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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1920

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Roosevelt’s Million Vote Smile Drives Roosevelts Campaign Train

San Francisco August 27 Franklin D Roosevelt, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, is praised for a “Million Vote Smile” by an engineer aboard the Roosevelt campaign train. The piece recounts Roosevelt’s warm, boyish grin lifting crowds in the West, a joking exchange after a long delay, and the candidate’s habit of nicknaming aides and staff, including T. M. Ich and R. F. Camalier.

Roosevelt Lorry A.’ Jacobs San Franciscuo Franklin D. Roosevelt Middle West West Enthus Hiram Johnson T. M. Ich Poughkeepsie N. Y Lynch R. F. Camalier

Roosevelt praises suffrage boost to Democrats

The article notes Roosevelt’s jubilant support for Democratic candidates after Tennessee ratified suffrage. He calls the victory “bully,” argues women voters will back the Democratic ticket, and questions Republicans’ stance on the League of Nations and suffrage. Analysts predict possible crossovers aiding Cox in the election.

Roosevilt Tennessee Roosevelt Montana America League of Nations Partt Piermore Cox

Farm Bureau Plan Outlined by Maddox in Georgia

W H Maddox, state college of agriculture field agent, told Sumter county farmers at a Wind, or luncheon that the farm bureau movement aims to organize farmers for their own business, education and legislative gain. He cited rail rate savings, claiming 328 million dollars yearly for farmers, and said Georgia enrollment will start in Tift on September 6 with a goal of 100000 farmers. Bob Perry entertained Kiwanis with blues and rag songs.

W. H. Maddox State College of Agriculture Farm Bureau Movement Georgia Sumter County Farm Bureau Clifford Thorn United States Tift Bob Perry

Georgia woman's lack of crucifixion knowledge sparks minister’s tale

An Atlanta minister recounts finding an uneducated but bright white woman in the North Georgia mountains who had never heard of Jesus Christ or the crucifixion. The woman, hearing the story, asks when it happened and expresses concern for Jesus, saying it seems unfair he suffered for nothing. The tale underscores cross-cultural gaps in religious teaching.

Tlanta Atlanta North Georgia Visie Circuit Minster Oman

Battle For Suffrage In Japan Still Waged

TOKIO August 2 11 2 Advocates of universal suffrage in Japan continue mass meetings to press for immediate general franchise. They denounce the government for acting against the people’s will after the house of representatives was dissolved earlier this year following an opposition attempt to push a general franchise bill. The ensuing election gave the government party a clear majority.

Tokio Japan House of Representatives Selyukal

Markets summary from New York futures and New Orleans quotes

Market update shows futures trading with December at around 26.60 and nearby bids near 26.00 in New York, while New Orleans listings report October values near 25.50 to 25.90 for various contracts. Prices appear volatile with multiple bid and ask figures across listed months and days.

New York New Orleans Tn

Reds Battle Poles On Frontier In Poland and Brest-Litovsk

August 27 dispatches report Soviet troops taking refuge in German territory fire on Polish forces along the frontier. Polish units reach the frontier and capture eleven hundred prisoners four guns and the entire staff of the fifty seventh Soviet division. France advises Poland to hold strong positions and withdraw within frontiers after peace is signed. Moscow claims heavy fighting near Brest-Litovsk with ongoing clashes in Lemberg. Also noted is optimistic paper pulp capacity from India and a U S Public Health Service claim of one rat per person in the United States.

Warsaw Associated Press Prussia Brest-Litovsk France Paris Poland Moscow London Bug River Lemberg The United States Public Health Service

Hoke Smith To Speak Outdoors Here Tuesday

Fifty supporters met at city hall to discuss the Hoke Smith campaign across the county. An outdoor address is planned on Windsor avenue between the Windsor hotel and the post office with benches for listeners and a platform prepared for the candidate and speakers.

Hoke Smith Smith Aealth Biss Hecate Superior Court Senator Smith Windsor Avenue Windsor Hotel Macon Saat Dooly DeSoto Leslie Americus Dorseysu Ol Ows

Reserve Bank Aids South in Holding Cotton

The Federal Reserve Board denies issuing any instruction banning cotton loans. Governor Harding states member banks may finance cotton up to 25 percent of capital with secured warehouse receipts, while no limits exist on loans beyond those rules. The board urges Congress to adjust statutes to ease financing for this year’s crop.

Cotton Belt Federal Revees Ernor W. P. G. Harding Federal Reserve Board Business Review of Paavodecal Reserve Bank of Anita Harding Federal Reserve United States Department of Agriculture Jeral Federal Resenue Board United States Congress

Census revises Georgia population to 2,893,956

The Census Bureau reports Georgia’s population at 2,893,956, a 10.9 percent increase from prior estimates. Additional figures list Point, Rockmart and other towns with modest changes, while the overall state total reflects inflation of rural and urban counts.

Washington Census Bureau State of Georgia Point Ovina Dawnan Rockmart

Mexico Offers Bait To Stop Emigration

Mexico announces a state backed plan to curb worker emigration to the United States. A new corporation to develop 500000 acres in Sinaloa received a federal concession and a 2500000 dollar subsidy from the Sinaloa state government. The project includes reservoirs at Choix and a dam at San Blas with irrigation canals to retain and lure Mexican laborers home.

Mexico City Fuerte Sinaloa Choix San Blas United States

Americans sweep springboard diving at Antwerp Olympics

Americans captured the first three places in the springboard diving finals at the Antwerp Olympic Games as relay teams and individual divers showcased strong performances. The event highlighted U S depth in aquatic competition with top podium finishes by leading American divers.

Antwerp Associated Press

Cox Dreams in Millions and Upham Denies Phony Funds

August 27 reports quote Governor Cox attacking opponents and claiming vast funds for Republican campaigns. Upham disputes charges as presented, citing a listed total of 1 017 225 dollars raised nationwide with over 225 000 from New York City. Cox campaigns eastward with planned budgets for major cities.

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