a homeward heart, with a final wish to depart in pity.
A Savannah press feature extols Abbo the wonder worker and his Abbo Institute at 114 Liberty Street, citing numerous cures from cancer to blindness and kidney disease. It notes crowded attendance, praise from patients, and observers who attest to his skill and the institution's value to the community.
Three herdics are loaded and will run on a regular route in Americus from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a 5 cent fare, rising to 10 cents after that hour. One herdic will meet trains and serve special occasions under a license, with a 20 to 25 minute circuit contested by skeptics who doubt their pull.
Little Men and Women are described as needing nourishment for growth. Scott's Emulsion is promoted as a valuable remedy for weak, undernourished children, claiming it supports bones muscles and nerves. The ad advises authentic product only and notes pricing at ten cents, one dollar.
A catalog of 36 to 56 inch all wool dress fabrics including cashmeres, serges, broadcloths and novelties. Prices range from 25 cents to 75 cents per yard with many items at 25 to 39 cents. The store invites customers to inspect the stock and compare prices before purchasing.
The store advertises a wide range of black goods from cheapest to finest with strong specials priced at 25c 29c 39c 65c and 75c in a bold promotional note.
The Clothing department presents a large, complete selection with reduced prices. Men’s Sack and Cutaway Suits, Prince Albert cutaways in popular fabrics, youths suits, and the best line of children’s clothing. From the cheapest to fine garments, knee pants and overcoats included.
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