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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1923
Page
2
Gertrude Atherton, recognized as Americas best woman writer, is associated with a forthcoming screen adaptation produced by Frank Liegd. Corinne Griffith is slated to portray Countess Zattiany in the project, copyright 1923 notes.
Madame Zattiany describes a radical rejuvenation process that restored mental energy and physical youth. The dialogue covers skin renewal, hair color, and lasting effects, with doubts about durability and suitability for different ages and body types.
Mrs John Hudson and Mrs Hollis Fort hosted a two table bridge evening at Forts apartment. Guests enjoyed autumn decor and flowers with Mrs Council winning the top score prize. A bird supper preceded games with hosts assisted by Mrs R E McNulty.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Poole and Mr and Mrs Carnes return from Abbeville where they were guests of HR M Carnes on a hunting trip during Thanksgiving. Miss Jennie Pearlman and Buddy euliman visit Atlanta relatives for the weekend. Albert Bellingrath Jr returns to Atlanta after Thanksgiving with uncle L G Council. Emma Bass visits Charlotte then returns home. Willis Hogg shops in Americus, while W C Jenkins and Miss Jenkins visit from Columbus. The Pinkstons drive to Columbus to spend the day with Shevney Hudson. Holt and Reese visit Holt's sister Mrs Arthur Bussey. L S Tower travels to Macon to stay with daughter Mrs Armstrong. Alice Harrold returns from Atlanta after Thanksgiving with aunt Mrs J B McCrary. The Hunters and Mary Hunter head home from Quitman after Thanksgiving with Mrs T O Marshall.
The article outlines U S maritime policy issues including capital challenges for domestic ship enterprises, higher wage costs for U S officers, and anticipated relief if national costs shift. It notes payroll cuts of 1,612 workers and 2 623 million dollars in the latest year, emphasizes cooperation with private owners, and mentions investigations into foreign discrimination with a focus on sales totaling 30 138 906 96 dollars and the disposal of 145 steel vessels and 2837 wooden ships totaling thousands of tons.
Army advocate urged raising the regular army to 15 000 from 12 000 and argued defense spending is a small fraction of the budget. He said preparedness lags wealth, noting the nation resembles Germany in unpreparedness while endorsing a new defense policy to defend independent aims.
Mr and Mrs B C Carnes announce the birth of a baby girl named Martha Eleanor Carnes on December 1 at City Hospital.
The post office seeks self sufficiency for money orders savings and parcel post. Cost studies guide recommended legislation to fix return receipt charges registration fees and delivery charges extend insurance and improve bonds. Proposals include third class postmaster appointments rent payments overtime pay motor rural routes and higher savings interest. 1923 revenues and deficits shown with $532.8 million receipts and $570.8 million outlays, a 37.9 million operating deficit.
A letter from Mrs. Carry B. Dix of Schoolfield Virginia extols Benedicta as a cure she believes worth its weight in gold. The testimonial claims the herb alleviates irregularities back pains displacements and nervousness and urges readers to obtain Benedicta from their druggist.
Quick service and heavy hauling advertised by Wootten Transfer Co. Phone 121. Office located in Americas Steam Laundry on South Jackson Street.
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