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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1925
Page
5
The chamber of commerce aims to form a new board tied to a bus company to channel buyers to Sumter County farms. A Florida link and possible commissions are noted, with talk of expanding to Plains and Leslie. Locals report rising interest in Americas property and Sumter lands.
The piece notes Edyth Draffen of Lawrenceburg named prettiest woman in Kentucky and set to wear a $1000 gown representing the International Petroleum Exposition at Tulsa in October. It also mentions funeral services for a Mt. Zion church member led by Rev. James H. Wilson and pallbearers F. W. Hines G. T. Pace Charlie Malone E. L. Wilson W. T. Anderson R. J. Simms.
The piece recalls faded stars like Florence Turner Gene Gauntier and Mary Pickford once famed in silent film now living in poverty or seclusion. Turner, later turning to extras for $7.50 daily, seeks work while Gauntier ends up in Stockholm after failed comebacks.
Mrs Mary Bass Harp wife of the late J J Harp lifelong Sumter county resident died September 23 in Leslie at 3 15 am after about two months illness She was 77 Survived by two sisters a brother two daughters and many grandchildren Church member, active in Methodist work, remembered as a good neighbor and friend
Sumter County faces a countywide development effort led by a new temporary chairman. The board plans to spend at least 12 500 dollars on advertising to attract outside buyers and residents. A full time real estate manager will operate a central office to list land homes acreage and timber for sale in Sumter.
Americus resident Mrs. T. L. Bunch tests Doan's Pills for lasting kidney benefit. She reports irregular kidneys, fatigue, dizziness and back pain improved after using two boxes, with a later claim of permanent cure. 60c at dealers. Fast-Mill Burn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Mrs. Sarah Duckett credits Tanlac with restoring health after 20 years of stomach trouble and rheumatism. She weighed 120 pounds at her worst, now 160, with no ailments since starting the remedy. She keeps Tanlac in the house and recommends it to others. For sale by all good druggists. Accept no substitute.
A local product from Tarlac marketed as a vegetable pill for constipation. The label claims manufacture and recommendation by the Tarlac manufacturers, promoting a natural remedy for digestive relief.
Ithica Sept 22 A Cornell grid star vents disappointment saying many players are mere scholars in training under sports labels, raising questions about athletic commitment and team prospects amid looming season pressures.
A butcher celebrates his wife's recovery after five years of suffering on toast and hot water. Doctors expected gallstone surgery, but after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as advised by a reader, she improved after four bottles over two years. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the stomach liver and intestines and offers money back. Distributed by druggists.
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