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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1924
Page
6
Fragmentary verse from Ben Jonson reflects on gender dynamics with lines about shadows and courtship. The text questions whether women are truly known and contrasts daily light with long evening shades. The irregular punctuation and archaic phrasing echo period speech and stage dialogue.
A released Italian prisoner is hailed as a self sacrificing friend’s ally, while narcotics and education are urged as remedies. Widespread theft is tallied by New York district attorney, with fraud and securities losses exceeding three billion. Weather forecasts hint at drought and potential Ice Age cycles, and traffic safety campaigns reveal rising auto injuries as carelessness replaces disease as a leading killer.
A compilation contrasts scripture and Quintilian on anger and evil speech. It urges putting away bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and malice, noting an evil speaker differs from an evil doer only in opportunity.
The article argues the Democratic convention will pick a candidate best able to carry key states to win. It cites historic state-by-state outcomes from 1876 through 1920 and notes past stampedes at conventions, concluding the New York World doubts Mr McAdoo will be the nominee.
The Atlanta Hotel Men’s Association passes resolutions backing Stone Mountain Memorial officials amid a public dispute with Samuel H Venable. They express confidence in the association’s executive committee and urge continued work on the carving despite disagreements.
The text argues McAdoo mirrors Bryan’s failings and warns the nation’s future depends on which candidate wins the ballot contest. It frames the struggle as a fight between two political approaches, urging voters to back the stronger nominee.
Georgia voices urge compulsory voting as farmers and union leaders criticize low turnout. J D Weaver notes farmers show little interest in politics while Wilkes County editor James B Nevin laments potential voters from over 600000. Monument coverage follows, praising Stone Mountain project and Borglum sculpture drawing visitors.
State editors predict lively Georgia politics with a Walker Harris race and a Hardwick challenge. They warn Ku Klux involvement could sway campaigns while noting Harris is favored in general, and that Tom Hardwick guarantees a fiery contest across the state.
Richland News notes regret over a leader not fully serving the people while Cordele Dispatch observes sodapop Hardwick and Elders joining the political field at the last moment to fill the summer vacancy. The editor suggests the outcome will resemble prior expectations, with little change in the race.
A June 28 item recalls a library fund entertainment with singing, piano solos, dance and drama, plus a school board salary raise for Prof. J E Mathis and an increased stipend for Miss Sarah Wheeler. The piece notes teachers attending the Georgia Teachers convention, local marriages, cotton market shifts, and civic events in Americus.
June 28 1914 notes list social arrivals and entertainments Miss Antoinette Lockett hosts guests in July with bridge at the country club Mrs Gordon Heys hosted Mary Jack O Hara and Elizabeth Mixon for a party Mrs Frank Harrold to entertain charming guests including Miss Louise Nunnally Rachael Nunnally Ruth Reid Natalie Bocock and Cora Brown coming Monday
Relatives in Americus learned yesterday of the marriage of Miss Bessie Leamon and Mr. H P Bryan, which took place the preceding Saturday, as noted in The Times-Recorder dated June 28 1904.
Ad boasts a vast line of face powders with many tints and prices from 25 cents to 2 dollars. The copy urges readers to inquire if they want any item in the range and highlights the generous selection and affordable pricing.
A remark notes a planned caravan tour before the tobacco market opens here, suggesting the event aims to precede an anticipated business milestone and attract attention ahead of the launch.
The Standard offers a dollar buys vast array items across textiles and apparel including ten linen napkins, five yards curtain serim, four Turkish towels, three silk ties, over a thousand HK. & W. shirts, six yards ginghams, seven yards crepe underwear, two yards mer cerized table damask, five pairs socks, one yard Japanese pongee, four yards ribbons, four yards brown linen, two pairs denim overalls, four athletic undershirts, two servicebase union suits, sea island silk, twenty five cans cleaner, and ladies stockings at ultra low prices all effectively a dollar per item or bundle.
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