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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1925
Page
5
Blue lodge Masons of Columbus and Fort Benning will celebrate George Washington day on November 4 to commemorate Washington s Masonic initiation. Governor Brandon of Alabama and Attorney General Napier of Georgia are hoped as principal speakers. Masons and Eastern Star members from Phoenix City invited.
An advert promotes Danderine hair product claiming it moistens a brush to deliver gleamy, wavy, visibly thicker hair. It promises immediate fullness, vitality, and reduced shedding, suitable for dry or aging hair and even gray strands. The 35 cent bottle is touted as refreshing and rejuvenating.
The Standard advertises 300 boys union suits at 69c and 98c in heavy fleeced liners, with sizes 6 to 16 years. Misses and children shoes offered at 1.98 with leather quality and full range. Alexander Smith Velvet Squares 9x12 feet Ori ental or Floral Azminster patterns on sale at 24.75.
Atlanta police chief E L Jett ordered officers to watch corner loafers who taunt women at street corners. The move follows a complaint by an Atlanta woman who said she cannot pass a certain corner without insults, a practice said to occur at several corners.
Mellon proposes reducing the 35 billion tax cut by linking it to government road funding. He cites a $90 million annual road subsidy and $125 million in automobile taxes, urging care not to slash receipts beyond reasonable needs. Governor Walker to press Congress on repealing the Federal estate tax and may back a state inheritance tax as substitute revenue.
The 1925 tax books are now open. Taxpayers are urged to pay early to avoid additional costs as files will be issued on December 1, 1925. A. D. Gatewood Jr., Clerk and Treasurer, signs the notice.
The Country Bankers Association urged repeal of the federal income tax to let states raise revenue. Governor Walker attended the Savannah meeting and will go to Washington to join other governors in a national gathering.
Bainbridge Ga October market pricing shows cotton at 20 1 2 to 22 5 4 cents per pound and cotton seed at 40 dollars per ton. Peanuts run 85 dollars per ton and sweet potatoes 1 50 per bushel. A made up car of sweet potatoes grossed 720 dollars with another car planned. Ginning of cotton is expected next year at 75 bales per day.
Bainbridge reports the N. C. Brown gun nery will be modernized with electrical capability to boost speed and capacity. Focus remains on farmers' convenience and improved service through upgraded facilities.
Personal Mrs. John Ralston Cargill of Columbus will be among the out of town guests at the Oliver Bowen wedding and will visit her daughter Mrs. Sam Coney at her Harrold avenue home. Friends of Dan Edge regret to learn he is ill at City hospital after an operation Monday night and he is resting nicely today. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Bland and two children were weekend guests of relatives in Columbus. Jack Cook of Atlanta was a visitor in the city recently.
Businessmen forecast strong demand as they market products amid expectations of a substantial 1926 crop. Trade outlook remains positive with growth prospects tied to agriculture and related industries.
Sharpsburg Pennsylvania woman writes she felt dizzy weak and achy with headaches after four bottles she claims 100 percent improvement. She found the product via Pittsburgh Press ad and urges other women to try Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound sold by druggists everywhere.
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