Crawford Wheatly Seeks 100000 Damages in Suit
Crawford Wheatly president of the Commercial City Bank sues W E Mitchell of Americus for 100000, alleging four counts of damages. Mitchell, a former bank director, allegedly spread damaging reports to harm the bank’s credit and advised depositors to withdraw. He also reportedly called Wheatly a crook and claimed the bank would fail, while offering to sell property at a lower price.
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Montezuma
Wheatley
Wheatly
Mitcheell
Mitchell
Asa Pittman
Crawl
Hammond Purvis
Purvis
Burton
Smithville
Legal opinion splits over Georgia highway law constitutionality
Atlanta May 15 A divided view on the validity of the Georgia Highway Commission and Motor Vehicle laws looms as Governor Dorsey and state officials weigh Attorney General Denny’s ruling that any appropriation or revenue use under the motor vehicle act is unconstitutional. Walker and Quincey uphold the highway law, framing it constitutional, while McLendon supports Denny’s stance, raising potential gaps in funding and legislative enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Denny
Georgia Highwea Commission
Legisature
S. G. McLendon
Treasury
State Treasury
Secretary of
Treasuer
Ach
State Highway Commission
Assembly
Denny Jit
Highway Department
Secretary of State
Dorsey
Clifford Walker
H. J. Quincey
Texas Wonder kidney and bladder remedy advert
A vintage advertisement for Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and irregularities in men and women and regulates bladder problems in children. It promises mailed sales for 31.25 and notes sworn testimonials with Dr. E W Hall of St. Louis as a contact.
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Texas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Potato Plants From Parker Farms Moultrie Ga
Pure government inspected seed stock offers Porto Rico Nancy Hall and other varieties with April May shipments. Prices: 1000 for 2.50, 2000 for 4.50, 5000 for 11.75. Prepaid mail rates: 500 for 1.75, 1000 for 3.00. Also tomato pepper egg plant seed lists available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Nancy Hall
Express
Parker Farms
Moultrie
Ginger in English history before Norman conquest
Ginger was well known in England before the Norman conquest and is frequently mentioned in eleventh century Anglo-Saxon manuscripts. It was widely used in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, ranking next in value to pepper.
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England
Dublin Fire Destroys Warehouse and Offices
Dublin Ga May 16 A large oil and fertilizer warehouse several one story offices and two blocks of business houses were destroyed by fire late last night. Estimated loss runs to 125000 with flames discovered around 11 pm and controlled by midnight. Origin of the blaze not determined.
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Dublin
Suggestions for a Cramping Trip
Buy a bottle of Chamberlains Col ic and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home. As a rule it cannot be obtained when on a hunting, fishing or prospecting trip. Neither can it be obtained while on board cars or steamships and at such times and places it is most likely to be needed. The safe way is to have it with you. Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
$100,000 Latte Aid Sought For Fairs
Georgia Association of Fairs in Macon discussed securing a legislative appropriation of 100000 dollars for state fairs. The fund would be distributed by premium amounts and a bill will be introduced this summer. In the meantime 80 legislators will be sought to sign and endorse the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georgia Association of Fairs
Georgia
State News From Atlanta Highlights on Motor Vehicle Act Debate
Atlanta reports show Attorney General R A Denny submitted a tentative opinion suggesting the motor vehicle act may be invalid due to passage technicalities. The act funds highway construction. Secretary of State McLendon records 1920 license revenues around 1.72 million dollars. Denny targets Section 20 for alleged appropriations flaw and notes missing ages and ways in journals.
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Atlanta
Capitol
R. A. Denny
General Assembly
S. G. McLendon
Treasury
Denny
House
Senate
Walker
New Highway Commission
Highway Board
Dublin Fire Wipes Out 125000 Dollar Loss Area
A blaze originating at the Dublin rim factory on Jackson street by the Oconee river caused about 125000 dollars in damage. The Orr fertilizer warehouse, several one story offices, and two blocks of residences for Black residents were destroyed.
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Dublin
Dublin Rim
Jackson Street
Oconee River
Orr Fertilizer
20c Loaf For Thomasville
Thomasville bakers announce a price increase to 20 cents per loaf due to higher flour and delivery costs. They warn prices may rise further if costs keep climbing, affecting trades in Thomasville and a large surrounding territory including Florida.
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Thomasville
Florida
Bond Election in Jackson to Vote on School Repair
Citizens of Jackson head to the polls on June 1 to decide a $35,000 bond issue for repairing remodeling and upgrading the Jackson public school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Gude's Pepto Mangan Advertises Anemia Remedy
An ad urges readers with run down or anemic symptoms to take Gude's Pepto Mangan. It claims the product supplies missing elements to rebuild weak blood and boost vitality. The copy warns to ensure the package bears the name Gude's and notes it is sold at all druggists.
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Gude
Administrator's Sale in Reynolds Georgia 1920
Public sale by the Taylor County court of ordinary of F C Goodwin estate. On the first Tuesday in June 1920 the A J Crawford house and lot in Reynolds ga to be sold at public outcry at the courthouse door between legal hours. Includes north half of lot 1, block 41 and a 150 foot frontage strip along Liberty Street plus adjoining land. May 4 1920. Mrs Ida N Goodwin agent.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Court of Ordinary
Court House
Said County
F. C. Goodwin
Reynolds
A. J. Crawford
Reynolds Ga
W. F. Weaver
Liberty Street
Ida N. Goodwin
F. C Goodvisf
Sheriff’s Sale in Taylor County Georgia
Sheriff J R Beeland lists a sheriff sale in Taylor County on the first Tuesday in June 1920 during legal hours. The property includes a five room dwelling in Mauk and five town lots numbered 1 through 5, with the dwelling on the lots. The sale is to satisfy a superior court judgment in Bank of Mauk Versus Averett and Hesters.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Mauk
W. P. Hesters
Superior Court of
Bank of Mauk
Averett & Hesters
J. R. Beeland
Chickens Fail To Lay Feather In Park Mystery
Laura Jane recalls daily park visits with her mother to feed the chickens. A feather appears in some days, but one day none is found and she exclaims that the chickens did not lay a well feather.
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Laura Jane
How Sunflower Got Its Name
The article notes two believed origins for the name sunflower. One claim ties the bloom’s large head to the sun’s radiant beams, the other cites the plant’s habit of turning to face the sun, causing the flower to seem sunward.
Ziron Iron Tonic Promises to Boost Blood Iron Levels
A testimonial from P G Gentry of Norene Tennessee praises Ziron Iron Tonic as a mild iron supplement that strengthens blood and aids both adults and a 14 year old boy. The ad claims iron will cure many troubles and urges readers to buy with a money back guarantee from their druggist.
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P. G. Gentry
Norene
Tenn
Zion
Ziron
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Scott & Bowne
Bloomfeld, N. J. A
Crawford Wheatly
Conan
McLendon
Quincey
Texas
Anne Seaibaieaea
Atlanta Real Estate Board
Tor Woolford
Retail Credit Company
Forrest Adair
Woolford
Building Corporation
Benjamin D. Watkins
Bellgau Wood
Chateau Thierry
Statehouse
Key
American Legion
Camp Gordon
Vinings
N. C
St. L
C. Stover
J. G. Justice
Aberdeen
Arthur Stinchcomb
Fayette County
Will Brown
Brown
Andrew Stinchcomb
Bay
Fayetteville
Marshal
Charlie Whitlock
Stinchcomb
San Remo
Palestine
Great Britain
M. Lichtenstein
Warrenton
Thomas E. Watson
State
Democratic Executive Committee
B. F. Walker
Toombs Judicial Circuit
Warren Superior Court
Watson
Piedmont Park
Plan
Sweet Potato Exchange
Athens
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation
James W. Morton
Mr. Gentry
Norene, Tenn
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