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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
7
Jones Robinsons shows feature a sales pitch for Jones Balsam of Enzoin. The ad claims the product relieves cuts and sprains and suits both men and household use, urging large stock owners and dealers to stock the remedy. Druggists and general stores are called to carry it.
A local experiment on a tobacco farm near Heert demonstrates viability of growing tobacco. Mr Granby and Mr Owen led the trial with Mrs L A Gay's land, under agricultural agent Mr Jow. Yard expenses totaled 377 dollars with net profit about 110 dollars per unit, suggesting renewed tobacco planting next year.
The Jeffersonian Publishing Company will not appeal the decision barring The Weekly Jeffersonian from mail service. Thomas E. Watson announces no intent to obstruct government laws though The Jeffersonian faces loss of second class mailing, with the Thomson Guard also ceasing publication.
CORDELE GA Oct 1 Sheriff Jarman of Turner county is linked to a costly prank by three Crisp county farmers W W Story Berry Smith and Em ery Moon after a gas stop turned to a whisky offer. The sheriff accepted a nip, then sent them back to Ashburn to face charges. They paid forty dollars each for offering whisky.
A brief item notes a list of effects or remedies titled No 666 Xria or CHILLS Lis and Fever, indicating a health or medical product description without clear context or outcomes. The readable text centers on names and terms related to illness symptoms and relief.
Mrs. Nellie Peters Black of the Georgia Federation of Woman's Clubs asks the Woman's Club of Americas to aid data collection on Sumter county canning this year. Mrs. Frank Sheffield will obtain the needed information. About 150000 cans of vegetables and fruits were canned and sold by thrifty local housewives.
A Friday night windstorm caused heavy pecan losses in Flintside County though no structural damage. Immature nuts were blown from trees, with the National Pecan Company orchard suffering two to three hundred dollars in losses.
An advance circus manager met with Americus Chamber of Commerce officials and toured fall buildings. He indicated strong interest in wintering in Americus though the circus name remains withheld. The circus comprises about fifteen cars and could spend around 15,000 during a winter stay.
Tax Collector Brown Small announces county and state tax books are open for collection. Property owners are urged to settle by December 20 when the comptroller directs closing the books. Interest at seven percent will be charged on unpaid amounts.
Atlanta's Nelms mystery resurfaces as Mrs. John Nelms searches the home of Mrs. Jeret Claire, sister of Victor B. Innes, for rings necklace and bracelet tied to the missing Nelms sisters. Bailiffs assisted but the jewelry was not found.
Poultry tips on handling parasites inside hens during moulting and winter. Feeding powders may help when you spray and keep coops clean. Advertisement for powders and products by G. B. Buchanan with a money back promise.
A Sumter County column lists ninety three Confederate veterans living in the county with two recent movers to Atlanta. The roster includes many residents in Americus and nearby towns, with detailed street and camp notes for each veteran, and mentions several deaths since Christmas.
October 1 1917 minutes show the Sumter County Board of Commissioners authorizing the chairman to sign contracts for materials for the approach to the Flint River bridge at Murray’s Ferry and authorizing deed conveyance to Wheatley property. Several payments to local firms and a pauper list payroll are recorded.
Wilbur Oglesby, superintendent of the South Georgia Railway, stationed at Camp Gordon, will join the Army Railway Corps as a captain and is expected to be sent to France soon. A transfer request has been made to Major Krata. J W Oglesby Sr and Mrs Oglesby donate three of four pens to the army. J W Oglesby Jr will accompany Emory Hospital corps to France.
Atlanta dispatch notes Provost Marshal General Crozier ordered 2000 Georgia men to report for arrest or court martial for desertion. About 500-700 may be in Atlanta. notices will list names and addresses for local boards to compel return by October 2. A $50 reward awaits deserters captured.
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