18 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
1
A jumble of notes shows how safe flying feels with a $5 air death policy offering $5000 life coverage over 24 hours, claims of postal service drama, and observations on whisky withdrawals, Britain’s economy, and unusual weather patterns across the year. The piece threads pop culture, finance, and global events in brisk, period tone.
In a late news bulletin Lloyd George stated the conference unanimously recognized Japan’s loyal support to Britain during the war. He questioned whether Britain should now repudiate Japan’s efforts and thanked them for their trouble. Also the Irish Dail session did not mention specific Irish items in today’s proceedings. In Washington, a report on Henry Ford’s proposal for the Masel Seeraback investigation was noted.
Fragmentary OCR details a vogue shift toward the "snuggler" in 1922 fashion culture. Descriptions praise a small yet striking beauty ideal with pale lips, bright eyes, and suggestive stage styling. The piece notes Floa feld Jr. as a chippy authority and mentions Ziegfeld era influences.
A Times-Recorder note reports hog prices strong with the south matching Chicago bids, and prices seen around 9.25 to 10.25 per hundredweight for cash hogs. Packers in Chicago and the West expect about 6-cent hogs in November amid a heavy corn crop. A farmers cooperative sale is planned at Americus Penal tomorrow with high County Agent Marshall bidding, and No 2 hogs will bring the same as No 1s due to strong demand.
Avanetee Attar tours Alabama strawberry country and endorses forming a Terrell county grower association. He says strawberries can be a money crop after discussions with successful growers and finds the berries less difficult and expensive to cultivate than first believed.
Pression of Terrell countians discussed a formal meeting to organize an association. The party included EB Cushenberry J W Bridges George K McLain W D and B M Davidson R G Kennedy J A Winslow and agricultural agents from railroads Seaboard Air Line and Hal railroad along with W J Boyett. Members who visited Alabama will share observations and lessons learned.
Senator Ashurst of Arizona announced he would no longer participate in anti beer bill conferences. He cited an evident aim to weaken the Stanley amendment adopted unanimously by the Senate. He declined to comment on a report that Wayne Wheeler aided in reconciling House and Senate provisions.
The Tax Board reports 147 of 160 Georgia counties filed tax digests with the state. Sumter is among 13 not yet finished. Assessments show a statewide $73 million drop in property values from the prior year, with continued efforts to locate hidden or nonreturned property.
An exclusive dispatch by Charles R outlines distress in Russia as the nation faces embargoes and isolation. The piece notes material starvation religious and intellectual scarcity, with medical journals and news curtailed, and press restrictions impacting information flow and public awareness.
Russellville Alabama Abe Hall stands trial for the murder of Miss Matthis of Dallas Texas. The woman was shot to death in front of his store as witnesses testified at the inquest into the case.
Salies E Coylé of Birmingham reports that Edwin BR Stephenson a Methodist clergyman stands accused of fatally harming a Catholic priest. Stephenson's daughter Pedro Gussman 18 married the priest after converting to Catholicism in defiance of her father. Authorities say the priest was unarmed and the case draws public safety attention and family turmoil.
A distorted item notes terms on New Church Street and East Skane borrowing plans to finance a project at eight percent. The garbled text suggests prior arrangements and a proposal to eliminate an earlier hurdle.
An ancient notice states that the Silesian council will hold a gathering in Gendya in August. The message, though garbled, indicates an official summons and outlines the expected attendees and procedural steps.
Washington August uel T. Ansell, former of the U, 8 aid appears connected to a slacker scheme as authorities identify a central figure. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text but the case centers on Ansell and alleged coordination.
House commerce committee moved a rail funding measure toward approval next week. The panel signaled support and planned swift action as the bill advances through committee stage toward floor consideration.
Washington reports that William J. Burns of New York, director of the Bureau of Investigation, will head the Secret Service, succeeding William J. Flynn as announced by Attorney General Daugherty on August 18.
Brief note indicates a market signal in Americus with middling prices and a mention of Ben. The fragmented text also references weather and a poor outcome or condition described as we crap.
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