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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
4
The ad touts Gets-It as the only genuine corn remover that painless removes corns and calluses without digging. It promises fast action in 2 or 3 drops, no mess, and a guaranteed money back result available at drug stores, endorsed by B. Lawrence & Co. of Chicago.
The United States Public Health Service recommends Guilline based Dr Williams No 101 Tonic as a balanced remedy for malaria. It claims the tonic kills malaria, contains iron, aids appetite, regulates bowels, and suits malarial patients better than quinine. Drugstores supply this tonic through physicians in malarial regions.
A surplus of fabric and clothing items with low prices dominates the page. Listings include slik stockings, silk shirts, khaki and pin check garments, seamless sheets, linen and sheeting yardage, ladies slippers, Egyptian dimities, scarf retainers, Huck towels, baby Irish lace, printed voile, chambray, handkerchiefs, damask table linen, ties, skirtings, ribbons, dressing combs, union suits, camisoles, filet lace, men’s socks, and spool cotton. Prices range from fractions of a dollar to about a dollar, highlighting budget fabrics and garments.
An Associated Press dispatch from Paris on May 21 describes American doughboys on leave in Paris and Versailles reacting with mixed amusement and reverence to French monuments. They tour the Invalides and Napoleon’s tomb, study Guynemer’s plane, and watch Seine traffic while the Liberty statue watches over them.
Central of Georgia and Seaboard schedules list arrivals and departures for Americus. From Columbus Semino le Jacksonville Beminole Atlanta Macon Montgomery Albany with times such as 12 18 am 2 17 pm 10 54 pm and 7 33 pm. Seaboard eastbound departs 1 31 pm 6 15 pm and 12 20 am eastern time. westbound departs 10 00 am central time and 3 10 pm 1 pm central time.
G S & F railway schedule lists trains from Macon at 2 10 PM and 11 58 PM toward North with connections to Jacksonville Valdosta Palatka and Tifton. Local services run at 6 35 PM to Tifton and 8 50 AM to Macon. Report by B Rhodes Macon Ga notes schedule may change and is not guaranteed.
A local field announced airplanes will be sent to living within 50 miles who wish to enlist. Eleven men have requested planes, with three from Dublin and three from Marshallville among others. They have been given enlistment information and told to notify the field where and when to dispatch ships. Seven new recruits have been sworn in at Souther Field recently, none arrived by air.
Farmers in the district are busy harvesting grain crops. A. H. and F. M. Williams with Miss Mary Tom Williams of Americus visited E. W. Parker. Several local residents, including the Parker family, hosted or visited kin in Dooling and nearby areas. A picnic at Double Springs near Vienna was attended by Ethel Parker, Ira Parker, and others. Raymond Davidson recovers well after a mad dog bite under medical treatment.
Washington May 21 agitation to end Jim Crow cars in the South and to abolish all race segregation devices in interstate transport. The bill, introduced in the House by Representative Madden of Illinois, aims to strike down segregation in transit nationwide.
The DeMolay Commandery No 6 Knights Templar meets every third Wednesday night at o'clock. All visiting Sir Knights have a cordial invitation to meet with us. William F. Smith Eminent Commander Frank J. Payne Recorder.
May 20 report from the department of agriculture forecasts a winter wheat yield of 900 million bushels, about 3404 million above the five year average and 215 million more than the largest prior crop. If northwest conditions hold, total winter plus spring wheat could reach 1250 million bushels, far exceeding bread and seed needs and creating a large exportable surplus.
The passage extols paint as a preservative across ages from ancient Egypt to modern ships and aircraft, calling it the saver of surfaces and the servant of progress. It links paint to mummies, pharaohs, colonial explorers, and contemporary industry while noting its protective role for homes, barns, and cement. The excerpt shifts to agricultural crop forecasts and a bank of brief classifieds mentioning farming land, potatoes, a stolen car, and jewelry repair services.
Dr. W D Hammick of Coleman led preparations for the state agricultural society annual meeting to be held in Americus August 13 and 14. He said 100 to 150 delegates usually attend with up to 500 potential attendees depending on weather and expects wide state interest in the event. Dr Peter F Bahnsen, Americus resident and state veterinarian, invites the gathering.
An old advertisement touts Rub-My-Tism as a powerful pass killer that relieves pain and soreness from rheumatism neuralgia sprains and similar ailments. It markets rapid relief and targets readers seeking quick comfort for bodily aches.
Mia C Pitts of 704 MmGarrah St testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieve backache from weak kidneys. She says the medicine eases pain after a few doses and recommends it, noting price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, N.Y. supplies.
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