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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
4
The fragment shows a masthead with The Theseserions Recorder and The Ameri cans Times, indicating established dates 18 and 1894 plus a 1891 consolidation. It lists editors Thomas Gamble Jr and W Cornforth, associate editor and assistant manager, and business staff, with an editorial room telephone number.
The Times-Recorder notes Atlanta’s pump question settling and mocks a Dixie label for a brew fueled by intoxicants. It discusses the Georgia Railroad Commission, Hearst’s party launch, and political jests about Fairbanks and Bryan. It questions bond plans vs Inman’s pump gift and cites Morse and Georgia issues.
The Delaware judge remains a Democratic presidential hopeful and opposes abolishing state sovereignties. He warns against a consolidated republic, arguing against a single national color over maps and utopian centralization.
Thomas Gamble Jr writes of Washington Irving and other great minds as constant, faithful companions found in books. He extols books as refuge from life’s troubles, a source of solace, inspiration, and moral uplift, urging all to cultivate the enduring fellowship of immortal souls who live on in minds made nobler.
The Times-Recorder urges voters to back proven, honest men for Sumter County offices with emphasis on electing commissioners who support a continued road improvement program. It lauds past officials and calls for integrity and capability across all county posts to sustain progress and good governance.
A correspondent from Washington claims Gov Smith may be asked to head the Prohibition party national ticket. The piece argues this is misinformed, noting Smith shifted from local option to state prohibition and later praised German beer gardens in Savannah. It labels such talk a political monstrosity and cites his Cleveland Democrat leanings and Senate ambitions.
Fourteen female teachers in an Indian township studied the Thaw case and decided the killing of White was justified under the circumstances. They signed a petition asking that Thaw be absolved. The teachers offered a harsh critique of the case and its parties.
A Washington hotel dinner drew bitter GOP jabs at Roosevelt with no names named. Senator Ankeny framed the exchange for Washington to answer, while Senator Fulton urged party unity to block one-man dominance. Vice-President Fairbanks joined cautiously. Bourne defended Roosevelt. Ankeny planned a statement for Washington. Democratic observers see encouragement, noting Bryan’s parallel position in his party.
A Georgia Georgia newspaper, the Augusta Herald, denounces the idea of Gov. Smith serving a second term and criticizes Mr. Brown. The piece argues the state’s two term precedent is not a binding law and questions the Herald’s stance on Smith’s popularity while warning against political manipulation.
Hearst, owner of a major newspaper, wrote a public letter to his editor rebuking editorial comments following a Supreme Court ruling. He defended laws restricting liberty as constitutional and aiding workers, noting the court’s decision aligns with the Constitution despite the editor’s stance.
The report notes Hughes Boomers reaching 200 delegate seats amid a scene described as modest by the group. Details on candidates or supporting factions are sparse in the fragment.
Governor Hughes argues business morality remains high and abuses should end. He says Americans come from all walks of life and desire honorable competition, responsible governance, and no socialistic experiments. He urges calm confidence and a right government policy aligned with American institutions.
President Walker of the street railway returns to Americus to push electric plant upgrades and railway construction. Robert L. Reeves, the consulting engineer, accompanies him as spring weather allows work. The city welcomes the project as vital to local industry and prosperity. Justice Brewer warns against excessive future debt as Bryan's influence shifts in Pennsylvania and Denver contemplates a vice presidential bid.
The M C A building project seeks twelve thousand dollars to complete interior work and furnish the facility, with bonds floated over three five year periods. The association hopes unpaid subscriptions over two to three years will retire the debt, avoiding new construction delays and expediting completion.
Prof E H McNeil of Amiri Americas plans a canvas in March and April. The March 10 attractions arrange a noted contralto male quartet led by Sheridan. The entertainments draw from various places and promise a treat. It remains undecided if the concert will be at the opera house or another venue.
Mr. H. C. Bagley reports a large peach harvest in Americus, with about half the trees in full bearing, and no injury from recent freezes. Favorable seasons across orchards suggest a very productive year for peach farmers in the area.
An old item notes Dr P F Bubnsen yesterday purchased a "moder arm" west of Gitlimits from La rkina and W W Dykes. It mentions English as a real estate model farm near Point with farm sizes around one sixth to one acre and a compact description of a model farm amid city outskirts.
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