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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1923
Page
7
June 27 reports indicate a brisk melon movement from Moultrie territory with 20 to 30 car shipments planned today and tomorrow. Ten cars to Boston, shipments from nearby points, with melons reaching destinations by July 3 and July 4 holiday period, prompting cautions about holiday transit delays.
A large contingent from Concord visited Myrtle Springs and nearby homes on Sunday, with locals like Mrs. J. B. Holley and Mrs. W. E. Kidd hosting relatives from Americus and New Point. Various social calls, club meetings, and a winter Florida trip referenced, highlighting community ties and gatherings.
Notice from the Department of Agriculture states a change in the dove season dates from September 1 to December 15 to November 1 to January 31. The adjustment comes through Washington authorities and affects hunting regulations.
The Standard Dry Goods Company lists numerous low price items available for Wednesday or Thursday. Ribbed vests stockings shirts draperies laces silks linoleum and more with prices from 10 to $1.25. Forsyth Street Americus Georgia.
The migratory bird treaty act regulations were amended and approved by President Harding, changing dove hunting rules. The southern parts of the state welcome the change, while hunters in the northern and upper regions may be deprived of some hunting pleasure as doves migrate south before the season opens.
Valdosta June 27 The repair work on the State highways in Lowndes county seems badly neglected. No reason why the roads should not be dragged and kept in good shape by the State highway workmen. Both roads leading out of Valdosta and all the way to Macon are badly neglected.
In Hahira district farmers diversify beyond tobacco as Newsome Scruggs ships two carloads of tomatoes and loads a third. He sold the earlier crates in Louisville at 4.50 a crate TM. One car held 428 crates and the other about 500 crates.
Lake Park June 27 contractors for the road paving below Lake Park and connecting with the Florida highway have completed two miles of new roadway. The project will improve traffic flow and provide a smoother route for local and through traffic.
The advertisement extols Cow Chow as essential for pasture feeding, delivering digestible protein and minerals to sustain milk production. It urges farmers to feed properly, promising payoffs evident in the milk pail and stressing cows need attentive care.
The four mile paving work from Lowndes through Echols to the state line is advancing. Contractors moved gravel rapidly, with county work reaching Dasher station neighborhood and continuing forward steadily toward completion.
Valdosta June 27 Sheriff Garnto has almost completed rebuilding his tobacco barn after a recent fire. Neighbors report minimal damage to surrounding structures and no injuries have been reported. The sheriff declined further comment.
A sheriff’s barn was destroyed by fire on Thursday. He laments the loss but notes the blaze occurred while only sand lugs from his crop were stored inside, and expects to have the building ready today to receive the second cutting of tobacco to be cured.
Columbus advocates urge consolidation of city and county school systems. They aim to draft a bill caption, post it in the courthouse, and advertise for 30 days as required by law, seeking to push the measure before the upcoming legislative session.
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