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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1925
Page
6
A fragment from The Times-Recorder notes religious and moral reflections about youth and the pace of life. It cites Bible and Bruyere sayings, suggesting a stern reminder that earthly joys are transient and subject to judgment. The column frames prayers, morals, and cautions for readers.
The Barnesville News-Gazette reports Governor Walker will decide about calling an extra legislative session within days. State legislators largely oppose it, and if convened, little is expected to be accomplished beyond pension remedies for Confederate veterans.
Governor Walker doubts legislators will attend an extra session, citing their heavy load buying and selling Georgia real estate while pursuing duties at the state capitol.
Rep Deker of Lowndes praised for roads and schools at Kiwanis visit. Letter by Rep Will Stanford of Valdosta opposes a special session, arguing biennial sessions imply no extra meetups and warning against using scrip to fund Confederate soldiers pensions. Stanford criticizes House rules committee power to block legislation.
Athens Banner-Herald argues Governor Walker should convene an extra legislative session at once. The proposal includes a bond issue covering highways and higher education, and the legalization of script to fund pensions for Confederate veterans.
The governor seeks an emergency session to fund Confederate pensions and fund education and highway improvements but refuses to place the call on legislators. He asserts the constitutional right and duty to call such a session, regardless of legislative opposition, and warns against surrendering executive authority to quorums and opinions.
The article argues land prices in Southwest Georgia are rising but seasoned farmers can still acquire farms at fair prices. It notes two pricing tracks: higher values for flippers and lower, fair prices for homestead farmers, with landowners valuing agricultural potential and future returns. It emphasizes opportunity for honest farmers to settle and prosper in fertile acres.
J H Tregoe executive manager of the National Association of Credit Men warns distant investors to tread carefully in Florida real estate where substantial activity may endure but gambling edges in. He recalls the eighties speculative fever and fears new dangers as Florida’s rush attracts undesirables and feverish minds seeking quick riches while noting banks are bulging with money and fortunes may be both made and lost. Seek nearby wise counsel and local guidance before investing.
From The Times Recorder November 19 1915 Dave Lane of the battleship New Hampshire is due in Americus tomorrow staying with Harvey Mathis Mrs EK Carswell is ill on Lee Street Lucius McKlesky to return from Atlanta Miss Mary Elza Sheppard back from Atlanta Mrs Olin Williams hosts sister Mrs T G Lansford of Preston Florence Elis of Dothan Alabama arrives for a visit The Page home near Americus will host the marriage of Miss Daia Page to Mr George M Rogers tomorrow the 20th both residents of Sumter County
Thirty years ago today in 1895 Mrs M Callaway and Miss Callaway left for Atlanta to stay with friends. Mr and Mrs E C Patterson of Cordele visited Americus as guests. Mrs E P Pearson of Lumpkin spends days with her brother P H Williford on Church Street. Dixon Sperar, an old Georgian now in Texas, visits his brothers Judge A C and Major M.
Twenty years ago on College Street the elegant home of Mr and Mrs Frank Harrold opened to seventy married couples for a Japanese party with ornate decorations and a lively card game Ochre. Mrs W J Josey to entertain Matrons Club at Windsor Hotel next Wednesday Miss Lizzie McLendon travels to Macon for a several days visit Mrs Dupont Guerry visiting sisters in Macon Mrs Edward S Prather and children return from Savannah Mrs G L Williams to Iglethorpe for Brooks Burgess marriage next Wednesday
A late night sighting in Washington features a blinking upper story light thought to mimic Morse, linked to a festive scene and a government department bulletin on mistletoe amid rising food costs. The piece notes 70 percent price increases since 1913, inflation affecting federal workers, and a sharp contrast between farmer prosperity and city wages.
A narrator describes the daily drive to the city, facing slow traffic and a long hunt for parking. After circling blocks and failing to fit into a spot, the driver pays 50 cents at a closed garage and vows to leave the car at home next time.
November 19 1925 attendees gathered at the Concord Music club and P T A meeting to hear matters of importance. A program by school and Concord Music club followed. The event advertised The Negro Wedding with frills and fun laws, small admission, snacks sold by seventh to ninth grade girls.
Concord residents report visiting relatives in Abbeville while J T Clarke and family relocate to Americus. Miss Dorothy Murphy of Ellaville visits Miss Frances Holcomb over the weekend. Mrs Sam McGarrah and Misses Myrtis Mary and Flossie Fortner visit Americus Saturday. Mrs J H Ross of Americus also visits.
An advertisement touts McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets promising rapid weight gain. It says the sugar coated tablets deliver cod liver oil vitamins without fishy taste and stomach upset, with a woman allegedly gaining ten pounds in 22 days. It lists sixty tablets for sixty cents and a money back guarantee.
The Standard promotes a sale with numerous priced items across coats sweaters sheeting rugs and more. Highlights include women’s coats at $10.98 men and women wool sweaters, children's wool sweaters, bed spreads, velour rugs and a two for one shoe deal offering discounted second pairs.
Our Parent-Teacher Association met Friday night at the school and carried on discussions with members gathered at the Logan residence on Tuesday.
Arrive depart times listed with Cordelo Helena at 7 55 am and 9 00 am 12 31 pm Savannah Montg 3 17 pm and 3 17 pm Savannah Montg 12 31 pm Local agent A F Fanning provided the details.
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