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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
3
Atlanta, Sept. 2 Mayor James L Key sent a letter to Police Chief James L Beavers urging an end to betting on the Georgia senatorial race. He claims such wagering violates the law and harms public morals. Beavers said he would prosecute future offenses if warnings fail.
London report details Tommy White who fell unconscious in a canal near his home. Friends carried him home where he partially recovered then walked unaided. He went to bed and died within a half hour with water in his lungs, according to the coroner.
Jane and Bob quarrel over peace and privacy in a tangled scene of jealousy and longing. Jane rages at male reaction, recalls a dream of seeking her husband's face, and confronts the absence of sympathy as she contemplates their strained marriage. The chapter hints at a continuing tale of love, insecurity, and reconciliation.
Ellaville notes list residents leaving for Baxley and visitors from Atlanta Americus Albany and Fitzgerald. Scout trip with Savannah leader Rev Lilley. church attendance and preaching at Concord. multiple families visiting relatives in Americus Oglethorpe Apalachee and Buea. local social life and travel details.
Physicians claim malaria causes more illness than other diseases with chills and fever. Ameco fever tonic is touted as a superior remedy, killing the malaria germ and breaking fevers in a few doses. A refund offered if not satisfied with results.
Community tidbits report visitors from Oglethorpe Grady Royal of Atlanta stopping by relatives, Nell Stevens leaves for Lampin High School, M D Hei family visiting, Clarence Bivins resigns as marshal to farm near Hopewell, J L Barney elected to replace him, Louise Collins improving from illness. A curious store discovery uncovers $58,000 in gold, bills, and securities hidden among peaches and tomatoes at the Dennis Dixon estate.
Celina September 2. A fragment notes a small fortune left in a tin can on a shelf. The terse report mentions no further details about the amount or recipients.
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