Americus Recorder and Times Joint Newspaper Flag
The Americus Recorder and The Americus Times merge as official city and county organ papers. Publisher details and editorial staff are listed as official conduits for Sumter and Webster counties and the Georgia railroad commission.
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Amer'sus
G. x. W. Furlow
Dupree
Americus
Sumter County
Webster County
Railroad Commissee of
Georgia
U. 8
Court
District of Georgia
Amble
Southern
Toters a Disgrace to Vistol Georgia
A long critique argues Georgia faces a wave of pistol toters. It cites 2200 Georgians under indictment for carrying concealed weapons and urges felony penalties and road-crew service to deter the practice. The piece stresses racial framing and calls for harsh legal change.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Awit
Persson
Gan Vear
Enna
Etheir
Legislation Urged to End Factional Fighting in Georgia
The Macon County Citizen calls for end to partisan revenge as Georgia lawmakers convene. It urges legislators to rise above Brownite and Smithite factions, unite for public welfare, and pursue measures benefiting the state over personal or gubernatorial interests. It warns that continued factional lines cripple progress and progress hinges on collective action.
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Cuthbert
Ign
Brown Peaquse
Hoke Smith
Macon County
Georga
George
Brownlies
Brown
Smith
General Assembly
Gov. Brown
Georgia
Sylvester party lauds Sumter roads after preview visit
A Sylvester delegation toured Amerys and nearby routes to study Sumter County roads after heavy rains. County officials signed Chapman Thornhill Young Haines and Clerk Grubb led ~15 residents to inspect public highways praised as the best yet. The visit fueled hopes for a countywide highway system and road improvements under capable supervision. The group noted rain damage and expressed optimism for crop recovery and land value in southern Georgia.
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Sylvester
Amerys
Ume
We Uce
Suarter
Chapman
Thornhill
Young
Haines
Clerk Grubb
Sumter
Ike
Frank Sheffield
Americas Autos
Rylander
Barlow Council
Officas
Worth County
Albany
Georgia
Canning for the House Keepers in Buena Vista
A Buena Vista cannery offers summer canning on two days a week for the public. The article urges small local canneries in Americus and Georgia counties to supply affordable, higher quality canned fruits and vegetables, benefiting housekeepers and encouraging regional industry.
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Buena Vista
Georgia
Graduation Essay Revisions Prompt Mildred
A fragmentary report shows Mildred saying she must rewrite her graduation essay after her father understood only some sentences. The exchange suggests ongoing drafting efforts and parental feedback shaping the work.
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Mildred
Deluge in Americus Intensifies Crop Damage
Another heavy rainfall worsens crop losses in Americus as Grass 38 struggles to take hold. Weather forecasts remain bleak with no promise of sunshine.
Why Is a Wilderness Theme Cited by Georgia Philosopher
A Georgia philosopher explains the wilderness as a deterrent to lazy candidates who refuse to work, saying fear of hard labor, like sawing wood, keeps them away from the woods. He argues that even in campaigning, some candidates avoid labor and retreat to the comforts of the city.
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Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
General Assembly
Offensive remark about women
A derogatory line depicts women as perpetual beggars, equating needs to crying. The statement reinforces gender stereotypes without factual context or constructive content.
Tobacco growers eye transfer to Sumter County for cotton and grains
In Quincy Florida tobacco farmers consider moving allegiance to Sumter County to pivot to cotton corn and oats. Mr Shelfer plans a county survey to locate land for his brother to establish a cotton and grain operation. The move reflects a shift from tobacco amid industry reverses as growers seek new fortunes in Sumter soil.
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Quincy
Florida
Sumter County
Town
Shelfer
White
FB. B. Shelfer
Florida Americus
A. J. Worthy
Mr. Shelfer
Americas Peach Bloom Drives Record Northern Market Prices
Americas peaches bring the highest net prices in northern and western markets. Telegraphic reports note excellent quality and careful packing at the Raymond Orchard Co. with shipments totaling sixteen carloads, crates selling from 2 1 2 to 2 3 4 dollars in north and east markets.
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Americas
C. W. Raymond
Raymond Organ
Boston
Raymond
Raymond Orchard Co
Georgia Governor Calls for Change to Registration Law
Georgia Governor Brown urges reform of the state registration law, arguing it creates undue barriers and discriminates against rural voters. He compares Georgia with Texas, notes six month tax prerequisite, and recommends shortening the registration window to thirty days before elections.
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Georgia
Texas
Wil Oid
A .Gresalye Les
Going Soon to Colorado on Extended Visit
A congenial party of ladies led by Mrs C Huntington Mrs Charles L Ansley Miss Sarah Wieler and Miss Laura Ansley will depart Americus Monday for Colorado Springs to spend the summer there with friends Beason. Mr C L Ansley Jr recently recovered health and weighs a favorable offer in Atlanta for early fall.
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C. ¥. Huntington
Charles L. Ansley
Sarah Wieler
Laura Ansley
Americus
Colorado Springs
Bea~son
Americas
C. L. Ansley, Jr
Atlanta
Ellis Not a Candidate for Bibb County House Seat
Macon Ga June 22 Hon Roland Ells longtime Bibb county legislator declares he will not seek re election at the coming primary. Minter Wimberly will run on the ticket with Joe Hill Hall and Hamp Evans to succeed him.
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Macon
Roland Ells
Bibb County
Senate
Minter Wimberly
Roining
Joe Hill Hall
Hamp Evans
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