Lovelace Eve Editorship and Post Office Note
The Times-Recorder Co. Lovelace Eve editor and publisher notes second class postage and republication rights. The item mentions Associated Press dispatches and local news published, with references to Frost Landis Bates and Peoples gas in Chicago.
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Times-Recorder Co
Lovelace Eve
Associated Prese
National
R Tives
Frost Landis & Bate
Reyes
York
Peoples’ Gas A Bite
Chicago
Thought on Sin From Branson Alcott Verse
A compact early quotation highlights moral cause and effect. It frames sin as inevitable punishment and invokes a religious scripture reference to urge moral accountability. The line captures a didactic tone typical of moral verse in period newspapers.
Compulsory Voting Advocated by Times-Recorder in Georgia
The Times-Recorder urges compulsory voting in Georgia, arguing citizens must be fined for not voting. It proposes higher poll taxes, penalties for nonvoters, and accessible methods for absentee or out-of-county ballots to ensure participation. The piece stresses duty over rights to lift Georgia from political corruption.
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Times- Recorder
Georgia
Lee J. Langley
Richard Edmonds
Langley
Chicago
Valdosta City Size Compared to Americus
A brief note compares Valdosta to Americus in size, suggesting Valdosta is similar with a potential few hundred residents more. The casual remark reflects local perception of community scale and familiarity.
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Valdosta
Americus
Penpieyer
Pat Ir
Valley town papers doomed by two daily dreamers
The Valdosta Sun failed after a brief run as promoters aimed for a second daily in a city under 25,000. The piece argues that two dailies cannot survive in small cities and cites the $30,000 loss and the high costs of running even a small daily.
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Valdosta
Marvels of 1840 Versus 1924 Modern Travel Wonders
In 1840 the Cabinet of Curiosities praised luxury ships with mahogany cabins and mirrors as marvels. The piece contrasts 1840 voyaging with later ocean liners, radio music, and flying machines, noting each generation’s pride and vanity in its advances. It predicts future views will laugh at today’s feats while recognizing ongoing human delight in progress.
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New York
Columbus
Satan
The Proof of Peach Crop Cash Flow Prompts Ad Push
The column argues money from Sumter county peach sales will circulate, urging merchants to leverage newspaper ads. Manager Luther at Churchwell's cites average advertising costs around 2 1 4 percent, noting April 1924 saw higher participation yet a 103 percent sales increase over April 1923, with turnover easing stock and boosting perceived value.
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Sumter
Luther
Churchwell’s
Churchwell
Advertising drives sales in hard times says retailer
A 1924 retailer argues that despite national gloom, local sales rose 42 percent in May 1924 vs April 1923 and June sales show a 16 percent increase. He credits newspaper advertising, modest ad spend, and courteous service, noting big city stores and mail order houses stay active. He urges local shops to advertise aggressively to keep money circulating.
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Americus
Sumter County
Opinions of Other Editors: A Real Complaint
The Commerce News laments frequent omissions of local news due to lack of reader tips. It cites two instances where ill friends were not reported, despite having phones to inform the paper. The note urges readers to notify the paper of any life events to ensure coverage.
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Commerce News
MONEY IN BERRIES IN ALABAMA CROP REPORT
The Selma Times notes 49 carloads of berries shipped from Cullman county this season with excellent size and quality. The crop netted about $75,000 for farmers as Castleberry and York strawberry centers report prosperous seasons. The berry season is short and weather and insect threats loom, yet in soils suited to berries and with skilled, prudent handling it remains profitable.
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Alabama
Dispatches
Cullman
Castleberry
York
Selma Times
Market and morals mix in a restless year of trade
A year of divergent signals shows NYSE activity, fading speculation, and a push toward productive work. Commentary warns against overreliance on risky bets while noting rising living standards, wage shifts, and inflationary pressures. Foreign trade balances tilt as the United Kingdom and Canada remain top buyers while Germany and Japan figure among key partners.
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America
United Kingdom
Canad
Germany
Japan
France
Cub
Italy
Australia
China
Mexic
France Sees Net Birth Increase in 1923
In 1923 France registered more births than deaths, marking a positive demographic balance. Reports also note that married men tend to live longer than bachelors, based on the statistics available. Additionally, curiosities include the claim that cigarette ash polishes silver well, and the belief about snakes.
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France
Weather omen hints at seven day work week
Choppy OCR fragment suggests discussion of rainbows and climate patterns possibly affecting the number of days worked by Japanese people. The text is fragmented and unclear, with garbled phrases about weather and a seven-day work period. No definite event or date can be established from the readable portion.
Old Days In Americus Ten Years Ago Today
From The Times Recorder June 25, 1904. Miss Laura Goin sails to Atlanta to visit her aunt Mrs Winship. Miss Fannie Mae Williford goes to Atlanta to visit the Willifords. Prices for October cotton slip to eight cents amid favorable prospects. Engagement announced of Eva Finch and Wade H Turner. Several Americus residents marry unexpectedly, wedding fever grips town. Engagement announced of Addie Tarver to Linton Lesyer on Wednesday at College Street. Piano recital at Maggie Buchanan’s Jackson Street home. Lieut Allen Far of Americus Light Infantry, new city court solicitor, returns from Atlanta with prize. Hawkins returns from Cumberland. Mrs Marie Louise Myrick leaves for Thomaston to attend R. E. Institute exercises for son Shelby Myrick’s graduation.
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Laura Goin
Americus
Society Iis
Atlanta
Winship
Fannie Mae Williford
Williford
Eva Finch
Wade H. Turner
Linton Lesyer
College Street
Maggie Buchanan
Jackson Street
Lieut
Allen Far
Americus Light Infantry
City Court
Cycling Club of Americus plans Cumberland trip
Thirty years ago in The Times Recorder, June 25 1894 notes cycling club members contemplating a July 15 trip to Cumberland with many friends to accompany them, plans a uniform, and a gay beach outing to old Dungeness and back. Will Dudley Jr. collects names. visitors include Captain William L Johnson, noted Macon citizen. Mrs Bela Hill ends her Macon Montezuma visit and returns home with Col and Mrs E A Hawkins and Misses Georgia Lee and Luern.
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Americus
Cumberland
Old Dungeness
Will Dudley, Jr
Americas
William L . Johnson
Macon
Henry Johnson
Bela. Hill
Montezuma
E. A. Hawkins
Georgia Lee
Luein
Farm loan offers with 5 7 or 10 year terms
Loans on improved farm lands at cheap rates with pre payment option. Money secured promptly. Outstanding over 1 100 000 on farms in Sumter County alone with more to lend. Middleton McDonald Co representatives in Sumter Lee Terrell Schley Macon Stewart Randolph Webster counties. 21 Planters Bank Americus Ga. Phone 89.
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Sumter County
Lord
Middleton
On the Beach Daydreams and the Humble Wave
A first person reflection on being a wave among people and nature, enjoying sand and sun while pondering personal insignificance. The speaker observes wind and sun contesting control, then contemplates the vastness of life and dreams versus self. Cornelian is noted as a common charm.
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Sol
NEA Service, Inc
Hungarian Women Win Then Lose Franchise in 1918
A historical note recalls that Hungarian women initially gained the vote in 1918 but soon faced a reversal, losing their franchise as political shifts took hold. The episode highlights early suffrage gains followed by rollback amid upheaval.
Sleeping sickness scourge of the tropics three years
A tersely phrased note recalls sleeping sickness as a major tropical threat spanning three years, underscoring its historical impact on the region and public health concerns of the era.
1000 Yards Voiles and Dress Goods Sale
One thousand yards new voiles in 40 inch width offered in many patterns at 25c and 50c value. Voile dresses advertised at 75c. Also standard Otis pin checked fabrics, sheeting with wide hems, and Alexander Smith Katonah velvet rugs 30x60 inches, priced about $2.98 to $1.49.
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Alexander Smith
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Eno
Dianeme
Robert Herrick
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Concord
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Bailey
Napoleon
Times Recorder
Hawkins
Marie Louise Myrick
Thomaston
R. E. Institute
Shelby Myrick
Nat Lemaster
Standard Dry Goods Company
Forsyth St. Next Bank of Commerce
Americus, GA
L. G. Council
C. M. Council
V.P. and
Cashie
T. E. Bolton
Ass’t. Cashier
J. E. Kiker
the Planters Bank of Americas (Incorporated
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