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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1921

Page

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Lloyd George to attend Washington armament conference

Premier Lloyd George plans to leave London for the United States on December 12 to participate in the Washington armament conference. Premier Briand returned to France after five weeks abroad and was greeted with calm deference at Kavre.

Briand France Washington London Associatedness Lloyd George United States KAVRE Associated Eyes

Demand for Bauxite Slow Says Waters on Trip

W T Waters longtime head of Republic Mining near Andersonville reports weak current demand for bauxite and little chance of large scale operations before 1923. He notes almost no aluminum demand, with most local bauxite diverted to produce alum for water purification by municipalities.

W. T. Waters Republic Mining Company Andersonville Rome

Moultrie and Albany Elevens Set for Dec 9 Showdown

Local post season clash pits Moultrie against Albany at Albany on December 9. Several hundred Moultrie fans plan to attend, with a special train likely to carry much of the delegation. Moultrie aims to keep a perfect slate after the season, having not lost a game.

Moultrie Albany Georgia Northern

Farm Loan Appraiser Inspects Lands Here

C. D. Williams, a long time government employee, traced land here in Sumter county for U. S. Farm Loans Bank of Columbia. He inspected fifteen farms as part of pending real estate loan applications. No loans finalized yet, but local Farm Loan Association officers expect funds soon.

C. D. Williams Buena Vista Sumter County U. S Farm Loans Bank Columbia S. C Farm Loan Association

Swamp Trip Attracts National Interest

Waycross reports nationwide interest in a proposed Okefenokee swamp expedition. A Washington, D C scientist and a Southern YMCA movement naturalist seek details for a holiday trip into the swamp. The region promises vast outdoor scenery and abundant plant and animal life.

Waycross Okefenokee Swamp Washington City South

Thirty-seven divorces docketed in Ware court

Waycross Ga Dec 2 Twenty six divorce cases are set for trial when the December term of the Ware Superior court opens Monday.

Waycross Ware

Americus Temperature Readings From Rexall Pharmacy

Temperature readings taken at Rexall Pharmacy in Americus show 4 pm 64 degrees, 6 pm 68, 8 pm 67, 10 pm 66, midnight 66, noon 68, and 2 pm 73 degrees with scattered timestamps and illegible fragments.

Americus Rexall Pharmacy

Dr Carl Minor Heads Kiwanis in Acclamation

The Kiwanis club elected a new president and full slate of officers by acclamation, with Carl W Minor as President and Bradley Hogg as Secretary and Treasurer. The meeting set January 1 as the start date, noted record attendance, and featured entertainment by Melva Clark and Susan Stallings. Guests included Ballard, McCrory, and Barefield, and Rev Guyton Fisher was congratulated on his Americus return.

Kiwanis Club Carl W. Minor W. M. Jones Bradley Hogg W. S. Kirkpatrick Edgar Shipp J. Lewis Ellis Stephen Pace John W. Shiver Lee Hudson R. Heys Minor Jin Mr. Hogg George O. Marshall George Bragg Jane Cowl Americus Melva Clark Will Dudley Susan Stallings Masonic Ballard Brunswick C. R. McCrory Ellaville W. A. Barefield

Mistrial Declared in Hammond Murder Case

In Columbus on December 2, a mistrial was declared late Thursday in the murder case of L. C. Hammond charged with killing his wife.

Columbus L. C. Hammond

Spectacled dog story beats smoking canine tale

In Moultrie a new odd dog tale draws on the earlier Fanny glasses story. A big white spotted coach dog allegedly smokes a pipe after breakfast, while a tourist owner enjoys a cigarette. Local citizens report the scene with amused skepticism.

Moultrie Fanny Popular Mechanics

Packers Strike Set for Monday

Chicago officials of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Butchers and Workmen announce a strike next Monday after the Big Five packers shop representation system failed to reflect employee sentiment on a ten percent wage cut effective last Monday. About 35,000 men would be affected.

Chicago Amalgamated Meat Cutters

Filipinos Have Long Road to Independence

Washington December 2 The War Department released a supplement to the Wood Forbes report noting that despite 23 years of progress the Filipino people still face a long road before assuming control of their own government. The document, issued today, accompanies earlier recommendations by the investigators Major General Leonard Wood and W Cameron Forbes.

Washington Leonard Wood Islands Cameron Forbes War Department

City Council approves police department auto purchase

In a postponed session the city council voted to buy a small automobile for police use. The purchase will be reviewed by the purchasing committee. Police Commission had recommended the move, citing Officer Kirfisey’s need after losing his own vehicle. Mayor Sheppard noted Kirfisey’s car allowance was $30 monthly during two months of use.

City Police Commission Police Committee C. Eh. Burke Burke Sheppard Kirfisey

Congress Next Tackles Allied Debt Problem

Washington December 2 The Allied debt refunding bill is understood to be the first business of the new session. Senate leaders agreed at a dinner with President Harding and Senators Lodge Curtis Penrose and Watson Indiana. The president will likely omit reference to the funding bill in his upcoming message and focus on tariff and the merchant marine.

Washington Senate Harding Lodge Curtis Penrose Watson Indiana

Three Die In Stabler Hospital Fire at Greenville

Greenville Alabama December 2 Three bodies have been recovered from the ruins of the Stabler hospital destroyed by fire in early morning hours. The dead are Robert Scott of Montgomery Daniel Driggers of Greenville and Mrs Daniel Driggers his mother A nurse Mrs Ola Strouter of Cordele was seriously injured Mrs Driggers sacrificed her life to save her son and others and Mrs Strouter helped save most occupants of the building.

Greenville Ala Stabler Hospital Robert Scott Montgomery Daniel Driggers Ola Strouter Cordele

Wreck of train blocks line near Moultrie

A broken rail wrecked an Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic southbound passenger train north of Moultrie on Thursday. The locomotive baggage coach and the negro passenger coach left the rails but no injuries were reported. Traffic on the Fitzgerald Thomasville division was tied up for about eight hours.

Moultrie Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Fitzgerald- Thomasville

Proclamation Urges Education Week Observance In County

The National Educational Association and the American Legion call communities to observe American Education Week from December 4 to 10. Mayor I. J. Fe. Sheppard issues the proclamation urging churches clubs and civic groups to emphasize the vital duty of educating children.

National Educational Association The American Legion I. J. FE. Sheppard Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Lion Rotary J. E. Sheppard

Georgia Baptists Give Million to Campaign Effort

Georgia Baptists contributed over 1 million dollars to the 75 million dollar fund for the year ending December 1, 1921. Dr. Carl W. Minor of First Baptist Church received a telegram from Dr. Arch Cree of Atlanta confirming the sum as Dr. Minor praised the achievement amid tight finances and noted it exceeded expectations.

Georgia Baptists Carl W. Minor First Baptist Church Arch Cree Atlanta Dr. Minor State Board of Missions Cree

WARDEN SIRMANS TAKES UP LOWNDES COUNTY JOB

VALDOSTA December 2 Sirmans recently warden for vivend county has been installed as warden of Lowrites county and is now in full charge of the convicts and the road work He succeeds W T Clay The Georgia prison commission declares Sirmans the best road builder serving as warden in the state and Lowndes county congratulates the commission on securing him.

Sirmans Lowndes County Valdosta Vivend County Lowrites W. T. Clay Georgia Prison Commission

Fairyland contest offers Twins book set prize

Olive Roberts Barton invites readers to submit a 200 word fairy tale about Nancy and Nick from The Adventures of the Twins. Five books by George H. Doran Company await the best entry. Mail to the Fairy Queen care of the Times-Recorder with name age and address at the top.

Times- Recorder George H. Doran Company New York Olive Roberts Barton Tittle Americas Nancy Wick Mister Mushroom Nick Times-Recorder

Morse Ready to Return Says in France

Charles W Morse American ship builder who landed in Le Havre aboard the Paris said he is willing to return to the United States by the next boat. He planned to wire the U S district attorney and noted he traveled under the name Morris. French police required he promise to return to New York on the Paris next Monday.

RAVRE Associate Charles W. Morse Amercan Paris New York United States Amepi United States District Attorney Morsé Morris Morse

Detention Sought For Charles W Morse By U S Embassy

Washington officials said the American embassy in Paris requested provisional detention of Charles W. Morse by the French government. Morse, once a major financier, sailed from New York last Friday after a Naval Hospital examination. His ship contracts with the government were under grand jury review, and he had been convicted in 1908 of misapplying funds from the National Bank of North America, receiving a 15 year sentence in Atlanta before his release.

U. S Washington Chas W. Morse Paris State Department Morse New York Naval Hospital Young Morse Jean Morse National Bank of North America Atlanta Taft

Cane Growers Plan to Organize for Market

Thomasville on December 6 will hear Hy Mills state Farmers Union president and Bureau of Markets supervisor address cane growers. He notes growers plan to organize for next season to market the crop promptly and avoid poor markets this year. Syrup prices near 25 cents are below production costs.

Thomasville Hy. Mills The Farmers Union Bureau of Markets Uesda Cnnare

Engine Crew Killed in Southern Wreck

A Southern Railway wreck at Shellmound on December date left the engineer and fireman dead and several others injured. The Memphis line train is reported to have overturned, breaking down wire communication with the sick.

Chattanooga Memphis Ee Southern Railway Shellmound Dow

Ford and Edison Off for Muscle Shoals

Detroit December 2 The two industrial giants Thomas A Edison and Henry Ford left at noon today for Muscle Shoals Alabama to inspect the government project Ford proposes to lease.

Ford and Edison Muscle Detroit Associated Press Thoms A. Edison Henry Ford Muscle Shoals Ala

Georgian kills wife then ends own life in Georgia dispute

Jacksonville Fla December reports a man L A McElveen aged 29 forced his landlady and a roomer from his room at gunpoint then shot and killed his wife before killing himself He requested burial beside his mother in Register Georgia authorities said the tragedy occurred amid mounting personal tensions.

Jacksonville Dee L. A. McElveen Hi Mother Register

Smilin Through in Americus Tonight at Rylander

The Times-Recorder invites readers to see Jane Cowl and her New York company perform Smilin Through at the Rylander in Americus tonight. About 150 balcony and downstairs seats remained unsold before press time, and the paper urges a full house for the attractively billed production.

Times-Recorder Americus Jane Cowl New York Rylander Mies Cowl Americas

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