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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1923

Page

6

Times-Recorder Co. publication notice from Georgia

The Times Recorder Co Loveline Eve editor announces second class matter status at the Atgericus Georgia post office. The Associated Press holds republication rights for dispatches and local news. all rights reserved for special dispatches and republication. National advertising reps listed as Frost Landis & Kohn and others.

The Times-Recorder Co., (Inc Loveline Eve Atgericus Georgia Associated Press

Wisdom and Courage Brighten Minds and Truth

A compact reflection quoting Danial and Hazlitt on wisdom. It links righteousness and truth speaking with strength of mind. The pair contrasts wise leadership and honesty with brave discourse, underscoring moral glow as lasting, starry in effect.

Hazlitt

Patch Work Roads By W T Anderson Urges Statewide Highway Plan

Macon editor endorses W T Anderson as reformer in Georgia highway policy. He calls for centralized funding to build a continuous backbone road from Tennessee to Florida and to stop patchwork county financing. He condemns partisan split funding and warns of wasted money and poor roads due to politics.

Tennessee Line Florida Line Georgia R. Anderson Highway Department

The Adventures of Stanley Carlson and Allan Gerbault

The piece contrasts Stanley Carlson’s outlandish wolf-slaughtering disguise with Allan Gerbault’s bold Atlantic voyage. It weighs the allure of danger against the pull of steady work, arguing most prefer routine to peril and hardship to glory.

Allan J. Gerbault Atlantic Pacific Frech Island Allan

Adventurers Face Harsh Realities of Exploration

The text argues that most people overestimate their desire for adventure. It contrasts glamorous polar sunlit scenes with the reality of bitter weather and scant rations. It notes fiction soft-pedals the unpleasant aspects to avoid spoiling the imagined thrill of exploration.

Pardon bid for Glen Hudson shocks Dougherty county

The Albany Herald notes a pardon application for Glen M. Hudson, convicted in Dougherty county of murdering two stepchildren. Despite a death sentence upheld by the Supreme Court, Governor Hardwick commuted it to life, Hudson serving in the chain gang. The editorial protests the pardon as an outrage and cites prior clemencies and public outrage in Dougherty county.

Glen M. Hudson Dougherty Robert Issaiah Temple Donalsonville Dan Hodges Hudson Supreme Court Hardwick Seminole County Ladey Riley Camden County Fred Best Bayard Dozier Glen, Hudson Dougherty County Glenn Hudson Herald Albany Herald

Three Smiles Dialogue Between Lady and George

A brief exchange shows an elderly woman urging school, George refusing but preferring home. The judge remarks on George’s sentiment, highlighting a simple domestic moment.

George

Dialogue of Mrs Arris about League of Nations

A Punch London cartoon caption mocks Mrs Arris and Wiell debating the League of Nations. It jokes about avoiding foreign influence and the idea of non British members.

League of Nations Arris Wiell London

Gabbleton Quoting Stats Draws Gentle Snide

In Kansas City Missouri a terse quip questions Gabbleton’s habit of quoting statistics as reliable. A local observer wryly asks if he is as deceptive as others often labeled dishonest.

Gabbleton Kansas City Stan

Thelma Ray Weds Wingate College Athletic Director

Miss Thelma Ray daughter of Mr and Mrs L B Ray of 341 Carling avenue married Carl E Lancaster formerly Mercer University athlete and Wingate College athletic director in a quiet ceremony at the bride's home. The couple left for Washington and other points and will reside in Wingate North Carolina.

Macon Thelma Ray L. B. Ray Carling Avenue Carl E. Lancaster Wingate N. C Mercer University Wingate College H. M. Fugate Tatnall Square Baptist Church Washington, D. C

A Day in the Life of a 1923 Office Husband

A Daily Poem from 1923 portrays a husband arriving at nine thirty and dictating letters before lunch, then returning to a demanding labors schedule. His wife manages the home with dishes, cleaning, tea for guests, and evening plans, while he longs for rest after a long day.

Ana

Old Days in Americus in Times Recorder 1903

Ten thousand visitors filled Americus streets with no drunkenness. Turpin Bros sold Kentucky mules to J H Hightower for 500 per pair after eight prizes at blue grass fairs. Col R E Lee and aide W D Méréland starred in a Christmas day scene. locals headed to Saunier bird fields. Mrs Frank Harrold hosted a dinner for friends including Irene Walker and Lily Yancey among others. Windsor Hotel ladies hosted a large dance with many visitors. Notables include G W Glover and others, plus Mr Morgan planning to live in Americus again after Chicago stint. Rev T E Davenport and wife preparing to move to Waverly Hall. May or Cutts hosts visitors at Brown Street. Miss Bessie Bivin, once ill, shows signs of recovery.

Times-Recorder Americus Turpin Bros J. H. Hightower Kentucky Blue Grass Robert Lee R. E. Lee W. D. Méréland Bird Fields Saunier Frank Harrold Eds, Sorrells Dallas Texas Iss Irene Walker Monroe Ruby -Reynolds Rome Mae Yancey Ome Wimberly Oglethorpe Marie Lamar Windsor Hotel G. W. Glover Wells Taylor W. Jossey Georg Fields Chicago Morgan E. J. Miller T. E. Davenport Hamilton Waverly Hall Eldridge ‘Cutts Atlanta Mayor Cutts Brown Street Bessie Bivin

Thirty Years Ago Today in The Times Recorder

Virgil Brown ended the holiday season by chastising his wife in a manner described as the most approved. The narrative notes the involvement of Cooper Morgan and references friends of Morgan amid the Dec 27, 1893 report.

Times-Recorder Virgil Brown Cooper Morgan

Local Post Office Hosts Luncheon and Wedding News

Assistant Postmaster A B Howard and Mrs Howard entertained last evening with a luncheon and eggnog at their Jackson Street residence. The marriage of Miss Emily Binnion and Mrs Charles A Rogers occurred Friday afternoon, a socially notable event in Americas. Mr H T Christian announces the engagement of his sister Miss Ida Lou Christian to Roy Black with marriage set for January 15. No card.

A. B. Howard Howard Davenport Jackson’ Street Emily Binnion Charles A. Rogers Americas H. T. Christian Ida Lou Christian Roy Black

Referee Triumphs Shuman Wins Gold Medal Prize

A Boston man Morris Shuman once near death under physical strain now earns a gold medal and 150 dollars at a health show for perfect fitness. He credits physical exercise fresh air and mental attitude as top medicines and urges others to pursue 1924 with determination. The piece also notes insects harming farmers and visions of New York City in 2000 and a war memorial controversy in Manchester by the Sea with a stolen watch episode in Berlin.

Morris Shuman Boston Dr. Nature Shuman Manchester-by-the Sea Mass American Legion

Humorous Christmas Nostalgia From TOM SIMS Column

A quirky TOM SIMS column parodies holiday gifts and social quirks. It riffs on bum cigars for Christmas, silly etiquette notions, old beauty and grooming tips, and absurdities about romance and fashion, finishing with a jab at political and agricultural themes.

Overeating And Its Gains From Reducing Food Intake

The article argues that most people eat too much and that modest, sustained reductions in food quantity improve health and efficiency. It notes fat individuals can cut calories safely for weight loss, with benefits including better breathing, mental clarity, and vitality, while cautioning against excessive slimming. It compares modern eating to hunter gatherer patterns, suggesting contemporary excess is common, especially among former athletes or sedentary workers.

Have Lunch With Us at All Day Sandwiches

Advertises daylong lunch service offering sandwiches, hot chocolate, tomato bouillon, and hot coffee available throughout the day at the venue.

Seaboard Air Line Train Schedules for Americus Ga

Central of Georgia timetable shows arrivals and departures in Americus with stations including Albany Cols Bham Chgo Macon Atlanta and Jacksonville. Notable times include Albany Jacksonville at 12:37 am and 12:01 am, and Macon Atlanta services around 10:35 pm to 6:37 am, with Cordele Helena and Richland routes also listed.

Americus Central of Georgia Ry Chgo St. L Albany-Jaxville Cin-Atl Albny Jaxville Macon Atlanta Alby-Jax Miami Albany-Montg’y Cordele-Hel’na Cols-M’t Cordele-Savh Richland-Cols

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