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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1924
Page
4
The Times-Recorde announces editorial and advertising staff roles with Lovelace Eve as editor and Cap R Schrader as advertising manager. It notes post office filing as Americus Georgia second class matter and copyright guidelines for AP dispatch republication.
A compact proverb card quoting scripture and a Dryden line about delaying and boasting, framed as a brief inspirational reminder. The text presents two lines of ancient and literary authority warning against false gifts and idle boasting.
Frank Fitch of the State College of Agriculture urges farmers not to sell milk cows despite temporary adversity. He notes dairy prices are relatively stable, advises retaining profitable cows, reducing herd size if needed, and boosting efficiency by producing and grinding own feed. He warns selling now risks losses and emphasizes winter dairy demand and long term profitability.
Chief Cody of the Atlanta fire department lists ten crucial don'ts to prevent fires on windy days. Avoid burning on wind, storing ashes improperly, piling grease or rubbish near furnaces, keeping gasoline in glass, discarding cigarette butts, misusing oil stoves, neglecting flue checks, placing furniture near vents, and allowing roofs to deteriorate. Use your head to reduce blazes.
Financial experts warn that while the stock market revival may boost business, it will bring a surge of bucket shops and fake stocks. Albert Apple and Henry L. Doherty predict billions will be lost to fraudulent promoters as Americans chase quick profits, with many victims already harmed by wildcat schemes and dubious futures.
A jittery year ends with seasonal quips about Christmas in Chicago and Easter jokes. The column riffs on bad eggs in trains, turkey holidays, and humorous puns about prosperity and cold weather. It includes playful lines about Santa Claus, four letters for Christmas, and everyday ironies.
An early 20th century column questions American health and economy, noting the typical American contracts four colds yearly needing three weeks to recover, and compares national averages for height weight and chest measurement. It also discusses rising use of machinery and taxes at about 12 cents of every dollar of income.
The piece ponders the cost of war on taxpayers, the limits of miracles amid disaster, and the law of cause and effect. It cites bricklayer wages across cities, a Bridgeport estate turned animal hospital as memorial, and ends by asking if animals have souls, hinting at future judgment.
From The Times Recorder December 10 1914 Mayor elect L G Council and newly named city officials expect unanimous support next week. W H Philips recovers after appendicitis operation at Americus Hospital. Georgia B Dodson plans Americus Tile and Artificial Stone Co charter filing by Wallis Shiver Wallis and Howard. Thirty years ago noted Monday no paper published.
A fragmentary social page item mentions a visit to Macon as a guest of Miss Flora Holmes, with plans for week entertainments. Friday events include T. D. C groups meeting Miss Cordelia Gatewood and N. D's meeting Miss Edith Jossey, plus a letter from Chloe Davenport asking Santa for a carriage, doll, tea set, and dress accessories.
The Times-Recorder recalls a December 10 1904 bazar with Mrs. George Bacot in charge of dining, aided by Mrs. C. C. Hawkins and others. Prizes went to Master Carr Glover, one year, and Miss Bridges of Ellaville, two summers. Laura Ansley won best dressed doll. judges were Dr. McKee, Tave Armstrong, and Lee Hansford. Local cotton market quotes good middling at 73 8.
A reader reports rapid health improvement after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for years of digestive distress. He claims weight gain near normal and relief from symptoms, praising the product's effect on catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation. Howell's Pharmacy and druggists advertise the remedy with a money back guarantee.
Americus friends learn of the death of C. C. Boyd at his Bridgeport Alabama residence on Monday. He passed away while his brother B. R. Boyd was at his side after being summoned Friday.
In New York on December 10, a federal court acquitted the New York Tribune Company, publishers of the Herald Tribune, on charges of unlawful publication of income tax returns. District Attorney William Hayward said he would seek a grand jury indictment to pursue the case to the Supreme Court, after Judge John C. Knox ordered the jury verdict of not guilty to allow a potential direct appeal to the United States Supreme Court.
Loans on improved farm lands at low rates for five seven or ten year terms with a pre payment option. Prompt secured money. Current outstanding over 1100000 on farms in Sumter county with more to lend. Middleton McDonald correspondent for Atlanta Trust Co. based in Americus Georgia with counties listed.
A local testimonial claims Doan's Pills cured back pain and fatigue linked to weak kidneys. Mrs Lyla Leamon describes sharp pains, dizziness, and low spirits before using the product from Howell's Pharmacy, with price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, advertises the remedy.
A long list of holiday gift items with prices for slippers stockings gowns towels and rainwear. Items include women and men slippers felt and satin options from 0.50 to 9.98 plus blankets shirts coats and rain gear. It reads as a department store circular with varied sizes colors and box packaging notes.
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