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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
3
Atlanta dispatch notes Democrats warn Georgia voters about possible ballot confusion on election day. Officials report two tickets will be issued one Republican and one Democratic both printed on white paper with similar type and no marks to distinguish them.
In a woodland tale, Ben Bunny and friends compete to hit a large gray ball hung from a willow tree by Lily Pond. Nick carries a note promising a prize for the first bull's-eye, and Scampee Irel's throw hits center, ending the contest.
The piece explains how the official ballots for president can mislead voters between the Republican and Democratic options, noting electors cast Georgia’s presidential votes. It lists names tied to the Republican ballot, including Watson and Edwards, and discusses implications if Georgia electors go to Harding or Cox. A separate notice highlights rat-snap and local hardware ads, plus shoe shop services.
Cut-off. E W Holloway visited Oglethorpe Monday. Ernest Coker made a business trip to Montezuma Saturday. Several from here attended the box popper at Andersonville Friday. Miss Beulah Pennington returned to Albany Thursday. Hand 8 Stubbs made a business trip to Americas Saturday. James Tolen Willie Robinson and Jesse Kitchens attended the Masonic banquet at Marshallville Wednesday. Mrs R J Holloway, James A J Pennington and R H Siete were shopping in Montezuma afternoon. Mr and Mrs BH Stubbs, Miss Zula Grace and Audrey Newman attended the Federation club at Texas day. He and Mrs Earley Coker are proud parents of a fine baby boy. Miss Kate Allen, Da Bedenbaugh and John Lingo were in Americus Saturday evening. W J Pennington and Jesse Kitchens were in Americas Saturday afternoon. A Smith of Abbeville visited here last week. Several attended Lutheran church services at Fountainville Sunday. Misses Bessie and Eula Kitchens entertained the younger set Friday evening. Hardy Cooke of Montezuma was a guest here Sunday afternoon, and Mrs Ernest Coker, Mrs A A Pennington and W J Pen nington visited Mrs D E Pennington in Americus Tuesday afternoon.
NEW YORK Oct. 28 The fight between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier for the world championship will be held in Havana Cuba. Havana was selected after a Cuban syndicate financed the event. A representative is expected to arrive within a week to finalize the date.
A historic beauty item claims sage tea mixed with sulfur restores gray hair and adds a glossy lustrous look. The recipe reportedly uses additional ingredients at low cost for a ready to use preparation.
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