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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
8
A 1879 Times Recorder item notes that a small dairy herd pork production and poultry on small farms provide steady cash income. It argues the cow pig hen system, if widely adopted, would diversify revenue beyond seasonal harvests, delivering monthly income via creamery and market payments.
An old column laments stricter liquor controls during prohibition in Americus and contrasts past New Year indulgences with present scarcity. It recalls the Tom and Jerry bowl at the bar, the half pint from the saloon keeper, and the raucous Grill Room Story era, noting fewer heavy drinking events but warning prohibition remains no joke.
December cash comes from hay storage, pecans, hogs, poultry, and dairy. Cotton and corn have long since been sold, while winter months yield little cash from field crops. Many farmers face financial risk unless diversifying with livestock, dairy, and stored hay to bridge into 1924.
Opinions from editors across several Georgia papers discuss the link between infrastructure and growth. The Thomasville Times Enterprise champions roads and schools as keys to prosperity, while the Jackson Progress warns against overreliance on cotton amid boll weevil threats and urges diversification into food crops. The Worth County Local notes wood shortages and busy residents, and the Tifton Gazette mocks labor for wood cutting among locals, hinting at social tensions.
The Albany Herald notes rising cotton prices may push farmers to abandon cotton planting next spring as boll weevils retreat into winter quarters, seemingly content with the surplus of cotton they faced before hibernation.
A Florida Times-Union opinion denounces a New York magistrate who publicly chastised a wife beating prisoner from the bench. It argues judges must restrain passion, uphold the law, and avoid contempt by lecturing inmates as private citizens. The piece stresses the court must be cold and impartial, not a platform for personal fury.
A Light verse humorous look compares ancient Egypt to today. It imagines Tutankomen era society busy with wealth, fashion, politics, and romance, suggesting timeless human foibles endure across four thousand years. The poem notes both public scandals and shared daily activities, implying continuity between then and now.
A snapshot of Americus on December 21, 1913 notes Leonard C. Parker receiving a cadet review at the Georgia Military Academy in College Park, a first for the school. It also mentions Lawson Stapleton's motorcycle accident, local school honor roll names, a child’s Christmas letter, and social notes including visits, a dental student return, and a Leslie marriage between Alma Perry and J. W. Suggs.
A compact look back from December 21, 1903 recalls farm economic notes with thirteen cent cotton, local social happenings as Miss Kate Poole returns to Parrott for Christmas, Walter R. Mathis and John Felder back from the State University for holidays, and Billy Logan’s warm welcome home, reflecting small town life and seasonal cheer.
Thirty years ago today 22, 1893 reports the marriage of Miss Rutie Stokes to Will H. Sanborn at the Stokes home. A barn burned on Calhoun Wise plantation west of Americus. Jackson street school honor roll lists many students across classes. Dr. J F McMath has moved from Smithville to Andersonville and joins Sumter community.
A collection of satirical clippings and quips about headlines and social topics. The items mock marriage notices, legal cases, stage shows, and public affairs with humorous asides on liquor, hair, and economics. The piece reflects a playful, tabloid voice from a bygone era.
A 1912 ad man’s Christmas Savings Club idea boosts weekly deposits to fund gifts, with 18 million Americans saving 400 million dollars this year. Missing persons rise in municipal data, auto lifetimes and operating costs explained, indecency trends in NYC theater and cinema noted, plus a look at national building activity rising a quarter from last year.
A compact montage of humorous exchanges and quips from the era. exchanges include engagements announced after brief acquaintance and playful banter about remarks and manners. The snippets reflect social humor in short dialogues and bon mots.
A Detroit Free Press note comments on Iceland and prohibition, suggesting many are willing to support it if the desire exists though the speaker doubts the effort will be used. The remark uses a skeptical tone about political will and policy adoption.
A daytime cafe promotion invites patrons to enjoy sandwiches hot chocolate tomato bouillon coffee and related beverages throughout all hours of the day at the stated venue.
In Lyons on December 21 County Agent Garner arranged a calcium arsenate order nearing completion for a carload. At 11 384 cents per pound delivered, local farmers and merchants take the offer as they plan to limit acreage to ten acres per plow and apply thorough poison. The strategy, tried in 1922, aims to prevent overplanting after a failed 1923 effort.
Germaine Berton known as the Red Virgin confessed remorse in court over her murder of Flateau, saying she intended to kill Leon Daudet at the Action Française offices but killed the lesser royalist instead. The anarchist defendant testified calmly as the trial continued.
Daudet faced the courtroom unmoved when the girl declared her murderous intent. He turned his back on the "Red Virgin," bowed to the court president, then departed the hall.
A holiday sale offers deep discounts on bed spreads towels pillow cases and linens plus waists skirts petticoats and coats. Featured items include Crinkle Bed Spreads 50c embroidered pillow cases 70c pair and Leather tuned offerings like shoes and gloves with numerous fabrics linoleum squares and lace items highlighted.
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