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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
6
Special bargains in remnants of carpets including Brussels Axminster Sultan Velvet and Ingrains suitable lengths for making rugs will be sold Monday and Tuesday at very low cash prices. Don’t miss this opportunity.
Our stock of curtains is the best we have ever shown with the lowest prices. One lot plaid muslin curtains with attractive designs are specially priced at 98c, worth 1.25.
One lot of plain and fancy plaid dress goods offered for this season. Includes shades for suits and separate skirts as well as children's dresses. Price set at 50 cents.
A large assortment of Hassocks covered with fine Brussels materials in assorted colors and patterns is advertised at an extremely low price. Buyers are urged to select several, with prices as low as 35c. The offer emphasizes beauty, quality, and variety for quick sales.
A gathering that represents fully the new season's choicest effects in coloring and pattern. Oriental designs imitate expensive rugs with handsome conventional and floral patterns. Such an array meets every taste. $30.00 rugs 9 x 12 for 23.00 and $24.00 rugs 8.3 x 10.6 for 19.00.
In Atlanta on September 19, the legislature approved a bill to end the convict lease system on March 31. Counties must take and supervise misdemeanor convicts for road or farm work and notify Prison Commissioners by February 10 each year for felony convicts. Counties may merge, while municipalities may hire convicts at $100 yearly. The commission can acquire land to house surplus convicts, and unready convicts may be leased for one year. Adjournment sine die followed.
A letter to B M Borum questions paint coverage by Devoe. It cites tests and anecdotes from L H Ferchand of New Orleans and others in Texas and Mississippi, noting Devoe reportedly covers far more area than standard 300 square feet, depending on coats and surface.
Miss Marie Jossey sustained a serious injury when an automobile she rode in with her sister Miss Gertrude Jossey and Mr Lee M Hansford skidded while passing a buggy in a sandbed. She fell from the vehicle and was run over, breaking the ankle. Dr Cato treated her at home. Mr Hansford remained blameless and distressed by the accident.
J. C. Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a sure-enough knocker for ulcers. He claims a bad leg ulcer last summer disappeared after a few rounds with the salve and notes not even a scar remained. It is guaranteed for piles sores burns and more and sold for 25 cents at Eldridge Drug Co.
The city council orders construction of a new bridge over Muckalee creek on Church street with work to begin immediately under city engineer supervision. The old bridge has served long, a new one is essential, and bids will be sought with the city to furnish materials. County previously funded upkeep but now the city bears the cost. exact price is not yet estimated.
A Pittsfield resident N. H. Brown touts Dr Kings New Life Pills after years of use, saying they relieve stomach liver and bowel kinks without fuss. Eldridge Drug Co guarantees satisfaction at 25 cents.
The Sumter County Board of Roads and Revenues found superintendent W R Paschal not guilty after a full investigation. Paschal was reinstated, then submitted his resignation which was accepted. The board elected R T Christian as temporary replacement at 125 dollars monthly with horse feed. A loan resolution authorized borrowing 5000 dollars to cover deficits until 1908 taxes.
Mr. John White of 38 Highland Ave, Houston, Maine reports a winter cough relief after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He notes the remedy banished his chronic cough after a few doses and praises its effectiveness for coughs and lung issues. Eldridge Drug Co. sells 50c and 1.00 dollar bottles with a trial bottle free offer.
Capt Alonzo Turner superintendent of the National Cemetery at Andersonville remains seriously ill at home. His advanced age and protracted illness cause concern among distant friends as his daughter Mrs Easterlin of Americus stays at his bedside after being summoned days ago.
Administrator in Sumter County announces public sale of the Arnold Godwin home place four miles west of Americus. The 400 acre farm features a fine residence and strong investment value with terms of one half cash and balance in one year at 8 percent. Also advertised is a gentle milch cow with calf and two Chattanooga plow horses for cash. Local notice ends with a pun about character.
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