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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
8
W. P. Person of the census bureau reports that Sumter County ginning through December records 24 494 bales, about six thousand fewer than 1916, with little cotton left to gin and the figures likely covering the entire county crop for the season.
The Empty Stocking Fund tally exceeds 100 with numerous donors listed. Names include Mrs M M Eldridge W P Persons Homer Castleberry Frank Sheffield J W Sheffield and totals reaching 124 23 in contributions. The page continues from Page One detailing gifts from individuals families and organizations.
Banks in Americus announced that during the holiday season they will close at noon as usual. Christmas Day they will be closed all day, and on December 26 27 28 and 81st they will close at noon. On January 1 they close all day.
New York cotton and Chicago grain futures update with prices for January March May and July cotton contracts. Options quotes listed for January March May and December. Chicago receipts shipments figures for Wheat Corn and Oats shown along with December and May grain options and close quotes.
Mrs. Morgan of Warrior Alabama recounts a close call with her son afflicted by a severe skin and blood illness, believed by doctors to be pellagra. She credits Sulferro-Sol with rapid improvement and urges belief in the natural remedy, noting distributors in Atlanta and Columbus.
A big Hawkian attraction visits Americus on December 25 for matinee and night shows. Bell's Famous Hawaiians bring a Hawaiian American musical satire with elaborate scenery of Waikiki and Honolulu Bay. Princess Lehula stars as a dancer and the troupe transports patrons to a Pacific paradise with traditional instruments. Dudley’s Opera House ticket sales are underway.
Berlin reports Teutonic forces stormed Italian positions on Motte Asolone adjoining the heights. More than two thousand prisoners were captured. Official statements admit heavy losses during the operation.
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