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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1922
Page
4
An old Americus Georgia notice records second class mailing and quotes a Bible verse and Drake poem excerpt about freedom. The clipping presents a devotional line The Thought for Today and a call to lift up a standard for the people with Isaiah 62 10.
The piece argues President Harding lashes at critics calling them political blackguards while his Marion Star edits clash with his stance. It cites praise for Woodruff and Johnson, condemns Roosevelt’s legacy, and notes hostile Marion Star editorials on Roosevelt and Johnson. The column contrasts presidential rhetoric with partisan press behavior in 1912–1913.
Supreme Court Justice Burr presides in a wrangle over a decedent widow estate arguing the deceased may have been of unsound mind for dabbling in amateur astrology. The case questions whether belief in astrology equals mental unsoundness under probate law.
The Twins search for Mr Peerabout the Man in the Moon. They visit Snoozelum Town Smokyfpot Village and several cities asking dream fairies and chimney sprites. An old Pearl City resident recalls seeing Peerabout with Comet-Legs on a mountain top. Wink reports Peerabout on Earth. the hunt continues.
A collection of aphorisms and glimpses: a wheat crop forecast, a line about June nights, Ohio girls’ college seniors, education inquiry, self-starter success, Ireland hint, Hollywood marriage, a bank theft in Indiana with joke, optimist orchard, radio sermons, home life by onions, women politics school, smoking bum cigars lesson, unlucky angler, Americans in Germany charges, business revival shout, and women’s clothes spending habits.
A Detroit incident reports a landlord assaulted by a madman who then escaped. The text comments on the rarity of such acts and notes ongoing investigations. It also references Turkish atrocities, a hypothetical demonstration, and a mistakenly assigned training slogan relating to a painter and a janitor.
Old Days in Americas ten years ago today from the Times-Recorder June 17 1902 note marooning party near Dead Lake on Flint river with Mr and Mrs W B Smith and others. Mentions Miss Annie Claire Wynn visiting Buena Vista and H R Johnson enlarging mill on College Street. Also reports Windsor Hotel opening and local figures connected to its builders and backers.
The passage notes growing public interest in psychic topics and the potential revival of astrology. It reflects on how sanity hinges on timing and laments the misfortune of being born in the wrong era, either too soon or too late.
Troop II met at their hall Friday night at 7 30 with two other troops and visitors. A Milwaukee visitor Mr Liggins spoke on Boy Scout movement promising a longer talk if they meet Monday. Five boxing bouts ended in four draws and one win for Robert Buchanan. They also beat Troop I 10 9 in baseball for their third win of the season. All troops plan to meet again Monday at 7 30 at Troop II hall.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends for deeds of kindness during the illness and death of their father and grandfather D. C. Griffin. Names shown include Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Buckworth, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Ledger, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Griffin, C. D. Griffin and grandchildren.
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