Free Book Plan and School Funding Debate in Georgia
The Georgia House considered a free book plan add on to general appropriations proposing a $200 000 annual distribution for elementary books and a $5 000 000 yearly state school fund for 1924 and 1925. Amendments seek $4 500 000 yearly for two years while preserving excess revenue rules. The measure advances in a double session with salary appropriations approved for state officials and adjustments to statutory wage levels.
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State Board of Education
Tatnall
House
Wild Land Department
Public Service Corporation
Huxford
Clinch
Four Men Die as Car Drops From Road in Georgia
Four Flowery Branch men died when their car ran off a high fill on the Gainesville Atlanta highway near Flowery Branch. J. W. Hunt driver and others Charles Harris Grover Crowe and Wm McKinney perished within minutes after the crash. Witnesses estimated speeds near fifty mph as the car toppled over the embankment.
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Gainesville
Gainesville-Atlanta
Flowery Branch
J. W. Hunt
Charles Harris
Grover Crowe
Wm. McKinney
Hunt
The Dutch Save Monopoly by Flooding Flanders with Pipes
A historical account describes how Dutch rivals undercut Flemish pipe makers by selling pipes at a loss. Flemish taxes failed to deter the influx as a Dutch ship was wrecked off Flanders. Salvaged pipes undermined local industry, making pipes cheaply available for years and preserving Dutch monopoly.
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Flanders
Belief in Spirits and Anito in Luzon Life
The Luzon belief holds a spirit named Tako during life and a new name after death. If a person is unconscious, a vengeful spirit is blamed for the soul’s absence and a Calling Back the Soul ceremony is performed followed by a feast inviting all spirits. A dream-made insupak marks a medium. A pronged spear protects against Anito, the evil spirits, while solitary travelers sense their presence as hair creep.
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Luzon
Insupak
Anito
Fisherman Learns Ditto Is Not A Real Item
An old Yarmouth fisherman in London discovers a grocer’s bill includes “44 Ib. tea” and “% Ib. ditto.” He complains that his wife has never used or seen any ditto. The grocer explains the term, and the man returns home satisfied, realizing ditto is a word, not a product.
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Yarmouth
London
High Dudgeon
Byside RN
Brown
Mottos on the Great Seal and coins
The phrase E Pluribus Unum meaning Out of Many One appears on the Great Seal design proposed July 4 1776 by Franklin Adams and Jefferson. It also appears on several coins though not officially approved for that use.
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United States
Continental Congress
Franklin
Adams
Jefferson
A Model of Discretion in a Humorous Exchange
A short anecdote from the 7 ham Age Her nald features a witty exchange about discretion. The narrator recalls driving for a man with a suspicious wife and flirtatious tendencies who implored him to stay when he left, implying both sides valued his service and discretion.
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Ham Age-Herald
Office desk mirror offer in Houston Chronicle style
A quirky exchange from the Houston Chronicle mentions a polished steel trench mirror available for desks. The seller suggests trying one and promises it free if you dent it.
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Houston Chronicle
Belief in Predicting Actions Through Idiosyncrasies
A New York Sun note ponders whether memorizing a man’s quirks reveals how he will react under pressure. It cites a system on a horse race and questions its reliability in predicting behavior.
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Webster
New York Sun
Force of Ocean Surf
The report notes sea force dashing against shore rocks reaching an estimated 17 tons per square yard in certain spots as the ocean surges.
President Harding Illness Triggers California Trip Cancellation
San Francisco reports indicate President Harding is seriously ill with new symptoms raising complications. Four physicians consulted and a special train will carry the president to Washington once travel is feasible. Brig. Gen. Sawyer said a bulletin would be issued.
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San Francisco
Ee LE Saee
Bereeld
California
C. E. Sawyer
Washington
Fake officer helps convicts escape in Georgia incident
Dublin Georgia July 30 Laurens County seeks two escaped convicts and a traveling corn doctor J D Richards who impersonated a federal officer and freed a white man Comer and a black man Ernest Jenkins from a county road gang. Richards claimed authority and later fled with the men and a dancer. authorities pursue both convicts and the faker.
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Dublin
Laurens County
J. D. Richards
Comer
Ernest Jenkins
County Road Gang
Richards
Graymont Summit
Bedingfield
Editors' New Head Names Committeemen to Inspect Gift
Wrightsville Ga July 28 The Georgia Press Association elected C D Rountree as president and formed a gift committee to inspect and accept a land donation from Georgia Railway and Power Co Rufus L Moss a donor presented the gift at Tallulah Falls The committee includes H M Stanley C E Benns J J Howell Ernest Camp Monroe Emily Woodward J P Davidson Dan Byrd The group will meet in Atlanta and travel to Lakemont with Linton K Starr guiding from the power company
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Wrightsville
Charles D. Rountree
Georgia Press Association
Lakemont
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Rufus L. Moss
Athens
Tallaulah Falls
C. D. Rountree
H. M. Stanley
Atlanta
C. E. Benns
Butler
J. J. Howell
Cuthbert
Ernest Camp
Monroe
Emily'Woodward
Vienna
Association
J. P. Davidson
Cleveland
Dan Byrd
Lawrenceville
Linton Kstarr
The
Power Company
A Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy
Advertises Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel back and rheumatism. Claims relief via mailed bottle for $1.25 with sworn testimonials. Provides Dr. E W Hall address in St. Louis Missouri and mentions druggists as sellers.
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E. We Hall
St. Louis
The Telephone and Social Courtesy
The Detroit Free Press argues the telephone despite flaws offers social benefits. It notes nuisance of invites, ease of ending calls, and the temptation to lie unseen, praising the device for overcoming timidness and handling unexpected invitations.
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Manmera
Keyes
Detroit Free Press
First of Great Seafarers The Vikings as Maritime Explorers
The Vikings are hailed as bold sea explorers and shipmen who sailed by sun moon and stars without modern instruments. Keble Chatterton and Nansen laud their daring, persistent navigation, and their open craft with square sails venturing north and west across vast oceans long before other nations.
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Keble Chatterton
Nansen
How to Make Shoes Last Longer
Apply ordinary varnish to the soles of new or resoled shoes. Let each coat dry before applying the next, with a final coat once hardened. Varnish dries faster on leather, waterproofs the sole, and can be touched up after a few days wear. Apply a small amount where the upper joins the sole for added protection.
Proved His Capacity in Doughnut Challenge
Jefferson Boyce built a local reputation as an eater of large meals and won wagers on endurance. A friend bet he could eat 86 doughnuts in one sitting at Pete's Original Coffee House. Jeff agreed to the $5 stake and planned the contest for 6 p.m., after negotiating to raise the bet to $207.
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Jefferson Boyce
Jeff
Pete
Palm Date Crops Thrive Across Mexican Lands Since 1720
Jesuit missions planted date palms in 1720 and today Lower California groves yield millions of pounds yearly. Sonora communities also grow dates where water is available, with Guaymas reporting one tree producing up to 1000 pounds in a season. Chinese merchants move most Mexican date crops to Sonora and Sinaloa markets.
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California
Mexico
Sonora
Guaymas
Sinaloa
The Poet's Aim in Wordsworth's Philosophy
The passage outlines poetry as a cure and uplift, intended to console the afflicted and brighten life. It stresses awakening perception and feeling across ages to cultivate virtue and growth through art.
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Wordsworth
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