Americus News Roundup Ten Years Ago Today
Summary of events includes Mr. Roosevelt’s expected Atlanta visit on Friday with a special train due at 11:00 a.m. from Roswell, plus local notes on Miss Fannie Nunn visiting, Dr. J. W. Huguely purchasing a farm near the city, and King cotton prices holding at 9 3 4 to 9 3 8 cents. Also mentions Eugene Williams’s newborn twins and numerous upcoming courtship matches this fall in Americus.
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Americus
Atlanta
Rosevelt
Roswell Ga
Fannie Nunn
Huntington
Americas
J. W. Huguely
Americus’ Worth
Cupid
Ameri
I Will Put My Laws Into Their
A fragment from The Times Recorder notes copyright and republication rights, referencing the Associated Press and national advertising representatives. The passage ends with a personal statement about imposing laws, lacking concrete event or local detail.
Georgia Spikes Call for Extra Legislature Session
Editorial argues Georgia voters chose biennial sessions and resent calls for an extra session. It warns excess legislative time invites politics, impractical measures, and repeated sessions, urging a two year pause for better focus and mental health of the electorate and lawmakers.
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Georgia
Job Hunters Still In Control in Georgia Republican Party
Charles Dawes visited Atlanta as the Georgia Republican delegation nominated a Black man to lead the party. The Georgia GOP is described as ruled by a Black male and a Black female, with whites accused of kowtowing to Black influence. The piece labels the party a “job-hunting” coalition and argues white leadership is essential.
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Charles Dawes
Atlanta
Georgia
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Ben Davises
Johnson the Universal Hero in World Championship Baseball
The countryside near Pittsburg rallied behind Walter Johnson as the nation praised his sportsmanship. He stood as a model for young players, joining legends like Christy, Bucky Harris, and others in embodying fair play and gentlemanly conduct.
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Pittsburg
Walter Johnson
Pirates
Johnson
Walter
Christy
Bucky Harris
Popular vs Unscientific Blame in Law and Society
A discussion contrasts blaming individuals with analyzing systemic issues. A Pennsylvania girl must pay fines for a dog license, sparking critique of overbearing laws. The piece argues many laws are unnecessary, urging fewer rules and broader understanding of remaining ones.
Honey From Cotton Bloom in Central California
Central California farmers, facing low fruit prices, pursue cotton cultivation. The cotton blossom is found to produce a pure white honey, suggesting a broader use of cotton byproducts. Stalk, root, fiber, seed, and blossom all offer potential, given enterprise.
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Central
California
Abolish the gun and trust the pillow instead
A provocative opinion argues against handguns for all, citing incidents in which armed homeowners harm the innocent. It extols unarmed defense such as loud cries or pillows, questions police armament, and urges banning pistols while favoring rifles for those needing protection.
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Lodi Calif
Fire Threatens Liberty Hall as Cotton Trains Pass
From The Times-Recorder October 16 1895 Liberty Hall a large wooden building at Lee street caught fire at about 8 15 in the evening and narrowly escaped total destruction A special train carried nearly 800 bales of cotton along the Georgia and Alabama line with heavy shipments moving to Savannah and Brunswick Aspiring rider Will Dudley of Americus won three prizes at the Hawkinsville tournament taking the one mile open half mile open and five miles races Local wheelmen anticipate a cordial welcome home On Thursday morning 115 inst at the residence of W R Parker at the Plains Mr George Jennings and Miss Fannie Chappell were married Rev Harmon officiating.
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Times-Recorder
Liberty Hall
Lee Street
Georgia
Alabama
Savannah
Brunstwick
Will Dudley
Americus
Hawkinsville
Dudley
W. R. Parker
the Plains
George Jennings
Fannie Chappell
Harmon
Christmas Seal Drive Heads Named in Sumter County
The 1925 Christmas seal program for Sumter County, led by Arthur J. Strawson, outlines the sale to fight tuberculosis with about 340 active local cases. Americus committee members and Sumter County leaders are listed, including Rev. J. S. Winn and Miss Ruth Clark, as the drive prepares to organize fundraising efforts.
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Sumter
Arthur J. Strawson
National Tuberculosis Association
Strawsoff
Americus
Americas Committee
Richard T. Simpson
First Presbyterian Church
Ruth Clark
Lovelace Eve
Times- Recorder
Tom O. Marshall
Kiwanis Club
John M. Cutler
First Methodist Church
Edgar Shipp
Fifty-Five Club
Herschel Argo
R. N
J. W. Chambliss
Sumter County
New Lamp Burns 94 Percent Air and Kerosene
A U S government and 35 universities tested a new oil lamp claiming superior light with no odor smoke or noise. Inventor R H Johnson offers a 10 day free trial and free lamp to first local user who helps introduce it plus potential agency earnings up to 500 monthly.
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U. S
R. H. Johnson
N. Broad Street
Philadelphia
Plains names linked to county schools and local banks
E T Moore superintendent of county schools joins A H Jennings of the American Bank, J T Methvin of the American, Mrs C A Phillips of Thompson School, Plains. Mr Greer cashier Palms Bank. Mrs J J Wilson, Leslie. W T Anderson, Leslie. and Mrs Arthur Wise of Plains in a regional notice detailing officials and local figures.
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E.T. Moore
A. H. Jennings
Rt. B. American
J. T. Methvin
Rt. A
Fragmented Proverb Snippets on Life and Society
A jumble of dated quips covers warnings about weather harvests and fashion, reflections on courage and luck, and scattered notes on farming profits, cider, keyholes, and family life. The tone mimics a newspaper collage of short sayings with no single event.
Progress and melancholy days in uncertain times
A fragment reflects anxiety about new worries as ongoing progress feels fragile. The tone notes melancholy days being welcomed as a counterpoint to fear.
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