Punctuation query and Georgia Post notes
A mix of editorial quips and local notes: criticism of the dictionary creator as punctuation inventor, praise for Georgia Post plant upgrades in Knoxville, a Winston Salem death and Robert Critz shooting case intrigue, Georgia’s political optimism and growing Georgian immigration welcome, plus New York hotels permitting unemployed white collar workers six months lodging with eight years to pay debts.
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Winston-Salem, N. C
Smith Reynolds
Robert Critz
Reynolds
New York
Adel's New Methodist Pastor Faces Local Skepticism
Bill Biffemn notes the Adel church hires a new Methodist pastor named Ketchum. He predicts some townspeople will resist attendance even after his arrival, highlighting a local reluctance to join the church.
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Bill Biffemn
Adel
Ketchum
Billie
Mary McKinley relative to Lincoln and McKinley
Mary McKinley of St Joseph Maryland aged 98 is connected to two martyred presidents as a second cousin to Lincoln and a third cousin by marriage to McKinley. A Greensboro business house, built in 1918 for 40000, was sold last week for 5000 illustrating property depreciation after inflation.
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Mary McKinley
St. Joseph, Md
United States
Lincoln
President McKinley
Greensboro
Madisonian
County grand jury backs taxing intangible property
The Brooks county grand jury adopted a resolution urging county commissioners and tax assessors to pursue intangible property now evading taxation and place it on the tax books. This move is seen as beneficial, and urged for all counties to examine.
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Brooks County Grand Jury
Press Institute to return at Emory University
Newspaper men can look forward to the Press Institute set for February 7 to 10 at Emory University. Programs are billed as interesting and instructive, with hope that the writer can attend.
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Press Institute
Emory University
Tribute to Castellon and Senator George After Election
Newspapers and friends continue to honor new congressman Hon. B. T. Castellon and state senior Senator Hon. Walter F George, the South Georgian, noting their high compliment votes and ongoing public regard.
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B. T. Castellon
Walter F George
Move Away Quietly When You Prefer New Town
Do not bother others with town critiques. If you dislike your town, stay calm and search for a place you like better. When you find it, relocate quietly and stop knocking on your current home.
Engrave Upon Immortal Souls Quote and Tone
A shortened newspaper card captures a Webster quotation about marble brass and temples. It emphasizes engraving on immortal souls through principle fear of God and love for others to brighten all eternity.
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Webster
Young Democrat Holds Gilmer Ordinary Seat
The Cordele Dispatch notes Gilmer County voted Democratic on Nov 8, the first time since the Civil War for a national election. Willard Holden of Ellijay, age 24, becomes Georgia’s youngest Democratic Ordinary, with a large majority. The piece praises young Democrats in old Gilmer.
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Gilmer County
Georgia
Willard Holden
Ellijay
Gilmer
Debate on Prohibition and Future Prosperity
The statement argues that national progress does not rely on repealing the 18th amendment. It contends prosperity existed before prohibition and continued after its end of the Volstead era, claiming the current financial downturn is unrelated to prohibition and would persist regardless of repeal.
Public Woes and Silent Pleas in a Wordy World
A reflective note on broadcasting personal aches to the public ear. The passage counsels restraint, urging laughter over lament to engage the world kindly, while warning that unrestrained sorrow earns little attention or sympathy from others. It emphasizes choosing solitude for heavier emotions.
Georgia weeklies honored for long service in journalism
The Mc Donough Advertiser notes birthday acknowledgments for Oglethorpe Echo Butler Herald and Adel News. Editors W. A. Shackleford Charlie Benns and Shyde praised for piloting staunch papers with high quality reading matter, labor, and inspiration to younger reporters.
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Georgia
McDonough Advertiser
Oglethorpe Echo
Butler Herald
Adel News
W. A. Shackleford
The
Echo
Charlie E. Benns
Herald
Shyde
the News
The Vegetarian Ends Up With a Blood Test
The rounds claim Mr. B C Collins a noted vegetarian who fell ill and sought medical advice. A physician reportedly found his blood to be 90 percent pot liquor and advised reducing collards while increasing dry peas and butter beans.
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B. C. Collins
Collins
Presidents Across Rivers and Reunification
The Pelham Journal compares presidents by noting Washington supposedly threw a dollar across the Potomac landing on the bank, Hoover threw his across the Hudson landing in Dawes bank, and Lincoln struggled to reunite seceding states during his reign. The piece references recent election context.
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Pelham Journal
United States
Washington
A true gentleman as the standard of character
A man who is clean inside and out and fair to all, neither looking up to the rich nor down on the poor, who can lose gracefully and win modestly, who respects women, children, and the elderly, who refuses to lie or cheat, who does not loaf, and who accepts his portion of the world's goods while letting others have theirs defines our ideal gentleman.
Editorial Praise for Butler Herald by Georgia Press
In a Thomasville Press tribute, Bro Davis praises the Butler Herald editorial page. He cites Charley Benns as a humble master of 60 plus timely topics per issue, reaching the common masses with sharp, heartfelt commentary.
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Bro. Davis
Thomasville Press
Georgia Weekly
Butler Herald
Charley Benns
Benns’ Cage
Emily Woodward of Vienna Retires From Editorial Pen
The Vienna editor Miss Emily Woodward announces a year’s break from writing, a well earned vacation that follows years of acclaimed reporting. Her gift as a writer and thoughtful perspective have earned high esteem from readers from mountains to sea, and she will be missed weekly during her hiatus.
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Emily Woodward
Vienna
Georgia
Dual Honors Highlight Russell Garner and Roosevelt Positions
The Savannah Press notes Richard B Russell was Governor elect while Speaker and Senator elect during his governorship. John Nance Garner serves as Speaker and Vice President elect concurrently. Roosevelt is President elect and Governor of New York, per the edition.
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Savannah Press
Richard B. Russell
John Nance Garner
House
Roosevelt
United States
New York
Why Not Include Representative Castellon of the Third?
The Edison News praises the second-Cox in the House and George and Russell in the Senate as strong representatives. It argues few districts are better represented and notes that Democrats in power will amplify their influence.
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The
Edison News
Cox
House
George and Russell
Senate
Bankers advise advertising for town business growth
Merchants are urged by the American Bankers Magazine to ensure their names and businesses appear in local newspapers. Even minimal two line mentions help strangers identify town commerce, boosting local vitality and aiding town development. The message stresses active, liberal advertising as essential to a town’s life.
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American Bankers Magazine
Brightest Star on the Business Horizon
Editor Ben A Neal argues for price fixing of farm commodities to secure producer profits as Roosevelt plans talks with Republican independents. He warns of farm ruin, hunger marches, and political shifts unless agricultural policy changes in 1983, urging the Democratic party to seize a rare opportunity.
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Macon Telegraph
Warm Springs
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt
South
West
Doles
Democratic Party
Buy Local Pearsons Creed of Home Commerce
Short paragraphs extol buying at home to support local businesses, taxes, schools, churches, lodges, and community welfare. Emphasizes personal trust in local merchants, accountability, and mutual aid during illness or misfortune, closing with pride in home living and shopping.
Costly Thy Habit As Thy Purse Can Buy
A Dalton Citizen editorial on living within means urges readers to avoid debt and ostentation. It cites Shakespeare to advocate thrift, warns that high living drains finances, and promotes simple, dignified homes over lavish, showy living while stressing savings and prudent consumption.
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Dalton Citizen
Shakespeare
Charley Benns
The
Butler Herald
No Clear Worries In County As Life Goes On
Local survey notes general wellbeing with marriages, football enthusiasm, thriving businesses, and calm elections. Citizens report steady food and fuel supply, mild weather aiding meat preservation and boll weevil control, and no forced debt payments despite past prosperity.
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O. K
Neck of the Woods
Adoption of new Georgia school book plan sparks concern
The state school book commission proposes wholesale adoption of new texts at a cost near 1.5 million dollars for Georgia public schools. Critics note the loss of two million dollars in obsolete books and question the secrecy and legality of commission actions while urging restraint until contracts with publishers are finalized. The piece argues for protecting students and taxpayers from unnecessary burden and wasted funds.
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Georgia
State
School Book Commission
Star Chamber
Vie News
Hidden faults fade when only self aware
A brief reflection notes that private faults are harder to confront than those seen by others, suggesting self awareness is key to personal accountability. It emphasizes the ease of overlooking one's own failings when they remain unknown.
Letter on Common Law and Tax Policy by Andrew P. Rives
Andrew P. Rives reflects on the common law heritage from England, citing Hale and earlier jurists, recounting his life as a voter registrar and railroad agent, and arguing tax law extends to corporate stock and bonds. He criticizes local tax officials and calls for adherence to legal precedent in state and national taxation.
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United States
England
Paul
U. S. Supreme Calla Macon Journal and Messenger
State of Georgia
Terrell
Alfred the Great
J Sheffield
B. W. Bish
P.M
P. M
R. R
John Hart
Georgia
Mathew Hale
Court’ of Kings’ Bench
Minnesota
Englst
Andrew P. Rives
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Co. E. Benns
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Butler
Georgia Post
Knoxville
Brother Moncrief
Resta
Ben A. Neal
Millen News
Neal
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