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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1923

Page

3

Georgia tax revision forum to be held in Atlanta

Georgia industrial, agricultural and commercial interests plan open forum on tax revision at the Piedmont Hotel June 21. Prominent taxation students and many legislators will attend to learn proposed methods and aid Governor-elect Clifford Walker in framing a new equitable Georgia tax law. James Holloman of the Atlanta Constitution to open with an overview of the tax situation.

Atlanta Georgia Piedmont Hotel George Betts The Georgia Association W. R. Jones Meriwether County Betts Butts Clifford Walker James Holloman Atlanta Constitution

Johnson shot by Negro improving report

Valdosta June 12 It is understood W M Johnson the negro shot a week ago by Will Roberts before the latter shot and killed Patrolman Graham and then killed himself is doing as well as could be expected His wounds were quite serious and recovery will take time

Valdosta W. M. Johnson Will Roberts Graham

Georgia Scoutmasters Meet Opens at Mercer University

The first state conference of Scoutmasters in the south will open at Mercer University June 22 and run through June 23 in connection with the Southern Training School for Scout leaders. Preliminary registrations indicate a large turnout from Georgia Scout Masters at the event.

Macon South Mercer University Southern Training School George

Georgia Lad's Exciting Experiences on Visit

Valdosta June 12 Lamar tine Hardman of Commerce visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs J N Griffin had a big day at Lake Alcyone he killed a three foot alligator proving a memorable thrill for a lad from the North Georgia hills.

Valdosta Lamartine Hardman Commerce J. N. Griffin Lake Alcyone North Georgia

Rotary Club Drives Rail Line Rebuild Plan

Moultrie June 12 The Rotary club of this city has taken active interest in rebuilding the section of the Valdosta Moultrie and Western railroad from Moultrie to Berlin. A committee will work with Berlin business men on the proposal.

Rotary Club Moultrie Valdosta, Moultrie and West Rn Berlin

Mrs Johnson Honored in Georgia Motion Picture Committee

Mrs J Lindsay Johnson of Rome Georgia and president of the local Woman's Club has been named a member of the Georgia Committee of the National Non-Theatrical Motion Picture Incorporation, an organization advancing religious and secular motion pictures.

Bold Dallas gambler faced by mysterious backer friends

Calvin Gray travels to Dallas rents a luxury suite, clashes in a cafe with a dangerous stranger, then exposes a scheme tying Nelson and Atlantic Petroleum to a phony oil well. Grays, friends Mallow and Stoner, reveal Parker's broker role and a plan to use Gray against Nelson. Continued tomorrow.

Calvin Gray Dallas Henry, Nelson Bell Nelson Gray Barbara Parker Nelson Gus’ Briskow Ma Briskow Allegheny Bud Briskow

Credit Promotion Discussed By Expert Credit Promotion Expert

Atlanta June 12 Promotion of credit interchange through local bureaus affiliated with the central bureau extension of efforts for friendly liquidations and larger income for the national body with more adequate incomes for local associations were urged in the annual report of John E Norvell of Huntington W Va president of the National Association of Credit Men read today before the national convention of the credit men here Mr Norvell reviewing the work since 1896 said credit facilities began to grow until a credit technique has been built to magnificent proportions The proper uses of credit have done more than any other factor to build up the nation's capital and wealth He believes that if such interchange were now discontinued commerce would shrink within a few years

Atlanta Associated Press Central Bureau John E. Norvell Huntington W. Va National Association of Credit Men Credit Men Norvadil

Georgia Supreme Court upholds 1914 vote illegal in primaries law

Atlanta June 12 The Georgia Supreme Court ruled the 1914 act making it a misdemeanor to vote illegally in any party primary constitutional. The case involved D. J. Holland appealing from Savannah courts.

Atlanta Georgia Supreme Court D. J. Holland Savannah

Drive for Social Service Funds in Savannah Opens

The Social Service Federation launches its fundraising drive in Savannah on June 12. The first day netted subscriptions totaling 2,100 as teams canvass the city and speakers praise the constructive charitable work of the organization.

Savannah Social Service Federation

Jackson Addresses Savannah Civitan Club on Waterways

Charlies H. Jackson of the New York Development League spoke to Savannah Civitan members about the St. Lawrence waterways project. He urged the South to rally behind the movement, outlining multiple reasons supporting a broader waterways system.

Savannah Charlies H. Jackson New York Development League Civitan Club Jackson

Georgia Leads Union In Destroying Stills In 1922

Georgia led the union in illicit distillery destruction during 1922, according to Fred D. Dismuke, state prohibition director. He cited Roy A. Haynes' two year report as evidence that prohibition is making progress and is a success across the United States.

Atlanta Georgia Fred D. Dismuke Roy A. Haynes Haynes Dismuke United States

Contract Awarded for Large Griffin Textile Plant

Atlanta June 12. L W Robert Jr president of a local architectural firm announces a contract for a large plant to the Kincaid Manufacturing company of Griffin Georgia. The contract was awarded to Algernon Blair of Montgomery Alabama. The Kincaid company operates extensive textile mills near Griffin.

Atlanta, Ga

Webb to Speak at National School Supply Meet

F G Webb of Gaston and Webb company Atlanta will be one of the speakers at the mid year conference of the National School Supply Association in Chicago next week He will discuss The Market Outlook and Ability of the Distributor to Give Prompt and Efficient Service.

Old fashioned country dance at Myrt le Springs

A country dance event featuring cat fish corn bread and coffee runs Tuesday night at Myrtle Springs with Pete leading the gathering.

Myrtle Springs

Joy of Health Woman's Right Advertising Letter

Detroit readers hear a testimonial from Mrs Jenny Evans about Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound easing female weakness backache and fatigue after quitting factory work She credits improved health to the remedy and encourages others to try it citing repeated positive letters and widespread publication of such experiences

Evans Lydia E. Pinkham Detroit Michigan Jenny Evans Lafayette Blvd Lydia B. Pinkham

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