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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
4
A brief biblical reflection notes that few will admit error when faced with correction. The author cites Proverbs 10 18 about misusing life by rejecting instruction, suggesting humility is rare among those who err.
The editorial notes Americus has not suffered water shortages despite months of drought while other cities face restrictions. It praises Americus waters as abundant, cold, and essential, contrasts with Atlanta’s tensions over hydroelectric power, and urges prudent conservation without curtailing city use. It also references court cases, political strategy, and regional prosperity indicators in Georgia.
American women will smoke five of the seventy five billion cigarettes sold in America this year says the president of a large tobacco company. The claim notes five out of 75 but questions accuracy of the figures.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta reports satisfactory summer business in the South portion within the Sixth District, the so called heart of the South, with steady improvement over prior years based on June and early July trade reviews. A light, reflective aside on vanity and hair ends the piece with a witty unrelated line.
In 1905 cent ral depot extension on Cotton avenue begins with many laborers at dawn. Funeral of President Lyman Hall to be held in Atlanta. Capt Hall born in Americus, son of Dr. John E and Mrs. Hall. Moonlit auto rides and social gatherings noted as Americus trends.
The piece traces a century of liberalizing forces from railways to radio, notes progress beside poverty, and argues for smarter institutions for global governance. It warns against naive segregation schemes and the erosion of personal sovereignty as technology reshapes society. It calls for intelligent solutions over brute force.
The passage condemns national rivalry and violence toward minorities, arguing that societies favor force over ideas and seek to force people to fit existing institutions rather than adapt institutions to diverse minds. It likens contemporary behavior to Procrustes and warns that changing the fundamental social framework is not being considered.
The piece notes that holding the conference would be an experiment and that the delay in convening stems largely from unspecified factors tied to the four power treaty and broader diplomatic considerations.
A lively description of beachgoers enjoying sun and surf. Women in swimsuits fascinate on the sand as they splash into cold water, then perform graceful dives from the board. The scene celebrates seaside leisure and shore spectators who watch the playful displays.
The passage notes reluctance to raise the issue and describes a bilateral agreement where national laws apply under Chinese administration when China provides modern laws and courts. It claims courts exist in major cities with broader reach only as it expands. The text envisions limited Chinese jurisdiction in a few cities as an experiment while growth continues.
Last week residents and families from Englishville and nearby communities carried out a string of social visits and gatherings. A canning club course in Miona drew Julia Duke and others, while numerous households hosted relatives from Andersonville Lacrosse and Americus for weekend or Sunday visits.
The public is invited to attend services at the Lutheran church Sunday morning at eleven o'clock. Misses Mardelle Pennington Janila Holloway Howard and Dur wood Pennington Henry Bedenbaugh and Owen Barswick attended the movies in Americus Saturday evening.
Mrs J T Morris visits relatives at New Era while James Maxie and family return from Athens with Tom Maxie. Lucy Belle McDonald and Agnes McDonald of Spaulding stay with Lizzie Bedenbauch and Mary Hart of Ellaville. Epworth League gathering draws Rob Holloway and others. George Wicker attended with family.
Physician endorses Calotabs as the greatest system purifier. Take a thorough cleansing twice weekly for several weeks to renew energy and health. Family package with directions priced 35 cents. trial 10 cents available at any drug store.
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