Rural mail delivery history and procedures detailed in Georgia column
An old Georgia column traces rural free delivery origins from 1892 through 1933, noting key figures like Hon. Watson and legislative milestones. It covers route growth, county expansion, consolidation practices effective Oct 1 1925, and postmaster reporting requirements for daily mail counts, stamps, money orders, and service quality across rural routes including Georgia counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posteter Wanamaker
House of Representre
Hon Jas, Jo'Donnell
Congress
Georgia
Harlesvilla
Halltown
West
Watson
Carroll County
Maryland
Orvice
United States
Eee
Clarkesville
Clarksville
Lee
Cleveland
Washington
Third District welcomes new carriers and urges unity
The Third District Association secretary M A Edwards welcomes carriers joining from the old Fourth and Twelfth. He urges attendance at the Unadilla district meeting, collaboration with state officials, and renewed effort to make the Third District a leading unit. A reader comments express pride and support for the district’s growth and its mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third District
Cuthbert
Walcome
Unadilla
M. A. Edwards
R. L. C. Assocition
Dawson
Edwards
Georgia's Growth to Be Re enacted in Savannah Pageant
Savannah prepares a living history pageant recounting Georgia's first centuries from Spanish explorers to Oglethorpe and colony growth. The April 27 and 29 performances mirror the state bicentennial, highlighting Savannah sites and historic firsts such as Masons lodge, Wesley's church, Bethesda, and early steamship milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Georgia
Virgin
Jas. Oglethorpe
Yamacraw Bluffs
Oglethorpe
Little Colony
Solomon's Lodge
Masonic Order
United States
Orlethorpe
Wesley
John Wesley
New World
Bethesda
Chatham Artillery
Havin
Pleasant A. Stovall
Savannah Press
Cairman
Bicentennial Commission
Hope in Him Restores Nations and Business Policy
A Walker County Messenger editorial urges turning to divine guidance to end economic and social darkness. It argues only faith and righteous living can restore business, society, and nations, warning against worldly paths and urging humility before restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker County Messenger
Public Service Commission Edits Charges for Consumers
The Georgia Public Service Commission barely helped electricity users by removing a service charge yet allowing an increase in kilowatt costs, yielding roughly the same total. The paper notes the change sounds better as a bill of one dollar for five kilowatts than one dollar for merely being ready to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission of
Georgia
Moultrie Observer
War costs and peace friends lift tax burdens
The text argues world peace champions tax reductions as war costs dominate national finances. It claims 72 percent of Federal funds fund war debts veterans and armed forces, noting organized destruction affects every pocketbook.
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Friends
Army
Navy
Feeding the Sheep and the Now and Now Faith
BOB JONES appeals to church leaders to feed the parish rather than push programs that starve the faithful. He argues contentment with earthly beauty and the hereafter, noting humanity’s longing for immortality and questioning the nature of heaven as a literal city while urging focus on present spiritual nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Earth
Lost 40 pounds on doctor’s advice ad
A testimonial from Miss Jorney Haman of North Dakota claims she lost over 40 pounds in a year using Kruschen Salts. One-half teaspoonful daily in hot water each morning allegedly improves health, reduces constipation and gas, and eases acidity. A four week jar costs a small sum with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorney Haman
N. Dak
A Confession to My Sleeping Son by Moonlit Night
A father recalls peevish faults toward his son and the boy’s forgiving kiss. He awakens to self criticism and vows reform, confessing in the moonlit bedroom that pride and harshness gave way to love. He urges fathers to cherish their children and seek goodness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang
Gog
Georgiles
Billys
Marys
Elisabeths
Janes
Bank crisis funding tight as $16 million of $500 million noted
About $16,000,000 of the $500,000,000 new federal reserve notes authorized for the bank crisis a month ago has been used due to improved banking conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
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L. C
G. Wall
Ellaville, Ga
Sec
Treas
Rural Delivery Service
Ostmasters
O'Mahoney
Apartmental General
Bob Jones
Goodyear
W. A. Payne Butler
Good Housekeeping
Mads In Am
Crystal Corporation
Willis. Ave
N,y
Plesse
Adan
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