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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1921

Page

3

Leslie Hogs Go To Carolina Carload Sale

A carload of Sumter county hogs, brought above Brent market price, was sold yesterday at Leslie by county agent George O Mar. The hogs, 119 head, were bought by a South Carolina packer at 6 1 2 and 6 cents per pound. Southern packing house delivered quotes were 5 1 4 cents, Chicago hard corn-fed delivered 7 to 7 3 5 cents. Purchasers included P L Holman and others. The salesman called it the lowest price for a car of hogs Marshall noted it was unusually strong for the time.

Sumter County Yester F Leslie George O. Marcounty South Carolina Southern Packing Houses Chicago P. L. Holman Dr. E. P. Anderson Jasco Harvey L. E. Deavours F. E. Bowen Marshall

Gardner Barnes and Barnes wed in Georgia alliance

Americus couple announces the marriage of Angie Lee Gardner to Joseph E. Barnes of DeSoto Georgia. A social note from Atlanta records Miss Dorothy Cargill enjoying attentions during a visit with Miss Jennie Johnson. An upcoming luncheon at the Piedmont Driving Club will honor Miss Cargill and several friends.

Dorothy Cargill Atlanta Jennie Johnson Miss Johnson Piedmont Driving Club

Costs Less to Sleep in Pullmans in State Now

Railroads of Georgia ended a 50 percent Pullman fare surcharge by order of the state railroad commission. Reduced rates took effect at midnight Monday, lowering the Atlanta bound Pullman from about eight dollars to 1.93. The surcharge previously applied to berth and seat charges, with revenue going to the railroads, not the Pullman company.

Pullmans Railroads Georgia State Railroad Commission Atlanta Pullman Company

Valentino Rides Arabian Horse in The Sheik

Valentino appears as the Sheik alongside Agnes Ayres in the Paramount film The Sheik produced by George Melford. A wealthy stockman loaned a pure white Arabian to the production after traveling to the desert with the troupe. The film, a major feature at Rylander theater, is praised for its ideal production and features a painting by Marshall Frantz of Valentino and Ayres on horseback.

Rudolph Valentino Agnes Ayres Paramount George Melford Edith M. Hull Rylander Theater Pacific Valentino Desert Mr. Valentino Sahara Sheik Miss Ayres Diana Mayo Marshall Frantz

W D Tieceman to Visit Family for Holidays

W D Tieceman has been summoned to New York on important business but will return in time to spend the holidays with his family. Mrs. Denver Todd of Americus visits her parents Mr and Mrs Dill on Northern Heights Cordele Dispatch.

W. D. Tieceman New York Mrs. Denver Todd Americus Mr. and Mrs. Dill Northern Heights Cordele Dispatch

Ansley’s sale offers ladies tailor made suits and more

A bold newspaper ad promotes Ansley’s store open every evening until Christmas with three days left Thursday Friday Saturday. It urges shoppers to secure ladies suits coats dresses skirts and children’s coats at very low prices, claiming thousands of items available.

Ady Ansley Americas Ansley’s. Adv Adv Ansley’s Adv Ansley’s

Metro Advance Man Arrested in Thomasville

Sam Margolis, claiming to be an advance man for Metro Pictures of Los Angeles, was arrested in Thomasville on charges of defrauding a local hackman of trip funds. He deposited a $5000 draft, bank wired for proof, and later fled to Bainbridge before being brought back. He says it is a mistake and will be straightened out, while authorities investigate the matter as Margolis had been sharing play details and filming scenes for an upcoming Metro production.

Thomasville Sam Margolis Metro Pictures Corporation Los Angeles Margolis Metro

Death notices Mrs Martha A Gleaton Funeral Held Huntington

Funeral services for Mrs Martha A Gleaton 79 died Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs Lee Johnson Huntington after a brief paralysis attack. Rev Wallace Wear of Cordele officiated. Burial followed beside her husband C T Gleaton in Warwick cemetery. Survived by daughter Lee Johnson Huntington son Charles T Gleaton Arlington sister Mrs Jane CAllier Florida. A longtime Huntington resident and Baptist, she was beloved for her many traits.

Martha A. Gleaton Lee Johnson Huntington Johnson Wallace Wear First Baptist Church Cordele Warwick Cemetery C. T. Gleaton Charles T.gleaton Arlington Jane Callier Florida Gleaton Baptist Church Warwick

Bargain Sale At Advansley’s Men’s Suits And Coats

Thursday sale advertises sacrifice prices on men’s and boys’ suits coats and furnishing goods. Merchants cast aside profits to offer gains. Includes notice of The Snowshoe Trail serial starting January 2 and Sheffield’s Bargain counter as gift option.

Local Obituaries Mention Gleaton and Wells

Mrs Gleaton resided at Warwick most of her life then moved to Huntington six years ago to live with her daughter. Floral tributes came from Huntington and Warwick showing high esteem. R C Wells, prominent resident of Seney county in Friendship, died at home Tuesday night at 10 30 after a brief illness. He was 81 and had lived in Friendship most of his life. Funeral Thursday at 10 with interment in Ella ville churchyard.

Warwick Huntington R. C. Wells Seniey County Friendship Ellaville Wells Friendship Community

The Snowshoe Trail serial begins in Times-Recorder

Edison Marshall tale starts Monday January 2 in Times-Recorder. Teases 22 pages and 21 41 battle in a cabin where a girl's honor is at stake.

Dison Marshall Limes Recorder Times-Recorder Edison Marshall Times- Recorder

Baptist Church Member Active in Congregation Affairs

A member of the Baptist church was active in church affairs and served the congregation in various roles, contributing to community outreach and spiritual guidance within the parish.

The Baptist Church

Auto Garage Blaze Destroys Twenty Cars In Valdosta

A Valdosta fire yesterday gutted the L. M. Worley garage on East Hill Avenue, ruining about twenty autos and causing at least 10,000 dollars in damage. The blaze began when an auto truck caught fire as it was moved out, triggering multiple explosions throughout the two story building used for wagon works and casket storage and forcing smoke into the adjoining structure.

Valdosta L. M. Worley East Hill Avenue

Sheffield Bargain Counter Offers Christmas Gifts

Sheffield's Bargain Counter highlights Christmas gifts for the whole family with affordable options. Seasonal items featured include toys, apparel, and home goods, aiming to cover diverse ages and tastes.

Fire traps residents in smoky building, rescue inevitable

Dense smoke and gas from a fire fill the upper apartment story while inmates are carried out unconscious. The blaze threatens neighboring structures to the east and causes smoke and water damage to buildings to the west. The note closes with a mention of a Winter reading and the upcoming serial "The Snowshoe Trail" by Edison Marshall.

Tory

Ansley's Urges Immediate Come At Once Gains

A terse alert from AnSley's urges immediate action with the phrase come at once. The brief note emphasizes gains and urgency, though details are sparse and names or dates are limited in the fragment.

Bargain Counter of Christmas Gifts at Sheffield Co

Come see our special bargain counter of Christmas gifts at Sheffield Co. Great value selections across categories. Limited quantities and seasonal prices to save you money this holiday season.

Sheffield Co

St. Louis police chief urged to resign over crime claim

The Star Laundry site in the rear faced danger as the police commissioners' president Victor Miller reportedly stated that 79 percent of present-day criminals are ex-service men. The American Legion of St. Louis has demanded his dismissal from office.

Victor Miller Police Comissioners St. Louis The American Legion of St. Louis

Three Days More If Which to Buy Suits For Men

Merchant notices urge men and boys to shop for suits as a seasonal push winds down. The item signals a limited window for better selection and value before the season ends.

Hall's Catarrh Medicine claim and remedy

The advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh and deafness caused by catarrh and claims to cure other diseases. It promotes internal liquid medicine that travels through the blood to mucous surfaces, reducing inflammation and restoring normal conditions. Circulars are free from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

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