White and Boorde Set For Big Fifth District Bout
Charlie Lock announced that Dick White and Freddie Boorde, both in peak condition, will headline a Tuesday night fight in Americas Georgia. White, a Columbus jumper, is praised for his rapid knockout style while Boorde, a veteran from Atlanta, fights with a strong Stribling-like maul and power. The bout, promoted by the Americas legion post, aims to draw a record crowd as Boorde challenges White after a prominent match with Boots Antley in Columbus.
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Bugs
Ramsey Tae
Dick White
Freddie Boorde
Americas Legionaires
South Georgia
Charlie Lock
Columbus
White
Legion Post
Americas
Boy
Oorde
Loch
Lock
Firpo
Boorde
Legionaires
Isar
Atlanta
Gent
Rockefeller Jr Learns Swimming Pointers from Ederle
John D. Rockefeller Jr. receives swimming tips from Gertrude Ederle, holder of the 400 meter world record, as a photo is snapped at Briar Cliff Lodge in New York. The caption notes his wealth in oil and the setting.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Gertrude Ederle
Briar Cliff Lodge
N. Y
Your Kind of ace Powder
Advertisement touts a vast line of face powders with a slogan promising personal advice. Items are marketed in a range from 25 cents to 2 dollars, emphasizing an extensive selection of tints and colors for customers to choose from.
Population growth noted in new U.S. estimate
New estimates from the National Bureau of Economic Research put the U.S. population at about 112.8 million as of Jan 1 1924, up from 110.9 million a year earlier and 105.7 million in 1920. The study highlights a record mid-1920s gain, with detailed half year figures since 1920.
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National Bureau of Economic Research
New York
United States
Bureau
Mos Dy SP Ene
Bureau of the Census
Bureau of Economic Research
These Are The Good Old Days We’ll Remember Later
A reflective quip notes that today’s moments may become cherished memories in years to come, hinting at nostalgia for present experiences and choices. The line suggests a wistful view of time and the value of current life.
Corporations Out of Luck on Tax Refund
Atlanta June 16 Corporations are not entitled to the 25 percent income tax reduction in making quarterly payments due today. The collector of internal revenue for Georgia said many are sending payments with the deduction they are not entitled to. Corporations whose full quarterly payments are not in the mails by midnight Monday will be classed as delinquents.
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Atlanta
J. T. Rose
Internal Revenue
Georgia
Mr. Rose
Jugoslav girl bandit captured near Brbovo village
A young woman known as the silken woman, described for her extravagant dress, was captured near Brbovo with about six other brigands. The report notes her age as sixteen and identifies her as part of a band of criminals operating in the region.
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Jugoslavia
Brbovo
Bob
Described Prisoner Suspect Varies From Iron to Silk
A prisoner described as completely in silk wearing neat patent leather pumps is noted for a soft spoken quiet demeanor and enterprising reckless exploits. Police seek her real name while fellow prisoners refuse to divulge it.
Norman Institute Receives 35000 For Two Year College
Norman Park Georgia June 16 At a Norman Institute board meeting plans were approved to raise 35000 by voluntary gifts toward a 100000 endowment to expand the school to a two year junior college in addition to its high school and business college. President Browning announced local fundraising success and the school will open next year offering two years of college work at reasonable rates. The institution has served South Georgia for 24 years and aims to broaden its usefulness for local boys and girls.
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Norman Park
Norman Institute
Splendid Preparatory
Georgia
J. H. Browning
South Georgia
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Old Time Recipe
Old time home remedy adapts sage tea with sulphur to darken faded gray hair. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound marketed as an easier option, applied thinly to strands to achieve dark glossy hair by morning with repeated use.
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Tery
Wah
Ove
Obi Gee
Charlie Loch
Lane
R. C. Lane
John D. Mathis
American Legion
Rylander
U.S
Ene
First Methodist Church Building
First Methodist Church
FIRST
Jas. A“Feagle
Rylander Theater
Jennings Brothers
West Lamar
Americus, GA
Marcelled
Teledo Rex Spray Co
Toledo, Ohio
Finan Institue
R. C. Ellis
G. C. Webb
Americus
Empire Loan and Trust Company
Americus, Georgia
Americus Jewelry Co
Wallis Mott
Met
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