Constitution highway bill sparks near unanimous Georgia support
The legislature backs a broad highway commission reform, with debate over whether a three member or thirteen member body best serves state wide development. Both chambers approve the measure, aiming to equip Georgia with a modern highway system and accelerate progress ahead of elections in 1920.
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Macon Telegraph Candidly Defends George Long Voice
A Macon Telegraph correspondent defends columnist George Long against harsh epithets, noting his wit and occasional excess while urging restraint as Georgia legislators near adjournment. The piece emphasizes Long’s temperament, missteps, and the weather in Macon as context for his opinions.
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From Georgia by Fraak L. Iran ron reads like a fragmented verse collage
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Remembering Lee and the Souths Great Day of Honor
The piece extols Confederate heroism and Southern memory, praising Lee and his army while urging a grand gathering in Atlanta to honor the South. It frames reunions as a lasting educational service and calls for ceremony, banners, drums, and memory to keep alive the veteran legacy for future generations.
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Georgia lawmaker cautions on county warrants and road aid
O. S. Haden warns Georgia lawmakers that county warrants accrue high costs and hinder finances. He urges passage of a bill to cap interest and reform the warrant system, highlighting federal road-building cooperation and the burden on counties and taxpayers. He notes senators supported the measure and asks representatives to act.
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Health Talks On Colds And Heating Effects
Mrs. Felton defends her husband from attack while health notes by William Brady discuss warming houses and winter respiratory illness. The NY Medical Journal editor cites cold seasons, coal shortages, and lower death rates in two January–February periods. Endorsed by local figures and legislators, the piece links heating practices to respiratory disease outcomes and urges colder-season precautions.
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Remembering Georgia Statesman Hon. W. A. Covington Letter
A letter from Hon. W. A. Covington, Georgia General Assembly member, recounts charges against a late husband and defends his public service. The tribute praises his tenure in Congress, his role in railroad matters, and his commitment to education and independence in the Democratic Party amid political attacks.
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Fragmented Readable Fragments on Hydrophobia Debate
A garbled OCR fragment references a debate on hydrophobia and a presiding notion of overturning settled opinions. It mentions machinery and Georgians, with scattered terms like training, natured, and token phrases. The text is largely incomprehensible.
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Today's Anniversaries list of 1944 figures and births
Fragmentary oblique text notes 1944 figures including Henry Muhlenberg minister to Austria and Governor candidate for Pennsylvania, Benjamin M. Mountman eritor South Carolina U.S. senator, and other names with scattered biographical fragments.
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The Helpful Bank editorial in a Georgia ledger
The Columbus Ledger praises banks for teaching savings and mutual helpfulness between banks and people. It notes growing youth bankers and the push for savings accounts in progressing communities, highlighting bank advertising as a public service.
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Atlantas Derelict in Duty in Subscribing to Confederate Reunion Funds
A letter criticizes Atlanta residents for poor fundraising to entertain Confederate veterans at the upcoming reunion. It recalls 21 years ago when $30,000 was raised swiftly, notes current small subscriptions, and cites a 24,000 of 80,000 tally spent on veterans in a recent reunion. The writer urges renewed civic duty and support. Signed by JACOBS, Atlanta, 5.
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