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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1925
Page
4
A nostalgic poem paints the shift from winter to summer with scenes of snow bright nights, frozen ponds for skating, horse drawn sleighs, smoky chimneys, crackling fires, bundled children, and a coal man. It playfully notes Jack Frost and the itch for heat, urging cheer as seasons turn.
A letter of thanks expresses deep appreciation to Drs. Anderson and Smith and hospital staff at Americas hospital for their heroic care during infant Marvin’s illness. It also thanks nurses, specific staff, pastors, and musicians, and extends prayers and sympathy to friends and readers. The note ends with a personal reflection on quiet times and a plea for kindness in public life.
Editorial notes Georgia’s 4 530 one room schools in 1922 comprise 59 percent of state buildings, with 32 percent of teachers in these schools. It argues country children deserve equal educational opportunities, cites migration to cities and uneven county wealth, and praises Sumter County’s consolidated and agricultural schools as a model. A Chicago trial excerpt discusses juror selection and crime rates prompting reflection on lawmaking and enforcement.
The message recalls the German advance through Belgium and France toward Paris, describing the ongoing costs of warfare. It notes that nations are just beginning to pay the bills of conflict, with the longest battle still unfolding as the morning after a major confrontation.
A short essay argues Americans swing between arrogance and excessive self-doubt. It recalls Civil War and World War eras as chesty peaks and laments current excessive concern with foreign opinions. The piece urges a balanced self-estimate to pursue national goals.
The American Bankers Association urges cashing or depositing checks promptly to avoid loss, misplacement, or signature wear. Carrying an indorsed check risks mislaying, noncashable status, and bank bookkeeping nuisance. Cash or deposit a check as soon as you receive it.
In warm weather static on broadcasts often distorts reception making voices sound harsh and unclear. Listeners report interference from atmospheric conditions increasing hiss and dropped signals across stations.
From August 29 1905 items lead with a frightened bogey horse near the post office and a fall on Forsyth street. Marching residents return from Ellaville Brevard North Carolina and Magnola Springs summer visits. Local grocery venture planned on Cotton Avenue by Baisden and James Boone. Seaboard master mechanic Poole visits Americus. Pigeon nuisance prompts official action. Ten years ago Americus installs a white way post lights on Forsyth Street. Miss Lallie Carter hosts a suburban gathering with dice tables, punch and sandwiches on her veranda.
Thirty years ago today cotton receipts at several warehouses ran ahead of any day since the new crop began while merchants looked for better trade this fall. Tim Killen left for Macon to take a position with the Dannenberg Company and friends wish him success.
The text argues General Anderson cannot run prohibition enforcement on business terms and must seek Senate approval for appointees. It claims political patronage leads to corruption, inefficiency, and favoritism, and that senatorial interference will undo any promised improvement. It contrasts civil service gains with prohibition service failures.
The piece cautions France about repeating ancient Carthaginian mistakes by relying on foreign mercenaries for war, noting Rome’s fate and drawing parallels to current European use of African and German mercenaries and American ventures in Africa. It warns that such expedients invite decline and peril to national sovereignty.
The remark argues that injecting politics into prohibiting additional services does not enhance public service or personal polling outcomes. It challenges the rationale and calls for restraint in political involvement around service bans.
Wyble Marshall invites all to its organized graded Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Superintendent. Preaching by the pastor at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Epworth League and Junior Missionary Society meet 6 30 Sunday evening. Christian Science Reading Rooms open Sunday mornings 10 30 and daily 10 00 to 12 00 excluding holidays.
Job M. Branch, pastor, announces Sunday school at 9 30 with T T Gatewood as superintendent. The lesson this week focuses on Acts chapters 16 19 to 34 and invites all to visit the great.
The piece argues imperial overreach harms governance and warns that wholesale corruption taints narcotic and prohibition enforcement. It stresses honesty and vigilance as remedies, cautions against political jobbery, and asserts incorruptible officers must be empowered to uphold standards in the army, navy, and related services.
In Blipspi Paul and Silas lead a morning worship at 11:00 with a special music program. Pastor Branch delivers a sermon on Working Together. Evening service at 8:00 features popular hymns, choir selections, and Branch speaking on The Labor of the Soul. Baptism will be offered to several candidates. All are invited.
Hoke Shirley presides at R yard service 11 am. Two Mighty Defenses and Four Ways of Hearing events listed with midweek meetings and prayer sessions. William Haywood and Rev E M Ovegy lead Sunday services at 11 am and 8 pm with Epworth League activities and missionary society. Universalist pastor Rev J M Blasnake to preach at Taylor Street church morning and evening services. A note about rooftop 24 no parking signs for airplanes.
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