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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
2
The United States Shipping Board trims costs and expands shipbuilding. Since 1917 shipyards rose from 61 to 223, launches grew to 1,065 in 1919, with deadweight tonnage rising to 5.98 million. Japan built 18 ships totaling 46 thousand tons. Remaining 435 ships must finish by August 1920.
A magazine vignette extols the daily labor of a husband and father who rises early, works faithfully, supports his family, manages finances, helps with children, and ends the day ready for tomorrow. It contrasts him with grand heroes, calling him dad and noting his quiet heroism amid stress. The passage also touches on geopolitical tension with Turkey.
Vienna January 22 reports Robert J. Collins former Unadilla Bank cashier fled after a large defalcation. Pinkerton agents arrested him near Cheyenne Wyoming after a trail tied to a Stutz car and a Byromville woman. Bank losses estimated around 20 000 to 30 000 with insurance covering the rest. Mrs Collins may have headed toward Denver.
A series of political notices from Sumter County announce bids for County Surveyor Tax Collector Solicitor City Court Judge City Court and Tax Receiver. Each candidate seeks the Democratic primary on March 3, 1920, with pledges of faithful service and, in one case, a note about limited ability to campaign in person.
A formal civic notice announces a self nomination for the office of Solicitor of the City Court of Americas ahead of the March 3, 1920 primary. The notice specifies Sumter County residents are the audience for this declaration.
New York records show influenza totals for the period surpassing the previous worst day of last year plus sixty seven deaths from influenza and eleven from pneumonia reported today.
John A. Cobb announces his candidacy for Ordinary of Sumter County in the Democratic Primary on March 3, 1920. He recalls Confederate Army service and long service to Americus and Sumter County, pledging undivided attention to duties if renominated.
Lucius Harvey announces candidacy for re-election as Sumter County Sheriff in the Democratic Primary on March 3 1920. He says Deputy Tom Summers will continue serving if favored and pledges faithful, efficient duty performance.
A notice from H. O. Jones announces his bid for the solicitor position of the City Court of Americus subject to the Democratic party primary. He pledges faithful, diligent service if elected and submits the announcement respectfully.
J L Glawson announces for sheriff under the Democratic party rules with election on March 3. If elected, C R Malone of Leslie Georgia will be his deputy and they pledge faithful service and impartial law enforcement in Sumter County.
George W. Walters declares candidacy for Sumter county tax collector in the Democratic primary on March 3, 1920, subject to primary rules.
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