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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1924
Page
4
A compact aphorism notes that self praise signals vanity while divine approval marks true merit. It contrasts praising a fool for wit or a knave for honesty, suggesting such flatterers gain easy acceptance until judgment.
Leslie county farmers organize a tobacco growers association hire a North Carolina cultivator and plan tobacco farming next year. They tout Sumter soil as exceptionally suited for the crop and urge diversification beyond cotton while supporting feed for livestock. The Leslie farmers and business community are to be congratulated for launching this new agricultural industry.
The piece praises self direction and restraint urging fathers to share Hamlet inspired counsel with sons. It warns against vanity and superficiality, advising thrift, patience, and truth to oneself to steer clear of trouble and poor choices as boys grow. It emphasizes testing friends and avoiding borrowed money.
The article profiles Mrs Merrick known as the Queen of London night clubs. Intelligent and refined, she governed a life of vice while eight children suffered. Separated from her husband five years prior, she turned to crime for profits and now serves a sentence in a London jail.
An educated mother ran a resort where illicit liquor was sold to clients and escorts. Her son managed one establishment, profiting from the vice. The mother is jailed as a common criminal, while questions arise about whether the daughters will imitate their parents and follow down the same path.
The Jackson Progress Argus defends Dr Andrew M Soule head of the State College of Agriculture against double salary criticisms. It argues Soule is a valuable state asset, worth seven to eight thousand dollars annually, and calls for ending peanut politics to retain leaders like him.
Georgia details include Catoosa County created in 1853 with Ringgold as seat, area 169 square miles, population about 7000 and located in the 7th Congressional and 44th Senatorial Districts. The Cherokee circuit governs courts. In 1923 Georgia fertilizer tags totaled 675,867 tons. by Oct 1924 total 673,201 tons. Pleasant Stovall once served as U.S. minister to Switzerland and Joseph LeConte led Lick Observatory. Georgia to give $25 Christmas gifts to over 11,000 Confederate veterans statewide, funded by cigar tax with each of 160 counties distributing to pensioners.
A Times Recorder item recalls Americus events from December 17 1914 including a 132 member business committee appointed by Mayor Council to assess conditions after railway actions. Names listed include L G Council G W Riley R L McMath George R Ellis John Sheffield and others. Also notes a Santa letter from Ruth McMath and Christmas market quotes.
A chaotic collage reports Bandits robbing in Berwyn Illinois with sums around 47000 dollars and a Chicago jewel haul of 50700. A New York missing boy case is renewed after seven years. A Dawes plan official is set to earn 47500 yearly. Hollywood gossip hints a star’s marriage, while Coolidge eyes diplomats and a New York phone girl sues over a wrong number.
Herbert T. Montgomery, 49, was acquitted by a Harrison County circuit court jury for the murder charge in the death of his 70 year old mother Ed ward Montgomery at their Long Beach home on November 24. The jury deliberated fourteen minutes.
Arrival and departure times list passenger trains at Americus Georgia for Central of Georgia Railway. The schedule shows trains to and from Chicago St Louis Albany Miami Jacksonville Macon Atlanta Albany Montgomery and other connections with listed departure and arrival times throughout the day and night.
Prices listed for rye whiskies range from 1.50 to 4.00 dollars per gallon while corn whiskies go from 1.50 to 3.00 dollars per gallon. The range suggests varied quality and aging, with rye commands higher rates at the top end.
A note marks that thirty years ago today no newspaper was published on Monday. No additional details or context accompany the statement.
Santa Claus stays home for most toys as American industry expands after wartime gains. About 60 million dollars worth of toys will reach American kids this Christmas, with only five million dollars imported. Russia claims disarmament with 48 thousand fewer in force, leaving the armed forces at around 550,900 as 1925 prospects look fairly peaceful.
Advertises $5,000 loans on improved farm lands with 5 7 or 10 year terms and pre payment option. Claims over $1,100,000 outstanding in Sumter county and lists Middleton McDonald as correspondent for Atlanta Trust Co on a regional service in Americus Georgia. Provides phone numbers and bank address.
An old time newspaper ad promotes Doan's Pills as a kidney stimulant diuretic claiming relief from backaches headaches dizziness and urinary troubles. A testimonial from J M Baggett a car repairer at Mayo Street says he was helped after using three boxes from Howell's Pharmacy. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
The safety campaign at railroad grade crossings shows fewer deaths for the year, with crashes per 1000 cars down, while injuries from crossing crashes rise slightly. More than 8500 Americans died crossing tracks in 1924 and postal addressing is urged as a Christmas public duty. Oyster farming is proposed as a new national crop, and a large shoe sale in Americas Georgia offers buy one, second pair for $1 across many styles and sizes.
By order of the Court of Ordinary Sumter County Georgia on December 31 1924 the estate of J W Harris deceased will sell the stock of hardware and fixtures located at 302 W Lamar St Americus in bulk as a going concern then by itemized lots. Bid terms cash. J E B McLendon administrator J A Hixon W W Dykes Stephen Pace Americus Georgia.
Notice states registration books are now open for the general election to be held on Wednesday December 17 1924. A D Gatewood Jr Clerk and Treasurer signs the notice.
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