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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
4
Americus Times announces 1908 subscription rates for daily and weekly editions. Rates include daily one year six dollars and monthly fifty cents, weekly one year and six months fifty cents. Remittance payable to Times-Recorder Americus Georgia. December 17, 1908.
A broad appeal contrasts the South’s opportunities with the Northwest’s promise. Jones J. Hill urges energetic youths to the West, while the piece argues the South offers climate, soil, and industrial openings. It cites political bets, railroad men, and national figures reflecting era debates.
A theft of antiques valued at about one million dollars occurs in St. Petersburg. The impounded items include pieces from Americus described as priceless and beyond price, with some dating from ancient times. Police investigate possible connections to collectors and dealers in the region.
Southern lumbermen fear a drop or removal of the lumber tariff amid Washington moves to open Canadian imports. W.B. Stillwell argues free lumber harms Southern mills, urging protection while noting political fallout from the 1912 Democratic platform. The piece laments regional-divide politics and calls for clear Southern sentiment in national policy.
A child asks God to spare his ailing parents and take a baby girl instead. The speaker pleads for a boy to be chosen, asking for a five year old, while expressing affection and fear. The verse tonally blends innocence with sorrow and divine appeals.
The New York Press echoing a marriage lament declares that when the dressings are poor all pleasures of youth become a mad misfit in old age. The short quip reflects a satirical view on lasting relationships and quality in life stages.
Senator A. O. Bacon argues in a Savannah Press letter that Democratic rule has built Southern wealth and preserved liberty, while Republican policies would undermine states’ rights and promote autocratic power. He urges loyalty to the Democratic platform, warns against seduction by Republicans, and recalls Reconstruction era battles for civil rights.
A national party analysis argues the Democratic Party is far from moribund citing last month’s total votes about six and a half million and a lead of over eight hundred thousand on its last successful presidential bid. It lists historical vote figures from 1876 to 1908, notes Bryan’s turnout, and stresses continued party viability amid calls for reform and stronger leadership.
It is clear that Americus offers cheaper gas following yesterday’s reduction than Rome, Athens, or any Georgia city in our class. The shift positions Americus as the low-cost option among comparable communities.
A looming menace described as a patriarchal gobbler with a beard like Santa Claus nears the town, and his presence foretells peril for a key figure, signaling a fatal outcome if the encounter occurs.
Captain James F. Larkins of the Jersey City detective bureau is piloting an employment agency for ex convicts. In about a month six men with prison records have found factory work at $8 to $10 weekly, with employers agreeing to keep their records confidential. The program relies on cooperative, broad minded factories and aims to give former inmates a fresh start while preventing stigma among other workers.
Rev C F Aked of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, cited as the richest man’s pastor, urges that a leader must know actions done in his name and wealth alone cannot justify dishonesty. He warns that vast fortunes and money machines harm society and notes Rockefeller’s response to criticism. The article will run in Appletons January issue.
Quotations fell 1 8 cent with middling at reduced levels. Buyers bid lower as receipts stood at 118 bales and 55 bales value. New York market opened 1 to 6 points down but rallied after noon. close remained 5 to 7 points below prior day’s final.
Savannah Ga December 16 spots mid dulling 8 14 cents. Receipts yesterday 2113. Receipts previously 232105 total 240,? The report lists receipts and sales with last year figures 28,941.
Clara Williams petitions for divorce from Parker Williams in Sumter Superior Court. Defendant must appear on the fourth Monday in May 1909 to answer the complaint per order of Hon. Z A Littlejohn. Witness dated December 15 1908. H E Allen Clerk Superior Court. 21 Dec and 2t¢ Jan.
Dec 15 Toledo notes husbands must buy wives a new spring outfit a three piece suit with hipless cut in ash rose green taupe electric blue stone gray Catawba cedar colors. National Cloak Salt and Skirt Manufacturers Association issues decree at session with 50 delegates from Chicago and Toronto observing living models. Decree to be issued tomorrow.
Henry Brown confessed before Judge Crisp to an odd habit of collecting striped gloves and storing kids loose about his home. The court granted ten months to wear the striped attire at New York Press.
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