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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1891
Page
6
The community awaits news of novelties and low prices from Thornton Wheatley’s revival of the torn markets. The piece invites locals and neighboring residents to visit THE Place, where shoppers can be properly outfitted for feast or business, with the Prinecty Dressed Man trademark.
A fragmented sales note hints at extensive offerings at Wheatleys with a grand display of goods and low prices. The text promises a full Bill of Fare to be explored in person, suggesting a large stock and elaborate cataloging.
The ad promotes boys shirt waists from 35c to 1.25, boys jersey suits for ages 3 to 8, and a full range of boys clothing. It notes umbrellas to withstand a cloud burst, satchels and bags for travel, and emphasizes finding just the right fit in odd sizes and lengths across many counties.
A Wheatley advertisement cautions shoppers that life will be a burden if they spend elsewhere and later discover Wheatley’s offers the choicest bargains. The note urges readers not to miss out and to choose Wheatley’s for better value and style.
The New Orleans waterfront continues to sink at the foot of St. Phillips Davane and West Saline Streets with land dropping three to eighteen feet, covering about five acres. The Louisville and Nashville railroad abandons its Canal Street depot, moving operations to Ponchar station due to property danger, signaling further encroachment toward the French Market.
A Caribbean mirage misled the Barkentine Steadfast from Port of Spain to Philadelphia with asphalt, causing it to wreck on a rocky shore near St Croix while the crew survived weeks later reaching port. The incident inverted island features and deceived observers, with the ship breaking on reefs after a grinding impact.
It is described as cooling and successful after other treatments failed. The remedy is sold in 25 and 50 cent boxes.
Corrik Arbuckle roasted coffee and a vast array of groceries listed with prices. Trade items include tea, sugar, molasses, canned goods, tobacco, flour, bacon, lard, salt, and various baking staples. Also shows daily corrections and market notes from Americus Georgia and New Orleans markets with price ranges and delivery terms.
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