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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
5
Mrs. Verena Carpenter of Evanston Wyoming recounts years of monthly ailments and disability from childbirth, describes taking a herbal remedy that rebuilt her strength, enabled full housework again, and grew her family to five children. She extols the product and urges friends to try it.
A special committee of the Good Roads Association approves a constitutional amendment to issue seventy million dollars in bonds over seven years, funded by two cents of the gas tax, with a sinking fund and a new bond commission to oversee spending. The measure goes to voters after legislative approval and a 33 member campaign committee plans publicity. Northern sections cover all-mall route talks for Atlanta and wildlife notes in Haralson county. Georgia fisheries show rising production from 1918 to 1923, with shrimp, crabs, and oysters increasing in value and quantity.
Newton D. Baker former secretary of war urged tolerance across religious political and personal lines and backed United States entry into the court of international justice. His Athens address opened the universitys first parents day and a welfare conference formed a committee to publish resolutions. Governor Walker faced a pardon push for A H Gilbert ex bank head serving four years of a ten year term for embezzlement.
Mayor Walter A. Sims backed a city council approved tax cut lowering the assessment rate for equipment and stock of merchants and manufacturers from 52.5 to 35 percent. The measure, effective on 1926 returns, aims to reduce merchant taxes, boost revenue consistency, and curb evasion. Councilman Ed H. Inman said it equalizes the base and prevents tax cheating.
A semi tropical storm likely caused a fatal crash near Waverly. C W Phillips of 204 Hall Street West died when his automobile skidded and overturned while driving from Jacksonville. Passenger George Bannon was unconscious but survived. Bannon reported finding Phillips dead after regaining consciousness.
Independent buyers already active in the peach belt suggest higher demand this year. Growers report good prices possible due to competition among buyers and improved marketing and shipping. The crop is not as large as last year, but growers anticipate better earnings unless an unforeseen event disrupts market.
The executive council of the American Bankers association endorsed substituting arbitration for litigation in business disputes and urged states to enact arbitration laws. Thomas B. Patton of New York praised the federal arbitration act as well. Thomasville vote on church unification mostly against it with 102 against and 33 for. A large Southern Georgia church district despite a small turnout. Fire injures multiple Macon homes. Kendrick Goodyear Mrs. Nannie Amerson and Mrs. E. L. Holloman properties damaged as fire department fought Rose Street blaze.
Col. William Mitchell bids farewell to officers after surrender and declares he will persist in pushing for a unified air force. He outlines plans for a 2400-aircraft force based in 14 largest cities with two weeks notice, to defend U S coasts and borders.
The Volks Zeitung reports Germany will shift much of its aerial industry and aviators to Central America. The German air company in Colombia will extend services across Central America Cuba and Florida. The U S government is said to offer favorable airdrome sites and permit landings at Key West Florida.
Tulsa police hold a man described by Secret Service as a small business man for investigation after a threatening letter to President Coolidge. The note signed by a broken oil man warned the president he would not finish his term unless tactics changed. R L Maddox questioned the suspect for hours.
A young Indianapolis woman died from mercurial poisoning. Pathology findings link the death to D. C. Stephenson, former KKK grand dragon, and two others who are being held.
Leonard Kilroy, 81, a comedian, killed himself by drowning in the Thames during a new revue. Life-long friend Neville Del mar testified at the coroner's inquest. Mrs Kilroy, also an actress, was reportedly in America.
Reports say eight to ten men were trapped inside the Westmoreland Coal company mine near West Newton Pennsylvania after a gas driven explosion closed a slope. The imprisoned workers were part of a construction crew not miners. News of the blast was telephoned to Pittsburgh for rescue crews.
A terse note discusses advancing amid phrases about equal treatment by superiors. It mentions timing, superiority, and effort toward harmony between authorities and individuals, framed as a reflective progress statement.
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