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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1923
Page
6
A reminiscence contrasts Christmas memories from a bygone era with modern times. It recalls home made gifts, such as mittens, cookies, and a tin monkey toy, and notes how generous spirit and simple family dinners defined the season despite higher living costs today.
An archaic verse and proverb warn that unleashing strife leads to water breaking and civil discord. The fragment references ancient authority and Pa Hadieon as context for warning against quarrel and its consequences.
The article argues life demands work and discipline, recounting a financier tale of a rich father vowing not to leave wealth, urging sons to earn their fortune. It laments softening youth and warns that independence comes from labor, not handouts, stressing the importance of early hardship and parental respect.
The excerpt shows a fragmented Christmas gift list from years past. It mentions a question about how many presents are given this year, a last friend or wife, and a list of presents from all members of the group. The fragment suggests a retrospective note on holiday giving.
Plant City City Fla. Courier presents a humorous riddle about family relations revealing a man who becomes his own grandfather through a series of marriages. The editor notes the joke as an example of playful misdirection in opinions of editors.
Ex-Gov Nat E Harris cites tax issues before the general assembly noting state income rose from six million to fourteen million dollars during his governorship. He argues earlier finances met all obligations with strong credit and reputation, while current finances are described as hopelessly involved.
A reflective statement defining a town as more than buildings or people, describing it as the composite soul of all who call it home. It asserts the town’s strength lies in those who stay, offering its rewards and opportunities, and echoes a Roman maxim about choosing local pride over distant prominence.
George Rowland Collins of New York University argues in his new book Platform Speaking that platform speaking rests on understanding why people act as they do. He insists speech making must be studied with the same seriousness as music, urging more instruction on preparation and presentation mechanics. Savannah Press notes his critique of the born speaker myth.
Ten years ago in Americus a quiet column recalls marriages engagements and local events. Rev P K Bivins heads to Cussata on a mission while Miss Mattie Low Molder weds C C Minter, and Miss Hattie Louise Daniel becomes engaged to T Marvin Everett. Social notes highlight Stewart Furlow’s holiday visit and Miss Cetil Parson’s Savannah departure as friends send greetings.
The column surveys quirky ideas from John Petruzzi the so called funeral king proposing an airplane hearse and a calliope system to speed funeral processions. It adds notes on postwar rebuilding France and ongoing German French football sportsmanship amid reconciliation hopes. It cites a Maine-richer Benjamin F. Smith contesting a will and laments fuel safety with red colored gasoline and wood alcohol hazards. It closes with New York City school funding worries and urban growth challenges.
A collage of humorous and world news notes reflects holiday season wit. Mentions Tutankhamun objects likened to gifts, European squabbles, drafts, politics, and fanciful headlines about Santa, film stars, and guards in a playful, era-typical voice.
A fragmented poem critiques reviewer Stuart Henry for dismissing Emerson Hough and frontier adventure as mere romance. The piece contrasts Henry’s realism with Emersonian tales of brave youth, empire building, and perilous journeys, noting critics’ power to shape how such myths are read.
In a Princeton court a judge quips about a sword and foil theft case. The accused, a circus performer, admits to being hungry and jokes he swallows swords. The judge retorts about time off for good behavior noting no theft while jailed.
Harriett and Agatha clash over guest lists with telephone invites. Agatha confirms she uses a phone to invite guests but excludes Harriett and Plenty from invitations, prompting a dispute over manners and inclusion.
A dialog centers on a son in law's economic status as a parent questions his ability to support the marriage. The exchange shows suspicion he pays for nothing while the daughter is supported elsewhere, prompting claims of deception about his circumstances.
Dudley’s Opera House shows the Enter prise feature Closin’ In featuring Dudley’s Picture Bill Desmond in the role of a Canadian Northwest Royal Mounted athlete. Maud Wayne supports with Darrell Foss Louis Durham and Graham Pette in a rugged tale of strength and a physician’s cruel doubts.
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