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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1922
Page
4
Editor Kirpatrick presents a devotional page featuring Psalm 16 11 verses and James Russell Lowell poetry about life's path and the soul’s ascent. The piece blends scripture and lyric meditation, inviting contemplation beyond daily toil and sorrow.
The Times-Recorder editorially endorses Governor Hardwick while predicting defeat for Clifford Walker’s bid. It lauds Hardwick’s two-year record as governor and argues that Walker, despite a strong background and church standing, faces a difficult race. The piece defends long-standing Georgia custom of a second term and asserts fair newspaper coverage.
The editorial argues Governor Hardwick should not be ousted after a year in office, noting limited legislative support but progress on his program and the need for more time to deliver results. It cites a reported pledge from Senator Thomas E. Watson to Cliff Walker and jokes about unlikely political alliances.
A collage of quips about cooking, travel, romance, politics, and social norms. It jokes about typewriters, Florida gold rumors, car ownership, British blue books, and future Red Books. It notes June weddings boosting rice sales, gendered advice, and cycling through casual observations with humor.
Andy and Nick follow the Moon Man to Smokyfoot Village beyond the Golden Forest where Chimney-Fairies guard dreams. They learn bad dreams from Eeena Meena are stored in toad-skins while good dreams stay in poppy leaf bags. The fairies work to stop horrid dreams, a tale continued.
A May 30 1902 Times Recorder recap notes May Wheatley Mary Belle Hawkins Dauphine Simmons and Lucile Clegg from Shorter college Rome home. Mrs Alice Chapman Johnson music student at Brenau returns. Mrs Ope Brown Hawkinsville visits Mrs George T Millee. Col and Mrs Uriah B Harrold celebrate 40th anniversary. McKleskeys entertain fifty at Windsor hotel dance. Wagons head to Andertonville for Decoration Day fair. Little Mary Fish McKloskey turns four with Windsor party. Miss Ethel Shipp visiting Montgomery friends.
The Woman's club expresses gratitude to Mayor J. E. Sheppard for the Made-in-Georgia week proclamation and to the steering committee led by G. O. Marshall. It also thanks Chrysanthemum club for the flower show, Arts and Crafts club, school children, Miss Parkman, Canning Club Girls, home manufacturers, and local merchants for displays and exhibits.
Canadian dollars are nearly at par with the U S dollar, but few know the exact rate. As the crime wave assessment wanes, residents wonder if the heat has intensified and if conditions remain risky.
Carrie Speer signs off as chairman of the Georgia Products Committee in a brief edited closing statement in support of Georgia products. The message emphasizes concise official language and a formal closing.
Atlanta May 30 W R Neel state highway engineer has been named a member of the board of directors of the American Road Builders association reflecting national recognition of Georgia road progress. He was also chosen to represent the Southeastern states on the directorate of the American Association of Highway Officials He is a Georgia Tech graduate who has directed a state highway system mapped and under construction linking all regions with permanent highways to rival other states.
A 92-year-old Indiana farmer has stopped smoking his pipe and switched to cigarettes. The article ponders what the younger generation will do next and notes the unlikely lifestyle change of an elderly man.
Central Time railroad schedules list arrival and departure times for passenger trains at Americus Georgia. Information published for reference and not guaranteed by the railway or station master. schedules reflect current published times and may be subject to change.
A series of listed rail arrival and departure times for Central of Georgia routes including Columbus to Chicago Albany to Montgomery Macon to Atlanta and Jacksonville connections. The page notes daily service with Sunday indicators and several cross city times and train numbers.
Arrives at 5 15 pm and leaves at 10 00 am with unclear connections. Cordele to Savannah shows 12 26 pm and 12 31 pm between Richland Montgomer y routes. The snippet lists multiple station pairs with brief times.
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