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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1923
Page
7
Moultrie Ga May 30 Mrs Maggie Cook of Colquitt county asks for divorce from her husband John Cook nicknamed the cave man in that section. She says she was forced to marry him under threats after he carried her to the ordinaries office and used violence to compel her consent during the ceremony.
May 30. heavy rains have fallen with no warning, delivering downpours that soak fields. Farmers groan as boll weevil thrives in the wet weather, while some hope for an eventual dry spell that ends the moisture on their crops.
Ansley’s announces a half price sale beginning Saturday in the Ladies Ready to Wear section as the second floor is remodeled. The store urges customers to take advantage of the unusual opportunity for discounts on dresses silks woolens and other dry goods while men’s wear and other items also receive special prices. The sale starts at 8 30 Saturday morning and runs as announced in page seven.
Mrs. Ella M. Bailey of Route 2 Altha Florida describes severe fatigue nervousness and weakness in a change of life and credits Cardui with restoring strength appetite and sleep. She notes gradual improvement after one bottle and urges others to try it as thousands of women have written about its benefits. Sold everywhere NC-146
Public notice announces General Assembly consideration of a bill requested by the Americus caves and City Council. The act would empower the mayor and council to levy an ad valorem tax of one half of one percent, earmarked for floating debt, school fund support, and city operating expenses, with proceeds kept separate from other funds. It would also authorize issuing notes in anticipation of the tax levy.
Cuthbert May 30 The commencement sermon will be preached at the Presbyterian church tonight at eight by Rev B M Shive of Decatur. On Friday night graduating exercises will be held in the school auditorium with Rev H K Jonson of Valdosta First Baptist delivering the address. Love and let love seems the spring motto.
The Georgia Dewberry Growers Association sent the first dewberries from Vidalia to Atlanta at nine dollars and sixty cents per crate. Dr W H Born, the largest dewberry grower globally, expects shipments ready in a few days.
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