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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
4
Azereus plans to open a plant promising profitable work for at least 75 women. The Chamber of Commerce will assess demand and site readiness with operations slated to start by April 15. Joseph Perkins invites interested women to contact the chamber secretary.
A brief want ad invites readers of the Times Hecorder to share information or requests. The note signals an interactive appeal to the community for assistance, tips, or exchanges.
Farmers warned the government regarding a rat plague that harms crops and livestock. The ad pitches RAT-SNAP rat poison, claiming effective kills and odor control, sold in three sizes by local druggists and grocers with guaranteed results.
Jno W Shiver advertises lumber dressing and milling to flooring ceiling and wall sheathing. Customers urged to bring lumber for processing with Deaterre quick service and phone 117 for contact.
A meeting of the Eleventh District Press Association in Quitman featured AL Stovall and remarks on Switzerland neutrality and the League of Nations. Stovall urged U S. submission of the treaty and the league to the American people, praising the President’s leadership while criticizing political opponents. The gathering, hosted by the Quitman Country Club, included a dinner and discussed pub lishers’ relations and regional advertising benefits. Brooks County was noted as the nation’s second hog-producing county.
A historical classified-style ad touts RAT SNAP for rat and mice destruction in cake form with no odor after killing. It claims quick action, with prices 3 25e 50e and 1.00, sold by Nathan Murray Druggist and local grocers Sparks Gro. Also mentions unrelated ad lines for cold remedies and building materials.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walliams of Pasow street died after severe burns from a coffee fire. The child, five days old, suffered burns to both arms and shoulders and had shown slight improvement before the fatal injuries led to his death.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming strong cure claims. It also includes unrelated notices about cedar shingles from Red Cedar Shingles and a jewelry repair service by R. S. Broadhurst in front of the post office, with a brief market prompt.
The child, who recently moved from Cadwell Georgia, is survived by father, mother, one sister, and three brothers. Funeral services were held at 3 PM from the family home, led by Rev. Carl W. Minor and assisted by Rev. George F. Brown, with interment at Oak Grove cemetery.
Chicago and Philadelphia truss specialist Mr. Seeley announced a rupture treatment at the Windsor Hotel Adelphia. He claims to repair ruptures without surgery, immediate improvement, and no charge for charity cases. He says the device has been supported by tests in England and Spain and verified by federal and state courts.
Surplus government sale lists army breast collars harnesses and leather gear used for hauling artillery. Items include single and double wheel sets, leather bridles, wool coats and shirts, raincoats, olive drab blankets, and blankets priced per pound or per set. Items described as inspected and tested with limited stock remaining.
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