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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
4
The text presents boilerplate copyright and republication rights from The Associated Press, with locations in New York Chicago and Atlanta, followed by a biblical quotation from Psalms 90 4. It references Atlanta Americas Georgia and public notices about press use and rights without reporting a clear event or person.
A brief display line from Carlyle appears in The Times Recorder noting the paradox of time as it shapes and consumes existence, the river of life ever rushing forward and transforming all in its wake.
A husband reshapes his routine after a spat over worn shoes. He buys polish, battles hardened wax, and shines them with brush and rag. His wife pushes for thrift yet he persists, ending with clean shoes and a quiet sense of pride after a daily routine.
Mr. E A Graham of Brooklyn Heights presents a lengthy letter to defend the common people, charging local officials with bias toward prominent, influential figures. He cites a June 20 police report, argues for equal enforcement of laws, and compares treatment of two young men with a separate case involving a stranger. The Times-Recorder refutes claims, defends editorial independence, and notes the editor’s openness to public input.
Ten years ago no paper published in Americus. Twenty years ago notes from The Times Recorder recount visits to Cordele Lithia Springs Wake Forest and Seaboard, typhoid recovery of Helen Argo, cotton bales at Council warehouse, plans for a South Georgia league, and property transfers on College and Elm. Thirty years ago Ballars from Paris Texas visit Sumter Stewart counties as silver dollars are shipped and LeConte pears move to New York. Alliance warehouse and mercantile matters unfold. Mrs Mann returns from Lookout Mountain.
The text argues that neither Modernists nor Fundamentalists should be banned and that both sides deserve recognition and tolerance within Christianity. It critiques sectarian exclusion and notes that Japanese and Chinese discrimination differs by individual, urging America to treat both groups with distinction while avoiding race-based mass classifications. The piece ends with a hostile, humorous aside on heat and summer laziness.
Sunday school at 9 30 preaching at 11 and 8 led by Rev T E Davenport of Unadilla. Senior and Intermediate Leagues meet 7 pm as does Junior Missionary Society. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm. Christian Science Reading Rooms open Sunday 10 30 am and daily 10 am to 12 noon except holidays. Miss Lula Hay teaches practitioner. Midweek prayer 8 pm. Morning sermons announce three weeks subject Bible origins and versions with Aug 16 23 30 topics The Early Sources of the Bible The Various versions of our more recent Bible Three mighty defenses of our Bible.
First Baptist Church led by Pastor Joe M. Branch offers Sunday school at 9 30 with Lesson Strengthening the Churches from Acts 15 36 16 5 and morning worship at 11. Branch preaches Lifes Record or Gods presence in our lives with special music and a warm welcome. Lee Street Methodist Church led by Pastor William M Haywood holds Sunday school at 9 30 and services at 11 and 8 with Epworth League and Junior Missionary Society at 7 15 p m inviting all to worship.
A church invites attendance to three Sunday musical programs led by Prof. E. A. Patterson formerly of the Home Mission Board now with Moody Institute of Chicago. The program features a popular singer performing old songs. The sermon topic contrasts a boy’s choice between a ball game and church attendance. Everyone is welcome.
Central Baptist Church at corner Lee and College streets with Pastor Hoke H Shirley holds Sunday school at 9 50 a m overseen by R L Maynard Supt Morning worship begins at 11 o clock Evening worship at 8 o clock The pastor will preach at both services B Y P U meets at 7 o clock.
A church program lists selections including Prelude Duologue by Grey and Anthem Sing Unto the Lord by Simper. Comprises quartette O Come Let Us Sing, Offertory Canzonetta Whiting, Solo The Penitent Frimil, Postlude Festal March Hackett, and Evening Service Prelude Legere Kern with Chorus Be Joyful in the Lord Wilson. Mrs H O Jones is organist.
Mrs. G. W. Doster spent Tuesday with daughter Mrs. Matthews. Mrs. M. C. Veal visited last Monday afternoon with Mrs. C. M. Bailey. Mrs. H. J. Morris stayed Wednesday night with sister Mrs. M. M. Parker. Mr. E. M. Parker, mother Mrs. M. M. Parker, and sister Mrs. H. J. Morris took a trip to the
Mrs John Scarborough and her children have returned from a three week visit to her parents Mr and Mrs Harris of Graves. Robbers took $800 from a Boston filling station at noon in a bold daylight theft.
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