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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
6
The article discusses William G. McAdoo facing Republican ridicule over a potential nomination at San Francisco. It notes his independence, his marriage into the president’s family, and the chances he would accept or reject a nomination if offered by his party.
The article discusses whether the United States or Britain will dominate oil in the future. Bedford of Standard Oil argues free competition and US dominance, noting the United States produces the majority of world oil while British influence remains limited. It questions who will control undeveloped oil fields as new reserves emerge.
A fragmented reminiscence on divorced parents and their children ending with a note about a remarriage in Los Angeles where the former couple’s children served as best man and maid of honor. The column ties family stability to political climate, mentioning the GOP plank and dry times.
The essay argues that today's college graduate is eager to work and learn. He moves from classroom to mill mine factory and field and aims to start at the bottom to rise. He challenges the image of the graduate as frivolous or useless, insisting he is a lifter of progress.
A Philadelphia publication argues newspapers are a major city asset rivaling parks, banks, and telephones. It praises Benjamin Franklin and Franklin’s Poor Richard as civic boosters and notes the modern press sustains itself mainly through sales and advertising.
An extended feature extols Georgia as a field of opportunity for farming and industry. It cites high production in peaches and meat, rising profits per acre, and success stories from Colquitt and Baldwin counties, while stressing rail access, climate, and a growing population with a call to build roads and schools statewide.
An unclear advertisement promises a razor guarantee and Velvet Ed feature, mentioning terms like We guarantee and a value line about money savings. The legible parts reference Razor and Velvet Ed with stray numbers and letters.
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