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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1924
Page
4
A brief proverbic reflection notes foolishness bound in a child and the rod of correction as a remedy. It cites Proverbs 22 15 and attributes a woman’s wisdom to bearing and training a child, phrased as a short domestic teaching from the era.
A Sumter County farmer escaped bankruptcy by planting pecans after boll weevil damage hit cotton. The piece urges farmers to diversify with pecans, advising soil, planting, and care tips, and notes pecans can yield steady returns with minimal attention alongside poultry and milk ventures.
Secretary Mellon ranks among America's wealthiest. A Washington gossip note says his humor shows in writing before speaking due to a speech impediment and constitutional aversion to public speaking. The piece notes his cautious approach and mentions fervent praise from friends and even the president.
The speaker notes that Mellon is not the greatest figure like Hamilton yet remains a great financier. He predicts Mellon’s influence will grow as the United States gathers the billions Europe owes. He suggests Mellon may push for payment and find a method to compel it.
The Tuskegee Institute records show 16 lynchings in 1924, the smallest since records began, with 9 prevented by law enforcement actions. All victims were Black, and offenses included murder and rape among others. States reporting incidents include Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
Georgia details from 1924 include Floyd county created in 1882 named for General John Floyd with Rome as county seat. The county covers 502 square miles with about 40 000 people, in the Seventh district and Forty second senatorial district, Rome the judicial circuit. Atlanta used 9 824 924 000 gallons of water in 1924, about 26 917 600 daily. Russian artist Max Sasanoff, recently freed from Atlanta Federal pen, painted Unto the Least of These presented to Kilby State Prison near Montgomery Alabama, Governor Brandon spoke at unveiling. The Metropolitan Opera drew over 50 000, paid attendance about 125 000, Georgia 1924 total value about 236 086 000 with 27 000 000 from apartment listings.
A wartime contemplation argues that under extreme pressure some may steal for survival while most refuse. It cites a bonding official claim of universal greed versus the reality of starvation, noting occasional news stories of individuals driven to theft and the historical oddity of rising turkey prices without duplication.
A look back from The Times Recorder on December 31 1914 notes Americus regaining Arch deaconry Albany services with Mary Belle Norris wedding Henry Bragg at the Methodist parsonage Rev J A Thomas officiating. Also visits and local society items.
A garbled column notes a man stealing from a blind woman in St Louis and a jab about bootleg quality. Chicago builds a 700 foot tower while prices rise. Coolidge calls auto crashes a national evil. A Chinese loot story appears vague. A Los Angeles woman shatters a shop window while hat crime jokes ring. Tennessee seeks to ban cafe cooks from smoking with odd allusions. A man in Alabama robs by waiting till dark. Paris is mockingly cited as old fashioned. An ad snippet promotes hauling services. A March bedside tale in Alabama mentions Myrs Remedy and a shaky recall of medical claims.
Farmers in Sumter consider oats damaged by the freeze while well rooted crops may survive. A Sumter county corn bed donated to starvine relief aids Nebraska families. Charlie Mize leases McWilliams farm seven miles west, setting bachelor headquarters. Col. W. T. Lane returns from Shellman where Mrs. Lane spent holidays.
An article notes a new flu variant in France causing a severely swollen leg and prompts doctors to search for the responsible microbe. It discusses challenges in identifying pathogens, potential lab-linked factors, and broader questions about microbial innovation and disease origins.
J A Bowen local agent lists arrival and departure times for Cordelo to Helena at 7 55 am and 9 35 am with 12 26 pm Savannah to Montg at 3 23 pm and Savannah to Monty at 12 26 pm indicating a compact schedule update for travelers.
A Hawaiian proverb reflects on creation, suggesting the world might have been made from a gourd but could as well have been a lemon. It uses a playful image to contemplate whimsy and impermanence in the natural order.
By order of the Court of Ordinary Sumter County Georgia the estate of J W Harris deceased will sell December 31 1924 at 12 noon at the store house 302 W Lamar St Americus Ga stock of hardware fixtures including counters gas desks typewriters adding machine chairs safe cash register one ton Ford truck scales etc in bulk as a going concern then in selected quantities cash terms bids may be rejected or accepted A complete itemized statement available from J E B McLendon J A Hixon W W Dykes or Stephen Pace all residents of Americus Ga administrator J E B McLendon
Loans on improved farm lands available for 5 7 or 19 year terms with pre payment option. Prompt money on approval. Current outstanding loans exceed 1100000 in Sumter county alone with more to lend. Middleton McDonald correspondent for Atlanta Trust Co serving Sumter Lee Terrell Schley Macon Stewart Randolph and Webster counties. 21 Planters Bank building Americus Ga. Phone 89 or 211.
The Tea Room offers turkey chicken and roast dinners every day through the holiday period. Diners can enjoy a varied festive menu with traditional roasts and accompanying sides. Reservations recommended for peak hours.
The Standard offers wide discounts on shoes and clothing. Men’s Goodyear Welt Shoes $3.95, Misses Educator Buck Skin $1.98, Ladies Colored Suede $1.98, Childs Educator Slippers $1.98, plus blankets and infants wear at reduced prices. Forsyth Street, Nest to Bank of Commerce, Americus Georgia.
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