Clarke County's Able Representatives in the Legislature
Clarke county lawmakers and Senator from the district earned praise for able service during a demanding session. Toombs DeBose led the House appropriation committee and aided tax and revenue measures while backing Governor Hardwick. Alozo G. Dudley, in his first term, contributed to key legislation and joined the committee studying the tax question. Senator L. C. G. Brown, a former House member, served as Senate vice-president and influenced major bills.
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L. C G. Brown
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Preserving Okefenokee Swamp and Georgia’s Heritage
A Banner column urges protecting the Okefenokee Swamp as a premier Georgia natural asset. It highlights wildlife and bird life, scenic beauty, and argues for establishing a biological station at the swamp and turning nearby Tallulah Falls into a lasting park to balance conservation with industrial growth.
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Georgia
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Lifting Rhine Barrier Debated by Allied Council
Allied supreme council debates lifting the Rhine economic barrier in September after Germany agrees to payments under the London accord and to end the boycott against France. France insists three key German points remain occupied and fears a new government may undo progress, delaying steps toward withdrawing Western bank positions until the next disarmament meeting.
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Public Charity and the Duty to Help the Deserving
A historic editorial argues for careful use of public charity amid rising costs and fraud risks. It stresses taxpayers deserve relief for genuine need while condemning fake claims, urging careful investigation to distinguish worthy recipients who will strive to recover and contribute.
Editorial Comment On Food, Land, And Street Etiquette
Editorial observes urban hunger and rural underuse of land. comments on plentiful cellars, doughnut holes expanding, and players with tennis balls suggesting hayfield work. Notes drivers using loud horns to clear crosswalks, and pedestrians stepping aside, reflecting a blunt, satirical tone about everyday city life.
Athens Fifty Eight Years Ago News Fragment
A patchwork of Civil War era items from October notes dispatches, telegrams, and local notices. Reports of skirmishes near Oxford and Collierville, troop movements along the Memphis to Charleston line, and captured property amid ongoing field operations. Includes advertisements and a child’s bowel trouble cure notice.
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S. Cooper
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Salem
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Wealthy Merchant Steals Big Boiler From France
A wealthy merchant in Lorraine admits theft of a large boiler from his estate, with other boilers found in his cellars. The case prompts talk of kleptomania as he pleads weakness despite ample means. Local coverage notes related items and a mix of unrelated historical notes and questions.
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Wittelotse
Reiner
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