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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1920

Page

8

Gov Cox Replies To Sen Smith Message from Atlanta July 15

Gov James M Cox of Ohio replies to United States Senator Hoke Smith with thanks for his telegram of congratulations. The letter describes travel to Russia, experiences with Bolshevik rats in lodging, and reflections on Soviet hotels and comfort levels.

Gov. Cox Sen. Smith Atlanta U. S Hoke Smith James M. Cox Ohio Russia Paler Pskov

How Russians Fight for Food

A compact report observes how people in Russia struggle to secure basic sustenance amid shortages. It documents household methods, street-level trade, and the social strains shaping daily decisions.

Cox Smiles Over 30 Party Choice in Ohio July

Columbus July 15 Pressures from Governor Coxs friends push him toward chairmanship of the Democratic national committee and active campaign leadership. Cox refrains from commenting on the third party move while labor leaders hail his friendship, noting his labor record and two major accomplishments. A separate labor review praises the Democratic platform as closer to labor goals than the Republican plank.

Columbus Coxon E. H. Moore Democratic National Committee Cox Ohio James M. Fox William Green United Mine Work Era Green Mr. Green Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Wits Tie Seport Montreal Republican Party Labor United States Labor of America

Right Dresses at Half Price at Standard Market

The Standard Market offers right dresses from a large manufacturer at half price. Silks in black navy and other colors, normally retailing from $25 to $80, are discounted to $15 for a chosen lot. Seconds may have dated marks but offer low prices. White mercerized colored tops sizes 6 to 9 priced at 60 cents. Colored socks in black white and pink sizes 6 to 9.5.

Taffeta and Messaline Rand

Igborgettes Grow S More Popular In Market

The piece notes Igborgettes as a trendy cool fabric described as the best look and feel, offered at half price. It mentions a 40 inch width in black, white and colors, with original prices ranging 3.00 to 8.25 per yard, now reduced to 1.65. English Nainsook is highlighted as smooth and cool with hemstitched and embroidered fronts priced at 2.25 and 2.50.

Genuine Otis Underwear for Men Listing Ad

A period styled advertisement describes Genuine Otis underwear for men featuring Union Suits made of fine lisle thread in snow white with half sleeves and ankle length for cool and comfortable wear.

OTIS

Men's Fine Madras and Percale Shirts at $1.98

Readable in text: promotion for E and W shirts in Madras and Percale, with or without pockets, offered at $1.98. Includes mention of Palm Olive soap and pricing notes, though OCR garbled. Summary captures main clothing item and price with product names where readable.

White Births Exceed Deaths in America City Census

Vital statistics for the six months ending June 30 1920 show whites in Americas city outpacing negro births by 27 from a total of 45 births. 39 whites and 9 negroes. Deaths totaled 106 with 34 whites and 72 negroes. Whites show higher birth rates and lower death rates, with twins counted for both races. Georgia’s early 1920 report notes 242 twin births statewide, and one set of quadruplets in 1918.

E. J.eldridge Americus Mr. Eldridge Georgia Georgia State Board of Health United States Federal Bureau of Vital Statistics

Vermont governor commended for resisting special session call

Atlanta July 16 report that a House debate centers on Representative Jackson of Jones County urging commendation of Vermont's governor for refusing to call a special session of the legislature to ratify the fifteenth amendment. The resolution accuses both major parties of using the Susan B Anthony amendment as a political football to corral women voters.

Atlanta House of Representatives Jackson Jones County Vermont

Rebels attack Neuvo Laredo garrison defense reported

Mexican forces at the border hall near Anton Texas repelled a rebel assault on Neuvo Laredo early today. Information available gives no details of the fighting. The garrison defended the town against the attacking force with unspecified outcomes.

Border Hall Nea Anton Texas Gage Neuvo Laredo Acco

Mass Meeting Set for Tonight on School Tax Issue

The Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a 7:30 PM mass meeting at the courthouse to discuss the school tax problem. The circular calls it the most important city issue and aims to discuss relieving the serious situation facing Amercus public schools.

Chamber of Commerce Court House Amercus

Playground Taken Under Rotary's Wing

The Americas Rotary Club voted to aid the Americas playground and community center project, aiming to complete the playground begun under Ralston Cargill and his boys work committee. A committee was formed to explore financing a swimming pool, with next meeting set to review recommendations. Ladies night is planned for July 22 with entertainment arranged by J. E. Hightower and others.

Rotary Club Today Americas Ralston Cargill Kes Hightower Frank Sheffield Arles Culpepper R. E. Allison Americas Rotarians J. E. Hightower Rotaryub J. E. Mathis L. F.grubbs W. C. Cage Katherine Smith Pete Bers Xinooma Tuscphon

Leslie Trims Sasser Clark Strikes Out

Leslie defeats Sasser 7 to 2 in a well played game with Clark yielding three hits and 11 strikeouts for Leslie. Bass homered with two on, Leal added a safe hit, and the Sasser squad plans rematch Friday at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time as schedules fill for the coming week.

Leslie Sasser Clark Alli Bass Eyade

Markets report from Moultrie and Montgomery livestock

July markets show hogs 110 to 165 pounds trading around 10 to 15 cents per pound with flats and docked weights noted. Cattle in Montgomery and Moultrie feature fat steers above 1000 pounds at 10 to 11 cents, 800 to 1000 pounds near 8 to 9 cents, and cows 6 to 7 cents with veal and cutters listed. eggs priced at 30 to 32 cents per dozen depending on case type.

Moultrie Livestock Moultrie B. Moultrie Montgomery Rock Union

Emergent action on Ellinor Tillman noted in report

A brief column reports emergent action involving Ellinor Tillman. It mentions a visitor, W. T. Anderson of Leslo, noted as a well known guest in the area. The item ends by inviting readers to see the window for free goods at Americus Drug Co.

Hawkins Cabinet Shop West Church South Carolina Church Street W. T. Anderson Leslo Americus Drug Co

Lands and houses advertised for sale in Plains Georgia

Real estate and farm land ads list properties on Leo Street Felder Street Americas and Americus near Plains. Highlights include 700 acres timbered land with oats yield, 200 acres near a public road, 270 acres near a graded school, 800 acres with timber and stock facilities, plus 492 acres under wire fence with mules and farm equipment. Prices per acre range from 16 to 60 dollars, with terms described as favorable. The listing emphasizes best lands and invites buyers or sellers to contact Owner Plains R3.

Americas Americus Plains

Lost Ads Bring Results For Two

A Times Recorder notice recounts two lost item recoveries. J G Feagin had a stick pin returned by a neighbor after an ad appeared. a young negro girl found it on Church Street and held it until seeing the notice. R C Moran had a cuff button returned by mail when the finder saw his lost ad.

Times Corer J. G. Feagin Church Street Cobb

Play Program For Boys and Girls Friday

A Friday afternoon program from 4 to 6 at the playground invites all boys and girls to join. A committee on arrangements has been appointed to prepare many new games and stunts for a lively happy afternoon for everybody.

Sumter County Georgia Admin Notice for Zerephine Daniel

W T Lane applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Zerephine Daniel in Sumter County Georgia. This citation directs all interested parties to appear and show cause if any why letters should not be granted.

Georgia Sumter County W. T. Lane Zerephine Daniel

Creditors and Next of Kin Called to Show Cause

In the Josephine Daniel estate creditors and next of kin are ordered to appear in the office within the legal time to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to W. T. Lane. The document bears the date July 6, 1920, and is signed by A. Cobb, Ordinary.

Josephine Daniel W. T. Lane Cobb

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