The Times-Recorder Americus Ga 1908 publication details
Advertising header lists editors and staff for The Times-Recorder Americus Georgia with publishing roles and official status, including Thomas Gamble Jr editor, W Cornforth business manager, I W Farlow city editor, W Dupree assistant, and date December 31 1908. It notes official organ designations for Sumter Webster and Railroad Commission districts. Rates shown for daily and weekly editions.
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Americus
Thomas Gamble, JR
W. Cornforth
Times-Recorder
City of Americas
Sumter County
Webster County
Railroad Commission of Georgia
U. 8
Court
Southern District
Georgia
Prohibition Yet to Prove Its Worth in Georgia
A Savannah preacher argues Georgia’s year of prohibition shows gains in order and morals. He cites arrests in Atlanta Macon Columbus and Augusta dropping sharply versus last year and notes more building activity. He says law restrains vice and marks a better day for the state.
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Trr-errow
Georgia
Ainsworth
Savannah
Methodist Church
Runswick
Columbus
Americus
Augusta
Carolina
Rome
Athens
Albany
Valdosta
Macon
Atlanta
Thomas G. Hudson
Gladstone
Labor unions push for federal boycott rights ruling awaits Supreme Court
The Federation of Labor delays its boycott stance until the Supreme Court rules on labor rights. In the interim, organizers plan to urge Congress to pass legislation favorable to labor unions.
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Federation of Labor
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Americus sets sights high for 1909 progress
The Times-Recorder proclaims Americus as awake and ambitious, praising 1908's record and urging citizens to unite beyond past quarrels to push for a far brighter 1909. The Savannah Press notes excessive egging of whisky during holidays.
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Times-Recorder
Americas
Air powered type writer and oil firm shifts in Missouri
The article notes a compressed air type writer among recent inventions and reports Standard Oil and its affiliates ousted from Missouri with possible government action. It predicts the President’s reply to Secret Service resolutions will be calm and dispassionate, suggesting a remarkable White House resolve.
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Standard Oil
Missouri
Secret Service
Congress
White House
Georgia Independence Through Grain and Cattle
The Macon Telegraph notes Georgia farmers are planting more oats and grain and less cotton. Diversifying to hay corn oats and pork could make Georgia independent of cotton and even the world, preserving home profits and reducing food imports. If this trend continues it may reshape the state’s agricultural economy for years.
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Macon
Georgia
Geor
Bia
Telegraph
Georgia Urges Judge Speer for Taft Cabinet
Georgia voices strong support for Judge Emory Speer of the Southern District as a potential Taft cabinet member. The Augusta Herald praises Speer for legal skill, fairness, and leadership, arguing he would symbolize Southern progress and fit as Secretary of the Interior. The piece contrasts Georgia’s claim with Tennessee and cites editorials linking law enforcement to national honor.
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Georgia
Taft
South
Wright
Tennessee
Augusta Herald
Emory Speer
United States Court
Herald
Judge Speer
Gaynor
Southern District Court
Speer
Three Children Killed by Atlanta Automobilists
In Atlanta three children were killed by drivers as a sobering reminder that drivers often fail to stop within ten feet until causing injury or death. The piece notes the difficulty in persuading average chauffeurs to exercise caution and obey braking distances.
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Atlanta
Taft to visit Atlanta January 15 and 16
President-elect Taft will be the guest of Atlanta on January 15 and 16. He will see Atlanta as an enterprising progressive and beautiful city but should not credit all he hears. a liberal supply of salt will be in order.
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Taft
Atlanta
A Neglected Georgia Fruit Gains Recognition in Spokane
Georgia apples won second prize at the Spokane fair. Rabun County samples showed large, rosy, firm and juicy fruit reflecting Georgia’s apple potential. The piece urges Georgia to diversify crops, grow dairy and fruit, and stop sending money out of state for basic commodities. It notes North Georgia’s suitability for apples and laments statewide neglect of opportunities.
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Georgia
Spokane, Wash
Rabun County
New York
Marietta
Brown
North Georgia
Sumter County
Elgin
Hindoo
Story
Board of Trade Helps Americus Farmers Save Fertilizer Costs
The Board of Trade secured withdrawal of a fertilizer rate rise for Americus buyers, preventing over $10,000 extra season costs. Led by President Allen and aided by Hon. T. G. Hudson, with Col. Hudson’s direct outreach, the effort stabilized prices for local farmers and the broader Sumter County economy.
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Board of Trade
Americus
Allen
T. G. Hudson
Col. Hudson
Sumter Ro5ty
Tate
Americas
County News Items Continue From Page One
Smithville Alabama residents spent Sunday and Monday with friends. Mrs Malcomb Snellgrove is the pretty guest of Mr and Mrs J D Snellgrove for a few days. Miss Lydia Cochran of Montezuma is visiting her sister Mrs Julian Glaze. Mrs and Mrs J G Puritt and their little sons returned from Atlanta Monday afternoon after a delightful visit to Mr and Mrs M D Reybold.
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Malcomb Snellgrove
J. D. Snellgrove
Lydia Cochran
Montezuma
Julian Glaze
J. G. Puritt and Little Sons
Atlanta
M.D. Reybold
Christmas Guests and Local Social Notes in Leslie Area
Miss Marilu Young and Willie Rooks from Myrtle Springs spend Christmas with friends near Leslie. Willie Halstead and W R Rooks visit relatives nearby. Annie Belle Carter of Myrtle Springs visits relatives for Christmas. Ethel Murphy and sister visit Estelle and Eunice Young. Pearl Dell stays with sister Mrs Laura Bass in Leslie. Mabel, Mervin and Zola Dell return from Cuthbert to resume studies. Crawford Arrington visits Masters Cleave and Albert Derise. Henry Williams and Mrs. Williams of Leslie spend Christmas day with Cannon Stanford near Huntington. Sam Terry of DeSoto visits relatives near Leslie. Howell School House Christmas tree appreciated. Lee Bradley with Murray and Duncan Bass spend Sunday with friends near Leslie.
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Marilu Young
Willie Rooks
Myrtle Springs
Leslie
Willie Halstead
W. R., Rooks
Annie Belle Carter
Ethel Murphy
Estelle
Eunice Young
Pearl Dell
Laura Bass
Mabel
Mervin
Zola Dell
Cuthbert
Crawford Arrington
Masters Cleave
Albert Derise
Henry Williams
Cannon Stanford
Huntington
Sam Terry
DeSoto
Howell School
Lee Bradley
Murray
Duncan Bass
We respect John Abernathy for the rebuke committee
The Richmond Times Dispatch argues Congress should appoint John Abernathy to a committee tasked with rebuking the President, noting his strong rhetoric and aggressive handling of opponents.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Congress
John Abernathy
Taft Condemns Maryland Disfranchising Amendment
President-elect Taft's reply to Maryland’s proposed amendment to the state constitution condemns the disfranchising measure. He states the law is not drawn in the spirit of justice or equality and urges Republicans and Democrats who seek equal treatment for black and white races to oppose it.
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Baltimore
New York
Taft
Maryland
Stone
Gigantic 1000-Pound Wedding Cake For Chicago Bride
A twelve foot high cake weighing nearly 1000 pounds was planned as a wedding and Christmas gift for Miss Katherine Elkins and the Duke of the Abruzzi. Chef Signor Mo ent crafted the dessert after four months of work using sugar eggs and many pastry ingredients. A top model of a steed was carved with a kitchen knife on a foundation of sugar and eggs.
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Chicago
Katherine Elkins
Tor
Signor Moent
Governor-elect Harmon planned horseback parade inauguration
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes a Chicago News cartoon mocking Governor-elect Harmon of Ohio proposing to ride on horseback in his inaugural parade. The piece questions the value of temper after defeat and references a similar image.
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Birmingham
Harmon
Ohio
Bedouin's Bed Narrows Sleep Fears at Halls Mission
At the Halls Palestine medical mission a Bedouin with no prior house windows or bedstead fears sleeping on a new bed, insisting he cannot stay awake all night grasping a 960 bank while a spring mattress unsettles him. Actual source seems fragmented and unclear but centers on a Bedouin's fear of a bed.
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Halls
Palestine
Asia
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