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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1925
Page
6
The passage records standard newspaper boilerplate about post matter status in Americus Georgia and the Associated Press rights. It includes advertising reps in New York Chicago Atlanta and quotes a biblical verse and Sir Humphrey Davy on daily kindness, framed as a thought.
An Alabama editor asserts people should mind their own affairs as a farmer’s dog does when in town. The piece criticizes Congress for Shenandoah burial costs and questions government support for funeral expenses, urging a remedy to prevent future hardships.
The Selma Journal reports that Florida authorities expand jail capacity in Miami to hold a growing inmate population. One morning a roof hole was found, thirteen prisoners escaped, leaving behind a collection of laws and files as evidence of the breach and ongoing security concerns.
The piece argues that enforcement progress is best judged by official records and attitudes. It notes stricter enforcement, more arrests and seizures, and a rise in prosecutions, while overall illegal consumption declines, even as illicit synthetic liquor grows.
The Athens Banner condemns the Navy Department for not paying funeral expenses for Shenandoah dead. Officials say funds were lacking, and the piece urges Congress in the upcoming session to provide a remedy.
A veteran Savannah teacher, after thirty years of Latin and Greek, says he quits teaching books and focuses on teaching boys. He explains educators cannot give what students lack, only develop and strengthen their native capacities, guiding growth with the principle I teach boys not books.
The Quitman Free Press urges trading at home and loyalty to local merchants while noting merchants owe customers a wide stock and fair pricing. It argues that citizens deserve convenient, profitable local shopping and that missing items require merchants to improve offerings.
The Times Recorder recalls November 23, 1905 events in Americus with visits from Fort Gaines Ellaville Vidalia Columbus and Oglethorpe. People include Mrs John A Cobb Rev W W Mabry Rev A B Hawkes and Capt. P H Williams as well as Miss Nina Williams and John W Wheatley.
The Times Recorder notes in its Thirty Years Ago Today column that Mr and Mrs A S Scott of Atlanta will remain in Americus for the winter, taking an apartment with D K Brinson on Taylor Street. Judge Allen Fort just returned from Atlanta after a business trip. Miss Mamie Tyson came back from Ellaville and is visiting friends at The Windsor.
Ten years ago today Miss Mary Will Stevens celebrated her seventh birthday with a Saturday afternoon party attended by several young friends. Other notes mention Col J Ralston Cargill arriving from Columbus, Edith Hildreth visiting Americus, and Mrs W F Gard planning a trip to St Andrews Bay Florida after visiting Lamar Street.
A reflective note urges caution about beliefs in what is seen heard or known. It emphasizes critical thinking and the idea that life improves when one questions appearances and external inputs rather than accepting them at face value.
The piece criticizes General Harbord for linking Armistice Day to endorsing mild beverages and eliminating income tax. It argues the income tax unfairly burdens the wealthy while the supposed mild drinks would not justify the revenue, and contends many people would still shoulder the costs of government beyond beverage sales. It questions the claim that reforms reduce tax burdens.
An old advertisement touts Pleasant Tablets for instant stomach relief addressing indigestion and upset stomachs. It emphasizes quick comfort from gas and discomfort with bold repeated phrases to grab attention. The short copy hints at a consumer remedy marketed for immediate relief.
Arrive Seaboard Air Line times shown with arrivals and departures between Cordele Helena and Savannah Montgomery. Local agent A F Fanning notes the schedule, with a 7 55 am start and 12 31 pm and 3 17 pm endpoints.
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