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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
3
Orchard reports show temperatures near freezing and some fruit ripening peaches spared from frost damage. While Monday’s heat reduced moisture and eased harm, growers note potential risk if future frosts persist and crop development remains sensitive.
A series of visits and travels are noted in Leslie and surrounding areas. Mrs Lise Hawey and Mrs Edd Bowen shopped in Americus Tuesday while Dr and Mrs E P Anderson visited there Wednesday. Sheriff Harvey appeared in town Thursday and Miss Mary Forrester visited Vidalia, with several others traveling between Americus, Leesburg, and Ochlocknee for social or religious events.
Senator Hoke Smith denounces President Wilson’s cotton policy and war board actions, recounting price controls and embargoes that harmed Georgia cotton farmers. He cites Baruch and War Industries Board measures, wartime exports, and postwar price swings, urging support for pro freedom of seas policies and criticizing past administrations for market disruption.
Twenty five business men and farmers met at the Windsor Hotel to organize the Sumter County Hore Smith For President Club. W T Lane named temporary chair, L G Council permanent chair, Dan Chappell secretary, and Lane treasurer. Campaign funds were raised and voter pledges reported for Senator Smith. Committees and district committeemen pledged to support the primary set for April 20 with shared expenses. Several local residents and visitors noted. a syrup advert ends the item.
Ellaville residents report a week of events and illnesses. Miss Jessie Jameson travels to Columbus while Will Jameson’s death shocks Ellaville friends. Visitors include Charlie Mathews of Fort Valley and Rev. A F Cook of Savannah. Teachers from Schley County attend the Macon convention as Miss Esther Threlkeld joins Dannenburg Company in Macon.
Mrs Otis Wellens of Plains visits her mother Mrs Rob McGareth for the week. Georgia Harvey and Isaac Harvey visited Miss Christine Harris and Page Harris. Blake Harris and son Julian traveled to Americus on business. Mrs Ernest Harris learned of her uncle Jim Pilcher’s death near Ellaville. Roy King visited his mother Sunday. Miss Blanche Wright spends the week in Americus. EF Wells can drive the Concord school truck again. Mrs J E Harris and Miss Mary Harris visited relatives in Plains Saturday. Mrs Eugenia Drane is able to be out again. Eugene Drane and children Eleanor and Virginia spent Saturday with Mrs J B King.
Harold Guest and Miax Agnes Guest spent the weekend at Andrew Chapel with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Guest. Mr. and Mrs. Powell Buchanan announce the birth of a daughter, Martha Eugenia, March 28. Several Concord residents attended quarterly meeting at New Point including Dr. A. J. Logan and H. H. Guest, while the school faculty staged the play Just for Fun at Ebenezer, Schley County.
The Thompson school stage produced The Miller's Daughter last Friday night to strong acclaim. Despite poor weather, audience turnout remained good and the production received praise for performances and staging.
At a morning board meeting Miss Lila Echols urged an annex for Concord school near Americus to house a music room and home economics department. The board authorized 500 dollars for the project, with estimates to follow, and the school’s cann ing club prize money of 20 dollars to assist equipment. A school play by faculty and students drew crowds and netted 45 dollars for further classroom needs.
Arthur Slappey bound over to City Court on a $200 bond for baying whisky in his possession after a Cotton avenue shopkeeper C E Underwood reported the liquor found at his place. Underwood waived hearing and posted $200 bond in his own case.
Letters from users nationwide tout PE-RU-NA as a cure for chronic catarrh of stomach and bowels, catarrhal deafness, head and throat fullness, liver trouble, and general weakness. Readers claim lasting health improvements and urge families to keep a bottle on hand for emergencies.
In Americus this week Pennington families visit relatives in Andersonville and Macon while Bertha Pennington's health shows improvement. Local pupils may soon return to school as attendance tightens. Charlie Ledger marries Dora Mae Chambliss at Justice Suber’s home. An open letter announces Dr. J Frank Neville joining a leading Americus dental office as operator and X-ray expert, aiming to raise local dental service.
Advertises Restol as a non dope remedy for sleeplessness discovered in laboratories like aspirin. Claims it relaxes the system for sweet natural sleep and fresh morning wakefulness. Sold in sealed packages for 50 cents by druggists with guarantee.
An advertisement extols Ziron as a tonic that strengthens blood and nerves, claiming it supplies iron and other minerals. It cites endorsements, urges readers to buy at druggists, and promises a money back guarantee with a bold claim of improved vitality.
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