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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1924
Page
7
An OCR fragment reflects a devotional tone citing Isaiah 66 verse about comfort from the Creator. The text hints at a motherly comfort and a happy creature, but lacks full context or clear event details.
The Atlanta chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy condemned the film Abraham Lincoln without watching it, sparking criticism from an Atlanta club woman. The piece argues for focusing on progressive, patriotic leadership in Georgia, stressing civic duty, unity, and the role of women in shaping the state's future.
A cartoon discussion by Albert Apple reflects on war’s paradox. It cites French government figures showing over 10 million cripples from World War I across Germany, France, Britain, and other nations, each a living monument to conflict.
A columnist argues that history sanitizes war and glorifies it for children. The piece urges monuments recording the dead and cripples, warning that militarists push for another war. It calls for education of future generations on war’s horrors to prevent violence and disarmaments.
A reflective piece argues that progress comes from harder paths, while the natural law favors the path of least resistance. It extols effort, notes comfort follows able work, and laments readers preferring easy, entertaining news over political commentary demanding thought.
The house Naval committee to day appointed three members to call on Secretary Weeks and urge him to recommend to President Coolidge the reappointment of Major General John A. Lejeune as commandant of the Marine Corps for the next four years.
Dallas water department granted 10 day vacations after 32 years of continuous service by pump station engineer L. C. Payne. He responded by falling ill soon after, a reaction that underscores the break in a long absence from time off.
Times Recorder notes Americus faces mild unemployment amid national woes. New city council members to take oath next Wednesday. Empty Stocking Fund gains 12.4 from 24 contributors, totaling 49.95. Homes and society notices include Lucius McCleskey at Fort Apartments and the December 15 1912 Savannah wedding of Virginia Royal Snivider to William Hudson Snivider.
From the Times Recorder December 1 1904 a mule named Agey went berserk pulling an ice wagon through Rylander Corners. The escape caused panic among thousands of holiday revelers. A separate item notes a vase valued at 75 dollars to be auctioned for 40 dollars at Mrs Elams. The Bank of America asset case opens in Superior court with wide interest across the nation.
The piece jests about government bonds funding a grand Christmas gift while noting French views of Uncle Sam as Santa Claus. It adds quirky items from diverse headlines including a steamboat autos wreck, a $5000 cat bequest, a Kentucky auto run amuck, the Red Cross crossword scare, and Leopoldo and Loeb in school teaching.
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY From The Times Recorder Dec 16 1894 placards query Is Marriage a Failure posted around town. A joint caucus was held by Jim Davenport and Col Vicle Otver on the matter. The Americus Club hosted a delightful german with Mr Lynnett leading Miss Emily Prince among many couples noted. A home wedding near Rees Park is described with a bride residing in the city and a groom from a distant state amid romantic wedding eve anticipation.
Twenty years after Denmark originated Christmas seals their sale funds tuberculosis fights in America have grown to millions while deaths decline from 200900 to 190000. Experts credit the seals but note heredity and leisure influence lifespans as much as work. Also, France plans a twenty year naval buildup costing 10000 million francs, arguing armament burdens persist. A mild winter tradition says a green Christmas signals a full graveyard, reminding that climate shifts are likely not drastic.
October exports of farm products show the largest volume since June 1919, indicating an improvement in the agricultural foreign trade market. The article notes that dollar values can mislead, as high prices do not always reflect increased sales. It also cites a provocative claim by Professor Goddard that only 30 percent of adults have a mental age above 13.
An old advertisement extols a tasteless chill tonic promising strong appetite and restored color in cheeks. It appeals to readers seeking renewed vigor and energy through a tonic that is said to be effective without taste.
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