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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
4
A short notice notes the editor as a second place matter and cites the post office, Congress Act, and Associated Press rights. It lists national ad reps Frost Landis Kohn and others and ends with a local reflection about road conditions and county maintenance for new cars.
A brief religious reflection cites First Timothy 6 7 8 about not bringing wealth into the world and not carrying riches out Saint Chrysostom adds that true plenty lies in not coveting riches, emphasizing spiritual over material riches in concise moral terms.
A cheerful scene unfolds as a father and mother ride in an open car through bright blue hills. Enzine hums as the load grows but the day shines, while three children in the back nap and fuss. The family outing begins with anticipation but ends with tired sighs as the kids settle in.
An editorial opposes Senate bill provisions cutting the State Highway Engineer's salary to 6000 while arguing the Highway Board should set and control pay. It defends the engineer's pivotal, technical role managing millions and personnel, urges board autonomy, and cautions against tying hands of officials with legislative caps. The piece defends Warren Neel's integrity and emphasizes the need for able hires and responsible leadership.
A Japanese man offered valuable naval secrets to an American in Japan who refused and handed the information over to police. The act is portrayed as strengthening U S Japan relations and proving loyalty amid wartime rhetoric, with implications for future conflict.
Hundreds gathered to watch events staged by the Chamber of Commerce. Sack race won by Buford Blalock, Ladies dive by Miss Mary Walker, Boys high dive by Willie Norman, and greased pole climb by Edgar Butt. Also notes of social trips, cotton prices at 8 14 cents, and Ralph Rodgers defeating H A Ficher in boxing.
The article argues that enduring institutions rely on cooperative succession rather than lone great individuals. It contrasts founders with true leaders, defends evolution as a well-supported hypothesis, and praises scientific restraint and integrity over unverified claims in education and public discourse. It warns against dogmatic certainty and urges cross-field intellectual honesty.
A quirky verse warns about hidden details in food and ice. It suggests marrying someone blond or brunet masks flaws like hair in soup or steak and advises not to hang washed ice to dry, instead placing it in a hot oven.
Buffalo Bill Jr risks life in a dramatic wagon plunge from a cliff on Lookout Mountain near Hollywood. Frank Ellis plays the escaping bandit as the scene unfolds with two hours of return travel to resume filming. The action, part of Action Pictures series, is directed by Richard Thorpe from a story adapted from Bucking The Big Four. Nancy Norton, played by Jean Arthur, centers much of the melodrama surrounding the stunt.
A quirky note notes that a few hatpins displaced in a new hat can keep it from being sat upon, requiring slight realignment after about four seconds. The remark reads like a playful aside on hat maintenance and comfort.
A tip suggests making two cakes so you can enjoy cake now and save one for later. A note adds peach preserves keep longer if stored in a closet out of reach of children.
Shiloh residents welcomed Mrs. W C Jordan and Mrs. C A Chambliss with baby C A and Miss Susie Jordan visiting Friday afternoon. Rutie Marshall returned to Columbus after a two week visit. Bob Pilchehr and M W Wellens hosted relatives, Dora and Lura Pilcher joined Merrett and Hubert Jordan for dinner. Elie Casper and mother visited Mrs M M Wellons, while Mrs Lewis Pilcher of Concord stayed with her sister Mrs Wellons. Numerous Shiloh youths attended preaching at Ebenezer Sunday. Mr and Mrs C Marshall and children spent Sunday with Mrs J W Albretton and family.
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