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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1924
Page
2
The author expects to win the song book privilege at the Convention after submitting a sample to the committee. He touts new poems by writers including Doheny Sinclair and Carter Glass, plus satirical verses about graft and politics.
Earl Gooner, recently notable for a second place at Indianapolis with a Studebaker Special, arrives in LiconA to train for the International championship race offering a $25,000 prize. Altoona’s oval, billed as the world speed course, requires 100 mph qualifying, Cooper’s 105 mph study supports his favored status in the 250-mile event.
Peter Newhall flees to Alaska after being told by Ivan Ishmin a Russian violinist that he drowned Paul Sarichef Ishmin and Peter s wife Dorothy urged him to flee to South America He joins Big Chris Larson in a distress signal at sea Their launch hits rocks Larson dies Peter is rescued but altered Dorothy and Ishmin go to Alaska to recover the body Peter s appearance changes Dorothy and Ishmin do not recognize him A seance message prompts Dorothy to accept Ishmin s marriage proposal Peter and Dorothy s dangerous bond drives the plot as tragedy looms
Pete reports Ivan's approach as Dorothy moments away from meeting him. The scene hints at inner conflicts and lingering fears around Peter Newhall’s return, suggesting Dorothy’s happiness hinges on future choices while Ivan appears lively and unscathed after a hard trek.
Dawson city council voted to sink a new well at the municipal light and water plant to meet growing needs. Equipment is ready and boring work is expected to begin in the next few days.
The Florida debate on Order No. 6 centers on preventing reinfestation of cattle fever ticks amid open range conditions. Advocates note progress in eradication programs, stressing horse and mule movements as a key control, while Georgia seeks security against reinfestation and Florida residents defend keeping tick-free status for neighboring states.
Sunday school at 9 30 Sunday morning service at 11 with the theme Is the Universe Including man Evolved by Atomic Force Psalms 95 34 Golden Text Readings Rooms open daily 10 to 12 except Sundays and holidays Visitors welcomed
John M Cutler pastor leads a Sabbath preach at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the unification of the two branches of Methodism in America with special invitation to Methodists and the public. Calvary Church Rev James B Lawrence holds Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. church school at 9:45 a.m. morning and evening prayers with sermons follow.
Lee Street Methodist Church announces morning services led by Mr John Sheffield and evening sermon by Rev A G Brewton. Pastor Luther A Harrell asks all members to attend and to hear the visiting speakers while the rector is away. Other services remain at the usual hour.
Sunday School at First Christian led by J A Baugh with critic notes on weather and tent meeting. Communion at 11 10 am. preaching at 11 30 am. Christian Endeavor led by Clara Belle Silver at 7 pm. Junior Endeavor Friday 3 pm led by Mrs L M Norville. Central Baptist holds Sunday School 9 30 am. morning and evening worship at 11 am and 8 pm. B Y P U at 7 pm. prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 pm.
Central Time timetable lists arrivals and departures at Americus with connections to Chicago St Louis Albany Macon Atlanta Cordele Savannah and other points. Notable times include 12:01 am arrival for Cols-Bghm-Chgo and 6:34 am departure for Macon Atlanta, with numerous intermediate stops and mirrored schedules for Cordele Hel ena Richland and Montgomery routes.
Quick service and heavy hauling offered by Wootten Transfer Co with office in Americas Steam Laundry on South Jackson Street. Local contact via phone 121 for moving, freight, and storage needs.
Church schedule announces 9 30 a m Bible school led by T Furlow Gatewood with 11 oclock worship featuring a sermon on the Infallible Signs of Discipleship. Evening evangelistic tent services at 8 and 4 are open to all with youth unions at 7 P M and no preaching at night.
Daw son Kiwanians will hold Friday evening luncheons instead of Thursday. The change aims to fit merchants and business men who close in the summer afternoons and evenings, making it easier for members and outing seekers to attend.
Mrs Anna Baird Curtis wife of Senator Curtis of Kansas died early today at her Washington home. The notice states she passed away at her residence in Washington on June 21.
Detectives say a year long pillage of the Union Dry Goods store in Macon involved C. H. Wadsworth an employee charged with larceny from the house Grace Maie alias Grace Davis arrested on receiving stolen goods about 125 dollars value recovered W O Swift in Bible County Jail on unrelated charges linked to receiving stolen goods detectives say Wadsworth exchanged items for liquor with Swift and Grace Davis
A cluster of brides return from their honeymoons and share stories of romance. They recount warm memories and the glow of early married life as they settle back into daily routines.
Advertises a large range of face powders with prices from 25 cents to 2 dollars. Promotes that customers should ask first for any desired product and notes AMERICUS DRUG CO is the seller with phone number 75.
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