15 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1897
Page
1
The store unveils a full assortment of dry goods clothing shoes hats gents furnishings and notions. Residents of Americas land surrounding county now have access to a more complete and well selected stock than ever before for their purchases.
A local retailer proclaims deep discounts and aggressive pricing to attract shoppers. The ad emphasizes seasonal price cuts and a commitment to improving value beyond last season. Shoppers are urged to visit to take advantage of the low prices offered.
Dress goods and silks departments advertise extensive stock with inclinations to Plaid Taffetas and Roman Stripes for shirt waists. Silk waist patterns priced from $2.00 to $7.50, rich colors and quality emphasized. Black silks, tinsel brocades, and wool dress goods highlighted as larger, cheaper, and more complete despite tariff concerns.
Advertises wool goods at old prices inviting shoppers to select winter dresses while stock is complete and prices are low. Local sale likely at a department or dry goods store. Emphasizes value and limited time to take advantage of reduced prices.
The SMOE Department promotes its line of Hill & Green Little Giant School Shoes with all sizes in stock. Fall term nears and the store touts prices under rivals and offers the finest Ladies Kid Button Shoes at 3.00 and Gents Handsewn Cordovan at 5.00. Heavy tan winter shoes are also displayed.
On sale Monday morning in all colors and fabrics including Velvet, Plush, Leather, and Cloth. Prices 25c 35c 50c and 65c. Also a range of nightwear accessories and related wearables available by request.
Judge Cox of the District of Columbia supreme court dismisses John D. Wood’s complaint seeking to bar removal by Postmaster General Gary and Assistant Postmaster General Heath. He rules removal is a prerogative of the presidency and department heads, not a matter for courts, except to apply civil service limits. The decision affirms executive authority while praising civil service aims.
Two electric cars on the Suburban Electric railway on Harlem avenue near Harrison street collided head on as they ran at speed. Sixteen people were seriously hurt and many more injured. Motorman Murphy and Seeten were grievously wounded. Conductor J. Harves and a list of passengers suffered injuries amid misty track conditions.
Halifax reports the battleship Indiana suffered a bulged bottom under the forward turret during docking. Naval Constructor Bowles of New York is blamed for the faulty docking. Damages are serious and will require extensive repair, with officials in Washington reviewing the incident amid criticism.
Sabine City Texas still isolated with rumors of a tidal wave. Port Arthur reports six killed three injured and about $25 000 property damage from a cyclone. The Sabine hotel natatorium and railroad structures suffered extensive damage while the steamer Rolob was washed up and sunk with no casualties aboard.
Senor Sagasta the Liberal Leader discusses the Cuban insurrection saying it spreads rather than dies. He notes serious conditions in the Philippine islands and criticizes Carlist propaganda while doubting a political party reconciliation while Conservatives rule. He cites Bank of Spain concerns over Scammones note circulation and state loans risking crisis without guarantees.
Jackson Missouri Sept 14 residents remain on edge over yellow fever prospects with Dr Purmall reporting three suspicious cases near Edwards 25 miles away out of 84 amid armed guards and mayoral notes that dengue epidemics loom. other items describe a nude woods incident near Melrose park a missing woman and Spain bound vessels news briefed by the Daily Market Reports.
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