Sumter County malaria campaign hailed as success
An editorial lauds Sumter County Georgia for achieving massive malaria reduction over a three year drive. Doctors estimate a 50 to 90 percent decline in cases, with 75 to 90 percent of the county now malaria free or under control. The county health board led by Dr. J. W. Chambliss cites 17 public meetings, thousands of vaccinations, and substantial cost savings, while noting weather and coordination as keys to continued gains.
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Sumter
South Georgia
J. W. Chambliss
County Board of Health
Woodie
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Lee Baglew
I. Acu
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K. Wood
Leslie
George Bagley
Lee County
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Smithville
J. W. Payne
Payne
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Chambiss
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Uae
Board of Health
Lola
Health Board
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Atlanta
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Chance to win prize exposes unexpected winners
The piece contrasts three big prize outcomes where expected candidates failed to win. It notes how top experts like Dr. Charles H Lever, David Starr Jordan, and novelist Fannie Hurst unexpectedly received the awards, illustrating that the prize doors open to surprising contestants while popular expectations miss the mark. The text also hints at Edison era experiments relating to receiving thoughts from the living and dead.
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Charles H. Levermore
World Peace Foundation
League of Nations
David Starr Jordan
Liberty
Fannie Hurst Eurely
Malaria Control Boasts in Sumter County Progress
An article notes claims by Italian professor Ferdinando Cazzamali of a brain listening radio and argues drainage of ponds and swamps could wipe malaria countywide. Sumter cites malaria elimination across 75 to 90 percent of its boundaries, with Dr Le Prince praising malarial control compared with Chicago.
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Sumter
Georgia
le Prince
Sumter County
South Georgia
Chicago
Interes
Andrew Starts On Right Track In Prohibition Push
General Andrews outlines a two pronged plan to enforce prohibition by targeting large supply networks and urging local police to curb bootleggers. He calls for public education to uphold law and reduce indifference to enforcement as federal officers focus on major smuggling and moonshining rings.
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General Andrews
Masons Open Major Initiation in Americus Tonight
Between 75 and 100 Scottish Rite Masons from Columbus arrive in Americus to oversee initiation of 17 members in 10 degrees. Initiation began this morning and runs until 7 with a dinner planned for members, the initiating team, and some guests at the Windsor Hotel.
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Columbus
Americus
Windsor Hotel
Wit and style notes on men’s trousers and whiskers
A brief, witty fashion tidbit contrasts trousers worn over shoes with naval attire. The quip says time may heal many things but not facial hair, hinting at evolving style norms and grooming trends for men.
Weddings and crops in Americus from 1905 edition
The Times-Recorder notes Miss Mamie and Bessie Wync return from Florida. Capt John A Cobbe to wed Miss Odessa Fields to Mr J W Herman. A young rival lawyer may soon face Cupid at the bar. By week’s end one third of Americus tributary cotton crop will be gathered and sold. Ten cents paid for better cotton at Americus, with Alcazar enjoying patrons.
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Times-Recorder
Mamie
Bessie Wync
Florida
John A. Cobbe
Odessa Fields
J. W. Herman
Hymen
Americus
Cupid
Leeton to Seek City Limit Change and Street Rail History
Leeton citizens plan to introduce a bill in the next general assembly to restore the city’s corporate limits along the former street railway route. The area, once protected by a police boundary, is now farmland after the railway collapsed. Walter Rylander, young son of Arthur Rylander, has become a local cyclist with a $40 bicycle. City school enrollment opens Monday with 452 pupils registered on Jackson street and 50 more expected, totaling about 500.
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Americ
General Assembly
Walter Rylander
Arthur Rylander
Jackson Street
Miss Ruth McArthur Injured In Street Crossing
IfLo Miss Ruth McArthur walking near Hodks Pharmacy at 6 o'clock Monday afternoon was knocked down by a car driven by Evans Gunnells of Richland. She suffered shock and bruises though injuries were not dangerous. Friends in Americus note upcoming marriage of Ida T Jordan and James R Greene at the Jordan residence on Prospect Heights. Elizabeth Bagley, a pianist, has again assumed.
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Ruth McArthur
Hodks
Evans Gunnells
Richland
Americus
Ida T. Jordan
James R. Greene
Jordan
Prospect Heights
Elizabeth Bagley
Mazzucco Aided Parents As Leviathan Crewman
Celestino Mazzucco joined the navy at sixteen and, now in his thirties, served on the Shenandoah dirigible from construction through its final voyage. The town honors his service and remembers how he sent nearly all his earnings home to support his aging father and mother.
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Celestino Mazzucco
Navy
The boy Mazzucco remembered as a model son dies
Townsfolk describe Mazzucco as kind and trustworthy a friend to all and wonder why a boy so loved had to go. A telegram of his death arrived after the sailor wrote of a coming leave and a new Navy pay allotment for his parents. The home filled with relatives and neighbors offering comfort as the community grieves.
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Mazzucco
Shenandoah
Lakehurst
Navy Department
Caroline
Schedule changes on Central of Georgia trains adjust times
Central of Georgia Railway issues new timetable notes effective September 6. Train 8 will pass Americus at 8:10 am instead of 6:34 am, arriving Macon at 10:50 am. First southbound train Sept 5 resumes Dixie 97 through Americus 12:20 am, Dixie 68 northbound Sept 5 passes Americus at 6 am. Dixie Flyer trains 94 and 95 operate as all-pullman Chicago to Miami with noted time shifts.
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Macon
Dixie CF
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Miami
Clive
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