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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1920

Page

2

Munitions Ship A Fire Eight Days Ago

Aug 19 Eugene McCarthy reports that crew aboard the United States transport Marica fought and halted a fire eight days earlier on the return voyage from the Philippines. The forward holds stored 4,000 tons of munitions including shrapnel shells, hand grenades, and detonating fuses. Explosions occurred in one hatch as watch alarms rang and water was sprayed to douse the blaze.

Pad T. H Eugene McCarth Sats United States Marica Philippines McCarthy Bowman Hoboken

Confessions of a Bride Continues Amid Royal Gossip

A bridal tale unfolds with Jim Bowen guiding the sister through scandal and secrecy. Bob and Katherine face pressure as the crowd disperses near the buffet while Ann’s confession reshapes loyalties. The narrator concludes the night contemplating marriage norms and a planned escape.

Jim Katherine Bob Katherine Miller

Feagin and related families visit in Sumter

Sumter residents and relatives including Mrs W H Feagin Cordelia and Ruth Feagin of Americus Mr and Mrs J T Feagin and son of Norfolk Va and Mr and Mrs Zack Daniel of Columbus spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs R G Webb. George Dear and daughter of Bowersville visit Jeff Dez Mrs J E Lightner of Ideal returned home after weeks with her parents in Sumter. Mrs G W Israel Sr and Leila Israel plan few days at Tybee and Beaufort S C. Mrs Frank Alexander of Atlanta also mentioned.

W. H. Feagin Cordelia Ruth Feagin Americus J. T. Feagin Norfolk Zack Daniel Columbus R. G. Webb George Dear Little Bowersville Jeff Dez J. E. Lightner Ideal T. G. Webb G. W. Israel, Sr Leila Israel Tybee and Beaufort S. C Frank Alexander Atlanta

Seed corn loss told by Mr Vaughn

Mr Vaughn, a farmer, recalls losing pedigreed seed corn to rats after storing it in a gum sack hung from a roof rope. He mentions five dead game birds found next to the scene and notes purchases and guarantees from Nathan Murray, Sheffield Hardware Co., and Sparks Grocery Co. in Americus.

Mr. Vaughn Nathan Murray Sheffield Hardware Co Sparks Grocery Co Americus

Why I Put Up With Rats for Years

N Windsor, a farmer, recalls buying rat poison that nearly killed his watchdog and led him to RAT SNAP. He promotes it as a safe, effective rat killer. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 options. Sold by Nathan Murray, Sheffield Hardware Co and Sparks Grocery Co Americus.

N. Windsor Nathan Murray Sheffield Hardware Co Sparks Grocery Co Americus Adv

Webb Family and Friends Visit Nearby Towns

Lis visiting her sister Mrs. R. G. Webb. Alma Webb Theone Webb Thelma Williams and Rebecca Lyons motored to Blue Springs Tuesday for a day trip. Leila and Florence Israel spent a Thursday in Americas shopping. Mrs. Joe Hilliard and children of Powers visit Mrs. Jeffe an. Rebecca Lyons spends this week with Alma Webb. Mr. and Mrs. John Wise attend a family reunion at J. W.'s home.

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure All Cases

$100 reward offered by J Cheney & Co for any case of catarrh Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and claims to cure through the blood and mucous surfaces. list of testimonials available and price 75 cents.

Nature Hall Joer J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Worn Down Out of Heart I Find Relief in Ziron

Mrs Nannie Phillips of Powder Springs Georgia describes a worn out condition with stomach trouble and fatigue. After taking Ziron she reports better eating, more strength, improved sleep, and a regained sense of well being as a tonic for stomach disorders and nervous ills.

Annie Whitmore Gate City Georgia Lady Nannie Phillips Powder Springs

F Murray at Plains Monday and visits noted

The clip records multiple brief social notes including F Murray at Plains on Monday and Miss Hatherine Donald attending events. mentions of Rebecca How, Cuthberth, Dries Bivins, and W. at a ball in Leslie. Mrs C L Webb of Muscoge Oklahoma visiting Mrs B C Enider.

F. Murray Plains Miss Hatherine Esa Howell Eral Iss Rebecca How Cuthbe

Harris 121 Blood Remedy Testimonials

Readers praise Harris 121 Blood Remedy in letters from Georgia and North Carolina. The letters claim dramatic rheumatic relief after limited use, urge distribution to drugstores, and request prompt shipment of multiple bottles to Columbus Albany and Dawson addresses.

Columbus Harris Blood Reredy Co Dawson, Ga Albany Belin Harris Blood Remedy Co Dawson Harris Blood Remedy Willie Doeran

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U. S. Transport Thedford Genuli The Newspaper Enterprise Association Sissy Jim Junior Sis Jane Ives Ann Jimmy-boy Jimmy Katherine Ytler Sumter Florida John Pasco Monticello Fla Confucius Americus Grocery CO Americus and Albany, Georgia Stion J. W. Barwick Leslie Georgia Fayetteville N. C Mar Tifton Drageist John H. Rhea Lumberton St All Good Drag Stores Rite Wow Neon Bork Omuylody Tao Fumdrad Ofer York
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