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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1923

Page

6

Times-Recorder notices and republication rights

The page states Lovelene Eve as editor and publisher of The Times-Recorder Co Americus Georgia and notes second class postal matter status The Associated Press holds republication rights for all news dispatches credited or not and local news and reserves rights for special dispatches indicating standard newspaper legal boilerplate

The Times-Recorder Co., (Inc Lovelene Eve Americus Georgia Associated Press

A Thought on Comfort and Faith

A reflective snippet cites John 14 1 18 and quotes a verse about belief in God and Christ's presence. It contrasts comfort with the golden sun and Rowe’s line noting comfort dispels sorrow and cheers care. The excerpt blends biblical consolation with poetic imagery.

Rowe

Hunnicutt enters Georgia agriculture race for commissioner

Editorial: G G Hunnicutt a longtime Georgia farmer announces candidacy to succeed J J Brown as commissioner of agriculture. He pledges conservative administration, reduced expenses, enhanced farmer contact, and collaboration with the Agricultural College while opposing the patronage driven political machine around the incumbent. The piece questions swapping horses and urges a platform with stronger, cleaner governance.

G. F. Hunnicutt The Southern Cultivator Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture J. J. Brown Empire State South United States Hardwick J. B. Hunnicutt Department of Agriculture State College Hunnicutt

Boys With Brains Advice To Young Men Striving Outdoors

An editorial to boys starting out in life warns of rough work ahead and the value of parental guidance. It contrasts helpful elders with harsh, self serving types, urges perseverance, and cautions against anger. The piece ends with a quip about the Sheikh of the Soda Fount remaining limited to serving ice cream.

Do You Re member Editorial On Bibb County Ku Klux Klan

Jessie E. Mercer of Cordele Dispatch laments four acquittals amid strong evidence in Bibb county Klan cases. He links trial flaws to a paralyzed jury system and wider social harm, urging an end to a national nightmare as leaders wrangle large sums over hate and fear.

Bibb County Klan Ku Klux Klan Macon America

Wanderer Plea for Byways Over Main Highways

The poem by Berton Braley from 1923 longs for unfrequented roads beyond pavement and traffic snarls. It contrasts guarded city driving with seraphic quiet on crooked byways, while acknowledging the value of smooth main highways yet fearing loss of freedom and pace.

Old Days in Americus Ten Years Ago Today

A Times-Recorder column recalls a December 19 1913 Americus event with a woodland operetta at the high school auditorium directed by Miss Annie Laurie Norton, featuring vaudeville acts, and a black faced comedian stunt by Florence Hooks.

Times-Recorder Americus Annie Laurie Norton Florence Hooks Jennie Harrison Ciehe Merz Kemph Annie Lee Johnson Dorothy Cheney Georgia Normal Athens James A. Hixon B. L. Bridges Etlaville Mattie Sue Taylor Wesleyan Mary Belle’ Hixon Brenan_colleg Gainesville Lee Street

Surprise party honors Miss Bessie Wyatt at Friday night

A Friday night gathering honored Miss Bessie Wyatt with music from Mr. Henry Bagley on his grapho phone. Attendees included Kate Felder Mary Bagley Laurie Hooper Mary Lou Ansley Emmie Morgan Virginia Gunn Mamie Wyatt and Naomi Stowe along with Walter Brown Eugene Bailey Edgar Shipp Lucius McCloskey Willie Bailey Robert Hawkins Harry Morgan and Henry Bagley. Prof. L D Lockhart presented Mrs. Lockhart with a fine sleigh gift described as a Christmas present and valuable.

Bessie Wyatt Henry Bagley Kate Felder Mary Bagley Laurie Hooper Mary Lou Ansley Emmie Morgan Virginia Gunn Mamie Wyatt Naomi Stowe Walter Brown Eugene Bailey Edgar Shipp Lucius McCloskey Willie Bailey Robert Hawkins Harry Morgan L. D. Lockhart

At Home Club reception by Miss Em Prince

THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY from the Times-Recorder recalls a reception at the home of Mr. N. G. Prince hosted by Miss Em Prince with Miss Flora Wheatley. Progressive euchre entertained guests for three hours and prizes were awarded to Miss Georgia Glover and Miss Callie Windsor. A dainty social spread followed, and an honor roll across several classes listed students and teachers including Miss Clark and Miss S. R. Cowles.

Times-Recorder N. G. Prince Miss Em Prince Flora Wheatley Georgia Glover Callie Windsor Prince Miss Clark Marion Harrison Harris Council Mamie Bailey Edsar Shipp Annie Hogue Howell Kirvin Winnie Brager John B. Walters Frank Simmons Bertha Bragg S. R. Cowles Kate Harris Willis Moore Eugene Bailey Wilhelmina Harper Ora Perry Sallie Wheeler Gertrude Smith Jessie Stoker Ellie Pickett Luke Greene Mary Hawkins Annie Matthews Willie Baisden Ora Mae BetEeh Myrtice Allen Annie Couneil

Tom Sims Sees Tax Cuts and Bonus Clash in Election Rant

A provocative political note argues for a candidate who can raise money by cutting taxes while criticizing Mellon and Coolidge on tax and veteran bonus policies. It mockingly proposes extreme, satirical ‘bonuses’ and lists odd schemes to reduce taxes, urging voters to rethink wartime bonuses and tax exemptions.

Optimistic 1924 outlook and growing roads and golf notes

The big fellows forecast a better 1924. Bethlehem Steel's Eugene Grace expects similar business conditions to 1923. A petition by dishwashing housewives seeks less political meddling, while roads expand rapidly and autos push paving. The US Golf Association plans a lighter official ball, Woolworth expands lifetimes of small stores, and oil prospects caution against overproduction.

Judge Gary Eugene G. Grace Bethlehem Steel

Teachers Debate On Compulsory Agriculture And Domestic Science

State supervisor and aide Miss Parker visited Union High for a Friday debate with Plains High on making Agriculture for boys and Domestic Science for girls mandatory in Georgia schools. Evelyn Bridges and Hugh Gibson of Plains won the negative side. Felder Ethridge and Miss Evelyn Ranew backed the affirmative. Plans for a community Christmas program at the school auditorium were announced, holidays begin Friday noon for one week, and attendance hopes rose with no new diphtheria cases. Additional notes include weather affecting Sunday activities, visits, illnesses, and local travels among staff and residents.

Miss Parker Plains Evelyn Bridges Hugh Gibson J. M. Harvey Union High Georgia Felder Ethridge Evelyn Ranew Sara Lavander Mildred King R. H. McGarrah Americus George Alston Ida Wright Rebeck Wooldridge Blanche Wright J. S. King Olive King

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief

An ad touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as the fastest relief for rheumatism and related pains. It claims instant heat and improved blood circulation, with usage for lumbago neuritis backache and colds in chest, urging customers to buy the genuine Rowley-branded product.

Rowley

Have Lunch at Americus Drug Co All Day

Sandwiches hot chocolate tomato bouillon and hot coffee available all hours during the day at Americus Drug Company offering light meals and beverages as a daytime service.

Wide Range of Low Priced Domestic Goods Ads

The notice lists discount items including bed spreads at $1.98 to $3.98, crinkle and embroidery pillowcases, towels, linens, pongee waists, satin and silk petticoats, child coats, linoleum squares, and shoes. It highlights Gold Seal pillow cases, French broadcloth, and men’s and children’s footwear with multiple sale prices and sizes.

Alexander Smith Axminster

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frost Landis & Kohn Brunswick Bldg New York Peoples’ Caspléx John Tal Brown Hunnicut Agricultural College Jessie E. Mercer Cordele Dispatch N. E. A. Service Berton Braley Times-Recoder J. H. McNair Rebecca Mathis Lynn Mathis Mattie Lewis Dodson Linda McLaughlin Linda Mathis Em Eldridge Mary Richards Margaret Miller Luiz Mathis Tom Sims Mellon Treasury Coolidge Association of Washington United States Golf Association Royal and Ancient Golf Club Committee England Woolworth F. W. Woolworth David White Uncle Sam Union High News Bradley Hogg Alliance Insurance Co., OF Philadelphia Americas Nat Lemaster Americus Drug Co Standard Dry Goods Company Forsyth St Bank of Commerce Americus, GA Thos. L. Bell L. G. Council J. E. Bolton Ass’t. Cashier C. M. Council V.P. and Cashier J. E. Kiker the Planters Bank of Americas
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