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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1925
Page
6
Fragmented text from a historic dispatch notice cites republication rights for April reports. It mentions Associated Press distribution and advertising representatives in New York Chicago and Atlanta. A Don Quixote quote closes the fragment.
Mr. Thomas Broadfield, a Sumter farmer, shipped 3,000 pounds of prime melon seed to H. W. Buckle’s seed house in Rockwell TI for 12 1-2 cents per pound, totaling 375 dollars. Town quiet with only a few mild drunks and no fights reported as Monday is no paper published. Mrs Emmet L Murray and son go to Thomaston to visit relatives. Irene Davis leaves for Cordele. Mrs Charles Payne returns from Ellaville with sister Juliet B Arrington visiting here.
A Wisconsin dispute centers on ousting La Follette from the Republican Party with claims of principles. The piece argues the issue is about standing in, not ideals, noting Borah and Lodge as examples, and recounts political maneuvers within the party. It mentions other local notices, midweek events, and a 1895 context remark.
Editorial argues most citizens are either constructive or destructive, defining constructive as selfless giver of time money and effort to community projects. It cites Albany and Americus as places with many such citizens, and previews a future call for broad constructive aid to advance local growth.
This piece argues that outdated building codes cause vast fire losses costing billions yearly. It urges modern codes to prevent fires in schools theatres hotels and homes, stressing national safety and municipal responsibility to adopt safer BUILDINGS THAT WON'T BURN.
The Postoffice Department plans to blanket the country with air mail routes. Airmail has proven successful despite earlier congressional opposition and funding cuts. The development, though challenged, reflects credit to the Post Office Department.
From The Times Recorder archives an October 5, 1915 retrospective highlights events and people of interest from two decades prior, offering a glimpse of local life, notable names, and social happenings preserved in the paper’s historical column.
A collection of rustic maxims and odd folk wisdom. The verses joke about gold teeth, growling, and misidentified pearls from shells, while advising sensible action amid foolish fun and noting faint complexions rarely win suitors.
A speaker extols a dear friend described as a guiding light and reliable helper. The tribute frames a lifelong bond, noting how Mother, even in simple terms, provides comfort when sad and joy when downcast, always ready to give care and support. The narration with affectionate tone emphasizes trust and gratitude toward the speaker’s motherly figure.
Health officials warn mosquitoes breed quickly as warm days continue. Dr. J. W. Chambliss urges residents to remove water receptacles at homes and businesses. Inspectors will act when mosquitoes are found, but citizens must monitor their premises. London figures show average daily conversation uses 43 words.
A historical note explains Kentucky coffee tree seeds with very hard shells require three to six years to take up water and sprout. The passage contains a series of wry aphorisms about luck, work, and everyday misdirection.
A Chicago dispatch reports a bold promotion tale: a former office boy rose through clerical and secretarial roles to become general manager earning ten thousand dollars yearly. The piece touts typewriter training and installment plan access, urging readers to contact the International Typewriter Exchange at 184 W. Lake St, Chicago, Illinois for details.
Amsterdam experts announce blue as the favorite color after thousands of tests, with red in second place. A bizarre note claims a hungry Eskimo could eat 100 breasts of the etah, a large bird, in a single meal.
A Columbus Georgia outlet negotiates a cost price for a bulk stock of outgoing and flannelettes. The sale advertises Standard 20c per yard, urging buyers to purchase a winter supply while stock lasts. Displayed goods come from a major local wholesaler retail location that could not move them before the sale.
In the lot will be found plenty of Light and Dark Outings suitable for underwear quilt linings etc. also plenty of fancy patterns in heavy Flannelettes ranging in price from 25c to 35c yard. Come Monday or Tuesday and supply your wants at
A Monday and Tuesday sale offers Genuine Alexander Smith Axminster Rugs in pretty patterns sized 27 by 54 inches. Limit two per customer, available only on Monday and Tuesday.
Schedule shows Cordelo to Helena at 7:55 am arrival and 9:05 am departure, Savh to Monty with 12:31 pm and 3:23 pm times, all noted by A F Fanning local agent.
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