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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
2
A mother's worries and nerves rise from love for her child, but Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription claims to restore health. It emphasizes alcohol free tonics with herbal ingredients, promising relief from fatigue, irritability, and digestive issues.
The Southeastern Passenger Association announces a special travel rate for Confederate veterans and accompanying visitors. A fare of 1 cent per mile each way plus 25 cents applies for Georgia railroads to attend the Atlanta reunion on October 7 and 8, with ticket sales from October 7 to 1 PM October 8 and return by October 11. This enables attendance at the state fair opening October 8 to 21, with a fare of a third of the 3 cent rate plus fair admission.
An old advertisement touts JELL O as a dainty appetizing economical dessert that can be prepared by simply adding boiling water and cooling. It claims seven flavors including Lemon Raspberry and Beach, with a 10 cent package to serve a large family.
The college farm reports strong corn oats and cane yields and a lush pea hay crop but cotton will be short due to August drought. Sixteen acres produced in cotton with an expected six to seven bales after weather damage, while students stayed to tend crops during vacation and will expand efforts next year.
Rev Robert J Bivins is recalled for another year as pastor of Furlow Lawn Baptist Church Americus with a substantial salary increase. The church rule requires annual termination and this is his eleventh consecutive recall. He remains beloved in Americus and plans to continue his work locally.
An Atlanta lawyer boasts hustle and enterprise from the Piedmont escarpment as he eyes a potential railroad damages case after the Seaboard Railway accident near Americus that killed Ezekiel McKenzie. Despite press clippings from an aggressive firm, no lawyers have been hired yet for the McKenzie claim.
Washington reports the palatial new Senate office building is about 80 percent complete and ready for occupancy by next December. It will cost about 4.5 million dollars, providing 99 two room suites with private baths for senators and space for committees and staff as part of a larger plan to harmonize with the Capitol exterior. House members will receive one room each.
Washington official reports that John R. Early, a leper and U S army veteran, will get 72 dollars monthly for total disability. Payment hurdles involve guardianship options and possible Soldiers' Home placement while a national leprosarium debate resurges in Congress.
A brief newspaper style remark notes that a model husband is dull and that saving money requires sending it to someone who doesn’t. The quote contrasts two city papers and hints at social commentary rather than a hard news event.
A fragmentary inquiry questions immortality and notes Tom Murphy of the Au Chronicle has long tenure and presence. The passage hints at contemplation of enduring existence and a local literary or editorial reference. The text remains incomplete but centers on age and immortality themes.
The Waycross A. D. C. held its fall meeting and received a letter from the Americas chapter urging a different monument site than Andersonville. A majority voted to approve moving the Wirt monument to another point and asked the state executive committee to defer unveiling until after the Savannah convention in October.
Over time the W. H. Sawyer & Son factory finds it necessary to fill orders for the Sawyer Fulford scale sacking machine. Sixteen orders have been received recently from Atlanta and Montgomery. Shipments have been sent to Hammond, Indiana. Besides serving the trade here, the makers are doing a good for this issue business.
Advertises $150000 worth of city property and farms for sale or exchange by W L English Americus Ga. Lists numerous parcels across Sumter Terrell Marion Lee Spalding and Macon counties with easy terms and exchange options. Concludes with a misquoted quote about understanding a woman's tears and breaking a promise.
A new shoe shop opens in the rear of McGelee's old stand offering guaranteed work and satisfaction for all customers. The owner N. L. Lamar thanks past patrons and promises delivery on demand.
A brief note discusses how a banking institution should prioritize client interests, offering guidance on investments and accounts. It emphasizes prudent handling of funds and the role of the bank in safeguarding and growing customer value. The text mentions safeguarding native interests and caring for adults within departments.
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