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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1925
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text from a historic Americus Georgia publication lists a post office entry and advertising representatives. It includes scattered Bible verses and literary quotes, with misread names and addresses. The readable items mention the publisher and typography errors.
An editorial column exposes J. J. Brown as the center of a political machine in Georgia. It quotes Brown boasting of patronage, influence over legislation, and possible gubernatorial ambitions, while accusing him of using state funds and a wide network to control state politics and hindering reforms.
A fragment notes that Brown and his political machine use state power for selfish ends. It cites Brown admitting to “spilled the beans” at a Lee County Saturday gathering, implying disclosures or admissions tied to local politics.
National Underwriters president HH A Smith argues fire destruction stems from individual carelessness and community neglect. He urges schools, businesses, and educational institutions to spread fire prevention, seeking public support to reduce fires and protect citizens.
Professor Richardson and President Hopkins inspire undergrads to seek facts and conclusions themselves rather than accept tradition. They condemn dogma and insist on reality, removing formalism in religion and narrow social thinking. The Maui voyage illustrates shifting norms, with no drink aboard and bootleg risk abroad as society adjusts to a dry era.
A distant sea voyage vignette describes frigate birds crossing vast oceans for months to return to the same island each year. It contrasts avian navigation with human limits, suggesting a higher, perhaps innate intelligence guiding the birds beyond sun and instruments, challenging view of human intellect.
A curious query about maritime engineering. the notion of drying the sea remains impractical. Even with novel piping and containment ideas, vast ocean waters cannot be fully drained or contained on ships without impossible volumes and environmental impact.
A playful account of a golf outing where the narrator and his wife tee off together. The wife drives well but misreads her score, as the round degenerates with drives into sand and brook. The narrator claims his best club is broken and ends nine holes tied, remarking it may be a record for most strokes.
The page notes no paper published today. It recalls ten years ago in Americus and reports twenty years ago events including the Canadian voyage of three locals, a court prayer case in Columbus, Col Zack Childer’s Myrtle Springs ride, Mrs. Elton Parker’s Bat Cave trip, and county planter T. B. Hooks predicting large cotton yields. It also mentions paving on Jackson street nearing completion.
Col and Mrs W P Wallis hosted a sunflower party at their home for Miss Williams of Buena Vista. guests enjoyed an amusing event. A Sumter County Alliance Co operative Association board meeting discussed routine business and re elected Mr L Bell as warehouse manager. Citizens visited Fort Valley peach orchards and commented on potential fruit shipment shortages as the Central Railroad moves about 50 cars of fruit daily in the Southwest division.
An old advertisement urges mothers to choose genuine California Fig Syrup noting it eases a constipated feverish child and emphasizes asking for the California brand to avoid imitations. Directions for babies and children of all ages are printed on the bottle.
The narrative details two brothers involved in a fatal drug store robbery 15 months earlier. One brother, Russell, faced execution on July 17 but received a late reprieve. a hoax telegram claimed a confession would exonerate him, later debunked. Scott remains in prison awaiting a final decision as his father, wife, and supporters press for mercy.
Blackshear will host at least two representatives from every Jaree bricht leaf tobacco company and two buyers from independent firms. Opening day floor space is extended to 95,900 square feet, with estimates of leaf flow between 750,000 and 1,000,000 pounds. Last year around 750,000 pounds sold on opening day and many farmers left due to limited space. Florida growers, especially in northeast regions, may sell tobacco here, while some volume will move to Valdosta Hahira and other Georgia markets.
A persuasive sales snippet touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as an easy flesh builder for children. It highlights sugar coated tablets, a nine year old who gained weight, and urges asking Nathan Murray or Howell's Pharmacy for the 60 tablet bottle at 60 cents.
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