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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
6
Sir Thomas Lipton and Shamrock IV fall short against the American defender Resolute in a long awaited challenge. The race draws wide attention as readers hope for Lipton to claim victory yet fear the cup’s departure to Britain. Enthusiastic coverage notes Lipton's skill and wealth, and praises the loyal American fans who wish the cup stay stateside.
The piece contrasts ox cart era diligence with modern haste in writing and printing. It discusses Thackeray and others, laments time-saving shortcuts, and extols thorough craft. It then presents adversity stories, notably a wounded veteran rebuilding life, claiming strength grows from struggle, not weakness. It ends with business news about rising bankruptcies and fashion critiques.
The London Times issued a July 3 Fourth of July edition to explain American policy to the British. It stresses shared English speaking roots, aims at fostering understanding, and highlights an American number aimed at British readers detailing Versailles, postwar finance, farming, industry, oil, labor, and prohibition debates with American viewpoints.
A proposed bill to create a state board of censors would force cinemas to bear censorship costs, likely closing smaller theaters and depriving communities of entertainment and education. Critics warn such extreme reform could trigger broader controls, while public taste and market forces should guide morals rather than state mandates. More than 100,000 motor cars are stolen annually in the United States.
Viscount Bryce, author of The American Commonwealth and former Washington ambassador, outlines Britain's stance toward Ireland to ease American misgivings. His lucid, impartial analysis urges justice and shared values, echoing a message from M. Miller and aligning with Franco Allied goodwill on a day of American rejoicing.
Fragmentary lines express a vow to labor with willingness and make service a success. The garbled text hints at a religious or ceremonial cadence with references to blessing and dedication, though the source is incomplete and lacks clear attribution or context.
A rambling vignette sketches a city man exploiting rural folk and a farmer foiling a potato scam. A farm boy fails to catch a fish while the city visitor brags of wealth. A boastful merchant slims his profit by rigging scales, only to face a trick as rocks replaced potatoes. A vain young man wanders, confident no one knows him.
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