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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
4
The Times-Recorder notes postal mailing status and local affiliations for Americus Georgia. Dated May 6 1909 the notice lists Americus Sumter Webster counties and the railroad commission district as part of the publication’s official reach.
The Moultrie Observer notes rising butter production in Wise county area with Jersey cows and local creameries aiding market supply. It predicts Georgia will shift to locally produced butter, cites Americas creamery output of about 200 pounds weekly, and foresees output surpassing a thousand pounds weekly as dairying expands through farmers, colleges, and dairy cooperatives.
Reports from Atlanta hint at no prison purchase for white state convicts under Brown administration. Prison Commission discord and method changes with a new administration may shift convicts to road work. The accuracy is uncertain, but the aim seems to stir political comment across the state.
An editorial argues that white convicts should work on a state farm rather than public roads in Richmond County. It criticizes mixing races on road crews, notes white convicts struggle on roads, and endorses buying a farm to grow cotton and food while employing white prisoners. The piece favors swift action regardless of political figures involved.
An article based on Du Bois in The World's Work summarizes Georgia Negroes gains. It reports 1,420,888 acres owned, assessed at 7.15 million dollars with estimated real value near 15 million. It notes landholdings spread across many small owners, city prosperity rising, and total Negro wealth around 50 million.
The piece argues that substantial property gains by African Americans in Georgia over twenty years prove they can advance with determination. It says hard work and sobriety yield small holdings and home ownership, better than northern or western states, and notes many educated Georgians prefer staying rather than migrating to Liberia, comparing Georgia to a near earthly paradise.
Superior Court Judge Gilbert addresses the Muscogee County Grand Jury warning against the growing pardons push in Georgia. He argues executive clemency fuels crime by freeing murderers and fraudsters, urges legislative reform, and calls for a broader public protest from judges, press, and pulpit to curb dangerous leniency.
A census figure faces criticism as observers describe its cautious approach and reluctance to reveal complete data. Analysts note potential undercounting risks and call for clearer methodology. Local officials urge transparency while ensuring privacy safeguards.
An editorial urges Georgia lawmakers to model their auto liability law on France by making fleeing after an accident a punishable offense of at least 30 days imprisonment. It notes Hyde’s jail sentence for leaving a Paris taxi accident and calls for mandatory identification and aid to injured parties.
Atlanta reports peach shipments will start in barely thirty days with 3,000 to 3,500 cars shipped from June 1 to about July 15. Normal crop is 4,500 cars and last year reached 6,000 in an abnormal yield. First to ship will be the Carman around June 1 followed by Hiley Belle Georgian Belle and Elberta. Yield is evenly distributed across the state.
Commissioner of Agriculture T. G. Hudson, touring cities including Atlanta Savannah and Macon, reports a bright crop outlook for Georgia. Inspections statewide show optimism for farmers with future gains. Georgia has been reimbursed by the United States for Spanish American War regiment expenses, covering the First Second and Third Georgia regiments and the Third volunteer Immunes.
AZINE arrives in town after nearly two weeks away and plans to stay longer joining many prominent families. He brings fresh stories and reports his health has improved. For sale at Holliday's Book Store.
Peach growers face a tight market with an estimated Georgia crop around sixty percent of 1908. Prices may reach about 1.25 dollars per bushel for good fruit, while cannery demand hinges on new marketing methods to avoid market gluts and expand Georgia peach reach beyond traditional markets.
A dialogue shows Tommy asking about concentrated lye and Mr. Tucker responding that it is the short and ugly word, advising not to trouble him. The exchange frames a cautionary moment likely in a school or family setting.
General Mobley applies in Sumter County Georgia for guardianship of Joseph Mobley age nine and Carrie Mobley age seven, children of the late Jordan Mobley. Court of Ordinary hearing set for the first Monday in June 1909 to determine the guardianship, witnessed by Charles R. Crisp, J.C.C.A., Ordinary Pro Hac Vice.
IL D Wise and G W Jennings administrators of Phil J Wise deceased apply for discharge and letters of dismission. Notify all interested to file objections by the first Monday in June. otherwise they will be discharged and letters issued. Pro hac vice, J C C A Ordinary.
Walter L. Page applies in Sumter County Georgia for permanent Letters of Administration on Eugenia Page. Creditors and next of kin are notified to appear at the June term of 1909 on June 7 to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witnessed May 4, 1909 by CHAS. R. CRISP J. C. C. A. Ordinary. Pro Hac Vice. Sumter County Georgia.
James Wright of Spurlock Ky. proclaims youthfulness at eighty after taking six bottles of Electric Bitters. He claims kidney trouble burdened thirty years yet one bottle showed a powerful cure. The ad touts Bitters as a godsend for the weak and old, priced 50 cents at Eldridge Drug Co.
A brief dialogue exchange features Mrs Sharp remarking that she told Mr Jones she wished to be single again, to gain the happiness of marrying him anew, while Sharp responds with witty charm. The piece showcases playful banter and marriage-centric wit.
A collage of 1900s era drug ads promises Perry Dayin Painkiller and Foley remedies for pain kidneys and laxatives. It urges Georgia readers to feel well with tonics, then notes political jabs about pardons and a Mars projection while reporting on the construction of a $10,000,000 mirror.
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