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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
3
Fragment references a battle scene and a colonel of engineers with a noble idea. A contractor is described as handing a bill and leaving after a moment of tension. The tale contrasts physical courage with courage in the face of danger.
A poetic meditation on true love as a rare desert flower, comparing it to a star and a single guiding hope. It contrasts lasting love with shadows and wind, asserting love as the inner light that steadies life, while other meanings fade.
The report says the state Republican executive committee may name G. duBignon as head. DuBignon’s duties would be limited, with health guiding how long he can serve. Influence within the committee remains uncertain and no firm decision has been announced.
The notice warns patrons about subscription accounts and urges prompt payment. It notes that cotton prices affect fortunes and that collectors must attend to settlements, urging patrons to include a money order for delinquent balances. The tone emphasizes business practicality and the need to settle accounts quickly.
The Atlanta Constitution elevates Clark Howell to president and editor, crediting his rise with strategic business and political insight, while W A Hemphill’s tenure is noted for guiding its success. Georgia farmers face high farm costs next year due to west grain shortages. A lightning strike damaged Saint Paul’s Methodist Church in Comunsus causing about 6000 in damage.
An advertisement touts a blood purifier claimed to clear eruptions and pimples by cleansing the blood. It cites a daughter’s skin improvement after using the product, promises permanent results, and offers a free book on Blood and Skin Diseases from a Georgia mail-order firm.
James White grocer is found guilty in Judge Meek's court of selling adulterated Ariosa coffee coated with a glaze. The glaze allegedly hid defects and bred bacteria, with expert witnesses from both sides, including Prof. Kirchmater and Dr Wiley, debating the glaze's effect and safety. The Pure Food Commission says the verdict prompts broad warnings to grocers.
Paris awoke to the death of President McKinley with crepe draped flags across the capital. The United States embassy and French firms along major boulevards displayed marks of respect while Ambassador Porter, recovering from recent illness, could not be told immediately. President Loubet conveyed condolences and ordered discreet handling of the news.
State Senator John Laughlin recalls a Pan American display at Burrato showing a large picture of the then vice president with the caption Our Vice President. After lighting the scene the word vice burned out and left Our President in bold letters, then Our faded to reveal President. He says the crowd was impressed by the omen and it is regarded as prophecy.
The international America's Cup yacht race between Shamrock II and the Columbia is postponed due to President McKinley’s death. The decision awaits a conference with Sir Thomas Lipton and the American owners and will depend on the challenge committee of the New York Yacht Club.
Bragg Bros touts its store as offering the choicest meats and fish and notes purest butter is scarce but available daily. The ad emphasizes Bragg Bros as the place to find something good to eat and to expect only the very best.
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