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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
7
New Orleans reports rapid gains in October and December cotton futures after Tuesday close. October rises to 9.16, a 3.25 per bale gain. December climbs to 16.92, up 3.3 per bale. September advances to 9.68 as Lancashire mills face shortages.
A Belfast dated war dispatch notes Ian Hamilton's flank maneuver, Leydenburg occupancy, and that Commandant Theron of the Boer army may be dead on the field. Other items: Dewet joins Theron near Johannesburg with about 1500 Boers and Manila recruits ordered from the Presidio for shipment on the Thomas. Also Savannah cathedral dedication announced.
The emergency committee of the Federated Cotton Spinners' Association met to discuss the cotton supply crisis. A forthcoming meeting will invite all spinners using American cotton to vote on a resolution to halt American cotton purchases during September, risking mill shutdowns for firms without raw stock.
President J H McAden says output will be greatly reduced across the Southern Cotton Spinners Association as many mills already shut down or run on short time. Up to 70 percent of southern mills are expected to curtail for the next two months to keep labor employed with limited spindle use. The move may dampen cotton demand and prices while northern yarn buyers bid on 4 percent commission and 4.5 percent cash discount terms, potentially saving about 890000 yearly.
Advertises Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve sore feet from new shoes and foot ailments. Claims include cooling effect, pain relief while walking, and over 80,000 testimonials. Sold by druggists and shoestore, 25 cents by mail, trial package free from Allen's, Le Roy New York.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve by W. A. Rembert and warns against counterfeit versions that irritate skin and risk blood poisoning. It also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure by W. A. Rombert and Dr. Tichenors Antiseptic for wounds and stings, noting its cleanliness, odor, quick cures, and a 50 cent price guarantee.
The article notes renewed focus on the South African question and impending general elections as Britain seeks peace and a quick country vote. It mentions Lord Roberts' proclamation and lingering Boer-British tensions over annexation and strategic rail land. A separate item quotes a cured chronic diarrhoea sufferer praising Chamberlain's remedies, with ads for Dodson's Pharmacy and J. R. Hudson.
The notice promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for cuts bruises and similar injuries claiming instant pain relief and faster healing than other remedies. It also mentions rheumatism swelling and tenderness as target conditions and lists Dodson's Pharmacy and J R as sellers alongside endorsements for DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
An advertisement promotes Oleys Kidney Cure as a pure medicine for kidney and bladder diseases, Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestive relief, Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, with mentions of Davenport Drug Co and Woodsons Pharmacy.
Engineer E E Betts of the Chickamauga park commission has mounted large guns at historic Chattanooga spots. Fort Wood marks the battlefield works, McCable avenue notes Jery Erwin, Battery Douglass near the Tennessee river is marked, and two large pieces flank Point Park. The mountain redoubt once hosted Confederate shells aimed at the Tenth Ohio infantry camp during the Civil War.
A collection of vintage testimonial lines promotes cough cures and remedies. W A Rembert touts One Minute Cough Cure while Davenport Drug Co endorses Foley's Kidney Cure.Readers quote patients from Chippewa Falls and West Prairie praising cures and secret-keeping warned as wise or unwise.
A jumble of medical testimonial style lines promotes Foley's Kidney Cure and One Minute Cough Cure with dubious claims about cures for kidney issues throat and lung troubles and rhymes about wisdom and wealth. The disjointed text includes misspelled reflections and references to Davenport Drug Co and BJ druggist with scattered quotes and ad slogans.
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