11 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary World War II wartime note describes Allied forces pressing a ridge attack near Bol Wand with Germans repelling the initial push. Reports suggest retreat and heavy fighting near a critical sector, with Allied headquarters aiming for a decisive breakthrough.
An article notes dry salt meat costs higher and hams rise to 39 to 34 cents per pound due to heavy Allied demand. It compares past prices, cites a United States shortfall of 1,000 percent of visible demand, and reports depleted stocks across sections as production expands in Georgia yet remains tight regionally.
John M. Anglin, longtime Americus resident, charts prosperity in Stewart County. The Lump ependent figure highlights progress, linking Anglin to regional development and the county's positive outlook in a periodical feature.
Albany plans to host the largest fair in the region next fall. A Chamber of Commerce committee led by C. W. Rawson, A. W. Allison, and John H. Mack will draft plans to organize a permanent fair association, buy a tract, and build facilities. The aim is an annual event that showcases county exhibits and strengthens Albany as a trade center in southwest Georgia and nearby Georgia and Alabama counties.
Twenty seven cents is reported as the local market price for cotton as farmers in town bring in their crop. White and black growers are selling as fast as picked and most are content to hold at this level rather than wait for higher offers.
Washington Oct 2 summary from the Georgia October crop forecast by the Bureau of Crop Estimates via the Weather Bureau lists October 1 and last year production figures for corn wheat oats sweet potatoes hay apples peaches cotton and prices. Key figures include corn 70.6 million bushels this year vs 62 million last year and cotton 1,860,000 bales vs 1,820,939 last year.
Washington reports reveal German foreign office directives to Count von Leinstorf and Bernstorff urging attacks on U S factories, sabotage of Canadian Pacific lines, and a campaign to win a pro-German majority in Congress. The telegrams name contact points in Philadelphia Chicago and New York and note embargo limits until Congress shifts.
Washington October 10 Secretary Daniels announced the U S navy war construction program will reach 787 vessels of all types from superdreadnaughts to submarine chasers with many completed recently and now in service The total cost is about 1 150 400 000 The plan includes a 350 000 000 supplementary destroyer program expected to be finished in 18 months
Revival services at Central Baptist Church grow in power led by Rev. J. Ellis Sammons. He preached yesterday from Genesis 22 14 "Jehovah-sireh" asserting God provides when in obedience. He warned against backsliding and urged steadfast faith with God.
Officer Worthy led a vigorous campaign against road rule violators, focusing on speed. In recorder's court Franc Mangum was fined three dollars for violations of sections 920 and 31, after a judge's lecture on danger of speeding.
Washington dispatch reports a French general staff review showing Germany’s military strength clearly decreasing for the first time since the war began. It notes heavy Allied pounding on the western front, Germany’s supreme effort exhausted, and predicts united action by England France and America in 1918 as their forces converge.
Revival services at Lee Street Methodist Church led by Miss Emma Tucker continue with marked spiritual power and strong attendance. She spoke on Christian Liberty and Confession of Sin, delivering enlightening guidance without sensationalism. Daily hours are 3:30 to 4:30 PM and 7:30 to 8:30 PM, with comfortable heating and short services.
At Wilhelmhaven mutiny aboard the German battleship Westfalen led to the captain being drowned after being thrown overboard as marines refused to fire. Emperor William ordered executions, but only a third of the intended sentences were carried out. Reports say mutiny also erupted aboard the cruiser Nuernberg, with the crew taking control and steering toward Norway before being pursued by destroyers.
A wartime tax bill passed by Congress would raise about 2.7 billion dollars from varied sources including excess profits, distiller spirits, wines and soft drinks, tobacco products, cigarettes, cigars, and freight transportation. Estimates place total receipts at 2.7 billion with potential excess above that by 15 million, effective Thursday.
The Roney estate on Elaville road was offered at public outcry under Atlantic Land Company auspices. More than 600 acres sold at an average of $55 per acre, with one buyer acquiring 206 acres for $30 per acre away from the public road. Total proceeds surpassed $20,000.
Mrs J Mulivan gave Charles and wife Culpepper a five passenger automobile. They did not sue or accept money for damages in the incident on Lee Street last year. Mrs Mugivan later donated a pipe organ to Lee Street Methodist Church in memory of the Culpepper children.
J. E. T. Bowden of Waycross, former reading clerk of the Georgia House and recent Eleventh District congressional hopeful, arrived in Americus on business. Bowden, a well known state figure, recalled his remark after losing the race: they made a Christian out of me.
New York Nationals defeated the Chicago White Sox 2 to 0 on a muddy field in the third game of the World Series. Pitcher Rube Benton earned the win with Eddie Cicotte taking the loss. the score by innings shows New York blanking Chicago through seven innings before adding two runs.
Albany meets Americas High School Friday afternoon in a highly anticipated gridiron clash. Promising one of the fiercest rivalries this season, Albany’s fast team faces Americas Warriors as both sides drill hard for the decisive game. A large Albany crowd is expected and Americas fans are urged to rally behind their team.
Rome reports the Toei government will not extradite Alfred Cocchi, wanted for the Ruth Cruger murder in a New York bicycle shop two years ago, and who fled after the crime was traced to him.
Oct 10 report states properties valued at several million dollars, held by private individuals, were seized by the Mexican government. The article notes the properties, located in Durango, Michoacan, Jalisco and others, are claimed to belong to the Catholic Church and are now under national control.
London Oct 10 Jacob Epstein a leading young English sculptor joins the new Jewish regiment of the British army as a private. Epstein is said to be of New York birth from Polish Jewish parents and enlists to serve with his regiment.
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