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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1891
Page
6
The notice proclaims immense success and a convincing assertion that Wheatley and Ansley cannot be beaten in this country, signaling strong confidence in their standing and ability among observers.
The shop announces Monday the start of the season with a vast display of fine dress goods and general dry goods. It touts extensive Eastern-market purchasing, lower prices, and a huge stock of plaids, stripes, woolens, flannels, and embroidered textiles. Notable offerings include Henrietta, silk warps, Biarritz cords and fancy stripes, plus Onyx hosiery brands and deep discounts on numerous items.
In a front page appeal, Wheatley and Ansley urge Americus citizens to back the street railway revival. Boston owner Thomas F. Kenny expects a $5,000 guarantee for year one tickets to resume service. Local committees have secured most funds, and businessmen are urged to commit for the common good and increased real estate value.
Editorial calls for starting streetcar service to raise real estate values and city interests. Praises local volunteers, notes educational enrollment growth, and urges residents to subscribe and participate. Mentions box office updates, local shops, and public spirit as keys to progress.
Bert Cunningham, descended from Ham, took six dozen Mr. R F Nehring's eggs as a joke. Judge Pilsbury ordered six months on the chain gang with brickmaking, family paid $20 to avert punishment. The note ends with promotion for local ads and theater.
Cordele Ga September 20 The Baptist ladies hosted an entertaining debate at the opera house last night on which has more influence over the mind of man woman or money Three affirmative speakers J W Bivins T J Brooks C J Shipp and three negatives Jas E Bivins Guyton Fisher and W V Wardell judged the bachelors the victors A brief recitation by Miss Ethel Shipp and music by Mrs J E D Shipp, Mrs J W Bivins and Miss Fannie Davis followed A second debate is planned for October 9 on whether suffrage should be restricted to an educational basis The opera house is expected to be crowded Also notice of furniture repairman H E Pratt moving to 610 Cotton Ave and county court adjournment due to Judge Pilabury's indisposition.
The store advertises a long running headquarters role and superiority in embroidered handkerchiefs. Prices range from 9 to 10 cents and up to 1.50 for embroidered goods, with thousands of handkerchiefs from 40 cents per dozen. Damask and handsome sets priced to attract buyers, plus exceptional values noted.
An itemized sale ad lists towels slashed to 1.99 for extra large spreads and 2.00 for a spread, 250 each for ladies under vests, 12 1 2 cents per yard for fabrics, cashmeres 41 cents, dress calicoes 10 cents, dress ginghams 10 to 12 1 2 cents, and 250 each for pocket books, with assorted quantities and prices.
This stock leads Americus glove offerings and the store proclaims exclusive agency for P. Centemeri & Co. Ranniger Bros. Trefousse and Mathers lacing gloves. No other local house can sell these makes.
We have completed our second floor and now present the finest lines of lace silk and chenille. Curtains range from cheap scrims to curtains at 19 dollars per pair. A complete display of trunks of every description is shown and soon the handsomest line of wraps will be available. Woe invites everyone to call and view.
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