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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
8
Editor Geo D. Wheatley states the Times-Recorder could not prepare a display advertisement as planned because the store is crowded with unopened cases of new stock. The note highlights the crew’s round-the-clock effort during the week and the high volume of merchandise awaiting presentation.
Demand for spots climbs as cotton markets jump amid hopes for higher prices. The first bale sold at 11 cents belonged to Matt Hart and was bought by the Georgia Cotton Company, with a bale raised by a negro named Seay on Hart's farm.
Manchester Indiana man W A Hines describes a near death from lung disease and consumption. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with a full cure after years of coughing and hemorrhages. He touts its value and notes free trial bottles at E J Eldridge's drugstore.
News from Sumter near the Schley county line reports Henry Battle's residence and furniture burned when fire struck yesterday. Battle rushed to save the home but nothing was saved. several small outhouses were destroyed as well due to tinder dry conditions from weeks without rain.
Finninger the merchant tailor received yesterday a shipment of beautiful fall suitings and invites gentlemen to call, inspect the line, and place orders. Also a splendid home on Elm avenue for sale at half price by M Callaway.
Cotton buyers drove prices to new highs with spot cotton trading around 11 to 12 cents and September futures surging over 10 cents. Analysts called the move unprecedented though uncertain whether a correction would follow. market chatter ranged from 11 to 12 cents for spot trading as buyers piled in.
The advertisement touts Dr Kings New Pills as a cure for stomach and liver disorders, promising sleeved digestion and regular health with energy. Available for 250 at E J Hridge's drug store.
Col E A Hawkins received a telegram from his son Hawkins Jr at Galveston confirming the safety of himself and family after the tornado that devastated the city Saturday night. Col Hawkins expressed relief and noted no word about Thad and Henry Glover formerly of Americus now in Galveston.
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant and safe remedy for women under all conditions. It instructs buyers to verify the true article by the California Fig Syrup Co name on the package and notes it is sold by all druggists.
The Post Office Department orders Mr. A B Howard to Valdosta to conduct carrier exams for free mail delivery. The item notes hot days and malaria risk, and mentions Prickly Ast Bikrers as aiding digestion. It also remarks on the upcoming opening of city schools and parental stress over new books.
The ladies of Americus and the general public are invited to view a superb stock of imported novel ties after a month in New York and Baltimore. Prices are cheaper than ever, with favorable terms. Come early for first choices.
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