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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows old newspaper masthead and ad lines for the Times-Recorder Americus Georgia. It lists establishment dates 1879 and 1800 plus several consolidation notes, subscription formats, and contact hints for editorial and business offices.
A 1902 Americus column reports a discharged South Africa veteran excuse for intoxication, declining spirit use in Germany amid hard times, a blunt moral about boys becoming men, a revival in cameo jewelry work in New York, a calmed public mood to avoid quarrels, and a note on Texas cotton early bale harvest. Also urges voter interest to elect young capable men for public offices.
The piece argues Democratic conventions across states largely ignore Mr. Bryan, signaling a possible reorganization of the party under a new leader. It questions Bryan's next move, whether he will submit or resist, and notes fears for Democratic chances in 1904 if Bryan's camp stays split.
The Baltimore Banner notes a rising need for farm labor in the South due to unreliable Negro labor on farms and schools demoralizing workers. It urges importing European immigrants, especially Germans and Scandinavians, to sustain crop production and grow regional wealth. Also mentions increasing money supply and a new Mexico gold discovery, with a stray reference to Admiral Schley.
An interview with Natip of San Antonio, Texas discusses Egyptian cotton as a potential major developer for the war era. Austin notes Egyptian cotton is being introduced into Texas with favorable results, offering longer fiber and easier seed removal by rollers. The Agriculture Department has distributed seed to the South to test suitability. It may be years before it replaces existing U S cotton, if ever, though its advantages are highlighted. Chamberlain injured in carriage accident leaves Charing Cross hospital with wife, progressing satisfactorily and needing rest.
A sensational ad extols beauty as a woman’s charm and promotes a pregnancy balm named Mothers Friend. It claims to ease childbirth pain, soothe sore breasts, relax muscles, and reassure husbands about preserving feminine form during pregnancy. The piece also features a poem titled The Bradfield and appears in a promotional layout for beauty and maternity products.
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