Waycross resident linked to Ichabod Crane tale
The piece notes a Waycross Georgia widow, Mrs Mary E B Hoystadt, is granddaughter of Ichabod Crane from Washington Irving and lives with her daughter on Mary Street. Born in New York, she later moved south, elderly and an invalid after a fall, yet seeks visitors with a cheerful word. The column also references political talk and probate-like notices.
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Washington Irving
Ichabod Crane
Waycross
Mary EB. Hoystadt
Peter V. D. Merwin
New York State
J. M. Patterson
Mary Street
A Strong Navy Needed Not For Aggression
Excerpted from The Progress of the World in the American Review of Reviews September 1916 argues a strong American navy is essential for peace and safeguarding rights without seeking conflict. It asserts no desire for war with Japan but warns turbulent imperialists could threaten peace, urging preparedness to influence global affairs.
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Japan
United States
American Review of Reviews
Insecure Greek Throne Faces War Pressure and Possible Abdication
The article argues the Greek king’s opposition to joining the Allies risks public reaction as Venizelos regains influence. It notes Greece’s closening to the Allies with Romania and Salonika fronts, suggesting Britain and Allied victories could reshape crowns and borders after the war.
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Venizelos
Romania
Greece
Wiliam
Germany
Hughes Microscope Issue Highlights Civil Service Debate
The piece credits President Wilson with appointing Democrats to positions beyond civil service norms and argues the administration’s diplomacy and finance kept issues settled. It counters Hughes claim of a new issue, contending Democrats have acted efficiently and that rigid civil service rules should bend for national priorities.
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Hughes
Wilson
United States
The Cotton Outlook
The present price of cotton at sixteen cents is encouraging to farmers. Despite a likely smaller crop, strong demand and high prices may yield substantial earnings for farmers and brisk fall business for merchants in the South.
Nominations by Convention in Georgia Politics
The article argues that convention delegates reflect the people rather than direct polls. It contends that a majority of convention votes shows broader support, while a split delegates system misrepresents the public will. It dismisses second primaries as costly, less representative, and unnecessary.
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Georgia
Senate
House of Representatives
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO SEEM TO SETTLE. VIOLENCE DECLINES
Report notes a gradual stabilization in Mexico with reduced violence and a functioning de facto government taking hold as authorities normalize control across the country amid ongoing political shifts.
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Mexico
Lessons From Mexico Strike a Safer Future for U S Forces
The administration notes that Mexican troubles were settled with minimal bloodshed and cost, avoiding intervention. Officials say withdrawal of the National Guard was timely, and the U S gained a warning: the army lacked equipment, munitions, and transport. Lessons learned aim to prevent future unpreparedness.
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Carranza
Mexico
Sam
Romania Enters Balkan War Potential Turning Point
The Balkans surge back into focus as Romania joins the Allies. Romania’s strategic position and a million troops could pierce Austrian lines, cut Turkey from German supplies, and aid Serbia. Greek sentiment rises, with Constantine’s fate tied to potential participation in the Allied effort.
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Balkan
Serbia
Montenegro
Rumania
Thrge
Turkey
Germany
Romania
Greece
Constantine
The South and Petroleum
The South supplies over half of U S crude output in 1915 with Oklahoma Texas Louisiana West Virginia and Kentucky as top states. World and U S totals shown. future production seen in the South beyond California and northern fields. Emphasizes conserving this resource and leveraging chemical industries to increase refined products and reduce wasteful fuel use.
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South
United States
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
West Virginia
Kentucky
U. S. Geological Survey
California
Appalachian
Mid-Continent
Pacific Coast
National Exposition of Chemical Industries
New York
Iit
Democrats Prepare Bold Drive in Presidential Campaign
Democratic leaders in Congress mobilize for a sweeping campaign through key states including Maine where polls suggest a possible victory. Despite railroad strikes, they expect President Wilson to push legislation ending the strike threat and to secure broad support for a landslide victory this fall. Chairman Doremus plans speaker tours to shore up doubtful regions.
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Congress
Doubue
Washington
Maine
Wilson
Thei
Naval war game shows need for more aircraft and cruisers
The recent large scale naval exercise led by Rear Admiral Benson demonstrated how easily an invader could reach the United States, exposing the nation's vulnerability. It highlighted the urgent demand for more scouting aircraft and additional battle and scout cruisers, with Benson urging immediate increases and plans for coastal submarine bases to prevent Mayo era results.
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Benson
Congress
Admiral Benson
Department
Mayo
Strengthening Schedule to Shield the Sea Borders
The article argues for rapid strengthening of defenses to deter invasion and make the nation the water fortress of the seas. It warns that the Red Fleet could land hostile troops before scouting aircraft are improved, urging immediate provision of all protections at entrances to the country to signal that landing troops on American soil would be impossible.
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Red Fleet
Work of the State Tax Law in Georgia
The state should keep the tax law, which has brought previously untaxed property onto the tax rolls and aided equalization among counties. While imperfect, repealing it would undo progress and return Georgia to a flawed system. Public support remains for refining rather than overturning the law to improve equity.
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Georgia
Grogan Seeks Court of Appeals Seat in Georgia
Judge George C. Grogan of Elberton enters the race for a Georgia court of appeals seat. Endorsed by local bar and many others statewide, his long service as Elberton City Court judge is cited as evidence of his fitness and impartiality.
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Court of Appeals
George C. Grogan
Elberton
Grogan
Georgia
Mexican question unsettled and border troops kept ready
The article argues Mexico remains unsettled with Carranza in control and sporadic bandit outbreaks in the north. It urges keeping Pershing and U S forces on alert, denying pacifist calls to withdraw. It calls for action against Villa and warns against a sleepy peace.
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Mexico
Wilson
Carranza
Pershing
Villa
The South Foretells Its Economic Comeback and Prosperity
The essay argues the South will finally prosper after wartime disruptions. It cites regional contrasts with the East and West, notes cotton prices rising to $75 a bale and seed value, and predicts a hopeful outlook as autumn approaches. It emphasizes a destined uplift for all classes in the region.
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South
America
East
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