05 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1896
Page
1
An unclear space filled with a long list of discounted goods and items for sale including fire clay pots pans tea pots and spools of cotton. The notice mentions prices per unit and bulk quantities for household items and textiles and advertises closeout deals from various sellers.
We offer deep discounts across shirts ties bows underwear and summer wear. Oxford shoes are cut to 39c 75c and 1.00 levels with a $3.50 pair at 2.50 cash. White goods and dress fabrics slashed to half price. Fall and winter stock arriving with a promise of year round low prices.
Reports from Yokohama dated September 4 describe a major quake in northwest Honshu. Ro kugo town is reported destroyed and several other communities badly damaged with fatalities feared. Provinces Tekuzou and Rikuchu, coastal regions north of Kin shasan, were hardest hit, echoing losses from June 15.
National Republican Chairman M A Hanna says the Democratic gold standard convention strengthens Republicans. He cites Senator Palmer and Buckner as aiding party gains and predicts Vermont voters will repudiate the Chicago platform. Hanna heads to Chicago after remarks.
The Bryan party arrived in Chicago at 1:20 am after an uneventful trip from South Bend where Bryan spoke Thursday night. He left on a 6:44 am train Friday with calls from supporters until late Thursday night. Ex-Congressman Shively and Senator Joe Blackburn accompanied the party.
Watson and Butler met in Atlanta on September 4 to discuss notifying Watson as Populist nominee. Butler said the People’s party aims to unite the silver vote against McKinley and the gold standard and to nominate Bryan or another suitable candidate. He defended the party’s strategy and denied opposition to notifying their candidate.
Our store advertises very low prices and a broad guarantee on all items. Some customers may claim the quality is off grade, but we stand behind every purchase and invite inspections.
While some remain superstitious about ads, many readers choose to investigate offers and ads, believing they can uncover genuine savings. This cautious approach appeals to practical shoppers who verify claims before buying.
The ad notes selling thousands of pounds of Kingans Pure Leaf Lard at 5 2 per pound and states the same price will hold for a few more days.
The passage notes good foods always reach American homes and are introduced by E. D. Ansley, a grocer, highlighting his role in delivering popular eatables to households.
A local notice itemizes cheap food deals including 25 cents for 4 pounds of cooking soda 16 5-cent bars and cans of pears home canned 8 pounds of rice 15 pounds pearl grits 1 pound of our soc t 4 boxes potash 5 cans potted ham or tongue Each item priced at 25 cents reflecting the purchasing power of a dollar at the time.
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