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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1899
Page
4
The Times-Recorder of Americus Georgia undergoes editorial and business management changes as it consolidates operations. Subscription rates are listed: daily one year six dollars, daily one month fifty cents, weekly one year one dollar, weekly six months fifty cents. The notice is signed by Marie Louise Myrick as editor and business manager.
The Times Record, city organ for Aumerteu Sumter Webster and railroad commission, presents a condensed summary of civic notices and telegraphic updates. Readers receive official communications blended with period journalism in a compact, public interest format.
In Americus Georgia on June 23 1899 a stream of political items covers McKinley imperialism the Philippines and self government quotes from Lincoln and Butler. The piece notes civic leaders in Atlanta Nashville Pensacola and Chapel Hill with references to Miles Butler and Miles’ possible roles and the Tennessee and Virginia movements in flux.
The piece argues a cotton factory would spur Americus growth and boost the South by creating a home market for cotton, advancing regional consolidation and modernization, with mention of long staple cotton and machinery advantages, plus a call to oppose trusts and a note on global wheat demand amid European crop expectations. It cites Congressman Lester on misadventures in the Philippines and warns against industrial demoralization.
The State University trustees, backed by the Women's Federation of Clubs in a two thousand strong petition, declare that co-education cannot exist and the university must remain closed to women. The Times-Recorder staunchly supported the fight against this measure, recalling past editorials and affirming the right stance.
The Augusta Chronicle cites a notional critique of sensationalism in Judge Speer’s baccalaureate speech and argues the report likely came from rumor. It notes wheat crop shortages in the United States and Europe boosting staple prices while export demand grows. The piece also comments on real estate title duties and a U S purchase of land from Spain, warning of title defects in that transaction.
Honorable William J. Bryan states that Havemeyer’s recent assertions add nothing new and merely reiterate positions he has voiced repeatedly. The exchange centers on trust leadership and public statements made by the magnate.
An advertisement claims England earns twenty million dollars annually from its post offices. It also promotes Tutt's Liver Pills as a remedy for bowel balance, cleansing the system and treating headaches dyspepsia sour stomach constipation and related ailments.
Nearly 5000 pounds was raised as subscriptions for Americus cotton factory reach about 5000 dollars on the first day. Four subscription lists circulated with many signs of support. Campaigners expect to raise 15000 dollars more and insist stockholders contribute 250 dollars monthly. Citizens favor the plan, predicting a busy mill and steady work within a year.
An advertisement recounts Dr Sawyer's Little Wide Awake Pills by W A Rembert as a medical cure all. The copy touts expert physician endorsement and science backed claims for wide audience use.
Hon E B Lewis congressman from the Third district arrived in Cordele and appeared well and hearty. An Atlanta Macon Telegraph correspondent notes Allen Fort of Americus is a Third district candidate to succeed Lewis but delays canvassing, yet sees bright prospects and plans vigorous effort when he begins.
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