More Money for District Collegees to Aid Agriculture
The General Appropriations Committee has favorably reported a 2000 dollar yearly increase for each District Agricultural College in Georgia, supplementing funds from fertilizer and oil inspection fees. The piece argues colleges lack adequate resources for stock, machinery, and soil enhancement, urging farmers to contact senators and representatives to secure the extra funds, which supporters deem a sound investment in state agriculture.
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House
Senate
Georgia
Appropriations Committee
Cotton Revival Seen As Promise Of Prosperity In Americas
The article argues that the cotton crop is nearly assured in the Americas district with rising yields and higher prices. It urges unity and local pride to awaken a dormant cotton mill spirit in Americas, citing Judge Love on industrial unity and envisioning a thriving, expanding city fueled by mills and new enterprise.
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Americas
Mooney
Albany
Columbus
Georgia
Judge Love
Providence
Americus
Galil
McLendon Removal Moves Forward in Senate Action
Senate votes to confirm suspension of Railroad Commissioner McLendon. Indications show House likely to follow, depowering the official previously suspended by Governor Smith. Legislature appears set to depose McLendon, though grounds cited remain contested and unclear.
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Senate
McLendon
House
Smith
General Assembly
McLendon Faces Removal Over Athens Street Railway Bonds
Ex-Gov Smith defends suspension as partisan, while legislature cites McLendon's personal gain from Athens street railway bond dealings. Public sentiment demands accountability for public officials. The case warns office holders to avoid appearance of evil and political concealment.
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Yhy
Smith
McLendon
Leen
Railroad Commission
Legislative
Gov. Smith
Georgia
Betrayal of Trust in Georgia Legislature 1909
A Forty-day critique accuses the Georgia legislature of sacrificing the state's interests to partisan politics. It argues McLendon’s dismissal was used to stall needed reforms and promote Gov. Brown’s foes, urging accountability in future elections and warning of a reckoning for misused time and public funds.
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Georgia
McLennon
Brown
McLendon
Railway Commission
Atlanta
Uttle
Indignation Sparks Over Guy McLendon Question in Legislature
The Atlanta Journal faces a surge of virtuous indignation at the prospect of not removing Guy McLendon. A nationwide mood suggests many U S Senators could claim they never betrayed a Trust when sworn before the Bible.
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The
Atlanta Journal
Guy McLendon
U. S
Congressman's Scalping Metaphor Provokes Senator's Debate
A political satire uses scalping as a metaphor for ongoing clashes between Congressman Jim Griggs and State Senator McDowell. The piece notes Griggs profits from a $7,600 annual salary plus incidentals from federal funds, and shows no concern over the symbolic act.
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Jim Griggs
McDowell
Griggs
Federal Treasury
Jim
Politicking Bedevils Georgia and Tennessee Ledge Talk
The Nashville Tennessean extends a cordial welcome to Georgia lasses and notes politics blocking the McLendon case. The Perry Home Journal quotes frustration that the legislature wastes time on political games instead of passing needed bank safeguards.
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Nashville
McLendon
The Water Mill and Proverb Echoes of Life and Time
A long reader fragment blends a poem about a water mill and the heedful proverb The mill will never grind with the water that is past with political notes. It mentions Georgia dogs tax collectors Atlanta market Taft tariff McLendon and a Georgia legislature in flux. It cites quotes from Macon Telegraph and Moultrie Observer on state affairs and ends with Senator Bacon tariff figures.
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Tomorow
Georgia
Macon Telegraph
Congress
Bacon
Rome Tribune Urges Middle Ground in Divorce Laws
The Rome Tribune argues for a golden mean between extreme divorce laws and broader reform. Public opinion opposes a single cause for divorce and favors a clear reduction of currently unlimited grounds.
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Rome
Georgia Gov cuts executive expenses in half
The Cordele Sentinel notes reform as Governor Brown trims clerical costs from 20000 to 15000, and other papers discuss Georgia politics. The Augusta Chronicle discusses costs of governors, while The Thomasville Press argues McLendon entered office by political means. Political maneuvering dominates Georgia reports.
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Brown
Executive Department
Thomasville
McLendon
Georgia
Savannah would ignore preacher if he visits
The Augusta Chronicle notes that Rev Len Broughton risks tarring and feathering if he goes to Savannah to preach, but argues Savannah would likely ignore him, which the paper says would hurt him more than such punishment.
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Augusta Chronicle
Len Broughton
Savannah
Florida crowd Uses whiskey as fuel on Georgia trip
A group traveling from Jacksonville to Savannah ran out of gas in Georgia and reportedly burned whiskey as fuel. The account notes the Jacksonville whisky may have been more suited for a boiler than a human stomach, reflecting a harsh, ironic take on the ordeal.
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Florida
Georgia
Jacksonville
Savannah
Scientist studies splash of drops in water and of lawmakers
A scientist after fourteen years of investigation asks if the splash from a fall into water has a parallel in the public career of Georgia lawmakers. The piece contrasts a measured splash with the oblivion that follows a single term in the legislature.
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Georgia
Baptists in Georgia Question Dr Broughton and Slade
The Moultrie Observer says the Baptist majority in Georgia is not represented by Dr Len Broughton or Rev Legislator Slade. It calls these two as scare head artists whose views do not reflect the main body of Baptists.
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Moultrie
Georgia
Len Broughton
Legislator Slade
Evelyn Thaw Seeks Career Over Motherhood
Evelyn Thaw reiterates desire for no children to avoid maring her future career. The piece notes strong public hope she sticks to this resolution and presumes a child would unfairly bear the burden of a scandal from a mother.
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Evelyn Thaw
Evelyn
Near beer license rise aimed at closing blind tigers
The proposed higher near beer licenses and ongoing scrutiny are seen as the best chance to purge illicit saloons. Authorities expect strict licensing and supervision to curb evils linked to establishments selling near beer.
For Sale Jersey Cows and Heifers in Preston Georgia
For sale one hundred Jersey cows and heifers. Preference to sell as a lot. Buyers may view cattle by contacting W. P. Jowers in Preston Georgia. May return in early May with interested buyers.
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Jersey
W. P. Jowers
Preston
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