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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1924
Page
4
Thought on diligence in business from Bulwer-Lytton
A fragment recalls a maxim about steady, well done work in business versus hurried effort. The line attributes wisdom to patience and persistence, linking diligence with reliable results and moral stance on work ethic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulwer-Lytton
Only a Fool Hears All Gabriel Faure Death Remembrance
A Paris mus ichevent tale recalls Gabriel Faure as the great composer who had died recently. President Doumergue quips about a singer's faltering recital and Faure's presumed deafness during the evening. The aphorism follows: Only a fool hears and regrets what is best unheard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel Faure
Doumergue
Why Not a Secretary Of Agriculture From The South
A historical argument urging Southern representation in the U S Department of Agriculture. The writer notes only one secretary born south of the Mason Dixon Line since 1862 and argues that Southern scientists and farmers need sympathetic understanding and cooperation from a top agricultural post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture
Department
David F. Houston
North Carolina
Missouri
Wilson
One Form of Madness A Boy Robber Arrested
A youth dubbed a boy robber confessed to staging about a score of hold ups and robberies to collect material for magazine stories. He claims his aim is to observe reactions when faced with a pistol and turn them into fiction, suggesting possible grapho mania or graphomania. The piece notes such writing urges often produce drivel yet can find a market.
Graphomaniacs and the monomania of writers
The author argues writers resemble graphomaniacs with a single minded focus. He compares writing to business and notes success often requires overpowering dedication. Citing Webster on mania, he questions what truly drives one to excel in a chosen pursuit.
Blood tests claim to reveal unborn sex in New York hospital
A New York hospital specialist asserts he can determine an unborn child’s sex by maternal blood analysis, claiming 700 successful forecasts without error. He argues boys and girls affect mothers’ blood differently, a claim met with skepticism about predicting the future and human limits of knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Americus History Notes From Dec 1 1914
Ten years ago Americus figures feature church resolve as Rev J A Thomas is reappointed to his charge after two years. Dr T D Ellis takes over the district. The Am ericus Ice and Coal Co plant sells at foreclosure for 9000 dollars to T J Meadors of Atlanta. The event draws onlookers at the courthouse. Friday the High School Girls Sewing Club is hosted by Misses Mattie and Jois McMath at Rees Park. Mr and Mrs W M Slumber are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Thomas
Americus Church
T. D. Ellis
Americus Ice and Coal Co
High School Girls Sewing Club
Mattie
Jois McMath
Rees Park
W. M. Slumber
Fragmented 1920s News Snippets and Social Notes
A patchwork of disconnected items covers crime, taxes, politics, and social chatter. Notable mentions include John D. Rockefeller style wealth figures, a water shortage in Los Angeles, a landlady poisoning in Illinois, a post office stamp theft in Ohio, and cold waves in Italy. Celebrities, college guests, and local social tidbits mingle with musings on youth, fasting, unity of business and pleasure, and Christmas forecasts.
Twenty Years Ago Today From The Times Pecorder
Misses Mary Littlejohn Montez and Laverne Thomas returned home from a visit with friends in Keesburg. Mr and Mrs Robert Allen leave for Brunswick to visit Mr and Mrs George Nix. Eight and three quarters for cotton draws groan from sellers who refused ten cents. Mr and Mrs E B Thayer are home after a Brunswick week with Edwin Thayer. Mrs NR Sanborn announces the engagement of Mary Dot Sanborn to Benjamin S Smith. Beulah MecMath and W T Crouch wed in Atlanta with Rev Bivins officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Littlejohn
Montez
Laverne Thomas
Tosfriends
Keesburg
Robert “Allen
Brunswick
George Nix
E. B. Thayer
Edwin Thayer
N.R. Sanborn
Mary Dot Sanborn
Benjamin S. Smith
Jackson Street
Americus
PA. L. McMath
Beulah MecMath
W. T. Crouch
Atlanta
Rev. Bivins
Thirty Years Ago Thanksgiving in Americus
From The Times Recorder November 1 1894 a lively Thanksgiving in Americus with Ansiicus young men praising friendly hosts and pretty girls despite cotton’s low prices. Managers ban smoking loafers at doorway. Windsor Mrs Cecil Gabbett and others hosted sumptuous dinners at Allen House, Brown House, House, and Hawkins Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Meineer Fields
Windsor
Allen House
Jossey, House
Brown House
Hotel Hawkins
Cecil Gabbett
Charles Fricker
Leap Year Marriage Rush Urged Before Leap Day
A brief notice urges couples to wed soon to beat the Leap Day deadline. Officials emphasize securing licenses and planning ahead as the calendar's extra day approaches, highlighting the heightened demand for ceremonies in the remaining weeks.
Thanksgiving Program and church notes from Leslie
The Sunbeam Band of Leslie Baptist Church led by Miss Carilou Harvey held a Thanksgiving program to a large audience. Rev J P Daughtry preaches at Leslie Methodist on Sunday in his final service before moving to Calnabus. Friends regret his departure after two years. Local residents visit and travel for medical care, teaching posts, and family gatherings with several missives about B Y P U activities and Thanksgiving events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeam Band
The
Baptist Church
Carilou Harvey
J. P. Daughtry
Leslie Methodist Church
Calnabus
Jacksonville
J. M. Harvey
Atlanta
Harvey
Daisy Sims
Tifton
Union
Mamie Burnett
Augusta
7J. T. Bolton
Rury Parker
Cairo
Roy Harp
Dan Pace
Hapeville
Vivian Smith
Macon
Leslie Baptist Church
Lailah Clifton Wo
Meggs
Olamae Suggs
Perry
Christmas Shopping Warning Prompted by Timely Advice
A dated note urges readers to start Christmas shopping early as a timely precaution, acknowledging many may skip the task yet highlighting potential benefits of early planning.
General election registration books open for December 17 1924
Notice from A. D. Gatewood Jr clerk and treasurer announcing that registration books for the general election on Wednesday December 17 1924 are now open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Gatewood, JR
Loans on Improved Farm Lands At Low Rates
Loans made on improved farm lands at cheapest rates for 5 7 or 10 year terms with pre payment option. Money secured promptly. We have now outstanding over 1100000 on farms in Sumter county alone with plenty more to lend. Middleton McDonald correspondent Atlanta Trust Co. in Sumter Lee Terrell Schley Macon Stewart Randolph and Webster counties. 21 Planters Bank bldg Americus Ga. Phone 89 or 211.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Middleton McDonald
Atlanta Trust Co
Sumter, Lee
Terrell
Schley
Macon
Stewart
Randolph and
Webster Counties
Planters Bank Bldg
Americus
Georgia Adjutants General and Governors History
Since 1792 Georgia has had 19 Adjutants Generals starting with Augustus C. G. Elholm who served until January 15, 1795. The current Adjutant General Charles H. Cox was appointed July 6, 1923. John A. Treutlen was Georgia’s first Governor from 1777 to 1778, and a total of 64 governors have held office since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Augustus C. G. Elholm
Charles H. Cox
John A. Treutlen
State of
Creomulsion Aims to Heal Chronic Coughs and Colds
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a twofold drug that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs from creosote. It claims rapid relief for chronic coughs, bronchial issues, and post cold recovery with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creomulsion Co
Atlanta
Ady
Wootton Transfer Co Timetable Listing Routes and Times
Quick Service and Heavy Hauling phone Woott en Transfer Co and office at Americae Steam Laundry on South Jackson Street shows arrive and depart times for multiple routes. The listing includes Chicago St Louis Atlanta Albany Jacksonville Macon Columbus Montgomery and other connections with specific early morning and late evening times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wootten Transfer CO
St. L
Albany
Jaxville
Albny
Cin-Atl
Jax
Macon
Atlanta
Columbus
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Atlantic College
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Germany
Coolidge
University of Chi
Paris
California
Methuselah
Warder Edwards
Parksville
Lillie’ Humber Jr
Brownie Rodges
Wesleyan College
Mary Parker
Taylor Street
Times
Grove’s
Leslie
J. Lewis Ellis
Americas
Nat Lemaster
Central of Georgia
Central Standard
Seaboard Air Line
Gyras
Americus Hatchery and Supply Co
Porto Rico Yams
R. E. Black
Pkup Sig
Standard Dry Goods Company
Forsyth Street
Bank of Commerce
Americus, Georgia
L. G. Council
T. E. Bolton
Ass 'T. Cashier
C. M. Council
V.P. and
Cashier
J. E. Kiker
Ass’t. Cashier
the Planters Bank of Americas (Incorporated
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