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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
2
A readerly column fragment jokes about a Valdosta man arrested over foreign terms and misread phrases. It wryly notes alleged insanity and references unions of unconventional spouses, along with scattered satirical remarks about Germany, Thanksgiving, and local newspaper rivalries.
A historical column argues for prioritizing modern living languages over Greek and Latin, praising French and Spanish for practical use. It notes changes in education and wartime language shifts, preferring living tongues for global use and cultural access.
The article notes Mr. Hardwick is peeved after invitations for him to speak in Georgia were canceled. It predicts greater ire next year, with possibilities of practicing law in Sandersville or joining Hearst papers, while he would not draw government pay or represent the state he allegedly misrepresents. The piece criticizes his stance against current policies and his absence from Georgia before Congress reconvenes.
Dr. Andrew M Soule Georgia federal food administrator designates the week starting October 15 as Wheat Week urging farmers to sow enough wheat for home use three to five acres per family of five. Georgia must sow 786000 acres in 1917 18 up 100 percent from last year to aid national goals amid low average yields and rising demand.
A historical note attacks Hearst syndicate for promoting peace talks during wartime, quoting Wilson and a conference on truth in war. It accuses Hearst papers of sedition and disloyalty, cites Collier's Weekly and Atlanta Georgian, and mocks antiwar sentiments while discussing loyalty and national pride. It ends with a detached remark on English vowels.
The six month extraordinary session of Congress concluded on Saturday with landmark, far reaching legislation. Major acts included the army draft law, war credits and bonds, war tax, airplane appropriation of 640 million, espionage and food control, trading with the enemy, soldiers and sailors insurance, and war budget bills. Cloture was used on food and tax measures. domestic issues like prohibition and women suffrage also progressed. Six allied missions appeared before Congress amid disputes over draft, food control, and war tax.
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