This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
6
Roger W. Babson, noted finance authority, urges the public not to chase higher returns than market rates. He critiques Ponzi schemes, warns average wage earners against inflated promises, and explains why many fall for fake foreign exchange schemes. He compares earning wages to risking one’s money and stresses prudence for savers.
In a sprawling sale text the store touts guaranteed best value on shirts and drawers, standard Haynes items, sweaters, caps, and stockings. Deep discounts apply Friday and Saturday with items priced as low as 24c to 4.98, plus yardage for floor coverings and textiles while stock lasts.
The writer argues high risk and high returns are tempting but warns most can secure 5 or 6 percent with less risk by savings banks or securities. Banks profit from higher loan rates and foreign exchange, but public trust and transparent earnings could boost confidence. Encouraging savings and dividend payouts may lead to broader saving.
Americus Georgia October 4 1920 commissioners meet to audit Sept bills and approve pauper rolls and school bonds. They refund double taxed Frank Joyner 1917 1918 and place Mrs A J Baugh Bosworth and spouse on pauper rolls. list payments to utilities and vendors totaling over 900 dollars.
Small items note W B Johnson of Santington visiting Americus, John Sheffield selling Fullgham Seed Oats, E C Webb visiting from Sumter, and J H Churchwell of Cordele on business. Ads promote Detroit Vapor Oil Stoves, West End Market promotions, and local staffing/stores with limited ingredient details.
Rome reports that eight Sardinian families once driving a 65 year vendetta have reconciled after 75 murders and substantial property damage. The Bishop of Tempio presided at a crowded church ceremony with Te Deum sung by the congregation.
Three Yukon river boats carrying passengers and mail from Fairbanks to Dawson are reported frozen below Eagle Alaska, marking the end of the season. The boats, from Yukon river routes, are the last of the season and their crews face the stoppage of travel until thaw.
An advertisement claims Baby Ease laxative quickly cleanses the intestinal tract relieves constipation and biliousness and puts the baby’s system in condition to fight germs so the cold is gone by morning. It stresses use by mothers for stomach and bowel complaints and notes 40c and 65c sizes at druggists.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.