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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1923
Page
8
The Carroll county poultry show drew a small crowd in Carrollton and Villa Rica as locals toured chicken farms. Members of the party returned inspired to promote Butts county as a poultry center and a drive for new association members is underway.
A brief quotation discussion contrasts biblical warning against hatred with La Rochefoucauld's reflection on how intense enmity degrades the hater. The note links moral reflection to classic aphorisms.
Farmers warned to avoid repeating cotton heavy planting. Weevils thrive when stalks stay standing and careless cultivation leads to poor yields. Walton Tribune advises caution, safer planning, and preserving food on the farm for man and beast if crop failures recur.
The Atlanta Georgian started a yearly award honoring the citizen with the most worthwhile service to the city, a cup given by a ten member board. Asa Candler won for enabling Wesley Memorial hospital, Eugene Black for leading the community chest drive, and Waycross Kiwanis granted Jack Williams a cup for his community efforts including a creamery push and school bonds. The Times-Recorder urges a joint Lions Kiwanis Rotary award in Americus to recognize a standout local benefactor.
A humorous report notes that a spoof song titled Deutschland Ueber Allies is revived in Germany. The piece jokes about public reception and humor at a beer hall setting, reflecting wartime era attitudes and comedic protest through music.
The Waycross Journal imagines if speakers in the city manager race had been given a man’s size shot of scopolamine the truth cram the campaign would have been more interesting. This satirical piece critiques political rhetoric and media commentary during the election.
A poem by Berton Braley extols silk stockings for all women from rich to poor praising their beauty and practicality. The speaker claims silk hose enhance a woman’s appearance, urges abundance, and celebrates fashion over frugality across generations.
A Brunswick News editorial argues progress depends on wealthy citizens investing wisely instead of clinging to cash assets. An Atlanta Constitution counterpoints that Georgia politics hinder pragmatic business solutions and urges a shift to a businesslike administration to protect the state's reputation and solvency.
A collection of historical and societal notes from Americus including W W Hooks buying a 1500 acre R J and W W Humber plantation near DeSoto for 40000 dollars, local real estate firm English and Purvis handling the sale, Santa Claus requests from local children, visits of Annie Ruth Ray Hollis Lanier and Clark Howell Jr, John B Felder's welcome to Americus, and nostalgic references to 1903 era events and Christmas mood with farm prices and social gatherings in Americus.
A Georgia syrup display sold 790 gallons in a day, with inviting labeled cans. Officials say properly labeled Georgia cane syrup could fetch 35 to 40 cents a gallon, offering a handsome living without distant labor. Weevils pose little harm, and the crop yields well in this soil.
A Sylvester Local report notes farmers receive free farming advice from many and government help from specialists while politicians seek votes. Georgia shows heavy candidate presence before elections. A bill to exempt farming lands from taxation is proposed by a candidate for commissioner of aggravation, to succeed Old J J Brown.
A 17 year old girl Mil dred Manseau milks 30 cows each morning before breakfast then walks to school where she seldom misses or shows tardiness. She is pictured in newspapers with a write up while noting shifts in labor and cost living trends.
A speaker mocks classical Greek study as impractical, urging focus on local needs. He cites foreign farming, domestic products, and rising costs, noting watermelon rind preserves from California and a local market ready to train workers to meet global competition.
A humorous strip notes a wife teasing a husband about office balance woes and a Christmas gift car with forty reindeer. The dialogue highlights the contrast between work stress and holiday cheer, ending on a playful quip about the car’s power.
A fragmented exchange contrasts a confident prediction with a practical reality. The Yale Record quote implies certainty about success, while another speaker notes the event is a running race. The dialogue touches on purpose and helping others in a school or community setting.
Margaret Chung of San Francisco in Chinatown is identified as the only Chinese woman physician in the United States according to records, and she maintains a sizable practice.
A 20 ton grinding wheel, built by a Providence factory, is claimed to be the largest in the world. Powered by a 75 horse power motor, it runs at about 180 revolutions per minute and is designed for boiler section work.
Native Bolivians called Quinchuas reportedly endure days without food by chewing cocoa leaves, a practice linked to the derivation of cocaine.
A stream of brief notes covers presidential runs, Congress clashes over taxes and bills, currency designs, gas consumption, marital cases, and oddities from Seattle to Philadelphia. Items touch on Canaries, phonographs, sports, crime, travel, and emerging radio networks in the Mackenzie valley. The tone is collage-like with sharp, humorous asides and contemporary curiosities.
Rome December 17 Chairman G E Maddox of the democratic state committee warns that county executive committees may hold snap primaries in January for county offices ten months before the next general election He urges deferring all county primary dates until after the state committee fixes the presidential primary date and suggests pairing presidential and county primaries to save time and expense.
In Jackson on December 17, Butts county pepper growers formed an organization with J. F. McMichael as president and R. N. Etheridge as vice president. T. B. McMichael becomes secretary treasurer, with directors including T. B. Fletcher and J. B. Childs. A 1924 season price agreement sets No 1 peppers at 35 dollars per ton and No 2 at 20 dollars per ton.
Boise Idaho December 17 Senator William E Borah of Idaho will announce his candidacy for the presidential nomination on the progressive ticket within 90 days Frank E Johnesse state chairman of the progressive party predicted in a Washington conversation The senator said he can run on the progressive platform including the railroad plank and all before government action.
Jackson, Dec. 17. Plans are made to take many chicken growers from Butts county to Carroll county in January to inspect the poultry industry there. This aims to arouse greater interest in the poul-
A vintage sale list highlights low priced home items including bed spreads, towels, pillow cases, and linens. Embroidered fabrics, satin petticoats, wool coats, and kitchen linens are offered with marked down prices for large double beds, crinkle spreads, and durable fittings. multiple fabrics, patterns, and sizes across clothing and home goods are emphasized.
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