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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
2
West Pointers, a semi pro team from West Point, beat Leesburg 3 to 1 to take the series. Pitchers James for West Pointers and Cochran for Leslie matched zeroes through six as Leesburg rallied late, but West Pointers held on for the win and a three game series margin.
Mrs Emily Shaw asserts her husband bought RAT SNAP for pest problems and claims strong results. An advertisement notes RAT SNAP comes in 25c 50c and 1 00 cake forms with varied usage claims. Local sellers Sheffield Hardware Co Americus and S Grocery Co promote the product alongside Rab Snap branding.
Mr Vaughn, a farmer, explains how pedigreed corn mailed for planting was stored in a sack hung from a roof. Rats devoured the ears, leaving five dead rodents next morning. Seed sold with sizes 25c 50c and $1.00, guaranteed by Nathan Murray Druggist Sheffield Hardware Sparks Grocery Americus.
In a tense game, Leslie scores in the ninth on a Bass single and Walter Johnson two bagger to deep center, finishing 1 0. The box score highlights two base hits by Smith W Johnson and Culverhouse with Griffin, Fitts, and Somerford contributing infield/outfield plays. James and Thompson split pitching duties with 12 and 10 strikeouts respectively, while Mize and Deavours advance baserunners and fielding with key grounders and plays.
Letters recount personal success with Harris 121 Blood Remedy from Dawson Georgia to Columbus and Albany Georgia. Testimonies claim rheumatism relief improved walking and rapid benefits after short use. Requests for bottles and orders accompany praise and urging wider distribution through drug stores.
A vintage advertisement touts Ziron Iron Tonic as a remedy to restore iron in blood and improve health. It cites a testimonial from Mrs P G Gentry of Norene Tennessee about benefits for herself and her 14 year old son, and urges readers to ask their druggist about the product under a money back guarantee.
Pennington area residents hosted relatives from Jacksonville Americus Leesburg and Montezuma. Clyde Chambliss and Lillie Braswell wed Saturday. Trustees and patrons plan a Friday Aug 20 meeting to clean grounds and handle school business.
Property on Furlow street formerly Collins cottage now occupied by Mrs. Watson is offered for sale. Seller George D Wheat? notes ideal location and refined appointments in the description.
Legal notice in Sumter County Georgia for foreclosure of real estate described as Lots 232 233 234 231 and 296 in the 28th district with timber reserved. Property levied to satisfy a City Court of Americus fine against J S Carter. Sale set for the first Tuesday in September 1920. Tenants in possession notified as required. Sheriff Lucius Harvey signs.
The scene included O. A. Summers J. D. Dallas J. J. Wicker and Miss Lillie Pennington with her guest Miss Mattie Mannering during a Saturday gathering.
An old advertisement touts RAT-SNAP poison with claims it kills rats and mice, deters others, leaves no odor, comes in cake form and is safe for cats and dogs. Pricing listed 25¢ to $1.00. Sold by Murray 3 Toeevare Co. Find Sparks Co. Ameriets.
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