Quotations on life and virtue echo across regional papers
The column surveys sayings about marriage, luck, effort, and social judgment, noting how the Fort Valley Leader-Tribune, Talbotton New Era, Houston Home Journal and other local papers are shared on the exchange list. It mentions blurred copies and praise for Schley County News and Marion County Patriot.
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Talbotton New Era
The
Houston Home Journal
Schley County News
Marion County Patriot
County road work planned on Butler Reynolds and Butler Howard routes
County Commissioners announce further work on the Butler Reynolds road and the Butler Howard road. A reader notes Congress cannot investigate gas prices after raising its own costs by 33 1 3 percent. The revival series ends with the departure of Rev. G M Spivey who preached many sermons.
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Butler
Reynolds
Howard
Congress
G. M. Spivey
Crisp Visits Butler As Third District Representative Joins Court
The Third District's Hon Chas R Crisp, congressman, toured Butler Tuesday and greeted Taylor county friends at court. The editorial note cites Uncle Jeemes Williams planning a rose border for his page, reflecting the editorial vigor.
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Jeemes Williams
Congress
Hon Chas, R. Crisp
Butler
Taylor County
Timber Investment Proves Wise Growth on Land
A landowner notes a rapid rise in timber value, projecting the stand to be worth ten to twenty times its cost in a few years. He argues the investment was prudent rather than reckless, countering critics who doubted the timber program.
Twiggs County Lacks Agent Yet Active Local Editor Promotes County Farm Interests
The Middle Georgian notes Twiggs County has no county agent while Reynolds grower W G Pool says he will bring new Trish potatoes for Easter dinner along with whitehead cabbage and string beans. Miami’s population more than doubles from 1920 to 1925 rising to 71 419 from 29 571.
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Twiggs County
Twiggs
Georgia
W. G. Pool
Reynolds
Butler
Miami
State Census Bureau
Taylor County Farmers Report Early Crop Progress
Farmers in Taylor County report several weeks ahead of previous years due to ideal seasons. Cotton and corn stands are good and expected to yield early maturing crops, signaling notable progress and optimism for the season.
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Taylor County
Road Safety Reminder From A Turbulent County
A sharp plea warns Taylor County readers that prevention saves lives before investigations, urging local drivers to change reckless behavior after deadly accidents. The note targets a select audience, accusing some residents of ignoring safety, and emphasizes immediate reform.
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Taylor County
Haaster Sunday Encourages Simple Attire and Warm Smile
The message hopes for a perfect Haaster Sunday. It urges people to wear whatever they have if they lack the desired garment or hat and to smile, noting that a smile pleases others more than costly rugs.
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Christendom
Cost of daughters cited in divorce court reports
An expert notes that a daughter costs a father about 18000 dollars before she turns eighteen, and more afterward as divorce court reports suggest. The editorial raises humor about bachelor Howells and efforts to the contrary.
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Batchelor
Howell
Quote on respect from unknown author
A fragment reflecting on lack of respect for laws and for oneself. Notes that some people show little respect for anything including themselves.
The Searcy Will Help Save Her Neck
The Bainbridge Post-Searchlight cites Mrs Hughes and argues for Judge Searcy to act. It characterizes him as a problem solver who can find a hole in a fence or a crooked knot to protect her, claiming the ever-saving Searcy will be on the job for the sob brigade.
Crawford County News Suspends Publication
After prolonged financial woes from scarce advertising the Crawford County News suspends publication in late February. Editor Uncle Jep Walker steered the paper through hard times and earned notable credit for his efforts.
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Crawford County News
Jep Walker
Reforestation urged as prudent investment in county
The Progress Argus praises tree planting over idle acres and notes reforestation as a timely need. It recalls a county case where a man faced criticism years ago for investing a small savings in poor land, highlighting ongoing interest in prudent land use and forestry.
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Argus
Georgia’s belt from Macon to Columbus to spur growth
A Jackson Progress-Argus message touts central Georgia as the prime site for industrial development. It argues the Macon to Atlanta corridor and Augusta to Columbus are ready for investment, urging locals that opportunity is at hand and success requires work and determination.
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Georgia
Macon
Atlanta
Augusta
Columbus
Florida
Jackson Progress
Argus
South Georgia Conference leans against unification in church vote
The South Georgia Conference reports heavy opposition to unification with 28 anti delegates and 2 uninstruced among 30 churches last Sunday. Mulberry Street Church in Macon, the largest, backed 28 anti unification delegates, with 493 voting against and 122 for unification.
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Friends of Unification
South Georgia Conference
Mulberry Street
Macon
Boy 12 Faces Second Court Visit In Taylor County
A troubled 12 year old boy returns to court for multiple law violations while under a suspended sentence. Col Homer Beeland volunteers to serve as ward to guide the youth toward reform and potential citizenship.
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Bar of Justice
Taylor County
Col
Homer Beeland
Col. Beeland
Man accused in statutory rape case faces trial amid chaos
A troubled report describes a man accused of betraying a girl. The girl, in court with a baby, allegedly shot the man in the stomach as relatives watched. A hung jury left the case unresolved, with hopes the girl may be tried fairly.
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Alao
Motive in Murder Trials and Theft for Property
The article condemns murder trials driven by greed for property or money. It decries a selfish impulse in some people who seek easy wealth and a “good time” without work, contrasting with the enduring human impulse to do right. The Valdosta Times commentary laments the era’s influence on crime.
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Valdosta
Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Macon Printing School
Macon
Printers Devil character fades from type setting
The Thomasville Times laments the loss of the traditional Printer's Devil, arguing that the craft survived by training youths who start as apprentices and rise to prominent roles in major presses. The piece notes fifty years of the paper being run by young workers who advance to influential positions.
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Thomasville Times
Georgia
Call for constructive press coverage of Georgia politics
Editor opinions urge Georgia newspapers to expose corruption with fairness and truth. The piece argues the state is sound and stresses unbiased publicity to improve schools roads and industries, noting two sides to every issue and the need for constructive ideas.
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Sweat
Calhoun Times
Georgia
Empire
South
Adel News
Politi
the Tribune
Pearson Tribune
What is Christianity in daily life according to a scrap-book
A found definition states Christianity in daily terms: in the home kindness, in business honesty, in society courtesy, in work fairness, toward the unfortunate pity, toward the weak help, toward the wicked resistance, toward the penitent forgiveness, toward the fortunate congratulation, and toward God reverence and love. The piece notes such views deserve public voice in a progressing world.
Music Banned in Kurdistan Sparks Controversy
The article notes that in Kurdistan music is banned with cultural and moral sanctions. It describes widespread prohibition and views music as immoral among Kurds.
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Kurdistan
Letter From A Negro on Crime in Georgia
A Georgia reader urges white citizens to curb crime by strict accountability, arguing sympathy fuels offenses. He cites four cases including Ida Hughes and a Rocky Ford assault, urging governors to enforce harsh penalties and for whites to judge crimes by act, not race.
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Ida Hughes
At- Tanta
Georgia
Sam Scarborough
Tampa
Fla
T. L. Coggeshall
Clayton, Ill
W. G. McClellan
Brooklyn
W. Wright
Putnam County
Letter Attacks Crime and Newspaper in Georgia
A reader from Engima, Georgia, laments robberies and killings on public highways and condemns fear among motorists. He praises The Macon Daily Telegraph for coverage and defends his loyalty to Georgia’s white community and social norms.
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Georgia
Big Plate
Macon Daily Telegraph
T. W. Clark
Engima
Environment Shapes Character In Children, Experts Say
The piece argues environment is the strongest factor in developing noble character and warns that neglecting sanitary, moral, and pleasant surroundings for children fosters disease, crime, and selfish attitudes. It urges parents to rear children with the same care as tending roses to yield wholesome, mature character.
Laws and Courts Comment on Crime and Lawmaking
The Cuthbert Leader cites a LaGrange Graphic stance arguing crime stems from wrongdoing not from many laws. The piece notes public condemnation of law multiplicity, urges a higher standard of citizenship, and asserts crime exceeds the impact of lawmaking.
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LaGrange
Cuthbert
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