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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1925
Page
6
Entered as second class matter at Americus Georgia post office under federal act. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches credited or not and to local news published here. All rights of republication of special dispatches are reserved.
A reflective Bible verse from I John 2 15 warns that loving the world and its things excludes the love of the Father. The line emphasizes spiritual priority and detachment from earthly desires.
National Advertising Representatives listed for The Times-Recorder include KOST LANDIS and KOHN at 225 Fifth Avenue New York Peoples Gas Bidg Chicago and Walon Hushing Adlasta. The ad closes with a Rutherford quotation about not setting heart on worldly wealth.
A reminiscence recalls a green outdoor pump at a farmyard, its squeaks and clanks as a child drew water daily. Neighbors and visitors, from Yeomans to Albany, are noted alongside names like H. Roberts Sr and D. W. Crouch as tales of community life unfold.
Editorial voices support for a Navy Band concert at the Rylander Theater in Americus on Monday November 23, noting it is expensive and education oriented with proceeds benefiting local institutions. Tickets have no tax, matinee 50 cents, night seats at higher prices, and guarantors may cover any deficit if attendance falls short. The piece urges community support to attract new residents and investment, contrasting with inflated real estate prices and calling for new blood in South Georgia.
Congress and The Tax Exempts argues that taxing income from all future tax exempt bonds would reveal wealth escaping taxation and press Congress to repeal tax exempt provisions. Treasury Secretary Mellon backs tax reduction noting no refuge for avoiding income taxes, urging a constitutional amendment to tax securities.
Kipling praised the dreamer whose dreams come true, noting how practical people dismiss dreamers yet soon bow to their visions. The piece cites Cecil Rhodes, the Wright brothers, and Marconi as examples of how dreamers drive progress and civilization forward.
New York stock activity runs the busiest since the war with money pouring in. Some experts warn of an abnormal boom that could end in a crash, while others argue the country is solidly prosperous with broad demand, jobs, and rising wages.
Mrs James Hixon hosted the Florence Irving Club on Lee Street with two bridge tables and a salad course. Several residents traveled to Atlanta and Norcross Ga. for work or visits, including Miss Foy Mott and Mr and Mrs John Council. The period also notes weddings, hospitalities, and social visits among Americus residents, with few outside events and a Baptist bazaar finale drawing a large crowd.
A note from The Times Recorder dated November 16, 1905 reports Miss Carrie Speer has returned home after a week with Miss Mary Granberry in Atlanta. It also mentions Mr. A. T. Porter leaving Friday for West Point Mississippi to work in cotton business for several weeks and notes Ruth Taylor, a popular Buenavista girl.
The column argues France must curb spending to balance its budget, favoring tax increases or reduced military outlays, and hopes disarmament may follow. It also notes Taft and Lane critique overeducation in law and medicine, urging stricter law admission and broader prelegal education, while praising more physicians needed.
A reflective vignette by Tom Sims Jr on happiness, resilience, and life’s trials. The author muses that possessions do not guarantee joy and that facing fear is tougher than suffering. He notes ups and downs, the value of talking through worries, and the idea that a home is built by love not only wealth.
The text argues educated cults fill vacancies as educational requirements for physicians are too high and costly. It criticizes Sir Arburthnot on the grounds that graduates receive insufficient training after a brief internship. A system change is urged to allow earlier entry with a better but still incomplete medical education.
The community mourns the serious illness of Ralph Morgan who returned home Wednesday. Mae Shan returns to Bronwood after visiting her sister Mrs. C R Wiggins. Eddie Hardy of Atlanta visits sister Mrs. Durham. Friends of Ochis Pridgeon report severe illness at the home of Mr. S.
In Chicago on September 28 an industry president notes promotions from lower posts now come with higher salaries. A former office boy who advanced through clerk, typist, secretary to general manager now earns ten thousand dollars yearly. The piece touts typewriter adoption and a Chicago mail order house offering low monthly payments to teach users, inviting readers to contact the International Typewriter Exchange at 184 W Lake St. for more information.
Arrive and depart times listed by local agent A. F. Fanning show Cordelo to Helena at 7:55 am arrive 9:05 am and Savannah to Monty at 12:31 pm with reverse 3:23 pm departures.
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