He who would rule must hear and be deaf old proverb
A fragment in a newspaper ad listing national advertising representatives Frost Landis Kohn with addresses in New York Chicago and Atlanta ends with an old proverb about rulers needing vision and hearing. The text appears as a faded catchline without additional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Advertising Representatives
Frost Landis & Kohn
Fifth Avenue
New York
Peoples Gas Bidg
Chicago
Walton Building
Atlante
No consistent facts to summarize
A reader vents about modern deception and distrust in information, expressing frustration with widespread falsehoods and the difficulty of discerning truth in today’s world. The remark conveys cynicism toward media and public discourse.
Editorial on community progress and unity in Americus
A Macon News publisher leads Georgia business leaders on a goodwill tour to strengthen regional ties. The piece urges local Americus readers to get acquainted with neighbors, finish what they start, and contribute time and money to lasting community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
R. L. McKinney
Macon News
Macon
Oth Georgia
McKinney
South Georgia
Proletariat and Students Redefine Vacation Roles
The piece argues immigration limits shifted travel to college students and professors, turning study quarters into affordable abroad trips. It notes education democratizes work and travel, mentions the Borelly comet forecast by Dr Crommelin with a near miss, and contrasts vacation for kids with relief for mothers as school rest ends.
Constitution at 138th anniversary urged to preserve liberty
A Rotary Club talk by Congressman Crisp extols the Constitution as the greatest document and foundation of American liberty. He notes 19 amendments adopted since ratification, with hundreds offered, and urges renewed pledge to preserve and respect the document in schools, clubs, and national life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rotary Club
Crisp
James Madison
Virginia
Public Improvements and the Bond Dilemma
The article discusses two sides of voting bonds for city improvements. Citizens seek economy yet delaying projects often costs more later. Cities compete. timely improvements attract investment and prevent lagging behind peers.
Other days in Americus ten years ago today
A collage of local notes from Americus recounts trips bysportsmen amid Gulf storms and highlights farming methods by B F McWilliams six miles west of Americus. Cotton warehouses held about 7 000 bales while Harrold Brothers sold 100 bales at 10 18 cents and Mrs J L Sparks returned from Mt Airy with her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panacea Springs
Arthur Rylander
Frank Sheffield
L. P. Gartner
Thad Glover
Gulf
B. F. McWilliams
Americus
J. L. Sparks
Mt. Airy
C. L. Banner
Americas
Harrold Brothers
Students depart for colleges in 1895
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY 17 1895 Another quartette of young men left yesterday to resume their studies in college. Mr William Harrold returned to Princeton University, Messrs Charles Harrold and Harrold Davenport go to resume their studies at the State University, while Mr Henry Johnson goes to Mercer University. Mr Dan Flynn the popular ticket at the Central depot was called to Montgomery yesterday by illness of relatives. Judge J A Hixon of the county court of Sumter is presiding for a day or two this week for Judge Lang of Terrell County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Recorder
William Harrold
Princeton University
Charles Harrold
Harrold Davenport
The
State University
Henry Johnson
Mercer University
Dan Flynn
Central Depot
Montgomery
J. A. Hixon
County Court of
Sumter
Lang
Terrell County
Bravery and Progress Shape an Uneasy Atlas
A reflection contrasts wealth and power with human progress and courage. It notes the Indian prince's luxury and Rockefeller wealth, questions insanity versus revolution, and lauds aviators who dare for progress. It warns lessons from the Shenandoah disaster and flags cautious optimism for air travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Braverys Quiet Tide in War and Storms
A compact World War era note recalls ongoing battles at sea and on land. It speaks of courage amid storms, the high human cost, and the nation’s enduring resolve as trials unfold without a final victory declared.
What’s On Tap at the Novelty Café
A vivid cartoonish prose piece describes a café owner who crafts fanciful drinks with seltzer, frappes, and phosphates. The piece praises his artistic presentation and quirky names, noting the rising prices for the elaborate creations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
The Edge of Airmail Progress and its Limits
The piece notes daily transcontinental airmail progress and Europe passenger routes, while sea travel remains dominant for long distances. It highlights the Atlantic crossing as achieved and the Pacific possible soon, but stresses fuel efficiency and engine limits. A rumored fuel and engine breakthrough was denied, but improvement is expected eventually.
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Europe
Atlantic
Pacific
Hawaii
Pleasant Grove News Highlights Local Clergy and Socials
Reverend J S Winn of Leslie preached to a large Pleasant Grove congregation and two members joined by letter Miss Adel Ethridge and Mr Bone. Otto and Mrs Johnson hosted a Saturday barbecue for about 50 guests at their nearby home. George and Mrs Ethridge also held a large barbecue dinner for relatives and friends Saturday. Geraldine Ryals returned to Gainesville to prepare for a Palatiki Florida teaching post. A V Myers departed Baxter Tennessee after a ten day visit with J L Johnson. Lucile Kinard visited Cordele with sister Mrs J A Bray, and Rev Winn and family joined C C Sheppard for Sunday dinner.
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J. S. Winn
Leslie
Pleasant Grove
Adel Ethridge
Andersonville Baptist Church
Bone
Central Baptist Church
Americus
Otto Johnson
George Ethridge
Geraldine Ryals
Gainesville
Fla
Palatiki
Prof
A. V. Myers
Baxter
Tenn
J. L. Johnson
Lucile Kinard
J. A. Bray
Cordele
C. C. Sheppard
Diverse Friday and Saturday Store Specials
A town store advertises wide Friday and Saturday savings across men women and children. Featured items include balloon trousers long trouser suits wide range of shirts socks slides and shoes with prices from 15c to 4.95 and many color options. Numerous textile goods bedding and linens are listed with emphasis on value and assortment.
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Georgia
Associated Press
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Earth
Abe Ruth
Dr. Crommelin
Greenwich Observatory
England
Crommelin
Mother
Mom
Swat
Caleb Sykes
Bee
Wwvss
Annie Mae Edwards
Jefferson Street
Ices
Marie Jossey
Mt. de Sales
Ruby Hudson
J. W. Shiver
Florine West
North Carolina
Eiditorials
London
Savoy
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Laurie Johnson
Richland
G. B. Bray
M. C. Harris
J. E. Kinard
Mary Kinard
Perry Cennon
W. A. Bray
Annie RuRth
Arthur Bray
C. G. Cheek
Huntington
J. Lewis Ellis
Empire Building
Americus, Ga
Americus Hatchery and Supply CO
Cenemere
Americas Business College
Nat Lemaster
the Standard Dry Goods Company
Forsyth Street
Bank of Commerce
R. B. Strickland
BELL
Western Union Telegraph Co
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Annmenny
Atlanta-Macon
Albany-Montg
Chi-St L-B
Ham
Chi-St L-Atla
chi-St
Atla
Albany
Atlanta
Columbus
Seaboard Air Line
Cordele-Helena
J. A. Bowen
L. G. Council
T. E. Bolton
T. Cashier
C. M. Council
V.P. & Cashier
J. E. Kiker
the Planters Bank of Americas (Incorporated
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