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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1884
Page
4
The 1884 Am ericus Recorder notes Belva Lockwood’s ballot plan and party fervor, cites reactions to Cleveland’s bid, and recalls a Kan sas governor’s effigy burning. It urges paying small debts, argues Cleveland’s win promises honest governance, and predicts better times and steadier markets ahead.
A historical forecast argues the color line in the South would fade under Democratic rule as blacks gain political rights. It predicts increased Democratic solid south, with Republicans seeking to curb black franchise within five years. The piece notes Thanksgiving designation by the President and Blandford’s unanimous election to the Supreme bench with Putnam County supporting Dems.
An era of heavy reductions is advertised with one hundred cassimere suits, multiple pants lots, and men s suits in all sizes from 33 to 42. Prices show drastic cuts from regular or former amounts, including four button cut aways and a wide variety of plaids and checks, aiming to outpace competition.
Unparalleled severity struck large clothing manufacturers who built stock on credit for September sales. With warm weather and weak demand, customers were scarce, leaving firms unable to meet maturing paper and forced to assign their goods. Joe Waxelbaum led a purchase of thirty three thousand dollars more stock at 30 to 60 percent of value, with an 8 o clock Monday morning sale.
The ad invites the public to visit Oliver & Oliver in Americus Georgia to inspect a large stock of first class finish and buggy harnesses. It boasts the Single and Double Seat Dexter Buggies as pioneers in the country with ongoing improvements and ready stock from 15 to 25 buggies plus harnesses. They promise lower prices and superior repair or rebuild work, urging readers to try them.
Subscribers are invited to join the Waterbury Watch Company program offering a one year Weexly Recouper and a chance in a Gift Distribution along with a Waterbury watch at a very low price.
A local clothier advertises black cashmere pieces at 350 per yard and 424 cents per yard for different widths, all wool guarantees, plus 38 inch Annams at 50c yard. It touts brocade materials at 15c, $1.25 silk regularly $1.00, and discounts on house furnishing goods bought direct from retiring importers. Specials include ten cent towels, linen napkins, and Marseillen quilt prices cut to 95c.
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