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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1902
Page
4
The Times-Recorder of Americus Georgia announces consolidations and an updated address for remit payments. The notice lists editors and business manager, with billing inquiries directed to the editorial room, signaling organizational changes within the newspaper.
The Times-Recorder is identified as the official organ of the City of Americas, Sumter County, and Wes County, and mentions the Railroad Commission of Georgia for the 31st Congressional District. The text presents an official government designation without additional context or actions.
Short items note bills mailed to many subscribers who cannot be reached in person asking for remittance to balance accounts with the Times Recorder. The column quotes Roosevelt and various general-interest lines, mentions the 102nd State University session opening, and cites local notices about a parade, schools, circus, and judgments on judges and figures, all reflecting a busy regional media snapshot.
A reflective piece begins with September's arrival bringing vigor and industry, then shifts to political notes on Wyoming governor candidate George T. Beck and remarks on Sen. James B. Beck. It continues with editorial musing on naval officers, editor trials, and a warning about past St. Louis boodlers being exposed.
Birmingham Sept 16 The Republican executive committee barred negro delegates from Alabama's state convention marking the rise of a Lily White faction. The sub committee report, read today, eliminated all Negro names from credentials amid protests, passing 17 to 10. The anti Negro challenge will resume at the convention with the stack seemingly in favor of the Lily White side.
Decatur Ala Sept 16 Republicans of the eighth congressional district met and nominated James Jackson of Tuscumbia for congress A resolution endorsing Colonel Harvey Loulg of Huntsville for governor was lost The executive committee members were elected across Colbert Jackson Lauderdale Limestone Madison Morgan and Lawrence counties The Huntsville Republican editor was chosen chairman and Walter Stephenson of Moulton secretary
Thousands of negro Baptists from across the United States gather in Birmingham for the national Baptist convention opening tomorrow. An estimated 5,000 to 7,000 delegates and clergy are expected. The colored population assists with lodging, with the public school hall and colored churches opened for sleeping quarters as the four to five day convention proceeds.
On Monday and Tuesday six thousand yards of standard yard wide sheeting go on sale at 37 cents per yard. The store will limit each customer to twenty yards, ensuring ample stock for all shoppers.
We planned and ordered heavily to secure low prices for men s fine shoes. Last week a rival store boasted a five dollar shoe identical to our three fifty shoe, an excellent value even at five dollars. The rival was honest, yet this confirms our unmatched sale value.
A collection of flannel waists shows stylish effects and serviceable quality. Prices range from 50 cents to 4 dollars 48 cents, offering women affordable options to look well dressed.
Men’s summer underwear offered at 15¢ per garment for Monday and Tuesday, nearly entire stock reduced from 25¢ to 65¢ values. A compact stock-clearance deal aimed at quick turnover for warm weather basics.
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