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A Thought on Wicked Plans and Honor in Defense
A terse reflection cites Job and Cicero, noting that God thwarts crafty schemes and that charging the wicked while defending the vulnerable is a noble stance. The quotation frames moral discernment and public virtue in a concise, scholarly tone.
Editorials Questioning Wisconsin Democratic Party Existence
An editorial argues Wisconsin effectively lacks a Democratic Party due to primary laws enabling cross voting, outlining how this reduces minority and majority party influence. It condemns Mussolini like moves toward centralized authority and cites Jefferson to warn against centralized power, contrasting early republican ideals with modern trends.
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Wisconsin
Mussolini
Italy
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Sacrificing Weight For Speed In Naval Power
An analysis notes the Lexington aircraft carrier sacrifices armor and heavy guns to boost engines and speed under postwar limits. It contrasts its ability to escape battles with heavier ships and hints at broader modernizations in American defense. It also wryly comments on balloon trousers and a naturalization misstep over the vice president’s duties.
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Lexington
Grand Rapids, Mich
Tom Marshall
Disappointed Reporter on Coolidge Church Safety Claim
A Washington reporter notes Dr. Jason Noble Pierce told his congregation that inspectors found parts of the church unsafe. The president and Mrs. Coolidge show no outward reaction as the piece jokes about expectations of a sudden evacuation. Siegfried in a sack suit heads to a Moscow Art Theater and Hamlet appears in knickers in London theater.
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Jason Noble Pierce
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Siegfried
Europe
Moscow
Hamlet
London
Crowd Thrill Frames The World Series Experience
The passage extols the excitement of large crowds at major sporting events, arguing the thrill comes from the crowd itself rather than the play. It compares modern spectatorship to ancient Rome and notes crowds create the atmosphere, especially during decisive moments like a winning hit.
Wit and Wondering Whims of a Wandering Mind
A collection of whimsical lines on wishes, time, and human quirks. It muses that wishes grow stronger with belief, notes odd misprints about loan offices, and playfully questions planning for the future versus regrets. It ends with a proverb about birds in the bush and two in the hand.
Look Out For Careless Words In Daily Tasks
A terse verse warns that rushing through daily duties leads to errors and costly outcomes. It emphasizes the weight of small words and careless actions, noting disasters arise from blundering along without care or precision.
Other Days in Americus Ten Years Ago Today
A 1915 Americus column notes Judge John A. Cobb returning after a Boll weevil tour with state agriculture and entomology officials, addressing the invasion threat in South Georgia. Frank Hooper enjoys autumn, Mrs. Charles L. Ansley hosts the Woman's Literary Club with Miss Mary Granberry moving to Atlanta.
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Flint River
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South Georgia
Frank Hooper
Baliwick
Charles L. Ansley
Womans Literary Club
J. E. Hays
Montezuma
Miss Nettie Hays and Mary McNeill Travel to Atlanta
Twenty years ago today the Times-Recorder notes Miss Nettie Hays and Mary McNeill left for Atlanta to spend some time. It also reports cotton prices holding steady with a slight gain, the ruling price at 9 14 cents, and Americus warehouse receipts reaching 533 bales marking the season's final big day.
Contrarian Ethics Sermon Warns Against Repressing Desires
A provocative impulse to replace traditional moral codes with modern freedom is urged, arguing that prohibitions fade and self expression should prevail. It condemns restraint as old fashioned while warning that the cost of sin remains unchanged across generations.
Marriage Announcements From The Times Recorder 1895
Invitations went out for the October 25 wedding of Miss Chloe Bell White and Mr. James A. Davenport at Calvary Episcopal church. The couple will honeymoon in north Georgia after the ceremony. Also wed were C. R. Anglin of Americus and Lena Lockheart in Columbus, with Dr. R. E. Cato’s Felder street home nearing completion in Rees Park.
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James A. Davenport
Americas Society
Calvary Episcopal Church
North Georgia
Columbus
Ambiguous Statement on Party Rights and Obligations
The line argues that when the opposing party ceases construction, that moment ends the obligation to continue. It asserts a reciprocal stance that possession of the goods or terms compels continued adherence by the speaker. The phrasing implies a conditional, retaliatory approach to ongoing commitments.
World Court Resolution Urged Across the Nation
Pro court meetings are planned nationwide through December to pressure the Senate for action on the World Court resolution. Authorities claim ample Senate support but seek broader public backing to counter potential minority obstruction. The events aim to inform citizens and provide a voice for public expression.
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Naval policy debate on air power versus surface fleets
The author dismisses the idea that air power renders surface arms obsolete. He argues navies are built to fight navies and that no major power plans to abandon or curb its surface fleet, insisting capital ships remain essential despite warnings from air power advocates.
Lice and mite remover promises forehead relief for poultry
Sorehead is a contagious poultry disease appearing from August through spring. A remedy claims to prevent forehead by adding a few drops to drinking water, with results in four to five days. The product named 2-in-1 Lice and Mite Remover is sold with a money back guarantee, available in Americus at Americus Seed & Supply Co.
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Public debate urged on court adherence and education
The piece argues that both sides must hear the opposing view when organized opinion overwhelmingly favors a policy. It calls on senators opposing adherence to the court to campaign openly, educate constituents, and argue with facts, so neither side is left silent or ineffective. It contends that obstruction may expose weakness and that education should involve both sides.
Dancing in Africa Nose Rubs Replace Handshakes
A note on cultural trend where Africans greet by nose rubbing rather than handshakes and its appearance at dances. The piece adds an aside about a man avoiding home nights due to worry over his son's arithmetic, illustrating domestic concerns threaded through social observation.
What's so rare as a day in October
A compact reflection on a fleeting October day, capturing its unique light and mood. The piece evokes autumn air, changing leaves, and a sense of brief, gentle beauty that stands out amid the year. It frames October as a rare, bittersweet interval in the calendar.
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Promise Quick Gains
A persuasive ad touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a tastier, gentler alternative to cod liver oil for frail children. It claims rapid weight gain within days, especially after sickness or suspected rickets, and offers a 30 day money back guarantee with dosing of 60 tablets for 60 cents.
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Nathan Murray
Howell’s Pharmacy
McCoy
McCoy’s
Untangling a Quiet Relation and Safe Puffballs
A peculiar remark hints a couple’s marriage was unfamiliar until a public display of fussing revealed the bond. Another saying notes a wary man earns consent by persistence. Puffballs are deemed the safest edible fungi as none are poisonous, per cautious guidance.
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