Flivver hobos replace Weary Willie as modern social problem
Little Rock social agencies report a rise of "flivver hobos" who travel with large families and seek aid for fuel repairs and travel. Officials say most are frauds, targeting charity while children suffer from neglect and poor health. The Social Service Exchange will aid with food and medicines but not gasoline or repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock, Ark
Willie
Little Rock
C. H. Wickard
Middle West
Mitchell Keeps In Fighting Trim For Air Power And Sport
Mitchell maintains fighting fitness through outdoor life and sport. The article notes his equestrian prizes and shows him leaping a high barrier. It recalls his tarpon catch near Arkansas Pass Texas and his modified airplane for hunting trips. It also mentions a grouse he bagged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Billy Mitchell
Arkansas Pass
Tex
Mitchell
Extinction of Wild Animals Predicted Across Generations
Scientists warn many wild animals may disappear in less than three generations as expeditions by Ver nay and Roosevelt teams seek specimens to mount for museums. The Vernay expedition targets the giant sable antelope while the Roosevelts pursue Ovis Poli, Thian Shan ibex, and markhor in Asia and the Himalayas.
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David Dietz
American Museum of Natural History
Vernay
Angola
Africa
James Simpson-Rosevelt
Field Museum of Natural History
Asia
Herbert Lang
Roosevelts
Leh
Kashmir
Great Himalayan Mountains
Arthur Vernay
J. C. Faunthrope
American Museum
India
The Motor Menace Told in Figures
Atlanta safety officials estimate in 1920s style figures that about 20,000 deaths may occur nationwide from automobile accidents with an additional 2,000 deaths or fatal injuries at railroad crossings, most of which drivers could prevent. The figures come as a warning on road safety amid a peace era.
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Americus Times-Recorder
Atlanta
Atlanta Safety Council
Dempsey Guides Quiet Life and Prize Fighter Advice
Veteran fighter Jack Dempsey pursues a subdued life while offering guidance on raising a son to follow in boxing, asserting the path to managing a fighter begins with disciplined upbringing and restraint.
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Jack Dempsey
Thompson B Y P U Social At He Born Church
The B Y P U social at He born Church hosted by Mrs. Claude Logan Friday night enjoyed by attendees. Many friends of Mrs. McDonald hope she can return to school this week. Ethel Nicholson and Ruth McCrea, in Plains Hospital training, visited their parents Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. K A McCrea family regret moving to Jacksonville Florida this week. Benzi Israel of West Palm Beach Florida spends the week with his family.
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Heborn Church
Claude Logan
McDonald
Ethel Nicholson
Ruth McCrea
Plains Hospital
K. A. McCrea
Jacksonville
Fla
Benzi Israel
West Palm Beach
Local residents return and depart for opportunities
Mrs. J. C. Tedder and daughter Doris visit in West Palm Beach then return. Miss Carolyn Knowlton leaves for Milledgeville to enter G S C W. Miss Mary Helen Thomas goes to Leary Ga to teach at Bethany School. Leila McCrea returns from Orlando and heads to Mississippi for work. Julian Thomas departs for Macon to attend a business college. Christine Tedder and Bertha Israel at G M School visit home. Lillian Knowlton at Plains High School spends weekend with family. Georgia trips include Vienna for singing by Israel family and J A McDonald. Mrs J C Tedder family visit Dawson area. Ruby McLendon leaves for Campbellton Fla to join Junior High faculty. Hebron Baptist W M M A meets for Stewardship program.
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J. C. Tedder
Doris
West Palm Beach
Fla
Carolyn Knowlton
Milledgeville
Mary Helen Thomas
Leary
Bethany School
Leila McCrea
J. A. McCrea
Orlando
Julian Thomas
Macon
Business College
Christine Tedder
Bertha Israel
G. and M
Lillian Knowlton
Plains High School
Mississippi
Vienna
George Israel
J. A. McDonald
J. W. Tedder
Dawson
Ruby McLendon
Campbellton, Fla
W. MM. A
Heborn Baptist Church
Election Officers Named for Upcoming Year At Club
Officers for the ensuing year include Mrs. W. L. Thomas as president and Mrs. Emmit Mitchel as secretary treasurer, outlining the leadership slate for the organization.
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Ing
W. L. Thomas
Emmit Mitchel
No Sheep on Atlanta Golf Greens
Atlanta golfers have not followed England in placing sheep on golf courses. Reports from England note sheep are used to reduce meat prices. An Atlanta golfer quips the sight would ruin the sacred game and wonders if golf greens should be desecrated by baa baas.
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Atlanta
England
Temper and Judgement Warnings in Courtroom Ethics
A cautionary line warns against losing temper as it could lead to serious legal consequences. The message emphasizes self control around judges and in legal settings, noting the potential risk of harming someone and facing accountability.
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R. C. Ellis
G. C. Webb
Americus
Georgia
Empire Loan & Trust Company
Americus, Georgia
Harris Grocery CO
N. West Corner
Jackson and
Forsyth Sts
FORD
Chappell Machinery CO
Americus, Ga
T. L. Durham
J. C. Bass Electrician
N. R. Harris
E. Forsyth Street
Lee Street Road
Lee Street
Allison Realty CO
Lamar Street
R. E. Allison
Albany, GA
Albany
Fashion
Royal Park
Fashion Park
A. Cohen & Son
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