Building boom mirrors Butler progress in Taylor
The official weekly notes Butler's growth as the area undergoes a building surge. It discusses wedding myths and the idea of honeymoon fades when spouses learn more about each other. A Georgia peach variety called Georgia Bell is highlighted as popular. Senator Taft of Ohio is expected to lead the Republican ticket in 1940, as son of former President William Howard Taft.
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
William Howard Taft
Minager
Clint Horer
Republican Executive Committee
Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
Typhoid Immunization Urged In Georgia Season
Dr. I F Abercombie director of the State Department of Public Health warns that this season brings typhoid fever risk in Georgia. He urges immunization and proper vaccination to prevent the disease.
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Georgia
I. F. Abercombie
State Department of Public Health
Editor Surrenders Desk While He Goes Fishing
Gainesville Eagle editor Austin Dean left his desk last week to take a fishing break. Replacement reporters W. M. Brice and Chas. Sanders Jr. filled in effectively, suggesting seasoned staff could learn from their strong substitute performance.
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Austin Dean
Gainesville
Building a Tower Cost Question Draws Biblical Echoes
A paragraph reflects on planning and budgeting, citing Luke's verse about counting the cost before starting a tower. It comments on the need for clear estimates and contrasts to avoid failure.
Southeast Peanut Festival Draws Dawson Terrell Interest
The Dawson News notes that the annual Southeastern Peanut Festival reflects regional pride as Third Congressional district growers contribute one fifth of U S peanut production, highlighting local agriculture and community enterprise.
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Dawson
Terrell County
United States
Dawson News
Sparrows once sworn enemy now spared for cotton boll weevil control
The old idea of killing English sparrows as garden pests is abandoned to protect cotton fields from boll weevils. The speaker notes some good in every belief, though it may take time to see it.
Citizens Day planned for Georgia adults 21 plus Roosevelt邀
The Dawson News notes the state penitentiary list shows 1048 inmates with no newspaper workers among them and outlines a planned statewide Citizens Day for October 12. Georgia Education Association sponsors the event to revive citizenship interest and duties across the state with Roosevelt invited for keynote.
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Roosevelt
Georgia Education Association
Dawson News
Decoding a Tangled Tale of Kansas City and Georgia Voices
The article recalls a Kansas City court sentencing a Boss Pender henchman to a year and a day for a 62 500 embezzlement and compares a thief who took 2.63 to a longer term. It lauds Rep Pace for his standout freshman work on agriculture and oil markets. It then recounts a Georgia visit to Talbotton, praising local officials, Postmaster Hamp Mahone, and merchants while noting Talbotton’s progress and bright future.
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Denmark
Kansas City
Pendergast
Philadelphia
Macon
Talbotton
Georgia
Supreme
J. L. Taylor
New Era
Butler
Jones Perryman
Perryman
Hamp Mahone
J. W. Trussell
Taylor
Talbot
Talbot County
McGehees
J. H. McGehee
Hinton McGehee
W. K. Couch
J. W.,jordan and Son
Robert
From Farm to Congress a Self Made Man Named Camp
A. Sidney Camp, elected to Congress from the Fourth district, faced a possible contest to his win while taking oath in Washington. The piece praises his hard farm upbringing, self made education, and legal career. It cautions about the child labor amendment and applauds self reliance and thrift as core American virtues.
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Macon
A. Sidney Camp
Congress
Emmett Owen
Washington
Hatch
Coweta County
Camp
Supreme Court of the United States
Sidney Camp
Children’s Bureau
Madame Ferkins
Department of Labor
Pike County Journal celebrates fiftieth anniversary special edition
Zebulon edition marks 50 years of the Pike County Journal under G W Preston with a 40 page issue praised for its readability and broad local coverage. Commentary pieces discuss Georgia politics, Gene Cox Congress relations, and early 1940s GOP strategy amid national budget debates.
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Pike County Journal
Zebulon
G. W. Preston
Roosevelt Signs Hatch Bill Amid Political Duty Debate
President Roosevelt signs the Hatch bill regulating federal employee political activity but warns Congress the public will not tolerate enforcement as a pay act. Sidney Camp of Newnan is sworn in as the new Fourth District congressman, earning commendation for his committee work and representing his district.
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Jim Chism
Pelham Journal
EB. Cox
Congress
Georgia
Gene Cox
Roosevelt
Sidney Camp
Newnan
Col. E. M. Owen
Washington
Wood to Seek Democratic Primary Bid in Georgia
Athens figure Robert I F Wood, a gubernatorial candidate in the last state election, announced plans to run in the Democratic primary. He urged support for a social and economical government at state and national levels and floated an anti liquor plank. He backed a national Democratic ticket with Garner for president and George for vice president.
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Robert I F. Wood
Athens
Georgia
Wood
Garner
George
Indian Springs Camp Meeting Opens With Noted Speakers
Interest runs high as the Indian Springs camp meeting across Middle Georgia begins tonight. The ten day session ends Sunday night August 20 with leaders Dr. H. C. Morrison of Louisville Dr. J. L. Brasher of Alabama and Rev. Leonard Cochran of Savannah. Music director Homer Jenkins of Atlanta leads a large choir for the season.
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Middle Georgia
Indian Springs
H. C. Morrison
Louisville
J. L. Brasher
Alabama
Leonard Cochran
Savannah
Homer Jenkins
Atlanta
Boldness Reflected in Modern Misconduct
An opinion piece notes people are not worse, just bolder about wrongdoing. The author argues increased audacity explains apparent rise in misdeeds while urging caution in judging societal decline.
Random Thoughts on Virtue and Vanity by F J Dudley
A collection of aphoristic observations on morality pride wealth and labor. It contrasts orderly minds with vice warns that covetousness and vanity erode integrity and self respect while urging humility from the rich and magnanimity from the poor and notes the danger of opinions based on pretexts.
Henry Ford's legacy spans roads to museums, Berry praises
Miss Martha Berry of the Berry Schools testifies to Henry Ford's success in building schools and developing museums for historic relic preservation. His broader efforts in roads and auto infrastructure are noted as foundational to American progress.
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Henry Ford
Martha Berry
Berry
Millen News Declines to Publish Local Gossip
The Millen News explains it will not disseminate scandal or vulgar gossip. Editors state they avoid printing rumors already widely known and have no means to publish a paper large enough to carry such content.
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Bro Neal
Millen
Millen News
Petrified Wood Found Seven Hundred Feet Beneath Marshallville
In Eugene Anderson's Round the Circle column in the Macon Telegraph residents discuss ancient history and a 700 foot petrified wood discovery during an 18 inch artesian well drill. They speculate on prehistoric forests and possible ocean influence and long timelines before Columbus.
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Eugene Anderson
Macon Telegraph
Marshallville
Eaterston
Rock Eagle
Christopher Columbus
America
Henry Lee
Mississippi Valley
Farmers Seek Equal Standing in Global Progress
The passage argues farmers now demand priority as their difficulties affect all, noting a leader may rise to inspire others and guide global advancement toward success.
town boosters urged to praise home place
Advocates urge residents to promote the town and its institutions, arguing positive words raise local esteem and value. They advise keeping negative points private while highlighting the town’s good qualities to attract attention and support.
Georgia finances strained and misallocated funds questioned
The Clinch County News notes Georgia state government faces financial trouble with money seemingly available but allocated improperly. The situation could fuel political debate in the coming year.
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Georgia
Clinch County
If we weren’t exhausted with heat we’d use a bat on such questions
Olin Miller comments on extreme heat and remarks that people feel at a crossroads though he believes they already wandered far back. He jokes about carrying a baseball bat to respond to weather quips and reflections on direction.
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Olin Miller Saith
Think of this quotes on parenting for the modern generation
Tom Arnold urges North Georgia readers to rear children for today’s life rather than the old methods. He advises parents to be patient with their sons and daughters, highlight future opportunities, and earn respect for institutions through respectful guidance.
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Tom Arnold
North Georgia
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