Fourth of July memories and Georgia progress
In Georgia rural life the Fourth of July is recalled with fond regard for old carts, wagons, and ferries now replaced by good roads and modern travel. The piece contrasts past hardships with today’s comforts, comments on politics, manners, and the role of women, and praises roads, bridges, and changing social norms shaping a brighter Georgia. It also outlines the first annual meeting program for the Georgia Baptist Assembly at Blue Ridge, August 8–23, detailing speakers, activities, and participating groups from across the state.
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Gorda
Waa
Atlanta
Georgia
Luvitea
Sarge Plunkett
Georgis: Baptist Assembly
Blue Ridge
Ihs
Bhatteen Mitcheland
Mary Mary
Wyatt Lovelaces
John M. Green
C. B. Croestand
George Andrews
Lia
J. E. White
T. A. Henry
J. W. Millard
Newport cottage residents set up a bowl on Sebbath afternoon
The text describes cottage residents in Newport arranging a bowl on a Sebbath afternoon and contrasts social classes with references to satio and Grocerns. The fragmentary report notes the event occurred in the city and hints at wider distinctions without clear names or dates.
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Newport
Et Ane
Dublin Weighs Campaign Against Near Beer
Dublin Ga July 24 Special sentiment in Dublin centers on near beer. Rev John M Cutler says near beer either makes people drunk or contains more alcohol than allowed and urges stopping violations. Citizens circulate pledges to pressure dealers to quit. one major distributor may shut down if license refunds granted. Report notes rising near beer sales and increased drunkenness since prohibition.
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Dublin
Court House
John M. Cutler
Methodiat Church
Improvements for Road Through Schedule From Valdosta to Albany
Moultrie Ga July 24 Special The return of prosperity in south Georgia is aided by the Georgia Northern railroad which has ordered new passenger coaches of the largest type and sixty pound steel rail to replace fifty pound rail. Plans include a new passenger station at Moultrie and lowered grades along the line to Albany. Passenger engines will have heating apparatus and gas lights. When the Valdosta railroad reaches Moultrie through trains will run Albany to Valdosta under a joint traffic agreement. Two new trains will operate daily between the two points.
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Valdosta
Albany
Moultrie
South Georgia
Georgia Northern Railroad
Extra session called by Governor Comer to enforce prohibition
Montgomery July 24 Special dispatch reports Governor Comer calling an extraordinary session for July 27 to strengthen enforcement of prohibition laws. The plan includes reactivating shelved laws, proposing three constitutional amendments, and considering biennial sessions, tighter liquor controls, taxation on light liquors, and reforms in judiciary and education.
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Ala
B. B. Comer
Alabama
Senate
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Comer
United States Senate
Supreme Court
la Aldo
Juventis Court
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Anrans
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Covington
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Americus
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Commerce
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Mercer
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Hinwassee
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B. D. Gray
Home Mission Board
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W. W. Arnold
McDonough
Tragadale
J. J. Bennett
State Mission Card
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Jos Broughton
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Richard Harding Davis
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American Thermos Bottle Company
New York
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Reid-Gordon Company, Inc
Pearl Street
Distillers
Cincinnati
Ohio
EB. B. Comer
Railroad Commission
Charles Henderson
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Carmichael
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Barbour
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