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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27
LOCALETTS

A-ON<- hA-t@ II ~
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Borden went t.
Richfield last Sunday.
A. J. WerreH attended Field Day a
Cooling college last Friday.
Let us have your special orders fol
flowers. Sinclair's Pharmacy
Mrs. t. ]. Claspill of Dietrich was il
town on business Monday.
Mrs. Opal Dickerson and Miss Amy
Mason spent Sunday in Gooding.
Order your flowers for Decoration
Day from Sinclair's Pharmacy.
Correspondence Stationery at the
Journal office. Highest Quality. Low
est price.
Mrs. Mary B. Matson and daughter
Lois of Besslen were in town this
week.
S. G. Clover, son of Rev. and Mrs
Clover spent Saturday visiting his
parents.
Word from Byron Yaden is that he
is very much improved and will be at
home in a few days.
E A. Bowler returned "Wednesday
from Boise where he spent several days
on official business.
School held
a picnic Thursday OF this week on the
parsonage lawn.
Miss Ruby Crosse returned Sunday
evening from Rupert where she taught
school the past season.
Miss Chase who teaches school in
the Darrah District left Wednesday
evning for Pocatello.
Rev. Clover united in marriage w.
H. Mclean and Ada Mccoy of Bull
Twin Falls respectively last Sunday
at 1880 p. m. at the parsonage.
Dr. Dill was called to Richfield last
week to attend Binnie Powell who has
spotted fever.
DR.. c. P. Jones and family will move
in the A. I. Mcmahon building, over
the Shoshone club next week.
Rev. r. s. Withrow and r. ]. Nc
Mahon left on No. II Tuesday evening
for Boise, to attend the Baptist State
Convention.
Miss Flossie Mason who has been
teaching at Gannett closed her scnooi
last Friday and returned to her home
here.
Correspondence Stationery at the
Journal office. Highest Quality.
Lowest price.
DR.. Dill was called to Richfield on
the case of the little Carter girl who
was caught in a drill and received
broken leg. She was sent to Twin
Falls for operation.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

The Mothers Circle will meet Fri
day June with Mrs. D. w. Yaden.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Mrs. T. ]. Claspill of Dietrich was in
town on business Monday.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Miss Carolyn Ballard is spending a
few days with friends at Gooding.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

The Electa Kensington of the o. E. s.
met with Mrs. John Murer Tuesday
evening.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Carnations, Two Dollars per dozen
at Sinclair's for Memorial Day.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Mrs. Opal Dickerson and Miss Amy
Mason spent Sunday in Cooling
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Order your flowers for Decoration
Day from Sinclair's Pharmacy.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Correspondence Stationery at the
Journal office. Highest Quality
Lowest price.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Miss Florence Turnbull returned
Thursday of this week from her six
weeks vacation.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Journal office. Highest Quality. Low
est price.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Let us have your special orders for
flowers. Sinclairs Pharmacy.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

William Ash has returned from
Mexico, Mo. where he has been at
tending the military academy at that
place. And William, with his natty
uniform and military manners is a
mighty fine advertisement OF the
quality of the Mexico school.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Frank Glen caught the spirit o.
"Paint-up" week and gave his resi-.
dence a new coat of paint.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

WHILE OUR STOCK LASTS YOU
GET FOR CASH
II tooth Alfalfa spring tooth harrow
$500
II tooth regular spring tooth harrow
$500.
6v tooth peg tooth harrow $500.
80 tooth peg tooth harrow $4,000
1876 Double Run Force Feed Single
Disc Kentucky Grain Disc, $4,000.
Big Mccormick foot Cut Mower
$4,000.
35 inch c. F. & I. Rabbit Fence IS
cents per Rod.
Harness, Collars and Saddles, Repair
work quickly done. Send them parcel
Post. Prices Reasonable.
SHOSHONE HDW. co.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Borden went to
Richfield last Sunday.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

The w c. T. U. met Tuesday May
"a, at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth NJ.
Williams. Nine ladies' were present
and tire new members were added tie
the Union. The next meeting will be
held Tuesday, June Z, at the home OF
the. Secretary, Mrs. Jennie Mason.
Light refreshments were served. Word
from the cookies sent to hospital at
Boise in to the effect that the Boys"
are well jleased, and now that so many
are contributing they are well supplied
The Afghan is comig along fine.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Mrs. Mary B. Matson and daughter
Lois of Besslen were in town this
week
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

FOR SALE:-"C" melody saxaphone
for sale, lessons included. and easy
terms on instrument Price s175. f.
H. Wennstrom, Gooding, Idaho.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

A. ]. Werrell attended Field Day at
Cooling college last Friday.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Geo. r. Reed of Dietrich who was
brought to Shoshone some time ago
suffering with spotted fever is able to
be up and around now.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

FOR SALE:-One old ivory wicker
baby buggy. Phone So.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

FOR SALE:-Big type Poland China
bears. eight months old. Price reason
able J. Anton John, Shoshone.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Word from Byron Yaden is that he
is very much improved and viii be at
home in a few days.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Mrs. Walter wycoff of Jerome, who
has been seriously i'll with pneumonia
at the Dill hospital has now recovered
and returned home Wednesday.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Rev. E. o. Otto of Gooding, District
Missionary of the Baptist Denomination
preached at the Baptist Church Sun
day evening.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

S. G. Clover, son of Rev. and Mrs.
Clover spent Saturday visiting his
parents.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

The Methodist Church will hold
memorial service next Sunday. Every
one is invited especially American
Legion and G. A. r.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

E. A. Bowler returned Wednesday
from Boise where he spent several days
on official business.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

The Methodist Sunday School held
a picnic Thursday of this week on the
parsonage lawn.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Rev. r. s. Withrow and r. j. Nc
Mahon left on No. II Tuesday evening
for Boise, to attend the Baptist State
Convention.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Mrs. A. Thomts was called to Oakley
Idaho last week on account OF the SER
ious illness OF her sister-inlaw, who is
suffering from cancer.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Miss Ruby Crosse returned Sunday
evening from Rupert where she taught
school the past season.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

DR.. c. P. Jones and family will move
in the A. l. Mcmahon building, over
the Shoshone club next week.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

S. A. Sorenson, of Epriam, Utah who
is at the Dill hospital suffering with
spotted fever is coming along nicely
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Miss Flossie Mason who has been
teaching at Gannett closed her school
last Friday and returned to her home
here.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Rev. Clover united in marriage w.
H. Mclean and Ada Mccoy of Bull
Twin Falls respectively last Sunday
at 4:30 p. m. at the parsonage.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Correspondence Stationery at the
Journal office. Highest Quahty.
Lowest price.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Miss Chase who teaches school in
the Darrah District left wednesday
evning for Pocatello.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

DR.. Dill was called to Richfield last
week to attend Binnie Powell who has
spotted fever.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

DR.. Dill was called to Richfield on
the case of the little Carter girl VINO
was caught in a drill and received
broken leg. She was sent to Twin
Falls for operation.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-05-27

Marriage license was issued to H. w
Mexican, age 81 of Bull, Idaho, and Ada
Mccoy, age IS of Twin Falls. last
Saturday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01
TECH TOURISTS
TOBE FETEDA
DAnDFNKHr REE1N ~
: DHKDEJUE HEKE
Al. .ir Arranged Jointly
By City's Civic
Clubs

The Tech Industrial tourists, who
will visit Americus next Tuesday
from 12:15 to 2:3O p. M, stopping
for luncheon, will be entertained at
barbecue at the Cue Club grounds
on Glessner street by the members
of the three civic clubs jointly, the
Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions, and the
city council.
This was announced following a
meeting this forenoon of the commit,
tees representing these four bodies,
named at the request of the Cham
ber of Commerce, under whose gen.
eral auspices the reception was or
iginally planned
All members If I1ese bodies and
their ladies are expected to attend
the affair and join in the welcome
to the visitors. All members are
also asked to meet the Tech special
train with their autos at the Sea-
board station at 1916 O'Clock and
assist in transporting the visitors to
the ground, and back to the city
after the affair.
Arrangements have been made by
those in charge o. &C tour for 1875
men to make the trip. 1t will be
known within a day or two the ac-
tual number to be expected, as the
train will leave Atlanta Monday
morning.
The barbecue will be in charge of
J. L. Glawson, he having been dele
gated by the joint committees to
handle its preparation in every de-
tail. The various committees arrang
ing for the affair were, Frank Har-
rold, Frank Lanier and Rev: Silas
johnson, Rotary Club; Evan Mathis
and Mayor ]. f. Sheppard, Kiwanis
Club: E. L. Carswell and Dan Chap
pell, Lions Club; R. L. AlHsod and
w. E. TAYLOR, city council.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01
Young Wife of New York Multi Millionaire Of 70
Uses S g 9, SEQ Af1mony To Collect
Proof of Chafges

suit for divorce opened before Justice
Finch, and a jury on March 8.
The silver-haired millionaire of 70
appeared as unperturbed at what
was bound to be the unvelling of his
escapades as if this were merely a
petty business wrangle.
Mrs. Stokes, still in her thirties,
sat near her husband. She was Wis
IDLY nervous. Clinging to her arms
were their children, little Jimmy
Stokes, 5, and Helen Muriel Stokes,
At the counsel table sat Harold
Billig. Mrs. Stokes cousin and one of
the seven correspondents named by
the millionaire. W. e. D. Stokes, Jr.,
son of the plaintiff by his former
marriage, and also mentioned as CO.
respondent glared at his father.
At the close of the day the sum
and substance of "damning testi-
mony" was to the effect that house
maid had seen Mrs. Stokes wearing
overalls; that she had kissed Billig,
and on one occasion had used the en-
dearing term of Carrots" when Bill
lig entered her bedroom late at
night; and that Mrs. Stokes occas-
ionally smoked a gold-tipped cigar
cite.
During the days that followed the
divorce suit was lifted from the field
of comedy to the plane of melodrama
by the appearance on the stand of a
witness who swore that he saw Mrs.
Stokes in the apartment of Edgar T.
Wallace, at 13 E. 35th street.
CHAPTER 2
On March "a. Edwar T. Wallac,
oil magnate of California, arrived in
New York.
Brimful of indignation at being
named a correspondent by Stokes and
denying that he even knows Mrs.
Stokes. he says when the case con-
venes on April 6. he will tell of his
own happy welded life and prove the
falsity of charges concerning his
conduct in his apartment.
The western oil man says he will
admit he occasionally entertained
trends and that he left his keys
rather loosely to others, but this is
all.
CHAPI Elk 8
In the counter action for divorce
brought by Mrs. Stokes she uses these
words in a sworn affidavit:
My husband is so morose and i'll
natured in his disposition, and so
fIthv and degraded in his habits,
and generally so coarse, disgusting
and loathsome as a man, that life
with him has become intolerable."
Then she adds: For long time
my husband has been schemirg, plot
ting and planning to def-aud me of
my lecal rights and destroy my good
name"
CHAPTER 4
IT was on Feb II 1911, that VIII
liam E. D. Stokes was married in Jer-
Continued on Page d.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01

In the decision yesterday Mors-
chauser ruled out of the divorce suit
as confidential and privileged the
alleged confession" letter written
to her husband by the wife, and also
letters alleged to have been written
to Mrs. Stillman by Fred 'Beauvais,
Indian half-breed guide, who was
named in the bankers complaint as
correspondent and accused of being
the father of Mrs. Stillman's infant
son, Guy.
Justice Morschauser pointed out
that his inhibition against admitting
the alleged messages from Boau1ais
to Mrs. Stillman applied only to the
motion under consideration and that
they might be offered again in con-
nection with later motions.
Referring to the alleged letter
written to Mr.. Stillman by his wife,
10 the admission of which her attor-
neys objected, and waion it was
charged by counsel for the banker
she wrote 'in a moment Of hysteria,
duplicating herself" the decision
said:
'The communications and transac-
tions between husband and wife
were early recognized Us privileged
and neither could be compelled to
disclose what took place between
them and neither was a competent
witness to testify as 70 such trans
actions or communications of a con-
fidential nature, or induced by the
marital relation.
"From experience it was found
that far less evil would result from
the exclusion of such testimony
than from its admission. 1t may in
Individual cases work hardship, but
the destruction of confidence be-
tween husband and wife would cause
much misery and affect the marriage
relation. This rl1le is founded upon
sound public policy"
Referring to Mrs. Stillman's
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01
BY WHIT HADLEY.

NEW YORK, April Twill W. E.
D. Stokes, aged multi-millionaire, for
80 years a central figure in the BIZ
zarre life of New York succeed in
divorcing his young bride?
He says that he will. She says that
he will not.
Mrs. Stokes adds she will divorce
her husband and make him pay in
blood for the shame he has brought
upon me-"
The case rivals the Stillman di-
vorce suit, with its charges and coun-
ter-charges, in which the parentage
of two little children is the issue.
On March II, the Stokes case was
suddenly halted by Supreme Coul
Justice Finch and Stokes was peremp-
torily ordered, to hand his wife $19,-
500 in cash. Justice Finch, address
ing Mrs. Stokes from the bench, sug'
gested that she use this money t,
gather evidence to refute the testi-
mony presented by witnesses for her
husband. He reluctantly gave her
the money. in lieu of going to Jail for
contempt.
Immediately afterward Mrs
Stokes lawyers announced that when
the case is resumed April 6, they will
have the evidence. Martin W. Lit
tleton, who is Mrs. Stokes chief
counsel, said today:
Mrs. Stokes will be the first wit
ness for the defense when the trial
re-opens.
Her story on the stand will be one
OF the most remarkable revelations
ever heard IN any court in any land.
When she describes what she has
gone through at Stokes hands and
supports her statements with proof
the world of thinking men and women
viii be astounded that any man could
'nfllct so much suffering on anv
woman.
We will prove that Stokes sought
to. show that his wife was the mother
OF lIlegltimate children, and that ha
personally combed disreputable ra-
sorts in New York, Chicago and Den
yer IN a mad attempt to secure evi-
dence, but that he was absolutely un-
successful in discovering a single fact
to discredit her.
eve will bring witnesses from each
city to show Just what he said TO
them and what he offerod thor
This divorce suit which he is now
prosecuting is hut nsrt IF systematic
persecution with a terrible object in
view. We will lay that object be-
fore the world"
The story which follows is an ac-
curate history of the "S+ ol,es case "
taken from official records and court
documents. as we'll rs from sworn
testimony on Sic
CHAPTER
After preliminary litiratioo dating
from 1919. the trial proper of Stokes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01

charge that her financier husband
is the ia.t' 7 of a 30-months-oid son
born to "Mrs. Florence H. Leeds
former musical revue girl, the de-
cision said:
"The defendant has amended her
answer andCcharges acts and conz.
duct upon the plaintiff Of similar
character as charged by him against
her and such acts are supported by
affidavits Of different persons.
"She does not seek a divorce, but
pleads recrimination against the de-
fendant as a defense. If the acts
and conduct as charged against each
other are sustained, neither will be
entitled to a decree.
IF these charges are established
the plaintiff and defendant will find
themselves in the same position as
before the commencement of the ac-
ton, except that they will have had
their day in court, or perhaps sew
eral days, to matters affecting them,
and this. means time, labor and ex-
pendture of money"
lie ueClSlOn Sdlu II was ueDdtd-
Bile question: whether the letters al
legged to have been written to Mrs,
StiIlman by the Indian guide, one of
her husbands servants, Should be
received upon the plaintiffs affida-
Wit, unaccompanied by other affi-
davits."
Guy Stillman, the infant whose
Legitimacy was attacked by Mr.. Still
man, and who was named co-defen-
dant with his mother, "will bear a
stain that cannot be erased and for
which he is not responsible, if the
husband is successful in his suit, +"
said the decision.
''The plaintiff seeks to do that
which he believes is his duty to him
self and his children" it continued.
"The plaintiff having challenged the
paternity of the child, the defendant
comes to its protection and to the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01
LUCY PAGE GASTON
CONVERTED TO FAGS

CHICAGU, April l.-"Since see
ing society women smoke cigarets," !"
says Lucy Page CASTOR, who recent
ly protested to President Harding
against his use of 'fags, Il have
changed my mind about them
(meaning the cigarets) They lend
charm to the ladies that could
never otherwise be acquired. Moth
ers, teach your daughters to blow
rings."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01
CHARLES INSISTS ON
RIGHTS OF KING.

STElNAMANGER, April It'll
a. m,)-Former Emperor Charles de-
clared here this morning that his de-
parture from Hungary would be con-
dltioned upon permission to issue a
proclamation to the Magyars ex-
planning the 'unfavorable circum-
stances" compelling his withdrawal,
and saying he, as king, temporarily
confirmed the regency of Admiral
Horthy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01
NO CHANGE IN
POSTMASTERS HERE.

WASHINGTON, April In ac-
eordance with policy not hereto
fore given publicity, President Hard
ing today stated, in reply to direct
question by the correspondent, that
there would be no change in the
Americus postmastership under his
administration, as he intends to keep
all present Democratic postmaster in
office to refute reports that he would
upset the efficiency of the depart
ment for politics.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01
LENIN AND TROTZKY
TURN CAPITALISTS.

PETROGRAD, April 1.--Lenin
and Trotzy today took jobs with a
British-American syndicate at $5,-
100000 a year each. They also get
$100,OO0,O00 in stock. They re-
nounced Bolshevism and all its works
and asked the Lnndnt- a44A Mtss4i44iirfe W ttsss4i44irfe--
Ton Governments to set up a protec-
toratp over Russia. They would like
- have Prince Edward appointed
resident lending an election to be
Conducted hv Charles F. Murphy of
3awmany fame.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01
MADAM, YOU MUST
WEAR THEM LONCERt

CHICAGO, April 1.-The Ameri-
can Association of Modest Modists,
meeting here today, adopted a reso-
luton which means that fall styles
for women will require street
dresses to touch the heels and eve
ming gowns to have nigh necks, long
sleeves and train. Thousands, of con-
gratulatory kilograms were received,
including some from Flo Ziegfeld,
Morris Gest, Annette Kellerman,
Louise Glaum and Audrey Munson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01
BUDAPEST CALM, FRENCH
CHARGE THERE REPORTS.

FARIS, April 10y the Asso-
ciated Press THE French charge
D'Affaires in Budapest telegraphed
TO foreign office here today that he
was unable to confirm the various
press reports of Hungarian troops
movements adding tha5 absolute
calm prevailed in the Hungarian cap
ital
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01
CHARLES REPORTED
SAFELY GUARDED

BUDAPEST, April 1.-(By the
Associated Press. )-Starullag re-
ports that Former Emperor Charles
was moving with troops toward this
city weer officially denied last night.
1t was declared that Charles was
safely guarded at Steinamanger.
Perfect order prevailed in Budapest
during the evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01
Glee Club Here For
Program Tonight

The members of the Cordele High
School Glee Club arrived this after
noon for their concert at the High
School tonight, are being entertain
ed in the homes of their friends IN
the city.
The program will be given at 8
o'clock under the auspices of the Mu-
sic Study Club.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01
AMERIcUS LIGHT AND
GAS RATES CUT.

announcement was made late this
afternoon by the Americus Light
ing Company that, effective at once,
because of the well-known marked
reductions in the cost of coal, labor
and other costs, both gas and cleo
trio rates for Americus consumers
would be reduced SO percent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01
BALL MANAGERS SAY
THEY HAVEN'T CHANCE

DALLAS, Tex, April 1.-Tele-
grams received by the Chamber of
Commerce today from iris Speaker,
Lee Fohl Miller Higgins and Ty
Cobb, saying they had no hope Of
winning the American League pen
nant this year, but would land in the
second division.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01
TIME LIMIT PUT ON
AFTER-DINNER SPEECHES!

NEW ORLEANS, April 1.-One
year in the penitentiary was the
sentence imposed today for the first
conviction under the new state law
making it a felony for an after-din-
ner speaker to talk more than five
minutes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-01
COTTON TAKES
GREAT ADVANCE.

NEW YORK, April l.-On conf
dental reports of cotton acreage cut
in half, and suddenly increased de-
mand from Russia, with which coun-
try trade relations were unexpected
Iy restored by order of the president
today, cotton scored the greatest ad-
vance in a single day in a decade,
closing at $50 points higher at 1875
for Jhly good middling.