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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1889
Page
3
A fragmented advertisement extols self help and frugality while praising Botanic Blood for curing flesh and blood ills. It claims a Big roster, Atlanta, Ga, testimonial details rapid healing of foul ulcers and appetite boost after use, urging indolent or ailing readers to seek remedies and improve health.
James A. Holmes, living seven miles from Augusta on a poor Richmond county farm, demonstrates a sustainable small-plot system. He farms 100 acres with two plows, concentrates on home-grown supplies, and yields profits from corn oats peas potatoes and limited cotton. He cautions against credit farming and says disciplined, home-based cultivation can make farming pay in Richmond County.
Our repaired and expanded storehouse now showcases the largest, best selected stock in every department. We bought in person from auctions and job houses for spot cash, offering huge bargains. Wool, cotton, linen fabrics, trimmed hats and bonnets, laces, ribbons, and more at prices far below prior costs.
A local retailer touts seamless hose at 200 per pair or six for 1.00 and similar discounts on Misses, Children, and Men's wear. They compare spool cotton pricing to rivals and promise a prize box to every twenty-fifth customer based on numbered slips, with a 30 percent savings on thread.
Our clothing stock is the largest in the city with cheapest, medium, and best material. Salts from $3.00. pants from 2.00. light summer coats 40c. crush hats 60c. straw hats and mackinaw 60c. We offer case-bought data for men and boys, huge stock of furnishings, and substantial savings versus shoe store prices. Honest dealing, low prices, and a deal less than elsewhere.
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