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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1925
Page
2
A historical obituary notes that a Democratic figure was elected to public office in 1891 and served until 1895. He joined the Important Ways and Means Committee during his term, reflecting his role in financial policy during that era.
The text recounts Bryan's political rise and advocacy for bimetallism, noting key events from 1892 to 1896 and his influence into Wilson era cabinet discussions. It references his nomination at the Chicago convention and cross-party support from Henry M. Teller.
The body of James Madison Summerford, 76, died at home in Leslie last Friday. He was laid to rest Sunday afternoon at Oak Grove Cemetery after a service led by Rev. C. T. Clark Leslie. The home was filled with flowers from friends and family. Miss Mary Wilson sang as Rev. Clark delivered an eloquent sermon praising his life of faith and service to family and state. Pallbearers included his sons in law and relatives from Leslie, Cobb, Forsyth, Chattanooga, and Americus. Survived by his widow Mrs. Fred Summerford and five daughters Mrs. B. W. Rouse, Mrs. C. D. Fattle, Mrs. T. Stephens, Mrs. W. T. Anderson, Mrs. Gu Tribble. two sons J. Q. Summerford Jr. and Tom Summerford. and one brother Tom Summerford of Pineview.
Bibal Thomas Thompson, 48, of Cincinnati, acted on a religious command and placed his right hand on a railroad track. He was run over by a train and sustained serious injuries. He told responders the Lord instructed him to sever his hand and cited a vision of a junction.
Playateria Self Service in the Theater becomes gan of the Playgoers. Mrs R Lavinia Hanton leads the membership drive. The cooperative group has strong financial backing and aims to produce new Broadway plays next season and later expand to other cities. Also notes rail conductors on Swedish state railways must speak three languages and Indian women increasing hosiery purchases.
The article recalls William Jennings Bryan and his stance against Darwinism in schools. It highlights Bryan’s opposition to evolutionary theory, his public lectures, and his role in 1920s politics, including affiliations with church debates and his impact on American religious and educational debates.
The description notes girls in vari colored party frocks and boys in white suits. Japanese lanterns hung among the trees with punch bowls set in yellow flowers. Proms lasted late with peach ice cream and angel food cake served. About fifty members of the young social set attended.
The Nebraskan, then 60, urged a free silver plank at the San Francisco convention, clashing with leaders who favored an international bimetallic agreement. His failure marked a turning point in his Democratic leadership, as he later abstained from campaigns for 40 years, later saying his heart was in the grave with the cause.
Thomas Hooks hosted a refined alfresco prom party Saturday evening at the Hooks family country home. Guests, including Miss Margaret Hooks visiting from America after time in Florida, enjoyed the pleasant grounds and a graceful suburban setting.
Thirty three women were nominated for the forty seats on the Edmonton Eng Board of Guardians. The United States has about one fourth of the motorcycles in the world and our fifth of the automobiles.
The women in India are buying ee quantities of fine American hosiery. California is the only state in the union which has elected two women to Congress.
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