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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1924
Page
5
A county meeting in Sumter heard Dr. Maness emphasize that boll weevil control is feasible through thorough field poisoning and burning squares. He claimed weather affects yield but many losses could be saved with the Board of Entomology plan, urging farmers to follow proven methods.
With cooler weather arriving, the strain of preparation grows on orchestra members who endure long rehearsals under adverse conditions. The affecting factors include damp halls and fatigue from intense schedules as performances near.
Bahnsen is scheduled for a June 30 hearing on a permanent injunction about shipments of Florida melons held up by the defendant. The dispute centers on supply and distribution, with the court to decide remedies and enforcement.
Agricultural experts and officials urge Georgia farmers to poison boll weevils immediately to save the cotton crop. The Albany Herald warns that without poison, yields will shrink. freezes did not destroy the pests, and weevils will remain numerous and damaging this year. No poison means no cotton.
An old time remedy, Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, claims to restore natural hair color by brushing through strands. Advertisers tout gradual darkening with a glossy finish and easy use, urging readers to ask druggists for the product.
An old remedy promotes flushing kidneys with salts to relieve backache and urinary irritation. It recommends high water intake and Jad Salts, a grape and lemon juice lithia solution, as a long touted kidney cleanser. The piece urges daily use before breakfast for several days to regain kidney function.
A large audience attended the Rylander theater Sunday afternoon for a community concert featuring local artists. Performances by vocalists and instrumentalists drew praise from attendees as conductor C. A. Ames announced upcoming concerts would be suspended.
The Atlantic Coast Line railroad posted a $10,000 bond to indemnify Georgia against cattle tick reinfestation from shipments of Florida watermelons through the state. The action followed Judge Sibley’s order enjoining State Veterinarian Peters.
Atlanta June 23 Miss Ruth Blair was elected state historian and director of the Georgia department of archives and history to succeed Lucian Lamar Knight who recently resigned. Blair, a native of Marietta, was chosen for the post in a formal confirmation.
Harrisburg Pa June 23 Officials of the State Department of Health began an analysis of drinking water along a road corridor. An ambulance converted into a field laboratory was deployed at the extreme eastern end to collect samples and study quality for travelers.
Dr. Charles H. Miner announces a state effort to test drinking water along the Lincoln highway. Field engineers will post drinking spots and warning signs where water sources are unsafe, marking the first motorist health protection program of its kind in the state.
Mr and Mrs William Hite attended the community singing in Cordele on Sunday, joining local residents in a local cultural event.
Miss Esther Smith is spending time in Plains on professional business. She is engaging with local contacts and scouting opportunities related to her work. The visit emphasizes her business agenda and regional outreach.
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