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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
4
Local newspaper text notes mail slogans and staff roles at The Times-Recorder Americus Ga. Items discuss Prohibition beer remarks, Hearst temple in Georgia, free passes in Georgia, a Knoxville wife elopement trunk dispute, name Heisn versus Hisgen, hotel guest sheets, and phonograph aided voices for Bryan and Taft referenced in travel context.
The Savannah Press joins other Democratic papers urging Judge Safford to voluntarily withdraw from the electoral ticket or be summarily dismissed, pushing for a prompt political remedy.
The piece notes a Republican and Democrat slate praised by the Chicago Record-Herald with most worthy nominees, while only one endorsed candidate remained for higher office. It mentions shifts in Confederate pension payments and veteran reactions, plus various editorial opinions on notable figures and events.
A Savannah Press columnist mocks the Sultan for gifting a constitution while keeping his wives, suggesting Georgia offers finer women or widows than the sultan's spouses. The piece adopts a satirical tone about rulers and romance.
A cautious, post-session note expresses curiosity about what the current legislature has definitively achieved aside from the convict investigation. It emphasizes awaiting an intelligent summary of concrete outcomes and reforms enacted during the session.
An editorial argues against convict wage exploitation and condemns child labor in Georgia. It asserts convicts should be treated humanely without excessive work and condemns industry profits earned from exploited child labor, urging strict limits on weekly hours and a higher protection age for factory children. It links past abuses to eventual accountability before justice.
The article defends Georgia while condemning the white primary and a Democratic elector who would not back the ticket. It argues Georgia risks demoralization abroad as North and West observers view the party’s stance, urging resignation of Judge Safford and stricter primary rules to unify loyalty to the Democratic ticket.
Justice Woodward argues commerce helps national sentiment but is not the main force. He credits education, a common school system, fraternal lodges, churches, newspapers, and politics as stronger unifiers shaping a one nation from diverse regions. He cautions against assuming money makes a flag or loyalty.
A defense of staying in the South urges young men not to chase opportunities in the North or West. It extols the region’s unity, climate, and untapped potential, arguing pride and cooperation will shape ethical and material progress. Editor Edmonds is cited urging absentees to return and invest in the South.
The piece argues for shifting naval focus from ocean battleships to air ships like Zeppelins. It highlights cost differences, noting air ships could cost about $250,000 versus many millions for battleships, and claims air fleets could threaten or defeat traditional fleets from above. It suggests future naval power may rely on air superiority rather than large ocean-going ships.
A long editorial arguing for mercy toward financially distressed debtors who steal in desperation. It recalls a Chicago case where a poor Italian collector sought help to avert ruin, with two loans totaling 520 dollars arranged after public appeals. The piece urges careful investigation of circumstances and mercy in each case to restore honor and prevent ruin.
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