Jefferson Davis Highway plans bloom in Georgia
The Jefferson Davis Highway project gains momentum with a Vidalia meeting to finalize routes from the Ocmulgee river to the South Carolina line. Georgia delegates from thirteen counties attend amid invited remarks by Governor-elect Walker and Public Service Commissioner Bolfeuillet as the highway aims to link Richmond to Vicksburg and beyond.
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Jefferson Davis
South Georgia
Jeff Davis
Ocmulgee River
South Carolina Line
Georgia
Vidalia
Toombs
Clifford M. Walker
John T. Bolfeuillet
Georgia Public Service Commission
United States
Isidor Gelders
Fitzgerald Leader
Augusta
Richmond
Vicksburg
Miss
Pacific Coast
Stone Mountain
Pennsylvania Leads in Anti-Lynching Law Signage
Governor Pinchot signs a broad anti-lynching statute with a $10,000 county fine for lynching, crimes for officers aiding lynching, and up to ten years for attempts to remove prisoners. It argues such measures deter mob justice, defend the judiciary, and pressure other states toward strict laws or federal action.
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Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Gorgia
Congress
Better Homes Week Celebrations Nationwide Begin
Better Homes week starts tomorrow with model homes in many cities, lectures and demonstrations on home making. The program promotes democracy and nationalism through millions of homes, teaching that a happy nation is one whose people own.
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America
Bryan and Darwinism stir era of church and creed
The article critiques William Jennings Bryan's recent prominence in American newspapers over his opposition to Darwinism and his lectures. It argues the controversy diverts from true Christian ideals, urges leaders to promote cooperation and godly zeal, and suggests the church should focus on constructive faith rather than clashes over doctrine. It notes tensions within churches and colleges and hints at Germany’s economic pressures amid the broader political mood.
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William Jennings Bryan
General Assembly
Presbyterian
Bryan
Port of Georgia miscellany and humorous pieces
A collage of light verse and quips from the Georgia press, including reflections on youth and aging, editor anecdotes, travel notes, and small-town humor. Observations on press conventions, a Gate of shadows poem, a Monroe Appeal piece about a “Horse Editor,” and jokes about rain-making and old editor tales.
Health Talks Wilim Brad On Milk For Babies In 1933
In this health column from 1933 the writer contrasts cows milk with human milk noting lactose and mineral differences. It urges obtaining certified milk or pasteurization if raw milk is unavailable and recommends boiling raw milk if uncertified while praising certified milk as pure and wholesome for infants.
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Witkman
Pithy Paragraphs Invite More Contributors to Play Ball
A lively journal column urges wider participation, offering rewards for top submissions and noting that readers are welcome to join in the writing contest. The piece cites prizes for two winning pieces and a third for a selected contributor, while sharing assorted verses and light observations.
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Toew
Grand Theater
Cereer
Loew's Grand
McLaren Anderson
Harry Butler
Com mends Editorial Plea For Safe School Houses
A letter from T A Cunningham of Atlanta applauds efforts to improve fire safety in schools. He cites incidents in Attapulgus and Arlington, urges state action and bond funding for safe facilities, arguing money invested protects posterity and future generations. Dated May 21, 192%.
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Duggan
Atta‘pulgua
South Carolina
Atta- Pulgus
Arlington
T. A. Cunningham
Atlanta, Ga
Diary Sketches of New York Life and Stage Oddities
A diary style column from 1928 recounts outings with Chic Sale and visits to Peter B. Kyne and Helen, plus notes on vaudeville acrobats, Gilda Gray, and a circu s visit. It covers a street parade of schoolboys, aging observers at a library, a Broadway traffic jibe, and a caustic critique of As You Like It with Marjorie Rambelli, ending with reflections on Shakespearean reception and Bernard Shaw.
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New York
Samuel Pepys
Chic Sale
Peter B. Kyne
Helen
West
Peter
Virgil Melritt
KR. Goldberg
Tom
Millard
China
Gilda Gray
Public Library
Marjorie Rambelli
Shakespeare
Conrad
Verman Melville
Bernard Shaw
Jackson Weighs Candidacy for Third Ward Council Seat
Jackson, a local broker, is urged by friends to announce a bid for the Third Ward council seat. He said he is considering the race and will likely enter within days. Incumbent Fret Woodall is expected to run for reelection.
Hold Two Youths For Destroying Warning Lights
Alleged to have destroyed red lights on the streets used to warn motorists and pedestrians of obstructions A. H. Hambrick 18 of 150 Mills street and Lee Gore 21 of 109 Washington street were arrested Sunday night on charges of disorderly conduct. The boys were taken near Central avenue and Alice street by Sergeant Barnett and officers Goode and Ballail.
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A. H. Hambrick
Mills Street
Lee Gore
Washington Street
Central Avenue
Alice Street
Barnett
Goode d and
Ballaif
Cotton Growth Data Highlights Australian Industry Boom
The Australian Cotton Growers Association spent 10,000 pounds researching industry introduction. Mr Vaughan said white labor in Australia can compete with cheap overseas labor. Queensland production rose from under 1 million to about 4 million pounds, with 11,300 growers and projected 20 million pounds. Growth expected to exceed 20,000 growers and 150,000 acres planted. Guaran teed prices for seed cotton set by government depend on quality and staple, with specified rates and conditions.
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Manchester
Eng
Guardian
Australian Cotton Growers’ Association
Australia
Crawford Vaughan
National Club
Sydney
Queensland
Uch
Vaughan
Newcastle
New South Wales
Sydney Morning Herald
F. A. Chaffey
Agricultural Department
Chaffey
Emory Seniors Urged to Vote in Commencement Talk
Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes delivered the baccalaureate sermon at Emory University urging graduates to exercise their right to vote. The overflow audience heard a call to civic duty as Emory marks four days of commencement activities with concerts, reunions, and the first Emory Alumni Association meeting led by Brigadier-General Robert Travix.
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Herman D. Hancock
Edwin Holt Hughes
Methodist Episcopal Church of Massachusetts
Emory
University Auditorium
Hughes
Jenkin
Methodist Church of
Gaimenville
Fla
Harvey W. Cox
Elam F. Demmsey
North Georgia Conference
Emory University
Malcolm H. Dewey
University
Fimory Glee Club
Cecil Arden
Metropolitan Opera
Atlanta Woman’s Club
Emory Alumni Association
Robert Travix
Savannah
Reindeer in Alaska and Other Quick Facts From 1800s Q&A
A compendium of quick questions covers Alaska reindeer totals around 180000 with origins from Siberia via 1892 to 1902 imports funded by Dr. Sheldon Jackson. U.S. 1917 corn output 4,492,740,000 bushels and 1918 harvests at 44,349,000 acres yielding 1,538,124,000 bushels. It also lists antidotes and trivia on inking eyes, bone bleaching, snoring, and other curios.
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Alaska
Point Barrow
Alaska Peninsula
Bureau of Education and Revenue-Cutter Service
Siberia
Sheldon Jackson
United States
U.S
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Washington
Veterans Areau
David R. Reed
Senate ‘Ffice
Washington, D. C
Emory University Honor Roll Recited At Alumni Reception
Emory University lists 21 graduates on this year’s honor roll from Atlanta among 50 total. Recital includes years of graduation and names from Ernest Mason Aen to Frank Albert Yout, with reception at the Theological Building hosted by President Harvey W. Cox following Monday activities.
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Emory
S$velock
Harvey W. Cox
Theological
J. G. Stipe
Emory University
Atlanta
Ernest Mason Aen
Dawson
A. Wilburn Kensley
Ardmore
Tenn
Kenneth KR. Belt
Palntig
Fin
Richard R. Berry
Demopolis
Alnet Joan F. Blalock
Mayfield
Robert L. Brown
Atlamia
John F. Chalker
Nufaula
Ala
Erncst M Clark
Louisvill
Alva Thomas Cobb
Dublin
Joseph H. Coyoun
Mitchell
Emmett J. Colling
Atlant
John Flosy
Cottinn
George Mhd
Sylvant Tein W. Huey
Charles D Hurt
Embry Mares Kendrick Atlant Thomos
Swindell Lagan
Newnan
Iniine Auguatus McCurdy
Decatur
George Bransmb Malone
Villa Tica
Levy Mantle
Atanta
Henry Johnson
Miller
Atlenta
George Allen
Moreno, Jr. Poloski
Miton Tilden
Steen
Dongias
William Oxton
Mulberry
Robert Pollard
Treenwood
Ming
Richard Halmes Powell
Turkergee
Samuel Harrison
Prorer
William Kendrick Parke
Madison
Chartier
Richard Sanders
Abraham Rhamon
Henry Corin Shirsh
Finina
George ‘Berry Rinith
Curroltten
Merrill Apurtin
At- Taytn
Philip Raymond Stewert
Frell Terry
Flunteville
Ain
James Thorerghmin
Oscar Tigher
Stovatt
Hirha Walker
Thomon Tipton Walker
Wiliam Bean Wendel
Paul Douglax West
Frank Albert Yout
Hopkinsville
Picnic for Negroes at Lakewood Today
The annual colored population picnic in Atlanta will be at Lakewood Park under the Educational Charitable and Festival association. A program features automobile and motorcycle races, a competitive drill, and a night fireworks display. Gates open at 9 AM and close at 10 PM, with plans to raise about 9 000 dollars for city negro charitable institutions.
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Atlanta
Lakewood Park
Alabame
South Prvor
Pot. Bryant
B. J. Davis
J. C. Lindsay
Jackson McHenry
B. R.c Holmes
Express
Te City
Rogers Opens Comfort Hill Near Decatur
Comfort Hill subdivision in Decatur opened by Rogers Realty and Trust Co, with 7 wooded lots fronting 60 to 137 feet near Inman drive Kirk road and Cand. Teatreet, close to south Decatur car line. Sewers water sidewalks paving electricity and telephone installed. prices range from 380 to 32.50 per front foot with restrictions to protect home builders.
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Sheppard
Linebach To Speak On Evolution At Emory Alumni Meet
Dr P E Linebach of Emory College of Medicine will discuss Evolution at the opening session of the Emory medical alumni reunion at Wesley Memorial hospital this afternoon at 2. Attendance is expected to exceed 450. Clinics will be held in Atlanta hospitals for physicians. The reunion continues Friday with a banquet at the Ansley hotel chaired by Dr W E Person.
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Linebach
Emory
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
Ansley Hotel
W. BE
Gentry and Company Sell Many East Lake Hous es
Gentry and Company reports a busy week in East Lake with three bungalows sold and three more under construction within thirty days. Sales included 970 East Lake Drive to L L Richardson for 6500, East Fair Street to Mrs Lillian I Morris for 5500, and East Fair Street to Ritchins for 5500. A bungalow on Sreenand Avenue was sold to J Wynn for 8100 and one on Bese Lane to Dr B R Lac. The firm is advancing a large building program in East Lake with operations to begin soon.
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Toppeat
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W. P. Lamar
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Fight For Council
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