Malaria, Mosquito Theory Draws Local Debate
Dr Henry Branham argues in a Times Recorder letter that malaria and the mosquito helped shape civilization, citing Gorgas and Yucatan cities. He warns Sumter County to act against malaria with lower costs than doctor bills, and notes a conference cancellation affecting 300 delegates.
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Henry Branham
Sumter County
Times-Recorder
Branham
Gorgass
Norial and
Maryland
George
Gorgas
Yucatan
Braunswick
Hot Coffee For Farmers Is Curb Market Feature
Rome December reports a curb market innovation serving hot coffee to farmers arriving on cold winter mornings. Josania Mitchell runs the market and spearheads the plan, aiming to boost attendance by offering a warm drink to those traveling in bad weather.
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Rome
Josania Fa Mitchell
Mitchell
Ford For President meeting in Detroit postponed
The Ford For President conference scheduled for December 17 in Detroit has been indefinitely postponed at the request of Mr. Ford. Chairman Robert R. Pointer announced this as the first official recognition of the change and stated the meeting may not be held at all.
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Enalf
Pointeer
Detroit
Pointer
Ford
Robert R. Pointer
Portland Woman Irene Noland Praised By City Crowd
Portland residents hail Irene Noland as the prettiest girl among them after Rudolph Valentino reportedly affirmed her charm. The hometown spotlight underscores her local appeal and notable recognition.
Restoration of King Tut to Take Years
New York reports it will take years to restore and study the tomb relics of King Tutankhamen in the valley of the kings. The fragile fabrics cannot be repaired. three weeks were needed to unpack a small box for general appearance notes and decoration schemes for copying. Wooden chariot parts were intact but leather harness had decayed. One robe bore 60,009 beads to be sewn onto a copy, and replicas of sandals must be gilded for accuracy.
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New York
Tutankhamen
Egyptian Valley of the Kings
Metropolitan Music of Art
Two Clarke County Girls Graduate From Club Program
Athens December graduation exercises mark the first club girls graduate in four years. Miss Jessie Suddeth Hall addresses on six years as a club girl. Miss Mary Lillie Hall and Miss Elsie Estelle Todd receive diplomas at 8 pm in the county courthouse with speakers Dr. Andrew M. Soule and Miss Mary Creswell present. Public invited.
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Athens
Clarke County
Mary Lillie Hall
Elsie Estelle Todd
Clarke County Girl’s Club
Annie Mae Wood Bryant
Andrew M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
Mary Creswell
Athens High School
Jessie Suddeth Hall
Miss Hall
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