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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
2
A stream of satirical quips on shopping early war charities taxes and public life. Jests poke at senators Trotsky Japan the idle rich and domestic life with playful wordplay about gifts money and social norms.
A call to unite for securing an aviation camp in Americus argues it would transform the city akin to Macon’s cantonment. Citizens should set aside factionalism, press the effort, and pressure government by presenting strong land-site options and broad support.
Government figures reported by Dr. A M Soule show Georgia families save about 8 750 000 annually on flour while farmers gain more income from the same wheat and flour under food control. Retail flour drops to 13 a barrel from 16 50 and wheat fixed at 2 20 a bushel, shifting power away from speculative pricing to regulated markets.
The article highlights General Leonard Wood advocating aggressive US preparedness for a prolonged conflict with Germany. He warns against delaying entry, foresees a "fight to the finish," and stresses training, unity, and patriotic support to sustain allies and win with human effort, not aerial or mechanical dominance.
A column criticizes the old convention system for nominating officers as outdated in a democratic era. It praises the Fourth district’s capable delegates while arguing for reform, citing Atlanta’s progress and regional comparisons. Commentaries from multiple papers point to outdated practices and evolving political norms.
Notice by J B Clark offers a car of first class farm mules at Plains for sale or swap. He plans to leave this evening or early next week and will accept cash or time payments with first class paper.
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