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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
6
The item lists prices for the Evening Georgia daily and Sunday editions with mail and carrier rates. It notes Americus Georgia as the post office, and mentions W S Kirkpatrick as editor and Lovelace Eve as business manager. The rates include $6 per year in advance by mail and 15 cents per week or 65 cents per month, with weekly at $1.50 per year in advance.
A reflective note cites Revelation 2 10 promising a crown of life for steadfast faith and endurance. It adds that destiny is shaped by one’s conduct and Providence, urging adaptation of life to find a favorable lot despite appearances. William von Humbolt is referenced on interpretation of fate.
Atlanta reports Governor Hardwick will renew efforts to abolish several soft positions and cut costs. He aims to shrink the state railroad commission from five to three members, arguing reduced duties and the need to prevent small politicians from gaming the system. The article cites a veteran board member near departure and warns against justice being influenced by preannounced actions.
A Times-Recorder commentary laments reliance on a few citizens to organize local events. It urges broader community spirit and willingness to labor for communal displays and initiatives. The piece notes prior successes like the Made-in-Georgia celebration and calls for more collective effort citywide.
In a whimsical tale, Moon ruler Mr Peerabout recounts Comet-Legs the jealous fairy who rides the sky on a shooting star. He meddles with weather, fogs the earth, and plots to read moonmail while seeking the moon engine house. If he succeeds the moon could run backward and replace him.
Times-Recorder notes May 25, 1912 events. Graduation at the high school featured salutatory by Sallie Estelle Carter and class oration by Lee Allen Jr with valedictory by Louise Crockett. lists of graduates include Annie Bailey, Louise Crockett, Sallie Estelle Carter, Kathleen Denham, Pearl Hines, Jennie Harrison, Montine Horne, Ruth Lamilton, Keibe Kemph, Marion Kelley, Louise Marshall, Loulie Scarborough, Clara Weeks, Emma Stewart. Lee M. Hansford awarded first ripe peaches from a 5,000-tree Americus Smithville road orchard. Also mentions First Methodist church picnic at Ellaville. Sam Coney and wife visiting, guests of Captain and Mrs. P. Clegg. Phil Lanier of West Point visiting, and arrivals of T. M. Tilton and Pearl Tilton staying at the Allen house during Windsor opening.
Mr and Mrs J W Stallings depart Monday for Rome to attend the commencement of Shorter College. Miss Fannie Stallings is among the music graduates. Miss Bessie Mayo recovers from typhoid fever. Dr C P Davis visits Albany on business. Capt and Mrs C C Clay and young Master Clay stay in the city a few days. Miss Kate Hollis visits Atlanta with Miss Sadie Morris. Chickens are scarce in Americus and shown in cages with a canary as a rare pet.
Thirty years ago today in Americus street cars are not running for at least a day forcing residents to travel on foot. Reports say several locals attempted to ease troubles recently by drinking laudanum. A dance at Slappey’s hall last evening drew a slim attendance.
A humorous note reflects the burden of being the oldest man, noting that longevity comes with starting daily routines far earlier than others. The line plays on age as a practical challenge and satire.
A collage of quips and commentary from Tom Sims touching on Babe Ruth, Ken Williams, fashion, weather, sports, politics, and daily life. Items include retirement wishes for entertainers, Derby headlines, a Russian timetable note, warnings about pedestrians, prohibition mentions, and a long-ago St Louis quarrel. The tone is a brisk, newspaper-wide collection of observations and wry observations.
Central Time schedules show arrival and departure times for passenger trains in Americus Georgia. The published figures are for information only and not guaranteed.
Daily Sunday timetable fragments show arrival and departure times between Columbus Chicago Albany Macon Atlanta and other points. Entries include Richland Cols Cordele Savannah Montgomer y and Jacksonville with varied times and connections.
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