Old Days in Americus Ten Years Ago Today
Times-Recorder recalls events from June 7 1903 and 1913 in Americus. Kh H Tift pledges next fall to build the Americus Tifton and Atlantic railroad while stressing no work until then. Roads improve and Friendship extension progresses. The Americus Sanitary Plumbing Company forms with Dr J R Hair replacing Mrs F G Oliver. Holmes McKregor visits from Selma.
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Kh. H. Tift
Tifton
Americus, Tifton and Atlantic Railroad
Americus Sanitary Plumbing Company
J. R. Hair
F.G. Oliver
Moody”’s Plumbing
Holmes McKregor
Americus
Selma
Ala
Toda
F. B. Coggins
W. P. Wallis
D. Holmes
Miss. Holmes
Cordele
Joe Roney
D. T. Wilson
Julian Everett
Woman’s Missionary Society of the State
Sandersville
Noyes
Thoughtful scripture and sage quotes in brief
A compact pairing of biblical verse Luke 12 22 23 with a quotation from Froude. The lines contrast concerns for daily needs with life’s greater value and warn that pervasive selfishness can yield dangerous folly.
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Froude
Local Growers Urged to Pool Acreage for Timely Truck Trade
The Times-Recorder urges Americus and Sumter county truck growers to unite and plan next season’s crops. It cites the New York Packer on grading and shipping cabbage, notes Florida cabbages sold well, sweet potato markets were poor, and calls on the Chamber of Commerce and County Agent George O Marshall to aid in locating markets with the Packer and to market carload lots through the paper.
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Proposed system of overseas immigration inspection
A discussion notes that many hopeful migrants face quota and tests at entry and suggests American inspectors abroad to screen applicants before departure. Critics warn of foreign government backlash and logistical challenges. The idea aims to reduce inadmissible arrivals while ensuring only desirable citizens reach U S shores.
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Immigration Plans Face Legal Hurdles and Sentimental Objections
The article weighs proposals to curb immigration through tougher screening and shipper fines, comparing fines to railroad liability and noting legal obstacles. It argues duty to the United States over admitting distant relatives and calls for effective methods to reduce or prevent unwanted alien arrivals without undermining health safeguards.
From the Four Corners of Earth in the News and Ads
An introductory note extols newspapers offering news from all regions and advertising columns. It praises political, financial, social items and merchant wares, urging readers to compare values, read ads, and shop wisely for satisfaction and savings.
Editorial comment on small Georgia towns and regional prospects
The piece notes Glennville in Evans County boasting debt freedom and wonders about Evans County’s status. It references Dawson’s boast of a strong baseball team and Col. Robert C. Lane organizing a local Americus team. It endorses Mrs. Frank P. Harold for president of Georgia Division U D C, and urges Blackshear to build a hotel to attract visitors, with Jacksonville’s Flat Times-Union commentary.
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Glennville
Evans County
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Georgia
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Dawson News
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Frank P. Harold
Americus
Daughters of Confederacy
Harold
Blackshear
Jacksonville
Times-Union
Auction of D B Hill estate netted 4475 to bidders Smith and Davenport
The late D B Hill estate stock sold at administratrix sale at 4475 to bidders A W Smith and James A Davenport. James Furlow returns home before leaving for West Point after recent appointment. Americus Light Infantry plans an ice cream festival on the 16th to fund Cumberland Island trip. Og Ghif Prince returns home after completing business course at Lexington college and learning typing in Kentucky.
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D. B. Hill
Messrs
A. W. Smith
James A. Davenport
State School of Techology Intlanta
James Furlow
United States Militar Academy
West Point
Americus Light Infantry
Cumberland Island
Og Ghif Prince
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Mightier Temptations in a Dieting Poem
A humorous poem chronicles the struggle to diet as the speaker alternates forsaking rich foods like pork beef potatoes and ice cream with temptations. The verse ends with a vow to diet tomorrow, reflecting a playful battle between desire and discipline.
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N. E. A. Service, Inc
Marriage and life counsel from Tom Sims column
A collage of quips on marriage June trends travel, home photos and summer. Witty reflections touch on finances, driving, ants, lawn care, laughter and social norms with a light, humorous tone.
Overcoat talk and mufflers in playful banter
In a humorous dialogue from the Boston Transcript and Topics of the Day, a family joke revolves around a loud new overcoat and the muffler that hides it. Johnnie heckles his father as Son imagines a police job and brass-button fashion. A fur-lined coat appears in Indiana Saturday Night through a friend’s death.
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Speedo
Johnnie
Churchwell Offers Free Souvenirs Friday Afternoon
Churchwell hosts a memory event for kids Friday from 2 to 6 PM offering a free souvenir to attendees. Families are invited to arrive for the handout and enjoy the themed activity in the church hall.
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