Ambassadors of Good Will column salutes rural carriers leaders
Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association and Auxiliary leaders Gordon and Gracie Walters retire from top posts after two years of service. Their letters praise teamwork, pride in achievements, and hope for continued cooperation, urging districts to keep the Ambassadors of Good Will column active and newsy for carriers and families.
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Association
Journal
Georgia
Uncle Sam
Walters
Georgia Rural Letter Carriers’ Association and Auxiliary
Gordon Walters
Gordon
Gracie
Savannah
Dickens Eyes Decline of US Forests and Southward Conservation
The piece recalls Charles Dickens noting US forest waste in 1841 and argues the South faces a similar tragedy with stumps remaining in fields. It praises nature as ally, outlines conservation gains in Georgia, lauds Louisiana for strong forest laws, and urges continued protection and taxation to safeguard forests.
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Charles Dickens
United States
Mr. Dickens
Dickens
South
Georgia
Louisiana
Jefferson Manuscripts and Bible Collections Highlighted
In 1858 Congress authorized publication of Jefferson manuscripts held by the Department of State, later reprinted as a deluxe 20 volume memorial edition in 1904 1905. The Library of Congress houses this edition and the Jefferson Bible. Other Jeffersoniana include the Encyclopedia of Jefferson's Sayings and Writings and related materials from the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.
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Jefferson
Congress
Department of State
Library of Congress
Thomas Jefferson Foundation
Retiring State President Thanks Auxiliary Members
A retiring state president expresses gratitude for loyal support and pledges continued cooperation for the advancement of the auxiliary. She commends Mrs. J. D. Rogers of Sandersville Georgia, and anticipates loyalty to the newly elected president and officers.
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J. D. Rogers
Sandersville
T.G. Walters
Leaders Needed Who Stand Fast in Faith and Love
A speaker argues that true wisdom comes from Bible faith, not worldly science. He recalls Job, James, John the Baptist, Paul, Wesley and Whitefield to urge unwavering conviction, heartfelt preaching, and ministers who express love and compassion for a troubled world.
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Job
Iee
James
John the Baptist
Paul
John Wesley
Whitefield
Atlantic Ocean
Dwight L. Moody
Hell
Early Church
Plato’s Reading Writing Rule
Plato laid down the rule that no child should learn reading and writing before the age of ten.
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Plato
First School for Sightless Established in Paris 1785
The article notes the world’s first school for the blind was established in Paris in 1785, marking a landmark in educational history. It highlights the pioneering effort and its location in Paris.
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Paris
Love and Self Denial as Path to Peace and Justice
Long reflections on selfishness versus love, arguing that only self denial and benevolence fulfill moral law. Love for others, not trivial affection, shapes character and ends conflict. The piece urges treating others as we wish to be treated, with optimism about human potential and peace.
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Satan
Heaven
Gabriel
God
Man
Poultry Tips For August Care And Egg Production
Moderate shading helps laying hens during heat. Remove poor layers after August checks. Cornell trials favor grain mash over magic rations for eggs. Avoid wasted mash by full feeders and spill cleanup. Waterers should stay shaded with consistent water levels. Use low shelters and fresh green vitamin A rich feed. Cull nonlaying birds and feed wet mash daily to sustain high output.
Losses From Rough Ginned Cotton Warn Taylor County
County Agent Bembry warns farmers in Taylor County that rough ginned cotton costs $10 to $5 per bale in losses. He notes statewide efforts with the grant committee to reduce rough ginned lint and explains merchant pricing under universal standards, private types, and actual samples.
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Taylor’ County
Ae Bembry
Georgia
Behbry
Bembry
Austria Honors War Horses with Medals and Oats
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals plans to decorate all horses in Austria that served in the war with medallions and provide each horse with 100 pounds of oats as a mark of honor.
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Austria
Society For’ the’ Prevention of Cruelty
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Wesleyan Christian Advocate
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