Hardman Opens Georgia Governor Campaign Headquarters
Governor L G Hardman establishes campaign headquarters at the Henry Grady Hotel in Atlanta with managers Sam A Nunn and T Hicks Fort, and publicity director C J Benns. The operation is described as efficient, with widespread newspaper endorsements and a strong statewide push for reelection.
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Atlanta
L. G. Hardman
Hardman
Henry Grady
Peachtree and
Cain Streets
Columbus
Nunn
Georgia
Messrs
Fort
Charlie” Benna
C. J. Benns
Benny
Benns
Butler Herald
Georgia Press Association
Double Electrocution of Slayer of Osburn
Milledgeville Ga Aug 3 two men, Clifford Thompson and James Moss, were electrocuted at the state prison farm for Osburn's murder. Mrs Thompson, jailed in Atlanta, claimed a confession exonerating them but Gov Hardman found no basis for clemency after reviewing the statement and trial records.
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Milledgeville
Tennessee Mountains
Clifford Thompson
Etowah
Tenn
James Hugh Moss
Coleman Osburn
Chatsworth
Eula Elrod Thompson
Atlanta
Moss
Thompson
Chicago Giants
Gov
B. W. Swan
Osborne
Swan
Osborn
Guv. Hardman
Murray County
J. C. Mitchell
Rummage Sale Seeks Men's Shirts and Shoes
Community rummage sale announcement requests broad participation with focus on men's shirts and shoes. Proceeds support local programs. Event details likely forthcoming.
Taylor County Inventor Demonstrates Powerful New Radio Device
Taylor County teenager Chas H Smith of Butler Georgia unveils a compact mobile radio transmitter and receiver claiming over one thousand mile range and compatibility with twenty eight hundred similar units. He asserts stronger vacuum tubes, reduced interference, and a louder clearer operation likened to a telephone. Smith invites inquiries and plans to reveal disposition of the invention later. His family includes mother Mrs C W Smith and brothers P W and L P Smith of Fort Valley.
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Chas. H. Smith
Peach
Bibb Counties
Taylor County
Smith
Rivers to Address Voters at Reynolds Friday
Senator E. D. Rivers, a gubernatorial candidate, is booked to address voters in Reynolds and surrounding country at 5 p.m. August 10 at the Goddard theater Reynolds. Ayers of Tampa Florida, an electrician, lost control of his car at Timms Creek north of Butler. The Oakland overturned twice, but his wife and two children escaped with minor injuries. J. R. Gray transported Ayers and family to Atlanta. Damaged vehicle taken to Suggs' garage for repairs.
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E. D. Rivers
Reynolds
Goddard Theater
Rivers
Reynolg High School
Mr. Ayers
Tampa
Florida
Timms Creek
Butler
Oakland
Ayers
Atlanta
J. R. Gray
Suggs’ Garage
Farm Wanted No Sale No Commission Offer
Classified note from I O G Co inviting farm descriptions for Olney area buyers. No sale commission offered. Box 196 Olney IL listed.
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G. Co
Olney, Til
Georgia peach season ends with 15 000 to 16 000 carloads
Georgia’s peach season will close next week with an estimated 15 000 to 16 000 carloads shipped. W C Bewley, general manager of the Georgia peach growers exchange, says prices were good for early varieties, fair to poor for Hillis and Georgia Belles, and very unsatisfactory for Elberta. Many growers may quit the business after years of tough returns.
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Macon
Georgia
W. C. Bewley
Georgia Peach Growers Exchange
Hileys
Georgia Belles
Mercer University to Hold Largest Summer Graduation in History
Macon Ga August 4 The largest summer graduating class in Mercer's history will receive diplomas August 21 at the chapel auditorium Fifty five students are expected to graduate M L Duggan state superintendent of schools will deliver the literary address Aquila Chamblce president of Bessie Tift college will speak to the graduating class Final exams for seniors are August 17 and 18 underclassmen tests August 20 and 21 Roy Hale Frank Taylor and Sarah McElroy hold key student positions The session is described as the most successful Mercer summer school with over 600 students enrolled Dean Peyton Jacob directs the school of education.
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Macon
Mercer University
Chapel
M. L.’Duggan
Georgia
Aquila Chamlce
Bessie Tift College
Forsyth
Tattnall Square Baptist Church
Roy Hale
Frank Taylor
Dudley
Sarah McElroy
Sumer
Peyton Jacob
School of Education
Therschool
Georgia Gas Taxes Break All Records
June state gasoline tax collections set a new high, with total receipts of $719,510.66 for the month, and a projected yearly total surpassing $9.1 million. Kerosene added $16,169.75 to June, while gasoline alone reached $708,241.01, signaling strong highway funding and a projected rise over 1927 totals.
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Atlanta
William B. Harrison
Comptroller General
Harris
Edwards Bros Leading in Peach Tree Extraction
Edwards Brothers take the lead in uprooting a large number of peach trees to convert land for more profitable crops. They plan to reduce peach acreage significantly, devote close attention to remaining trees, and aim for finer peaches to secure fair prices. The shift favors letting land lay idle over continuing past practices.
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Edwards Bros
Edwards Brothers
Gov Hardman backs Democratic nominees and highway board stand
Atlanta reports Gov. L. J. Hardman reaffirms support for the Democratic national ticket and rejects naming the incumbent as highway board chairman. He denounces bond issues for Georgia roads and cites his record on highway reorganization and opposition to machine politics.
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Atlanta
Hardman
State Highway Board
Georgia
Democracy of
United States
Highway Department
General Assembly
Highway Department of
People of Georgia
General Assembly of Georgia
Highway Department of Georgia
Legislative Department of
State
Senate
Mrs. Asa Childres Dies Sudden in Potterville Friday
A sudden death near Potterville Friday claims Mrs. Asa Childres aged about 36. She ruptured a blood vessel and left an infant. survived by husband Asa Childres, mother, brother John Lee Jones, and six children. Funeral Saturday at Olive Free Will Baptist Church, Rev. A. L. Lane officiating.
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Potterville
Asa Childres
A. L. Lane
Warried
John Ellis
Providence
Cameron Home Hit by Lightning During Storm
During Saturdays electric storm the home of M R Cameron on Oak Street sustained heavy damage to the south wing and furniture with a ruined china closet. Estimated losses run to several hundred dollars, likely insured. The South Georgia Power Company also had transformers knocked out, leaving parts of the city in darkness Saturday and Sunday nights.
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M. R. Cameron
Oak Street
South Georgia Power Company
Dreizin Plans Heavy Fall Dry Goods Stock From East
Butler merchant Mr. Oscar Dreizin traveled to New York and other eastern markets this week to select a large fall stock of up-to-date dry goods. He told the Herald he expects stronger fall business and will buy heavily to meet the demands of his many customers.
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Oscar Dreizin
New York
Dreizin
Butler
the Herald
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Grand Theatre
Emily Jannings
Belle Bennett
Fred Humes
Slayer OF Osbolne
Eula E. Thompson
AON
Wercer
Jeorgia
Fridat
Cameron
M. E. Church Building Fund
W. EF. Hightower
A. J. McGee
A. E Wilbhar
Robert Mathews
Kinnetts
Reynolds, Ga
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