25 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
1
A local shop promotes smart dressing with quality attire and a range beyond Clothes Shirts Neckwear Hats and Shoes. The store invites customers to explore good things to wear and elevate style and distinction.
The Horse Swappers Convention will gather in Georgia on October 27 with the Board of Trade backing. Delegates arrive from Marion to Worth counties to trade and showcase a range of horses from fat to spavined with speed tests and races drawing merriment.
A California prune farmer ascended to 6000 feet tethered by a balloon after a dare from a girl. The stunt sparks talk that prunes may be marketed as a nerve food in the future.
A historical note explains how bootleggers and “blind tigers” face stricter enforcement. Under prior rules a $25 revenue license hid illegal booze, but now state and federal sleuths share findings, so convicted operators must obtain federal licenses and face federal action.
JOS HART, 126 Richardson st., Atlanta, Ga, advertises Halrgoods including braids, puffs, pumps made from combings and cut hair with the note of lowest prices and a brief promotional call. The item reads like a street trade listing from the period.
Plains Georgia September notes guests from Cordele and Americus visit Mrs J H Williams on Walters Street. Several residents travel to Mercer University in Macon for study. News covers entertainments, hosts, millinery opening by Eva Stevens, and local movements between Plains and nearby towns with brief mentions of incidents and travels.
In Leslie on Sept 24 Rev Shingler of Warwick preached at the Baptist church and the gathering enjoyed the sermon. Locals Hugh Page Dean Broadfield and Prof N R Blackman attended events, with others visiting Macon for Mercer University. Several residents made business trips to Leslie Americus and Lee County while cotton advances with ginning and sale reported.
Smithville Ga September 24 Edith McKenney marked her fourteenth birthday with a party last Friday featuring Stage Coach games and an Initial contest. Cream and cake followed late, with guests including Wells, Pryor, Pipkin, Goodroe, Crosby, Hale, Cobb and Teel. Additional social notes mention Olive and Ada Salter hosting a lantern decorated gathering, prize winner Margaret Burton, and several locals visiting or returning from nearby towns and events.
In DeSoto Georgia on September 24 commerce is described as thriving with busy streets and strong merchant activity. A warehouse manager paid out 2000 for cotton while local residences are planned by Sheffield and Rylander. Visitors from Jacksonville Dublin Americus and Cobb report via the town as the DeSoto school grows under Principal Miss Cora Cook and local church services are announced by Rev. Olmstead.
Regular correspondence notes Mr and Mrs J C Tedder of Daw son visited mother Mrs J G Israel. J S Williams enjoys a new baby boy at his home. G W Wiggins Jr and R P Israel traveled to Bottsford on Sunday. J K Sims of Plains spent weekend with Eugene Davis. C P Jones and family and W A Jones and family visited T J Suggs on Sunday. Will Carroll traveled to Americur.
Preston Georgia. Mrs Bell returns to Richland from Beaty home. Col J F Souter's Columbus trip. Minnie Thornton returns from Buena Vista. B F Cleveland of Weston visits. W B Jenkins visits Columbus. Mrs Spann and Miss Nicholson visit Mrs Sapp. Mayo of Richland visits town. Mrs Frank King of Leesburg returns home due to daughter’s illness. Mrs Will McDaniel visits Richland. Leroy Lunsford of Richland spends Sunday locals. Otis Freeman of Gooseberry visits cousin Mrs Margaret Oliver. Willard Fussell hosts Miss Nettie Christian. Jim Cole of Parrott visits father and William Ball remains ill. Inez Bowman of Americus guests Mrs J W Crawley. Mrs Hubert Crawley returns to Americus. Mrs John Amos King shops locally. Bettiha Lunsford, Plains, visits. Will Bell and Mayo visit Richland. J A Reeves J C McEarch ern Jim Wilson G M Christian Charlie Wilson travel to Americus. Besatee of Parrott spends week with Geo Sapp. Annabel Kidd of Americus visits Miss Sal Me Thornton, returns home. Mrs Will Bell of Richland visits. Eva Tompkins of Richland visits Miss Chatne and Gussie Walker. J L Horn and T J Welch visit Americas. Preston quiet as school starts with Prof Kenyon keeping boys off streets.
Elder R H Jennings led services in Sumter over the weekend. Clifford Webb and wife visited their parents T G Webb. George McDonald departed for North Carolina to attend school. Katie Webb returned from Dawson visiting sister A L McLendon. J R Webb and Mr W A Webb hosted relatives Sunday. John Webb traveled to Americus. Emmett Mitchell left for Mercer University in Macon for studies.
A analyze of factional maneuvers within New York Republicans and aligned national leaders led by President Roosevelt to back Governor Hughes. The piece discusses party unity risks, potential rifts with rival Democrats, and the looming battle for re election as November approaches.
A historical note outlines Peruna as a broad catarrh remedy, touting Dr. Hartman’s approach and herbal origins. It claims widespread home use, emphasizes direct-to-home distribution, and rebuts critics while highlighting alleged successes across nose throat lungs and other organs.
Sumter county may receive its full quota of felony convicts when the lease ends in April to work on public roads. County leaders have not yet acted but are expected to requisition overs and secure fifty or more able-bodied inmates. The plan would boost road work at minimal cost and complement the existing misdemeanor camp.
A fragmented verse from the New York Sun extols a statesman to rescue the nation with firm guidance. It hints at Ohio as a political center and contrasts conqueror ambitions with modest sharing of achievements and appetite for power.
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