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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1897
Page
3
Governor Ellerte tests a proclamation to withdraw metropolitan police from Charleston and dissolves state constabulary. A state detective force will be appointed to enforce the dispensary act. Concurrent notices recall church rebuilding in Wickesbora and wartime relics sale.
The Sept 27 meeting chaired by Mayor J. A. Hizou includes debate on John M. Coker termit, W. S. Brown stock transfer, and a sanitary complaint study. Royal & Co seek a franchise for a heroic line. council delays to ordinance committee. Dr. M. T. Davis presents health recommendations, with referrals on hoppens, excavated earth sprinkling, fumigation fees, and a new scavenger cart.
A widow speaks of her late husband in affectionate terms, noting his calm humor even in rest. Her remarks reveal warmth, quiet admiration, and enduring memory of his character.
Night class begins in October under T. W. Callaway at the corner of Farlow and Bar low streets in Amoficus Georgia. Terms are reasonable. Also offered is a one day cold cure at Rembert's drugstore with Woolford's Sanitary Lotion claimed to cure human and animal ailments in 90 minutes. Sold by E. J. Eldridge, draggist.
A fragmented page features assorted health cures and household remedies. DeWitt’s Little Liver Pills are praised for preventing liver and stomach issues while other items promote pain balm remedies and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for croup. Local druggists W A Rembert Mims Hudson advertise 25 and 50 cent sizes.
The article argues against increasing bonded debt as Americus faces rising floating debt of over $10,000 and $23,000 in bonds. It notes property tax declines, proposes a $35,000 41 percent bond issue, and warns higher taxes would burden citizens while stressing need for lower taxes to attract business and growth.
The item bundles various early 20th century ads and tips including mail travel times between New York and Bushire, relief for colic with Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic, endorsing DeWitt's Little Early Risers for dyspepsia and constipation, and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin ailments. It ends with a proverb about marrying a wealthy widow and making hay.
Robert E. Graham stars in Who's Your Friend at Glover's Opera House with a strong company. The producer Williams and Nuckols claim the comedy ranks with metropolitan hits and promises a major theatrical sensation.
An advertisement claims Dr E Detchens anti diuretic stops nocturnal water loss instantly for children and adults. It markets a remedy sold by E J Eldridge, a Americus Georgia druggist, with a price of one dollar, promising life improvement by cleansing a torpid organ.
The Americus First Baptist Church will call a new pastor to succeed Dr. Turpin with a formal action at tomorrow night’s adjourned meeting after a Thursday discussion.
Signor Blitz the magician plans a state tour leaving Americus Monday after weeks arranging dates. Jesse Pope serves as advance agent for the professor on the road. A separate item reports John Boecker, a German farmer near here, killing his wife and six children before suicide. An irrigation conference mentions 13 states represented. Governor Holcomb, Mayor Graham and Chancellor McLean attend. Cures for indigestion touted with Shaker Digestive Cordial.
Advert says Pine Apple Dyspepsia Cordial rapidly digests food and treats indigestion dyspepsia loss of appetite sour stomach and related stomach ailments. Claims instant relief and calls it an absolute unfailing cure sold by B J Eldridge Am ericus Ga with occasional mentions of candy offerings from Rembert’s Nunnally’s Pruit Drops and Butter coups.
A 1807 testimonial from Wels, Richardson & Co cites four bottles of Paine's celery compound easing sleeplessness. The writer claims improved health and a full night’s sleep, urging others to try the remedy as a cure for chronic insomnia and fatigue.
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