12 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1897
Page
1
Our stock of Dry Goods Clothing Shoes Hats Gents Furnishing Goods and Nations is now complete in every detail Never before have the people of Americus and surrounding county seen a more complete or better selected stock from which to make their purchases.
A local retailer proclaims prices lower than ever this season and vows to outdo last season’s best offerings. The message asserts ongoing commitment to aggressive discounts and customer value in every purchase.
The store touts an expanded silk assortment including Plaid Taffetas and Roman Stripes for shirt waists, five yard silk waist patterns from 2.00 to 7.50, and new Black Silks Tinsel Brocades. It highlights larger Wool Dress Goods stock, broader assortments, and cheaper prices despite high tariffs.
Wool goods offered at old prices invite winter dress shoppers to select from full stock while prices remain low at the store.
SMOE DEPARTMENT promotes Hill & Green Little Giant School Shoes with full stock of Ladies and Gent's Fine Shoes. Fall term starts soon and prices under rivals. Finest Ladies Kid Button Shoes sell for $3.00, Gents Handsewed Cordovan $5.00, and Gents Heavy Tan Shoes offered for winter use.
On Monday morning a large sale offers Eton and golf caps for boys and girls. suitable for school wear and bicycle use in velvet plush leather cloth and jec colors. prices 25c 35c 50c and 75c. call for more details and night wear needs.
Washington officials discuss potential belligerent recognition as Cuban insurgents seize Victoria de Las Tanas. Officials say only the president may judge recognition, with Spain avoiding offense by delaying action. Spanish policy shifts include reforms for the Philippines and potential Porto Rico troop reinforcements. General Pandro calls Cuban policymakers to speak, while Bank of England reserve studies create continent-wide debate. Separate notes mention rewards for Sallie Chapman’s assailant and Brown University preparing to name a new president.
Sept 11 report shows towns on main lines to New Oceans impose quarantines blocking travelers from New Orleans amid yellow fever fears. Mississippi Louisiana Texas Alabama join, others resist until fever proven. Biloxi reports two new cases. Ocean Springs six new cases, no deaths. Public health actions include shotgun guards and disrupted trade and deliveries. doctors request quarantine supplies as authorities organize response.
News from Juneau reports arrivals of steamers including Rosalie Mayflower Detroit Willamette and Topeka. Plans advance for a rail line from Juneau to Lake Testin to ease travel to the Yukon and White River areas. A cable tramway at White Horse pass progresses, with winter quarters being arranged as Klondike entry narrows to February or March.
Washington reports Mr. Cleveland may abolish the railroad commissioner office promised to General Longstreet. The post is labeled useless and may be abolished with Longstreet moved to another post or kept for personal reasons. Senator Bacon declines Hawaii envoy offer. Ex Queen Liliuokalani arrives in San Francisco to oppose annexation.
The probate fight over the estate of Allen Gregory unfolds in Chicago as Martha Clybourn seeks to name the American Trust and Savings Bank as administrator, claiming widow status and entitlement. Legal action follows after administrator Lotter took control with bond, hearing set for Oct. 7 amid family revelations.
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