State's schools need local aid and county cooperation
A Georgia education column emphasizes that state progress hinges on local support, noting only thirty-nine counties levy local school taxes and run longer terms with modern facilities. It urges broader county participation while ensuring state funds complement local effort to end illiteracy and advance public education.
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Stewart
University of Georgia
Georgia
Brittain
Georgia's Campaign to Lift Literacy Nationwide
A call to unite Georgia residents to tackle illiteracy with relentless effort. The piece frames education as humanity’s duty, urging cooperation, persistent action, and a businesslike approach to elevate counties to a higher educational level within a year. It emphasizes an era of efficiency and insists there is no time to delay.
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Georgia
Department of Life and Labor
Council Finance Committee Seeks October Budget Resolution
The finance committee meets to revise the October apportionment sheet and harmonize mayor council differences. The aim is a swift adjustment so the mayor may reconvene the council to finalize the October budget and avoid further delays impacting municipal departments.
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Ilegal
Kings At A Discount In A Republic Thought
A column discusses royal legitimacy and popular sovereignty. It cites Greece and Venizelos, noting Greek sentiment favors a republic over monarchy, and contrasts with broader fears that kings are out of touch. It also mentions Carranza, Wilson, and the Dixie highway in a broad international context.
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H. P. Mesthene
New York Evening Sun
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Autumn Town Love and Joaquin Miller Tablet
A fragmentary note recalls a poem about Jenny and love in an autumn town, plus a 19th century reference to Joaquin Miller visiting Atlanta. It mentions a bronze tablet unveiled in Liberty Indiana honoring the poet, with his life maxim about goodness and sin.
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Some Cranks and Wisdom From Beler Willama
A collage of sayings and sketches from Beler Willama and other writers. It blends humor and reflection on Providence, politics, and life, noting speeches by Robert Dryan Harrison and mentions of Dr. James W. Les and Paul Grabler. The piece moves through poems, quotes, and observations about autumn gifts, winter reap, and the quirks of public life.
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On a Fast Train in New York City Humor
In a Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph piece a New Yorker boasts of swift trains and a shocking anecdote. He recounts a moment when a friend’s wife left. as the train started the man leaned from the platform and kissed a stranger, thinking it a farewell kiss. The tale contrasts regional pride with a comic mishap on the platform.
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Trenton
Ex Politician's Fall and Varied City Notices
A decades old page surveys politics, charity drives, and civic issues. Donations of clothing arrive for Battle Hill Sanatorium patients while mayoral power debates finance sheets and street paving delays. City health warns of drug treatment closure and council orders monthly trough cleanings.
Stewart urges local school tax for county schools
Editorial argues local funding is a public duty not charity, urging constitutional amendment to empower counties to levy school funds. It cites Jackson County and state data on how many states rely on local taxes, comparing Georgia unfavorably to Alabama and other states, and endorses prompt, business-like payment of school funds and strong local taxation.
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Ocilla Southern seeks permission to discontinue trains
Ocilla Southern railroad filed with the state railroad commission for permission to stop operation of trains on November 1 over its line between Ocilla and Irwinville. The owner A B & A may reclaim the property, but a nine day delay looms as the commission meets November 9, risking no trains running from Irwin.
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Dimples Visits Bring Weekly Fun for All Ages
The new series showcases playful scenes aimed at both children and adults. Dimples will visit homes this Sunday and return weekly for a long run, promising cheerful, lasting entertainment for viewers of all ages.
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Dimples and Hank Set to Stage New Stunt Night
The piece introduces Dimples and Hank with a fresh stunt for audience delight. A home-seeking baby and a resilient place are highlighted for view, while Charlie Chaplin performs several stunts promising big laughs.
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Animale
Charlie Chaplin
Dances of Europe and royal muse inspire troops at front
A full page illustrated feature explains how Europe’s famous dances travel to America and how Princega Pat, English royalty, stirs thousands of soldiers at the front. Another full page piece by Professor Charles Manning Child argues that death is not final, outlining his provocative reasons.
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America
Princega Pat
Charles Manning Child
Halloween Themed Features Staged in Colorful Page
A full page colored illustration captures the Halloween spirit likely to appeal to thousands of children who will cut it out for display in nurseries. The issue also includes Our Country By Our President in a full page, The Broken Coin, Hamlet in a Frock Coat, Science and Near Science with instructive pieces, and The House-Keeper's Council Table with home entertaining tips.
Sunday Constitution Promises Full Coverage and Early Delivery
The Sunday Constitution announces comprehensive coverage across News Sports Society and Markets, urging readers to subscribe for the full issue delivered early. It promises to capture every feature and all noteworthy events in their usual sections and reminds readers no day is complete without reading The Constitution.
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