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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1925
Page
4
The Associate Prose holds exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches credited or not credited to the paper. All eight dispatches for republication were served. National Advertising Representatives Frost Landis and Kohn listed with addresses in New York Chicago and Atlanta.
A fragment recalls Prov. 26 21 about a person who kindles strife through quarrelsome talk in an excessive altercation, hinting at a moral or editorial note on truth and conflict.
Editorial urges civic support as Americus Palladium Club restarts Boy Scout troops with 34 local scouts as guests. Calls for a dedicated Scout Executive, a town hut near the city, rough benches, a wrestling mat, and a sturdy kit including a water keg and a large U S flag to give the boys a real home and strong moral guidance.
In Athens J James Brown commissioner of agriculture says he will not seek reelection in 1926. He denies having a political machine and claims his strength comes from long work, then notes the General Assembly’s failure to approve the proposed $500000 surplus fund for state colleges and district schools.
An elderly woman confined to an Ohio town’s poorhouse for 65 years has had her life’s worth taken from her, a situation officials say is not their fault. The Savannnah Morning News extols Georgia’s diverse resources, contrasting them with New York’s constraints, and touts Georgia’s agricultural potential, while Sumter County’s own prospects are touched upon as part of a broader regional reflection.
In Richland the Northern tour contest ends with Miss Rubye Jones winning the trip for the greatest votes. Her main rivals were Miss Robinson of Lumpkin and Miss Mae Drew of Richland. Miss Richland will travel with other city representatives to Washington New York and Canadian points.
In Americus the Great White Way project was reviewed by the city council with plans for its construction and cost. Discussion covered keeping the lighting system once fully paid for and turning it over to city maintenance. A Great White Way feature was highlighted as part of the project.
The piece argues three Bethlehem Steel executives resign to spare 10,000 workers wage cuts, noting the tiny per‑day impact of salaries. It then contrasts human adaptability with ape specialization, suggesting ancestors were more generalized and that modern humans dominate due to non adaptation. It references wartime Germany’s ersatz substitutes amid broader economic commentary.
A girl named Kathleen sews her way to style, buying little money, stitching constantly, and turning out fashionable dresses that drew envy. She clung to work, copied trends, and produced clothing she craved despite modest means.
The passage surveys a surge of synthetic products challenging natural substances. It notes synthetic indigo methanol fats sugar gasoline silk and rubber as futures, with warnings about forged labels and market power, while claiming laboratories have delayed resource exhaustion but not replaced farming.
New Era School will begin on Monday August 31. Mrs W E Carter and young Martha Carter visited Plains with her father. Mrs Moris of Cut Off stayed with her niece Mrs W E O Bray. Mr and Mrs H Morris of Americus spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs J H Morris. Miss Florrie Bailey and Eva Hill visited Sunday afternoon with them.
Miss Lillian Morris and Mr and Mrs Bernard Bradley were guests of Mr and Mrs S d Bradley Sunday. Lillie Woodruff of Doolin visits Mrs E W Parker. R P Parker visits with M M Parker. Fort Parker and Idas Ayecork with Cortez Veal of Danie Vla are staying with friends. Mrs C D Griffin and son Leon ard visit Mrs Lou Roaca. T A Bradley and Charles Bradley spend Sunday with M C Veal. Knowing what's what isn't half as important as knowing why.
An Americus ad touts Doan's Pills as a remedy for kidney issues. It cites a taxi business at 705 Korsyth Street and a customer named Jack Frice Goc who claims relief after using the product from Wind or Pharmacy. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, N Y manufactures the pills.
A health ad urges purifying the entire system with Calotabs as a foundation of health. It recommends a thorough course once or twice a week for several weeks and claims strong vitality benefits, offering family and trial packages at stated prices.
A physician recounts his wife’s long illness and claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy provided “wonderful results.” He says it removes intestinal catarrh and inflammation causing most stomach and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis, and offers a money back guarantee. The pitch names druggists and promotes refund if unsatisfied.
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