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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1923
Page
5
Special Officer J C Arrington reports finding millions of embryo mosquitoes in a bottle displayed at The Times-Recorder office. He vows to file cases and subpoenas for all premises where larvae are discovered as he completes rounds.
A warning from physicians about indigestion as warm weather returns. Signs include gas after meals, fullness in the stomach, a dull lazy feeling, restlessness and poor sleep, and occasional chest pain. The ad touts Dan Nax as a digestive tonic that aids stomach liver and bowels, promises quick relief, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
A long feature describes Etna and Vesuvius eruptions and their impact on nearby populations. It notes Etna’s recent lava flow and the century long activity of Vesuvius, its height changes since 1900 and Somma crater structure. It discusses theories of volcanic cause and historical eruptions.
A recorder explains a method to detect mosquito larvae by filling a long syringe with water from stagnant pools, using a light to distinguish larvae and differentiate malaria and dengue varieties. The process involves placing the liquid into a bottle for examination.
Two members of the children's code commission were named by Governor Wardwick. Mrs Albert Foster of Madison replaces Mrs Harry Bishop of Savannah as a representative of the State League of Women Voters, and Mrs E K Hines of Milledgeville replaces Frank Foley of Columbus as a representative of the Federation of Women's Clubs.
Macon June 27. Athletic games and Bible study conferences highlight the YMCA camp at Houston Factory. Several baseball teams have been organized, and hot games are the feature of the day.
Atlanta June 27 Dr John A Rhodes of Crawfordville has been named a member of the state board of health to replace Dr Doughty who recently died according to an announcement by Governor Hardwick
Detroit authorities and Negro ministers move to identify Southern immigrant dead in the morgue, arranging ID cards with nearest relatives' addresses. Most unidenfied deceased are Black migrants from the South, deaths from disease and starvation, with rising clashes between Black and immigrant groups.
A good crowd attended the Tuesday night singing at the courthouse where the Vaughan quartet presented a program of interesting songs. Many new songs were heard and the singing was greatly enjoyed by those present.
Albany June 27 Poultry bound for a sale had to be moved to Sylvester by motor trucks due to railroad car shortages. County agent J Irwin Davis issued the statement outlining the transport change and its impact on the sale.
Cordele June 27 The Cordele Kiwanis club hosted a program for the Vienna Kiwanis club focusing on the farming program. Local organizers emphasized agricultural topics and community cooperation during the entertainment gathering.
Vacation season is in full swing at the Augusta police headquarters as several officers take time off. The annual vacation schedule is now the most popular document among the staff and reflects the warm season's impact on duty rosters.
A lightning bolt struck the home of Z. Os. Ashley in Tifton on June 27, causing a face echoing the door and a shattered chimney. Two children inside escaped unharmed as the bolt hit near the residence with minor damage overall.
The twentyeth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Chariton B. Holmes was marked in Tifton with a China wedding themed event. More than 200 guests from Tifton and nearby areas attended the celebration honoring the couple.
Albany announces a new banking institution named Albany Loan and Finance Co pays with $50,000 capital stock. D Owens is named president. The bank will open for business July 1.
June 27. J. Carpenter, long in Lowndes County from Alabama, sold his 306 acre farm a mile north of Mineola to a buyer from Indiana who will move in and run it. The property has a good crop and brought $50 an acre.
In Rome on June 27 Miss Louise Turner took first prize in the bread baking contest with Miss Velma Fowler as runner up. Miss Muriel Bradshaw won first place in the light bread division, highlighting a successful local display of baking talent.
J. M. Feagles, long with Metropolitan Life Insurance in this city since May 1922, is promoted to Assistant Manager of the Thomasville Metropolitan offices. He will move July 9 to assume the post, with a successor here named in the interim.
A June 27 pie eating event by a local grocery company drew a large crowd but no spectators. Every person present was a contestant in the unusual turnout.
The readable fragment references a contest with a prize for winners and mentions actions affecting eaters. Details are unclear but imply a competitive eating context and prize incentives.
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