White Republicans clash over Georgia racial politics
The Georgia Republican scene centers on Henry Lincoln Johnson’s fight for recognition as national committee member, outlined against white party leaders. A Johnson victory comes after a crucial Harding letter reversal backing, highlighting race and patronage tensions shaping Georgia and the South’s political future.
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Georgia
Republican National Committee On Credentials
Henry Lincoln Johnson
South
Atlanta Independent
Cleveland
Harding
Johnson
J. L. Phillips
Thomasville
Republican
White House
Washington
Phillips
National Committee
C. Bascom Slemp
Republican Party
District of Columbia
A. S. Anderson
Millen
A Thought Resist the Devil and He Will Flee
Bible verse quote attributed to Jas 4 7 and a vague line about Satan’s eternal punishment. The text cites B R Haydon and mentions triumphs, offering a fragmentary, non-synoptic note without a clear event or context.
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Satan
Haydon
We're Speed Maniacs The Twentieth Century Limit
The article likens modern life to the speed obsessed Twenty Century Limited train that burns out engines every 135 miles The piece argues speed driven systems exhaust people and create a culture of rushing toward an indifferent future noting the urgency of now over long term outcomes
Weep No More Poem Quotation by John Fletcher
A compact verse speaks to a gentle reconciliation with sorrow urging a fair one to shed tears no more. It warns that joys fade like dreams and fate hides its ends from sight, urging cheer and resilience despite grief.
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John Fletcher
Warning on wild blackberries near Sumter cotton fields
A notice urges extreme caution when picking wild blackberries in Sumter county areas near cotton fields. Calcium arsenate used as pesticide may remain on berries unseen, blowing in dust during spraying. Children are warned not to pick or buy berries unless contamination is ruled out.
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Sumter County
Opinions of Other Editors Chemists and Mathematicians
The Volstead act made chemists of the American people, the bonus act is making mathematicians. Little Rock Gazette. No D. D. S there. Most German officials are doctors of something or other, but history and experience suggest it is neither of diplomacy nor divinity.
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Little Rock Gazette
Birmingham Age Herald
Old Land Morality Riff Bade By Bainbridge Post
A Bainbridge Post note mocks social upheaval with cheeky verse on couples and rebalanced score. The poem jokes that when a husband removes an unwanted rival, a matching corrective act by a man should follow. A lighthearted jab at era norms and courtship.
Mercer Announces Unconventional Georgia Gubernatorial Campaign
Jesse Mercer declares his bid for Georgia governor with no headquarters or fund and plans a direct voter approach in a flivver. He vows to mop up by doing things differently and addressing each voter face to face.
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Jesse Mercer
Georgia
Mercer
Valdosta
Pat Harrison Faces Tough Role as Democratic Key Noter
Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi is chosen to deliver the Democratic keynote at the New York convention. The role demands long, exhausting speaking amid tight scrutiny, with carefully measured statements to avoid aiding the enemy.
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Pat
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
New York
Albany Herald
Five die in Zebulon grade crossing crash
Five persons were killed and a sixth injured when a car drove onto active railroad tracks near Zebulon Georgia. The driver reportedly took a chance, failing to stop and look for an approaching train as the locomotive struck the vehicle. The Albany Herald notes similar crossing laws may be sought in Georgia this session.
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Zebulon
Georgia
Albany Herald
Things Going to the Dogs and a Pear Tree Tale
A rambling column notes Mexico’s oil era fading after a century of heavy production and peace now reducing revolutionary pressure. It recalls a 294 year old pear tree planted in Danvers Massachusetts from John Endicott’s 1630 export and ponders nature’s longevity. Medical diet talks warn against overeating and poor nutrition. Dr. E V McCollum of Johns Hopkins explains vitamins and aging.
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Danversport
Mass
England
Gov
John Endicott
Nature
E. V. McCollum
Johns Hopkins
The Corner Cop Poem of the Street Safety
A poem by Ke Bochran reflecting on a street corner police duty. It contrasts the fear of ticketing with the defender’s daily risk and responsibility, noting that patience and obedience protect lives even as the corner cop faces danger and strain.
Committee Explains Free College Course Methods
Athens June 11 The Self-Help committee of the University of Georgia released Paying Your Way Through College outlining work lines for students to earn funds while attending. Dr John R Fain chairs the student aid committee and handles pamphlet distribution.
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Athens
University of Georgia
John R. Fain
Voter Frustration Blamed On Congressman Regardless
Citizens say a congressman faces censure either way he acts or abstains, illustrating public pressure and criticism in a charged political climate. The remark captures broader distrust of leadership and the difficulty of satisfying constituents amid partisan friction.
Ten Years Ago Today In Americus Times-Recorder
Old Days in Americus highlights residents and events from June 11 1914 including visits by Mrs John Dupree Mrs Joe Hawkins and Mrs Ira Lowe of Americus Miss Sarah Wheeler heading to Chicago Miss Mary Belle Hixon visiting Atlanta for Tech graduation Annie May Bell's marriage to Armand Carroll in Atlanta Hazel Prather injured racing to the Seaboard crossing at College Street cotton market notes at Council Parker Co volumes and prices near six thousand dollars with 1903 crop sale details and ownership of bales by J S Johnson and Ida Munroe amid weevil concerns and price fluctuations.
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Times-Recorder
J. D. Hooks
Harrold Avenue
John Dupree
Joe Hawkins
Atlanta
Ira Lowe
Americus
Sarah Wheeler
Chicago
University of Chicago
Mary Belle Hixon
Russell Bridges
Tech
Americas
Annie May Bell
Armand Carroll
Lavender Ray
Hazel Prather
J. Edward Prather
College Street
Seaboard Railway
Miss May Davis
Ellaville
Council, Parker & Co
E. L. Harper
J. S. Johnson
Marriage of Dr H B Allen and Miss Mary Joyner
Twenty years ago today the Times-Recorder notes the June 1904 Sandersville wedding at the Christian church of Dr H B Allen and Miss Mary Joyner with a reception at Mrs Virgil Stewart Joyner's home. The couple are hailed as social assets and noted as rising in South Georgia circles. Also reported are fears among Americus farmers of boll weevil-like insects found on A C Moye’s cotton near Cuthbert, raising concern for local crops.
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H. B. Allen
Mary Joyner
Sandersville
Christian Church
Virgil Stewart Joyner
Allen
South Georgia
Americus
Cuthbert
A. C. Moye
Loans Offered On Improved Lands At Low Rates
Middleton McDonald correspondent for Atlanta Trust Co reports low cost loans on improved lands for 5 7 or 10 year terms with prepayment option. Money secured promptly as over 1 100 000 dollars outstanding on farms in Sumter county alone with further potential. Counties covered include Sumter Lee Terrell Schley Macon Stewart Randolph and Webster. Americus Georgia.
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Cheaest
Sumter County
Lord
Middleton McDonald
Atlanta Trust Co
Sumter, Lee
Terrell
Schley
Macon
Stewart
Randolph and
Webster Counties
Planters Bank
Americus
Thirty Years Ago Today No Paper Published
Thirty years ago today a Monday without a paper noted a farmer looking disgusted as he raised worms and boll weevils instead of corn and cotton.
Woman credits Mayr's Remedy for relief from gall stones
A woman testimonials that fourteen years of gall stones and severe gas indigestion were cured by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. She praises the simple remedy that clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract. One dose is claimed to convince and money is refunded. Howell's Pharmacy and druggists advertise nationwide.
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Mayr
Howell
Ady
Madras Cloths and Boys Cloth Goods at Sale Prices
General store ad lists white and khaki Madras fabrics with patterns in sizes 12 to 14 percent, plus Boys Khaki Blouses at 59 cents and Boys Blue Denim Overalls at 60 cents. Indicated as high quality, guaranteed workmanship, and durable for ages 4 to 14.
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C.sen Geen
Beautiful silk crepe de chine sale headline
Beautiful all silk crepe de chine at a dollar twenty five. Summer wools and tissue at fifteen cents per yard. Good patterns, fast colors, will wear and look as well as some fabrics at two or three times the price.
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Express
Copenhagen
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