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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1925
Page
4
Seecond clause matter entered at the post office at Americus Georgia under the Act of Congress. The Associated Press is exclusive for republication of news dispatches credited or not credited to the paper. All rights of republication of special dispatches reserved. National advertising reps listed.
A biblical verse from Matthew 6 25 urges not to worry about food drink or clothing asserting life and body exceed material needs and should guide daily conduct
An Athens editorial urges welcoming visitors with courtesy and suggests adopting Augusta’s car tag welcome. It highlights Appling county signs and Sumter county plans to attract tourists with roadside signs, pamphlets, an Americus tourist camp, and year round crops. The piece links friendly reception to higher land values and local prosperity.
A bond issue of 256000 is launched in Rome Georgia with 40000 for parks and playgrounds and 10000 for water and other city needs. The piece argues for parks and schools as foundations of community health and character and urges public responsibility for the inheritance of Georgia’s forefathers. It also discusses coal strike concerns, public official roles, and critique of bankruptcy law and legal fees affecting creditors.
Notes from ten years ago discuss honor systems exempting top students and critique teaching as policing. The piece contrasts Eastern mysticism with Western science, arguing the Oriental seeks meaning while the Occidental seeks causal laws, asking how many locals value Oriental mindsets while living in Occidental life.
A collection of humorous lines on dating gender roles and social quirks. The memo critiques courtship manners, affection, gossip, and aging with playful aphorisms aimed at lighthearted reflection. Strong, dated voice and multiple unnamed speakers.
A photographer harangues a model with sharp tips on posing holding still in a studio. He warns against blinking sighing and moving while promising another session and more costly proofs. The piece underscores the pressure of pay to play portrait sessions.
Messrs G L Williams and Albert Harris take over two Church street residences near Jackson, with W G Turpin moving from one and Miss Dora Williams relocating to Hampton near Lamar street. Americus reports a second cotton bale of the new crop grown by C C Clay selling for 15 1 4 cents in three hours after the first bale, at the round price.
R J Perry shows improvement after illness and visits downtown briefly. Watermelons remain scarce due to a large local crop. A two horse wagon sold for fifty cents, about two cents per item, and was considered good. Tim Killen plans to leave Americus for a position with Dannenberg company in Macon. Owen resigns from George D Wheatley’s store after two to three years. John Nicholson buys a fine buggy to complement his bicycle. A pleasant party including Thornton Wheatley and family, Mrs Kendrick, Misses Betle, John Charles Wheatley, and George J Wheatley family departs this afternoon for Warm Springs in Meriwether County.
Legal Ad No 863 announces sale under a security deed by M I Roberson to Mamie B Sheppard for 350.04 plus notes, due 1929 and 1925, with August 4 1925 public auction at the Sumter County courthouse, property at 519 Mayo Street Americus described as beginning at Mayo Street and Eldridge property corner. Proceeds to satisfy debt with interest 6 1/2 percent and costs. title to purchaser.
The United States Department of Agriculture begins a ten day survey of Georgia peach crops. J W Parks, a department representative, will compile data from Georgia and other Southern states. Results will be mailed to growers in a booklet, with costs of production, varieties, and shipping dates outlined.
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