The High Cost of Poor Farming in South Carolina
The Augusta Chronicle notes the need for farmers to track operations. Clemson College reports 1922 data from 33 Anderson County farms showing average farm income 387 dollars, tenant farmers 300, owner operators 414, with labor and investment returns and per-crop costs. Oats and cowpeas were the most profitable crops, while families consumed large amounts of milk, butter, eggs, meats, and garden produce, indicating well fed households and rising emphasis on farm accounting for better planning.
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Ben
Anderson County
Clemson College
A Thought: Cast Down Souls and Faith in Christ
A quoted religious reflection urging Christians to trust in God and Christ as the means to change. The fragment references Psalm 42 and a Franklin attribution, implying a devotional or sermon-like note. The tone is exhortative and devotional, with emphasis on faith as remedy for distress.
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Christ
Franklin
Get Out the Paper Spirit Keeps News Flowing
A South Georgia weekly newspaper faced a broken press cylinder but pulled through with aid from the Times-Recorder. Printers supplied forms and ink, enabling late night printing and long deliveries to ensure subscribers still received their paper. The piece honors the loyalty of all staff from office boy to publisher to serve readers.
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South Georgia
Times- Recorder
Scandal Brewing in Georgia Republican ranks
The piece warns that federal patronage trades are harming public trust. It cites Senator Walter F. George accusing Henry Lincoln Johnson and agents of the Georgia GOP, urging White House action and warning of a broader political fight. It critiques GOP leadership and calls for reform.
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Walter F. George
Georgia
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Christmas Time Jibes And Witty Quips From The Nation
A lighthearted look at holiday life and society quips. The piece jokes about Santa Claus dynamics and the pace of time, notes on paydays and work energy, winter fashion, film re-runs, and a humorous Boston anecdote about tobacco at work. It reads as a satirical column of era humor with multiple punchlines.
Uncle Sam tax take signals gradual 1925 recovery
The Treasury reports four months to Nov 1 bring 736 million in taxes, 79 million below 1923, tied to weak business mood. With prosperity returning, higher incomes may lift 1925 collections. Congress spending cuts could help reduce the national debt, which may be paid off in about 20 years by retiring a billion dollars in bonds annually.
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Uncle Sam
Congress
Sam
Old Days In Americas Ten Years Ago Today Note
From The Times Recorder December items recall four burglaries on Prospect Heights affecting the Guerry and G. W. Cannon properties and J. T. Warren garage, with routine police notes on other incidents. Local children beg Santa for toys, boots, and gear. Mary Belle Hixon visits Atlanta and serves as maid of honor to the Queen of the Carnival, a statewide social highlight.
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Prospect Heights
Guerry
G. W. Cannon
J. T. Warren
Santa
Barrow Council
Mitch Payne
Thomasville
Pavo
James Collins
Mary Belle Hixon
Atlanta
S. Russell Bridges
Pleasant gathering for Calvary church fundraiser and local notices
From The Times Recorder 1894 report Lena Haynes hosts Friday evening at her residence for children chaperoned by her. Candy pulling to raise organ funds. Several ladies assist. Also notes a marriage of Issac Perry to Bettie Perker officiated by Judge Freeman. Resignation at Americus Jewelry and Music House. Mention of Pullman slopers en route to Jacksonville and tourism.
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Times Recorder
Lena Haynes
Organ
Calvary Church
Haynes
Leslie
Issac A. Perry
Bettie Perker
James Cotney
Americus Jewley and
Music House
Pullman
Americus
Jacksonville
First Monarch to Own a Private Airplane
The article notes that the first monarch to own a private airplane was the king of Spain, contrasting with others who flew without owning aircraft.
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Spain
Rail schedule arrival and departure at Americus Ga Central of Georgia
Central of Georgia timetable lists passenger trains with arrivals and departures in Americus Georgia. Notable routes include Chicago via Birmingham and Chicago St Louis via Atlanta, Miami to Albany and Jax, Macon to Atlanta, and Albany to Columbus. Times shown for multiple directions and connections.
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Schfelules
Passenge
Americus
Central of Georgia
Central Standard Tire
Chgo
Fragmented Clip Rundown of Roaming News Bits
A scrambled collection notes tourists delayed and robbed near Valdosta, Florida landlords facing competition, Cross Word craze in England, Mary Smith confession to Columbus mystery, UDC Washington split quarrel, Gettysburg influence mentioned, Charley Burke fire at Ball Park warehouse damaging 25 bales, Dusty’s outside removal sparked renewed flare up, a radio fan crossword hobbyist, and references to Little Jessie James and the James Boys.
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Florida
Valdosta
Charley Burke
Ball Park
Burglaries Target Americus Stores Prompt Security Call
A local report notes two Americus stores burglarized in the past month with rear windows unbarred allowing easy entry. It argues against blaming police and urges merchants to install iron bars on rear windows to deter thieves while musing on public sentiment and a lighthearted jab at a traveling couple.
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Americus
Thievis
Women Need Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble and misdiagnose as other illnesses. Back pain, headaches, and nervousness can signal kidney problems. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root claims to help. obtain a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton NY.
Five Thousand Dollar Farm Loan Offer In Georgia
Loan notice offers $5,000 loans on improved farm lands with terms of 5 7 or 10 years and prepayment option. Middleton McDonald as correspondent for Atlanta Trust Co lists Sumter Lee Terrell Schley Macon Stewart Randolph Webster counties. Over $1,100,000 currently held on Sumter farms with more to lend. Contact J Lewis Ellis at 21 Planters Bank Building Americus Georgia by phone 89 or 211.
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Sumter County
Middleton McDonald
Atlanta Trust Co
Sumter
Lee
Terrell
Schley
Macon
Stewart
Randolph
Webster Counties
Planters Bank
Americus
Linen Handkerchiefs at One Dollar Box Ads
The Standard advertises ladies linen hem stitched handkerchiefs and men's initial handkerchiefs at one dollar per box, each item warranted all linen.
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Augusta Chronicle
NEA Service, Inc
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Republican Party
South
Dixie
Georgia Party
Rtepublican
Claus
St. Nick
Boston
Fries
Chemical Warfare Service
General Electric Laboratories
Rea
Americas
the Times Recorder
Seaboard Air Line
Cordele-Helena
Cols-M’te’y
Cordele-Savh
J. A. Bowen
England
Columbus
Mary Smith
United Daughters of Confederacy
Washington
Gettysburg
Jessie James
James Boys
Masons
M. B. Council Lodge No
Masonic Hall
Dan Chappell
W. M
R. L. Crawford
Porto Rico Yams
R. E. Black
A. D. Gatewood, JR
Nat Lemaster
Here
Henry
J. H
J. Lewis Ellis
Peterson
T. G. Rokestrom
Loraine St
Detroit
Standard Dry Goods Company
Forsyth Street
Bank of Commerce
Americus, Georgia
L. G. Council
T. E. Bolton
T. Cashier
C. M. Council
V.P. and Cashier
J. E. Kiker
the Planters Bank of Americas (Incorporated
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