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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1925
Page
4
A fragmented column notes the paper’s establishment in Americus Georgia in 1878 and lists Associated Press rights. It sparsely mentions random quips about movie star Mary Pickford, counterfeiters in Detroit, a blackmailing jail in St Louis, and Mac Millan’s ship battling Arctic ice for 12 hours.
A brief proverb style reflection notes that a grievous correction comes to those who forsake the path and hate reproof. It contrasts a wise response with pride, citing Proverbs 15 10 and a terse remark about Cecil. The tone resembles a moral or devotional snippet.
Editorial argues for a constitutional amendment to issue 15 000 000 in bonds for state institutions with a 4 percent rate. It proposes a governor led bond commission and details allocations to universities schools and reform schools, noting timing and tax implications for ratification.
Sumter county farmers eye big stem Jersey sweet potatoes as a money crop per the Savannah News. Toombs county shipments bring ten to twelve fifty a barrel with two and a half bushels per barrel. Forty to fifty full cars have been sent to Eastern points from Lyons in ten days. Diversification touted as safer farming. The rest notes Cuba to revive capital punishment by garrote, and a Florida man arrested in Los Angeles amid market and health quips.
Georgia imported 148,832,252 pounds of meats and meat foods last year per the State Veterinarian’s annual report. The speaker criticizes cross-border trade, notes Cuba hog sales while Georgia buys back meat, and urges counties to boost local meat production to replace interstate leakage.
OTHER DAYS IN AMERICUS TEN YEARS AGO TODAY from The My Recorder Aug 1915 notes Ruthie, a Shorter College graduate, will perform at Blue Ridge College Educational Assembly. Chesterfield Club hosts Quimby Melton before his move to Bainbridge. Guests and locals like Miss Williford and Cordele visitors are listed along with travels to Savannah, Tybee, and Panacea Spring. A look back to 1905 explains Crisp county creation, Dooly split, and park improvements in Americus with Rees park work and a smooth Forsyth street roadway. Thirty years ago no paper published.
The piece argues that applying the Golden Rule could curb labor capitalist clashes by encouraging fair dealing. It condemns retaliation and advocates mutual respect, unions, open dialogue, and honest representation, noting the Dayton trial’s broader lessons for society.
A poem recalls evenings in the cool with labor ended. It invites readers to seek rest under trees, read, stroll in parks, and enjoy nature’s calming sway. The author envisions shade, growth, and the simple pleasure of turning to nature for relief from toil.
Misses Holloway Pennington and Pennington join Miss Mary Edgar Hart for a social day in Ellaville. Numerous families from Spaulding Montezuma and Albany visit churches, guests, and relatives across LaCrosse Andersonville and nearby areas with Sunday gatherings and weeklong visits.
An testimonial proclaims a seven year search for relief from stomach pains and cancer fear ended after using Magi's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the intestinal tract, curing stomach and intestinal ailments with one dose, and offers money back if unsatisfied. Sold by all druggists.
Captain Edgar Boulizny, noted explorer and reputed early American recruit, from New Orleans, La., has volunteered for service with the American escadri in Morocco. The report notes his status as a first American to enlist abroad.
A reflective piece explores the clash between longing and contentment within ordinary life. A person seeks genuine happiness amid daily duties and personal doubts, questioning what truly satisfies the heart.
An old time drug advertisement argues aging is tied to weak kidneys and promotes Dean's Pills as a stimulant diuretic. It cites J M Baggett of 201 Mayo Street who claims backache headaches and frequent nighttime urination were cured by the product from Howell's Pharmacy. Price five cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed.
Central of Georgia Railway timetable shows arrivals and departures in Central Standard Time. Entries include routes Col Birmingham Chicago Albany Jacksonville Albany Chicago Cincinnati Atlanta Jacksonville Albany Macon Albany Columbus Atlanta Macon Albany Montgy and Chicago St. Louis Atlanta with various times and segments.
Train arrivals and departures listed in fragments: Cordele to Helena 9 35 am, 12 26 pm. Savannah to Monty 3 23 pm. Savannah to Monty 12 26 pm. J A Bowen local agent noted.
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