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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
4
Rome Georgia explores forming a country club near the city with a proposed club house golf links and recreation facilities. organizers consider Wells mill site for long term lease and aim to have a functioning club by next spring to boost local life and appeal to residents and visitors.
The piece urges every citizen to subscribe to the cotton mill project in Americus, arguing that even small gifts matter more when united. It highlights the widow's mite as a model of spirit, calls for five hundred modest subscriptions, and stresses collective effort across incomes to ensure the mill.
A long discussion reappears about creating a lieutenant governor for Georgia. Proponents argue it ensures continuity if a governor dies or cannot serve, while critics doubt the need and warn of political maneuvering. The piece questions salary, duties, and the prudent timing of such an office.
A Sumter County dairy farming model in southeastern Pennsylvania yields over 2100 dollars yearly from 15 acres. The Department of Agriculture endorses intelligent farming, urging local growth via a dairy creamery and nearby markets. The Board of Trade seeks a prospective settler to start dairy operations near Americus, boosting county development and attracting others.
A statewide rumor suggests Governor Hoke Smith plans another gubernatorial bid in 1910 and a path to the 1912 Democratic presidential nomination. The tale envisions a fierce Brown Administration opposition, a major Georgia tour, and Atlanta hosting a national convention to spotlight Southern influence.
The state court of appeals on Tuesday ruled that a mad dog may be shot on Sundays or any time if found on the street, even if not about to attack. The Maneing versus the state decision follows a Sunday shooting and challenges a ban on Sunday defense of self. The piece also notes stock and bond details tied to a reorganized company with Davies Warfield of Baltimore as a leading recipient.
New York May 18 It is announced that the Seaboard Air Line Railway reorganization plan, now in receivers hands, is about completed and will be issued shortly.
Dirt was broken today for enlargements and additions to shops in Macon Georgia costing about 250000 dollars. Yard and trackage improvements and the enlargement of the entire terminal and round house will be included. Hall Parker Construction Company oversees grading for building foundations.
A farmer, Mr. Cliff Morgan, was struck twice by Dick Daniels with a heavy hoe and nearly killed. Morgan survived the blows, while Daniels fled toward the river swamp prompting a multi-county chase from Americus toward DeSoto and Cordele. Sheriff Feagin led the pursuit. Daniels remains at large with a Bounty offered. The column ends with an advertisement for DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills.
A brief, unclear line notes a contrast between wine becoming sweet and a payment linked to a bitter Irish reference. The fragment mentions wine, sweetness, payment, and an Irish association without additional context or specifics.
Complete cotton gin setup offered for quick sale at 850 dollars. Includes 45 hp I D Cole engine, 50 hp boiler, 8 hp Frick engine, Eagle 80 saw gin with Murray system, cotton press, shafting, belting, and related gear. Contact W M Harper or E C Speer in Ameri.
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