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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1922
Page
6
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A compact aphorism from Isaiah 41 10 reassures strength and divine aid. The quote from Mischelet contrasts earthly contradiction with steadfast resolve, noting that only by silencing a child's objection could absurdity endure in this world.
The notice warns owners of War Savings Stamps to beware of oil stock promoters and other scams. It cites Abner Davis of Los Angeles and Hog Creek Carruth of Fort Worth, detailing past failures and misleading ads. It urges consulting the postmaster and local bankers, avoiding speculative schemes, and relying on trusted local institutions for financial guidance.
The report details Hog Creek Carruth's dubious rise in the Desdemona oil boom. He leveraged credulous investors by claiming vast payouts, while drilling dry holes and selling $660,000 in stock across two companies. Carruth acted as a trustee, then passed the outfits to Pilgrim Oil Co. The piece warns investors to seek banker guidance and avoid promises of extraordinary dividends.
The article questions Dozier Hill’s claim to have solved boll weevil control with a method backed by J S Wannamaker while federal and state agriculture authorities remain skeptical. It notes limited calcium arsenate supply, compares Hill’s method to dusting, describes his formula and alleged results, and calls for open sharing of the poison mix for all farmers.
Inman Griffin is laid up at home after being run over by a car while riding a motorcycle near Rees Park. The McMaths return from a bridal trip and stay with G. W. Riley. Several locals travel, visit, or host relatives during the holidays. Cotton futures dip with January at 11.68 cents and March at 12.75. spot cotton around 12 to 12 1/2 cents in Americus. R D Grantham advertises 1,700 gallons of fine whisky opposite the Allen House. Police commissioners for Americus named, with two tied for fourth place after an election.
A brief archival snippet notes the then prevailing views of the average citizen as of 1902, reflecting a retrospective column marking twenty years past and presenting social attitudes of the era.
A brief newspaper note reflects on events from thirty years earlier, published on a Monday morning in the same paper. It marks a retrospective look at past headlines and notable happenings from that era.
A letter from a driver asks police to balance firm signals with polite language. The writer honors officers while urging kinder tone for minor violations, stating willingness to obey but seeking courtesy during encounters.
A collage of quips and ad copy notes Christmas savings humor and items from eyeglasses to percolators with satirical lines about fashion war grafts in Washington and everyday advice. The piece brands Handy Andy bed bug remedy and endorses Royal Guarantee Bed Bug Liquid via Carswell Drug Co. adv.
Passenger train times published for information only in Central Time. Schedule items include arrivals and departures for Americus, Georgia, with times listed as guidance rather than guaranteed.
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