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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
8
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A critical editorial condemns two Chicago youths who murdered a 13 year old Jewish boy for ransom. It links the crime to a perceived erosion of family discipline and the American home, urging stronger parental authority, longer at home, and better literature to restore moral strength.
The Vienna News editor argues for both flowers and chickens but warns they do not mix well. Free-ranging chicks trespassing on neighbor flower beds cause conflict and damage. Neighbors should respect property rights and civic beauty efforts while keeping poultry out of urban yards.
In Turner county's Sycamore merchants join a local church to finance an entire Ashburn newspaper page promoting a revival. The plan, a cooperative effort, aims to boost attendance and create community spirit as the revival runs. Jim Nevin comments from the Atlanta Georgian.
Valdosta on June 5 reports D. W. Cobb growing a truck farm on Feagle place with daily supplies of Iceberg lettuce and several varieties of vegetables for the local market. The piece warns that market glut could occur if other farmers enter the same line without a packing plant and organized marketing to find shipment markets.
Salt Lake City hosts the fourth annual national convention of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War from June 23 to 28 at the Mormon Tabernacle. The event features decorated tabernacle, a Gold Star mothers section, radio broadcasts of addresses and music, the tabernacle organ, the 38th Infantry band, and a performance by Madame Schumann-Heink. Assisting organizations include American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Spanish War Veterans, Grand Army of the Republic, United Confederate Veterans, Star Legion, Red Cross and Knights of Columbus.
The possible insurgent challenge at the Republican convention could trigger a third party, more pivotal than the Bull Moose split of 1912. If La Follette or another insurgent draws votes, Republicans may lose the election while progressives from both parties drift to a new party, with regulars potentially uniting the old parties.
A survey of postwar politics weighs potential third party bids as La Follette’s bloc splits over platform and candidate choices. Daugherty's Senate committee probes campaign finance, with testimony set just before Cleveland’s convention. Japan protests immigration while boycotts loom. A Boston millionaire rents a mansion by the hour, Broadway lures draw factories, and German economics hinge on the potato bug as cotton and English wages reveal wartime price scars.
From the Times-Recorder June 6 1914 Dr L F Grubbs and brothers Cliff and William Grubbs depart for Greensboro where the marriage of Dr Grubbs and Miss Annie Reynolds will take place Eldridge Drug Co proceeds to new management by Dr Eldridge succeeding W E Staley third generation Eldridge family continues the landmark business Mrs Allen Perry and daughters Virginia Flora and Kathleen Denham visit Albany to see Mrs Mary Gordy Rebecca Mathis heads to Arcadia Fla for a month with cousin Mrs Fred Marrett Mattie Sue Taylor travels to Selma Ala to visit friends for two weeks
From The Times-Recorder June 6, 1894. A week of free hotel board in August for the ugliest man in Sumter county based on a coupon vote starting tomorrow. Also notes of a fishing trip to Deoley county, Miss Clara Bragg visiting for a brother’s typhoid fever, Mr Evans likely Georgia governor, and bankers meeting in Atlanta.
A June bride plans lifelong plans with a hope chest of keepsakes, storing garments and memories for the day she becomes Mrs. The article paints the era of wedding dreams, Cupid’s timing, and well wishes for June brides.
Valdosta June 6 The Legion post at Valdosta prepares to attend the sixth annual American Legion convention in Savannah June 5 and 6. The delegation will leave on A C L train 180 at 4 40 p m June 4 to reach by 10 a m June 5. Valdosta Post 13 will be allowed nine delegates.
The advertisement promotes a Friday and Saturday shoe sale at Standard Dry Goods Company Forsyth Street Americus GA. It lists many footwear items with prices from 1.25 to 4.95, including Misses and Women's sandals, oxfords, pumps, and children's socks. Also offers shirts and belts and location near Bank of Commerce.
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