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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
4
In Americus GA on October 15 1908 readers comment on Taft Bryan and Roosevelt era politics. Local papers like the Augusta Herald Fitzgerald Enterprise and Valdosta Times are cited praising or criticizing figures while noting education roadblocks and district tax trends.
A Chicago hearing on Standard Oil of New Jersey reveals the company's cost saving prowess. The case shows Standard profited from return-use box cars with oil tanks, earning three fourths of a cent per mile on car returns. Proponents argue brain power and efficiency built the empire, though some illegal practices are acknowledged elsewhere.
The piece notes a surprising near miss to the disfranchisement amendment amid white voter apathy after a primary. It highlights that black voters turned out by the thousands, aiding the Democratic slate while opposing the constitutional amendment affecting their voting rights. It warns of dangers if turnout shifts.
The piece argues Carter’s bid for governor faced weak support from discontented Democrats and an apostate label. It notes Ted Carter polled a small vote, but suggests Yancey Carter lacked broad backing and was unlikely to secure a decisive win.
The piece argues winter prompts northern residents to migrate south, citing Georgia railways offering cheap homeseekers fares and Sumter County as a prime destination. It contrasts northern cold with Georgia’s mild climate, fertile land, and welcoming culture, urging rail and local boards to capitalize on the movement while noting Americus may lack tickets. It touts South Georgia as the garden spot and predicts more homeseekers this winter.
A northern coast column hints at a major confrontation before Thanksgiving. The piece notes a teenager's death in New York but offers a subdued, church-ready tone. The fragment preserves a somber mood and suggests ongoing tension influencing public sentiment.
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