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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
9
Mrs F Wo Womack, wife of Patrolman Womack, faces a March 4 hearing before Judge John T Pendleton to show cause why alimony should not be reduced. Womack, in a cross bill amid divorce proceedings, cites doctors bills and a gastritis attack claiming his earning capacity is diminished and he cannot meet the 30 dollar monthly alimony plus 25 dollar attorney's fees.
A letter from Senator A A Lawrence and Chatham County representatives Shelby Myrick H C Shuptrina and M Jackson denies prohibition as an issue in a local bill altering Savannah mayoral terms. The document criticizes City Attorney RJ Travis and notes the bill was advertised before new prohibition bills passed while Savannah’s mayor opposed prohibition.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for babies and adults to relieve constipation. It claims to cleanse the liver and bowels, settle stomachs, and restore health with a pleasant taste, urging mothers to buy a 50 cent bottle from the California Syrup Company and beware of counterfeits.
On record in Savannah and across Georgia, supporters press strict enforcement of the prohibition law. Letter from Lawrence Senator Shelby Myrick and Rep. Jackson from Chatham County defend the stance, criticizing Ri Travis and Savannah mayor for alleged misstatements and campaign tactics.
The Atlante Sacred Harp Singing class presents a free concert at Baldiera fame on Sunday afternoon March 27 starting at 8 o clock. Robert M Ford Jr. is in charge of the entertainment and announces an open public event.
Willis was seen on a Marietta car Monday morning by a friend who knew him well. The friend told the Willis family he rode the same car but did not speak to him until alighting, when Willis carried an overcoat and umbrella and said he was feeling very badly. No further word has been heard and tracing efforts have failed.
Extension of the fire limits and stricter regulations were discussed at a meeting with Chief Cody and V Briegshaber. A five member committee will define a reasonable extension of zones and report to Council for changes. The aim is to extend the first zone into the second and broaden the shingles zone while insurers note near eighty percent impact on insurance.
A garbled OCR passage lists scattered names such as Kriegshaber Dan B Margia and H S Wiltheit with partial titles and initials. The context, date, and exact action are unreadable, leaving only a jumble of individuals and fragmented potently identifiable entities.
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