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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1920

Page

4

Hornbuckle Hudgins wedding in Logansville

Miss Bayne Hornbuckle and Benjamin F Hudgins wed today in Logansville in a quiet ceremony attended by immediate relatives and close friends. The couple plan apartments with Mrs Will English in Americus after a brief honeymoon. Hudgins, recently with International Harvester Co., is active in his Presbyterian church. They will receive a cordial welcome on return to Americus.

Hornbuckle Hudgins Amencus Logansville Bayne Wilma Hornbuckle Ben-jamin F. Hudgins Americus Will English West Church Street Mr. Hudgins International Harvester Co Presbyterian Church

Dr Blair's Cream of Cucumber Advertised Skin Aid

An old advertisement promotes Dr Blair's Cream of Cucumber as a complexion aid for all skin types. It claims to smooth and soften, prevent dandruff and sunburn, with a long lasting formula that won’t rub or blow off. sold for 60 cents to a dollar at drug and department stores.

Blair

Crex Rugs and Silk Goods Sale Highlights

The Standard advertises deep discounts across Crex Rugs in multiple sizes and patterns, plus velvet toes and wool fibre squares. Also featured are silk fabrics, lace, gowns, dresses, and assorted ladies wear with low sale prices and closeouts. Entities include Crex Rugs, Alix Smith, Japanese Matting Rugs, Jay anese Bhantung Silk, Amoskeag Apron Gingham, and various fabrics.

Crex Alix Smith Nainsock

Mrs Wheeler Hosts Informal Bridge Afternoon

Mrs M H Wheeler hosted an informal bridge gathering for club members with bright sunflowers and coreopsis in the living rooms. After games, a sandwich course and fruit punch were served, honoring the Wednesday Afternoon club’s matron members and high score prize.

Fort Hollis Fort Lee Street Sara Oliver Martha Fort Atlanta Elizabeth McCarty Fitzgerald Nancy Coney Unadilla Miss Oliver

Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Stomach Relief

In 1913 a customer praises a preparation sold by Howell's Pharmacy claiming four bottles restored work ability after stomach trouble. The ad touts removing catarrhal mucus and inflammation across stomach, liver, and intestines, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee and one dose convincing.

Howell

Chapter installs new officers amid social meeting

The Americus chapter held its social meeting with the installation of new officers for the coming term. Mrs J W Harris Jr, newly elected president, accepted with grace. Mrs FE L Carswell presented her resignation as president, and Mrs Lawrence Brown was elected to succeed her unanimously.

J. W. Harris, Jr FE. L. Carswell Harris Carswell Lawrence Brown U. D.C Alice Stephens Americus High School Cato Wilson Leslie

Wyeth's Age and Sulphur Compound for hair color

An old remedy to darken faded gray hair is promoted as restoring natural color with Sage and Sulphur. The ad notes home stewing is outdated and directs readers to ask Grogs store for Wyeth's Age and Sulphur Compound with added ingredients for a youthful look, while stating it does not cure disease.

Wyeth

Plains Social Notes Reflect Local Visits and Funeral Attendance

Mrs Edgar Timmerman returned from a visit with Mr and Mrs Jim French of Richland. Mrs Pat Simpson visits Mrs B W Bacon. Mrs Frank Tininamaas travels to Parrott for a week. Mrs Ross Daniel of Pleasant Bay visiting friends in the hospital. Ruth Timmerman traveled to Atlanta for a trial court session last week. Mr Timmerman attended the 1920 legislative session as a member. Mrs John Watts and daughter of Shellman attended the District Conference at a M E Church. The Lamars returned after a short visit. Marguerite Fort returned from Dewson. Several Plains residents went to Parrott to attend Mrs Fletcher Wright’s funeral.

Edgar Timmerman Jim French Richland Pat Simpson B. W. Bacon Frank ‘Tininamaas Parrott Ross Daniel Pleasant Bal Ae Timmerman Yrsck Tieumeren Ruth Timmerman Atlanta John Watts Shellman M. E Lamar Conteabuee Tiies Marguerite Fort

Visiting Arkansans May Pass Up Cue

Officials of the Chamber of Commerce received a letter from D. C. Welty cultural missionary of the Southern Pacific railroad. He will visit Amarillo August 2 for a day of inspection of the region’s cultural possibilities and asks preparations be tentative until his arrival. He notes business will fill most of the visit and urges delaying the proposed barbecue until after discussions with local leaders.

Chamber of Commerce Welty

Ameco Chill and Fever Tonic Promises Quick Malaria Relief

An old advertisement touts Ameco as a superior remedy to quinine for chills fever and malaria. It claims rapid fever reduction lasting tonic effects prevention of chill days and safe prescription grade formulation with doctor approval and money back guarantee.

Local notes and visits mix with business and delays

Claude Johnson of Leslie visits Americus. Miss Ethel Marriett of Sumter visits, while Prof Harrold Davenport plans a few days with relatives. Grace Barnes returns from New York for summer. Mrs Hill Kelley ill improves slightly. Guy Surrency moves from Postal Telegraph to Western Union. Mrs Wallis Mott to take two week vacation, then visits north Georgia. Rev Carl W Minor leaves for Baptist meetings for ten days. W A Stokes arrives to manage Western Union during Mrs Mott’s absence. Correction issued: Has Grad Grady not convicted of jail breach. Mr and Mrs A L Jackson spend a few days in Americus after marrying in Macon. Chamber of Commerce report on road plans. Two Shorthorn calves sold to George M Bragg for veal. Jarrett J Wilson, county commissioner, brings calves from Leslie area.

Americus Jarrett J. Wilson George M. Bragg Americus Epicures Wilson Sumter Lee Street Leslie

Sumter visitor and local party recount creek trip

W H Israel of Sumter visited for business today. The group includes Neon Buchanan B Farlow David A Davenport T M Farlow Davis Broadhurst George Sima Wilson Dudley Satewa and Ane party wach pent a on alee creek Americus. Members said Jimm Harris and Olin Dixon enjoyed the trip and caught more than they dreamed during the day’s sport.

Neon Buchanan B. Farlow David A. Davenport T. M. Farlow Davis Broadhurst George Sima Wilson Dudley Satewa Alee Creek Americus Thelow Jimm Harris Olin Dixon

Americus Boy Wins Naval Cruise Place

Hewin Hamond, after going to Atlanta for naval enlistment tests, has been accepted and will return home tomorrow. He reports for active duty on July 13 and will depart for Norfolk for his first practice cruise.

Hewin Hamond Atlanta Navy Auxiliary Establishment 8.L. Hamond Norfolk

Nitrate of Soda For Sale By Charles L. Ansley

A few tons of Nitrate of Soda available for immediate purchase. Enquiry and applications invited to Charles L. Ansley at the address 28-tf postfix.

Chas. L. Ansley

Shuco Shampoo Promises Healthier Hair And Shine

An advertisement extols Shuco Shampoo blending coconut and palm oils for saponification to nourish the scalp and hair. It claims other soaps leave harsh films, while Shuco softens, refreshes, rinses clean, and adds life and gloss, priced at 60 cents at drug stores.

Shuco

Dr Hitchcock Liver Kidney and Food Powders Ad

An old newspaper advertisement touts Dr Hitchcock's Liver Kidney and Food Powders as a three-in-one remedy to cure constipation biliousness and related symptoms by restoring liver and kidney function. It claims safe vegetable ingredients allow any diet while promising relief and blood purification for 26 cents with mailing option from Hitchcock Medicine Co Atlanta Ga.

Headseta Ein Pacer Santos Acreath Lage Hitchcock Medicine Atlanta

Ten Years of Sick Ness The Toll of One Mosquito Bite

Change of climate is the only lasting cure for malaria and recurrences can occur after long intervals. The article notes widespread malaria, futile attempts to curb it locally, and government action to combat the problem by targeting the mosquito. It promotes daily room spraying with a gaseous vapor and selling screens, urging readers to procure products from local druggists or stores in Quitman, Georgia.

G. B. Williams Company Quitman

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