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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-18
PREPARING FOR LEGION [.
MEET AT ATHENS JULY 3

ATHENS June 18.-IndicatioYs
are that the largest number of del
egates ever to attend a state and
department convention of the
American Legion win be in Athens
ON July 3, 4 and 5 for the meeting
of the department of Georgia in
the Classic City" on these days.
lAll Athens is preparing for the
event and the city is getting all
set to welcome the heroes of
the Marine in the dark DAYS of
1918 when the dougboys were
thrown in to stop the march on
Paris, of St. Mihiel, of Belleau
Wood, the Velse and last but not
least of the Argonne. Probably
as much, if not more than any
other place in >the state, Athens
has kept warm spot in her heart
for the ex-soldiers and it will be
a personal welcome that the dele
gates will receive here:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-18
IMMIGRANTS Wanted
FOR GEORGIA FARMS
Business Men Commend Action
of Cotton Manufacturers in
Favoring Change in Laws

ATLANTA, Juen 18.-ABusiness
men here strongly favor increased
immigration of desirable citizens"
and have commended very highly
the recent action of the Cotton
Manufacturers association of
Georgia in adopting resolutions to
that effect.
In the opinion Of merchants,
manufacturers and agriculturalists
here, who have discussed the sub
ject, believe the law should be
amended so as the strictly desira-
bic citizens from Europe may be
brought into this country not only
to relieve labor conditions but to
help settle the vacant farm lands
and to help rehabilitate a nations
resources. AS pointed out, it will
be doing a good turn both ways.
The 1921 immigration law, it is
shown, came as an aid primarily
to the jobless ex-service men.
Now conditions are entirely diff
ferent. Not only have the indus
trial centers of the North and
Central West absorbed all the
available labor, but more than a
hundred thousands negroes have
been drawn from the Southern
states to meet these industrial de-
mands.
Higher wages have been offer
ed than purely agricultural activi-
ties can possibly pay; and while
the work is temporary and the con-
d1tions of living more expensive,
and seriously menacing to their
health and best interests, thus
making the move unwise on the
part OF the negroes, the fact is in
dlsputable, nevertheless, it is point
ed out, that they have gone and
are going in increasing numbers
as weather conditions in the North
and West are becoming more in
wiling to them.
The Cotton Manufacturers asso-
citation, in favoring increased i'm
migration, demanded that immi-
grants be examined at potts of en-
barkation instead of at Ellis Island.
Thi samendment to the present
laws, it Is, asserted, will prevent
an influx of undesirables and at
the same time relieve labor ocn-
gestions in this country with good.
hardworking, we'll meaning people
who seek to cast their fortunes in
this country of greater progress
and liberties and who will assimi-
late properly with American con-
ditions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-18

productive properties, the son had
argued that they must have pro
lection" and his argument had
prevailed. =
Now, oddly enough, this new oil
discovery did not develop as had
been expected-in fact, the excite
ment died out quickly-and when
Henry Nelson undertook to dis
pose of his holdings he was faced
by heavy loss, for Gray was Of
fering adjoining acreage at low
prices.
Following this unhappy expert
ence, the scandal about the jack
son well became public-the At
lantic Company having at last 10
Gated the leak in its pipe line
and the whole Red river district
enjoyed a great laugh.
Miss Parker, of course was
deeply chagrined at her connec-
ton with the fraud; nevertheless,
the banker felt his flesh turn
cold at the narrowness of his es-
cape.
About this time a big gasser
blew in north of the Louisiana
fields, and wise oil men began to
talk about Arkansas and quietly
to gather in acreage. Less than
week later one of Nelson's field
men brought into the bank
youth who owned some property
in the latter state. This yokel was
sick man; he was thin and white
he had a racklng cough and he
knew nothing about oil except
form heresay. All he knew was
that he would die if he didn't get
to a warmer, drier climate, but the
story he told caused Henry Nelson
to stare queerly at his field man.
That very night the latter left
town.
On the third night thereafter,
in answer to telegram, Nelson
and the Arkansas farmer slipped
unobtrusively out of Wichita
Falls. 1t so happened that Brick
Stoner, en- route to Hot Springs
for a little rest, was a passenger
on the same train.
Stoner returned in due time,
mucl rested, and he brought with
him a large check to the firms ac-
count.
We timed it to the minute" he
told McWade and Mallow. THAT
gasser couldn't have come in bet
ter if we'd ordered it. Nelson's
dickering under cover for more
acreage near what he's got, but /
tipped off who he was"
He fell easy, eh?'
Stoner grinned, ale was so
pleased with himself at swindIjng
an invalid, and so scared somebody
would discover those seepaees that
he couldn't hardly wait to sign IN.
II it hadn't Of been for the eener-
al excitement, he might Of insisted
on time t. do some exploring, but
he's pulled a rig off anothe@ io1
and he's sending it right up"
Wee got some good news
too McWade asserted. "Avenger
Number One is trying hard to
come in
MOI"
Il tell you Gray's got rabbit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-18
FEE SYSTEM RAPED

SELMA, Ala, June 18-Judge S.
f. Hobbs, representing the Dallas
County Bar Association, made a
telling argument before the Kiwan-
is club today for the establishment
of an inferior court in Selma, the
court to take the place of the pres
ent J. P. courts, the proposition
receiving the unanimous support of
the club by a rising vote. The injus-
tice and oppression of the fee sys-
TEN was graphically shown by sey-
eral well authenticated instances
where arrests were made for triv-
ial offenses and heavy fines inn
posed.
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LEGAL AID No. 500.

Any person firm or corporation,
doing business in the city of Amer
icus shall be required to provide a
galvanized iron trash can with
lid and of sufficient size to hold
ali trash and waste paper accumu-
lating at their place of business,
and shall keep same in front of
their place of business and deposit
therein all trash and waste paper
and keep the same therein until it
is taken up by the street wagon.
Any person, firm or corporation
who shall fail to provide said can or
who shall deposit on the streets
in any place other than in such can
shall, on conviction, be punished
as prescribed in section 19 of the
charter.
Cases will be made against anv
person, firm or corporation who
fails to comply with the above or
dinance within ten days from this
date. By order of the Mayor and
City Council of Americas. This
the 7th day of June 1923.
A. D. GATEWOOD, ia.
Clerk & Treasurer.
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ATIlne= montague shoulders
ceased to shake, she lifted her
blond head alertly. Then she ut
tered breathless exclamation.
Buddy, meanwhile, had been
staring at the door, and he was
surprised when, instead of his
family, he saw entering strange
man and a boy small of stature but
old of face, a boy insouciant, inn
pudent, staggering. 1t was this
COY who spoke first.
Hello, nominal" he cried.
At sound of that voice Buddy
recoiled, for it was deeper thar
his own. His expression of dis
may was no doubt ludicrous, at
any rate the urchin's lively eyes
leaped to his face and remained
there, while a grin spread over his
features.
"Huny GeeP' rumbled the lad.
Here's another one that ought to
he buried!"
Mrs. Fulton"-it was Gray
speaking-'I took the liberty of
asking your son"
Buddy Briskow heard no more,
for his ears were roaring. Her
son That voice! Being little more
than a boy himself, nothing could
have hurt him more cruelty than
this; his impulse was to flee the
room, for his world had come
down in crashing ruin. She had
lied She had made fool of him.
Gray had been right.
The others were still talking
when Buddy broke in family. His
battered visage was white, his lips
were colorIess. 81 reckon this
ends my part of the entertain
ment," said he. Slowly he seated
himself and bowed his head in his
hands, for he had become quite
i'll.
Airline Montague-Margie Full
ton-once the blow had fallen, be-
hayed rather well she took Bennie
in her arms and kissed him, then
in answer to his quick look of dis
may at her agitation, she patted
him on the shoulder and said It's
all right son. You didn't know"
Didn't know WHAT" demanded
the lad. Say He stared angrily
from one face to another. "Isf 1t a
plant?"
Take my key. Here." The
mother thrust her room key into
the boys hand. Run along. tn
see YOU in a few minutes. Te
Mallow she said: Take him out,
please. you brought him"
Mallow, flushing uncomfortab-
ly took Bonnie by the wrist and
dragged him to the door.
Margie turned to Briskow, but
in his attitude, his averted gaze,
she read the doom of her hopes.
One final chance remained, how
ever, and desperately she snatch
ed at it.
"Buddyw she cired. "Budyv
/ Her voice was poignant as she
pleaded. 81 couldn't tell you the
truth. l wanted to- laid awake
nights trying to get tie courage,
but / was afraid you wouldn't I'M
derstand. I'd have told you the
whole thing, if you'd ever given
me the chance. You know I've
been married; does it make so
much difference that | have a
son" When the object of her APP
peal only stirred, she went on, re-
proachfully; "Are you going to all
low this-this man to-come be-
tween us?"
Il wouldn't believe you now,
if" Buddy choked. Pm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-18
CHICKEN SALE COMING

DUBLIN, June 18.-A chicken
sale without hog sale is announc.
ed by Comfy Agent J. ?. Hart,
Jr., at Dublinf for June 18th, This
will be the first co operative poul-
try sale hat will be held here with
out hog sale tackled on, and will
be of more than usual interest be-
cause Of this.
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He is standing it pretty well,
and is greatly cheered by the fact
that he can see out Of his left eye
practically as well as ever. he is
going back to the oil fields and
learn the business. am going to
mt him to work. What are yoou
going to do with Bennie?"
DO with him? Whta can l do
with him."
"He is bright boy"
Pm bright too, but | have ali
| can do to get by"
I'D like to help you make
man of him"
What? You? How?"
I'D like to put him in business
and teach him that there is no
profit in short-changing CUSTOM
ers. I'd ENJOY giving the boy a
hand up, but-he is more than I'd
care to tackle alone.
There's Mallow to help you.
He'd Us "a refining influence"
The mothers lip curled.
How about you?"
"Me?"
isn't the-sort of life you are
living becoming a bit tiresome?
Aren't you about fed up on I'M
certanties?" The object Of these
queries drew a deep breath; her
eyelids flickered, but she contin-
ued to stare at the speaker.
Worry brings deeper wrinkles
than old age. Wouldn't you like to
tie to something solid and be able
to show Bennie that you are, at
heart, the sort of woman l consid-
er you? He'll soon be getting old
enough to wonder if you are
what he thinks you are Or if"
Il suppose you learned this
bayonet practice in the army"
Mrs. Fulton said hoarsely.
Anybody can make good
living in country Like this if
he care enough to try. I'll back
you if you need money"
'fAnd-what's the price?'
My price? Oh, I'd feel well re-
paid if some day Bonnie acknown-
edged that | was a regular guy,
and if you agreed"
us that all?"
Quite all. Is there something
you do-well?"
L can ocok, I'm a good cook.
Women like me usually have hob
bies they never can follow-and l
have two. / can make a fool of q
stove, and IL can design chill
dren's cloths, wonderful things,
new things"
will you come to Wichita Falls
and start a restaurant and make
good things to eat, if | supply the
money and the customers"
''Will II" The speakers face
had flushed, her eyes had begun
to sparkle.
Then its a bargain" Gray de-
clared, gayly. "Why, you'll get
rich, for it is the chance Of a life
time, III guarantee patronage;
Ill drum up trade if l have to turn
Sandwich man and ring bell.
Leave the details to me-"
Margie Fulton sank slowly into
iia nearest chair, regardless of
re fact that it was piled full of
lacy, white, expensive things; her
voice quavered, broke, as she said
Gee, Mr.. Gray! 7 figured there
must be some decent men in the
world, butt never thought I'd
meet one"
Chapter XIII
The Game of Wits.
A new strike in one of the west
ern counties had become public.
and a brand-new oil excitement
was born overnight. Trains were
crowded, roads were pammed with
racing automobiles; in the neigh
borhood of the new well ensned
scenes to duplicate those of other
pools. For The first uenl. or -
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through"
"You mean that?" The young
fellow nodded. Very wellr Some
thing in the tone of desperation,
caused Buddy to raise his head. He
was in time to see Margie tumble
with her purse and extract some
thing therefrom; to Buddy's eyes
it resembled a bottle There is no
use fighting any more. You have
ruined my life"
"My God" young Briskow yell
ed, in dismay. Don't do that! Stop
herp he leaped to his feet and
lunged for the poison vial which
was trembling upon Arlie's lips.
Gray, too had been galvanized into
action but of an unexpected ma
ture; he grappled with Buddy and
held him.
Nonsense! Water won't hurt
her; and that's all it is. She's
known as 1.-The Suicide Blond" "
Gray explained.
"Say! You're bursting with in
formation, aren't you?" 1t was
Miss Montague, tottering upon
the brink of the grave, who voiced
this explosive inquiry. Her droop-
ing shoulders Strengthened, she
raised her head and flung the emp
ty bottle violently from her. With
head erect and with firm tread she
moved to the door; she turned
there and 'blazed forth in bitter
scorn, her bobbed curls shaking as
she spoke: ''Take that selling pla-
ter back to the car barn where he
belongs. I'm off boobs for life"
The door slammed to behind the
diminutive fury, and Gray sank
feeblv into a chair. He was laugh
inc silently.
by Jove! She's splendid" he
chuckled. Buddy, II like that
woman"
1t was mid-afternoon of the
ncXt day. Mrs. Fulton, after
restless night, was packing her
trunks. She halted her labor for
second time to sean :, brief note
that had arrived a few moments
before and ran as follows.
DEAR Mrs. Fulton-I am not
really such a bad sort as you con-
slider me, and Pm genuinely inter-
e5ted in thot boy of yours. Lies
cry quits and have a serious talk
ABOUT him and-pechaps other
things.
Sincerely yours,
CALVIN GRAY
She was thus engaged when
there came a knock, and in answer
to her voice the writer entered.
Mrs. Fulton, | have learned
that life is a mixed affair, and
that most of our actions are the
results of conflicting motives.
Yes, and that we ourselves are
products of conflicting forces,
good and evil. Few of US are as
good as we would like to have peo-
pie believe nor as bad as we APP
pear. | wonder if you will believe
me when l say that Like you"
Certainly not"
Nevertheless, I do. For one
thing, you are good fighter and
a good loser. l try to be, but I
fear ! lack your spirit I would not
nave hurt you willingly"
The woman tossed her head and
turned away; when she spoke, it
was YEARLY: Il might have known
| couldn't make the jump. never
did van a big race. A good losec,
EN-? Well, I've had enough practice
lat it. How is Buddy? Hurt, l sup
pose. His young life is blasted;
he'll never trust another woman"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-18
THE ]. R. WATKINS. COMPANY will

THE J. R. WATKINS Company will
employ a lady or gentleman agent
IN Americas. Watkins Products are
known everywhere, and our salespeo-
pie make big incomes. Investigate
this opportunity! Full particulars
and valuable samples sent free to
hustlers who mean business. WriTe
today. The j. r. Watkins Co.. Deus,
Sc, Memphis, Tenn. 3(s1A
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-18
LEGAL AID NO. 6O4
NOTICE

The McKinstry Studio will be
open the entire week of June 18th
to 23rd, 1923, for the purpose of
returning to the owners all deposits
on work to be finished as well as to
return TO the owners ALI prints, cop.
les and photographs left at the stu
do.
If you have any article of value
at the studio please call for same
during the above mentioned week.
MRS. HELENA R. McKINSTRY,
Executrix.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-18

Constantinople has onyI three fac.
tories that employ more than 100
workmen each. ''n ioo
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Chapter XIII
The Game of Wits.

A new strike in one of the west
ern counties had ihecome public,
and brand-new oil excitement
was born overnight. Trains were
crowded, roads were pammed with
racing automobiles; in the neigh
borhood of the new well ensned
scenes to duplicate those of other
pools. For the first week or two
there was frenzy Of buying and
selling, a speculation in oil acre
age and town lots.
The Nelson's, of course. were
early on the ground, for in spite
of the fathers contention that
they could i'll afford, at the mo-
ment to tie up more money in un-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-18

LOANS made on improved farm
lands at cheapest rates for term of
3, or 10 years with prepayment
option given, Money secured
promptly. We have now outstanding
over $1,100,O00.0 on farm in Sum
ter county alone, with plenty more
to lend.
MIDDLETON MCDONALD
Correspondent Atlanta Trust Com
pany in Sumter, Lee, Terrell,
Schley, Macon, Stewart. Randolph
and Webster counties, 81 Planters
Bank Building, Americas. Ga. Pnone
80 or all.
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PLEASANT GROVE

The singing at H. j. Norris
Saturday night was one OF the
best held here this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. M. Dowdy and
children were Sunday visitors of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe c. Willis.
Lucille Middlebrooks spent
Sunday afternoo n d elighttully
with Lizzie McGlaury.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Presley
visited at the home of Mrs. j. M.
McGlaury Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Dowdy
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
j. B. Barton.
Mrs. J. I. Google and children
were spent-the-day guests OF Mrs
J. L. Presley Tuesday.
w. L. Dew was among those
who motored to Americus Satur-
day.
Mrs. ]. L. Presley Use ill at
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. l. Lane and
Charlie Lane spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Morris.
Jeff ,Dowdy was a dinner guest
of Duncan Dew Sunday.
Mrs. Fannie Henderson is SER
iously i'll at the home of her
daughter Mrs. w. L. Chambliss.
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aroused over the coming singing
school to be taught at Hebron by
Prof. Peevy.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank McGiil were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ). M.
brinkley Sunday.
Peyton Thomas stopped over Tor
day with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Thomas en- route from
Macon to Dothan, Ala, to accept
a position there. His many friends
wish him much success.
Miss Ethel Nicholson is at home
after spending some time with Mr..
and Mrs. Frank McGiH.
Mrs. E. C. Mitchell attended the
graduation exercises at G. w. S. G.
Her sister, Miss LucilA Thomas,
being one of the graduates.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. ]. Suggs and
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Israel were
Sunday guests of Mrs. l. P. Jones.
Mrs. D. w. Mills, Mrs. j. S.
Williams and family were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hamlin Sun
day.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

was so cruel to her that she run
away
And went on the stage"
how'd YOU know?'
81 didn't. But-the stage is the
usual refuge for convent-bred
girls who are abused. I've met sew
eraI. Did she-Was the old home
in Virginia.
Sure Mebbe you know her!"
Buddy cried.
perhaps. ] seem to remember
the story. What is her name?"'
"ArHne Montague"
The elder man shook his head.
"You said something about a
marriage. l dare say she married
some rich ohm whose family disap-
proved of the match-so many
girls have been deceived like that.
You can't imagine the prejudice of
those Fifth Avenue parents"
That's what she done. An he
went off an joined the French Le-
gion of honor an was killed.
What is the estate you men
tioned?"
"Oh, that's her own! It's all she
had to fall back on. It's bein' set
tied up now an she'll have her
money before long"
The old Virginia homestead
and the slaves"
Good thing she met me when
she did, for them lawyers had it
let go till she paid their fees"
"A providential meeting, truly,
You fixed that up, of course, and
all tied up in court and wouldn't
got rid of the wretched bloodsuck-
ers. I've done much the same thing
more than once. Now, one other
question-how does she happen to
be in Dallas? ! infer from your
account that is a model of virtue,
and that she acceptpll youh aid
only upon the condition that your
attentions to her should be charac-
terized by the deepest respect. So?
Well then, how Gomez"
That was just a luck chance.
She's got some interests here ;
stocks an things, belongin' to the
estate. She dunno, herself, how
valuable they are, but me comm
right from Texas am being in oil
an all, she asst me to help her out.
SO | got her to come. All that had
KEEP her back was 5the expense.
q =
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GO ON WITH STORY

"She was. He's dead or some
thing. I was basful about calm
around to see her, not having any
thing to talk about but school an
oil wells, but she took an interest
right away, specially in the wells.
You'd ought to hear the story Of
her life, Mr.. Gray. It's as sad as
any novel. You see, her folks had
lots of money, but her ma died an
her pa was too busy to be bother
ed, so he sent her off to a con
vent. Them nuns at the convent