New Georgia Highway Commission Shakeup Expected
Georgia observers foresee a major restructuring of the highway board as Governor Walker and John N. Holder clash with W. T. Anderson. A summer bill would redraw representation, creating a 12 member state wide highway commission elected by districts and legislators, with terms and successors spelled out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Walker
John N. Holder
State Highway Commission
W. T. Anderson
Macon Telegraph
John Holder Seee
Holder
Highway Commission
House
Seate
Highway Department
Anderson
Bennet
Cecil Neill
Ennis
Baldwin County
Senate
hichWay Commission
Kaon
Neill
General Assembly
Court address to grand jurors on duty and law enforcement
The speaker urges grand jurors to serve impartially, enforce laws strictly, and scrutinize government spending. He warns against sympathy for criminals, condemns concealed weapons and bootlegging, and calls for a careful inquiry into whiskey traffic and tax practices.
Grand jury charge on duty and responsibility in law
The passage reflects judges urging grand jurors to weigh evidence and assess culpability for alcohol related issues without bias. It contrasts condemning consumers with excusing manufacturers and stresses faithful, fearless service and the reward of public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Civl Dellies
Grand Jury
Shippers Route Express Through Southeast via Atlanta
Through routes between American Express Co. and Southeastern Press Co. became effective March 25. Shippers can route express traffic through gateways from Washington to Montgomery using Southeastern’s Routing Guide listing stations across many states and cities. President J. E. Skaggs says routes were designed for the most expeditious movement of express traffic.
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Atlanta
American Express Co
Southeastern f&x.Press Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southeastern
Washington
Richmond
Cincinnati
Louisville
Cairo
Jacksonville
Savannah
Memphis
Montgomery
Interstate State Commerce Commission
Florida
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland District of Columbia
Ohio
Michigan
Indianallinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Arkansas
J. E B. Skaggs
One Killed One Injured In Hawkinsville Automobile Crash
Augustus Beatty 25, son of Mr and Mrs W J Beatty, was instantly killed in a car accident near Hawkinsville on Thursday night. Pope Brown, a rear passenger, suffered a broken hand and other injuries as the vehicle left the road and plunged into a ditch.
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Hawkinsville
Augustus Beatty
W. J Beatty
Pope Brown
Beatty
Fort Valley Lumber Co. Glass Panelled Doors
Fort Valley Lumber Co of Fort Valley Georgia promotes artistic doors with glass panels at the entrance to your house. They claim glass panel doors add tone charm and dignity lacking in solid wood doors and invite customers to call and see their products.
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Fort Valley Lumber CO
Fort Valley
Notable Quote on Belief and Ideals from Stopford Brooke
A fragmentary vintage quotation credits Stopford Brooke and reflects on belief, love, and following unlimited ideals guiding human greatness. the text notes living by an image we continually grow toward.
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Tatante
Stopford Urooke
County commissioners approve 1926–28 road funds plan
Taylor County Georgia board confirms 1924 agreement with exceptions for gas tax credits to the State Highway Department to finish Route Three from Butler to Perkins School House. County share estimated at 4000 dollars with Federal and State aid. various bills, salaries, supplies, and jail costs ordered paid.
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Minnie Dickerson
Wall
R. E Watkins
Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Taylor County
Georgia
State Highway Department
Butler
Perkins School House
Scott-Chambers & Co
L.L. Wainwright
Roberts & Son
J. F. Helms
John Shockley
Cliff Hall
B. J Byrd
Ernest Ivey
Dock Jones
al Fehring
J. E. Brewer
F. C. Jarrell
Perdiem H
R. E. Watkins
J. L Burt
Supp
J W Cooper
Edwards Bros
J. F. Posey
Helms
J.E Brewer
J. A Childers
R. P. McGuffin
McCrary
F. M. Weeks
R.E Watkins
H Neisler
W. A. Neal & Son
Saunders
R. L. Bell
Neisler & Gaultney
J. H. Dunlap
H. J Garrett
Gulf Refining Co
W. L. Stringfield
Court House
R. E. McCrary
Charlie Walker
R. P McGuffin
Board For
W. D Layfield
W . Flournoy
JT. Adams
HH. Aultman
C. M. Lucas
W. F Rogers
G. W. Bivins
Butler Light & Power Co
Garrett
Reynolds Mercantile Co
A Freeman
J. E. Trussell
Oscar Dreizin
Tra Chambers
Butler Herald
Home Seekers Excursion Ticket Sale Details
A. D. Daniel announces an excursion plan for home seekers with tickets sold from Washington DC to several Midwest and western stations. Dates of sale are the first and third Tuesdays in 1925, with special Ohio and Potomac gateway adjustments. Fares apply to groups of five or more adults, plus a two dollar round trip surcharge, final limit twenty one days and stopovers allowed within the destination state.
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Ohio
Potoma River
A. D. Daniel
Mer
A. B. & A. Railroad
Determining the Creation Date in Theological Debate
Theologians debate creation timing with Bishop Ussher’s 4004 B C estimate and a 1779 universal history weighing March 21 and September 21 as possible creation dates. The latter date gains slight favor in the discussion.
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Ussher
B.C
London
B. C
Money in Unsealed Packets
The public shows implicit faith in the post office as large sums move through mail. An unsealed letter contained a negotiable check for half a million. Banks and private individuals frequently send unsealed letters with checks in four or five figures.
Questioning public interest in union struggles and local politics
The excerpt reflects on how much society cares about public affairs and how strikes and union issues are often decided by a small group of deeply involved men. It critiques the reliance on catch-phrases and minor local issues in political elections.
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Herbert Fisher
To Repair Rubber Heels
When rubber heels wear on the sides or back they can be straightened by trimming off the entire heel with a sharp knife. This reduces thickness but improves appearance and comfort compared with worn, uneven gore.
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Highway Row
Scott
Out & Bowie
Moumfeld, N. J
Superior Court
United States
British Empire
Germany
France
C Smith
J, L Burt
R. Ey Fouche
Foote & Davies
Ofice
F. C, Jarrell
Jas. L, Burt
Cirrk
Macon
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Chattanao
Chicago
Detroi
Cleveland
Birmingham
New Orleans
Souther Railway
Syater
C. B. Rhodes
181 Terminal
Soos
Home Seekers
Alabama
Washington, D C
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