War and Navy Combine Asked in Defense Reorganization
Washington dispatch reports Walter F Brown head of a commission urges consolidation of the war and navy departments into a national defense department with army and navy assistants, signaling broader reorganizational plans and a push for a new department of public welfare in President Harding's message. The naval budget for next fiscal year is 85 000 enlisted personnel and 2 93 000 000 dollars, about 500 000 less than last year, as House action proceeds. A separate AP report notes a request to broaden naval limitation agreements to include smaller ships and naval aircraft in the annual naval bill.
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Washington
War and Navy
Department of National Defense
Army
Navy
Harding
Walter F. Brown
Congress
Department For Public Welfare
House
Associated Press
House appropriations committee proposes arms talks pact
Under the bill the president would be asked to open negotiations with Great Britain France Italy and Japan for an agreement limiting future building of all surface and submersible warcraft up to 10 000 tons and all classes of army and navy aircraft.
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House
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Postal Grants Pay Increase for Americus Postal Staff
Americus Postal Telegraph employees received a Christmas salary boost as Clarence H. MacKay approved a 5 percent per year raise for regular staff up to superintendents with 12 months service as of December 31, 1922. Messengers with continuous service since November 1, 1922 receive a $10 bonus on January 1, 1923.
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Americus
Postal Telegraph Company
Sam Williamson
The
Americas Office
J. C. Dolive
Postal
Williamson
Dolive
Edward Reynolds
Clarence H. MacKay
Americas
Growth of Artificial Silk Exports By O P Austin
The article notes U S artificial silk hosiery exports near 20 million pairs in 1922, up from 12–13 million by September, with total export value around 634 million dollars. It highlights US production growth from 1913 to 1922, domestic output rivaling prewar Europe, and rising foreign demand fueling expansion across knit goods, draperies and trims.
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United States
Europe
Belgium
Germany
France
Department of Commerce
Crisp Sends Five Dollar Gift To Empty Stocking Fund
A Times-Recorder note reports Hon. Charles R. Crisp sent a five dollar check to the Empty Stocking Christmas fund. The letter, printed with a plea for others to give, includes best wishes from Crisp. A list of previously acknowledged gifts follows, showing multiple contributors and varied amounts.
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Charles R. Crisp
the Times-Recorder
Americus
Georgia
Horace “Hugh Parker
Verna “Lie Barker
Josephine Brown
Charlotte
Wilson
Elizabeth Langford
E. J. Hughes
Christmas aid urged for needy families near Americus
The Times-Recorder asks readers to help locate all needy families in or near Americus and notes several city organizations wish to provide Christmas cheer. If you know of a family needing help, please pass along the information for assistance.
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the Times-Recorder
Americus
Doan’s Kidney Pills Help Americus Woman
Mrs. Lula Leamon of 927 Obg lethorpe Ave recounts relief from a lame back and dizziness after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She purchased them at Howell’s Pharmacy and felt markedly better soon after. The ad promotes the $0.60 box from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Americus
Lula Leamon
Obglethorpe Ave
Doan
Howell’s
Editor query for family details and confidential data
The editor seeks the family name, full address, and all members with ages. The request states the information will be kept confidential and shared only with bona fide requesters. No other details are provided about the family or purpose.
Mrs Eliza Harvard McKinney dies of pneumonia
Cordele Ga Dec 13 Mrs Eliza Harvard McKinney 33 wife of W S McKinney prominent Crisp county farmer died of pneumonia at noon Tuesday She left a husband five children and many friends in the community noted for her Christian character
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M’kinney
Cordele Cordele
Elizabeth Harvard McKinney
W. S. McKinney
Crisp County
Thrifty Couple Dorsey Averett Dies Within Hours
Mrs. Dorsey Averett and her husband, aged 78 and 76, died within an hour of each other last night. They ran a small store and were known for thrift. Influenza and pneumonia were the causes. They left two sons and two daughters.
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Dorsey Averett
Teir
Worse Than Paik Cardui Benefit Claim From Louisiana Woman
Mrs. J G Bowman of 1319 Front Street Morgan City Louisiana describes severe run-down health weakness and nervousness. After using Cardui she regained strength appetite and sleep and says she would not have found anything better for her run-down condition. NC-144
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Louisiana
Morgan City
J. G. Bowman
Front Street
Cardus
Trade at Bell's Gifts for Xmas
Trade at Bell's offers the latest Xmas gifts with a wide selection for holiday shoppers. Bright displays and helpful staff assist customers in choosing seasonal presents. Located in town, Bell's emphasizes timely arrivals and great prices for the holiday rush.
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Bell’s
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Dudley’s Opera House
Fearless Dick” Hatton
Rylander
Ward Lascelle
Mary Roberts Rhinehart
Colleen Moore
John Bowers
Bermuda
Jersey
John E. Oliver
W. B. Lamar
Park Front
Thomasville
Broadfield
South Lee Street
RK. L. Maynard
Ivory
R. L. Maynard
S. R. Heys
H. B. Williams
Railway Exchange
Omaha
Nebraska
H. Fletcher
Forrest St
City
Corner Church
Forrest Street
Peachtree
Apt
Atlanta
Chiforobe
Phobe
Bragg
Huntsville Nurseries
Ladies’ Aid Society of Christian Church
W. A. Joyners Store
K. Matthews
Frank
Firestone
McCullan
Ceher’s
P. O
Neon Buchanan
Taylor Street
Freeman’s Bicycle Shop
Jackson St
W. W. Dykeay
O. P. Austin
the National City Bank OF New York
Crisp
K. Widen
Recorde
Bellans
Sure Relief Jellans
Corner Plains
Smithville Roads
Muckalee Hill
W.T. A. Dunn
Forks of Church and
Spring Streets
Town Creek Bridge
Smithville-Plains Road
Paik
Marion Davies
Diana
Cosmopolitan
Paramount Picture
Marie Corelli
Forrest Stanley
Gypsy O'Brien
Thos. S. Bell
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