End of Georgia Legislature and Elections Echoes
A varied wrap of state news includes the Georgia Legislature ending an extra session, Coolidge's non-partisan message to Congress, Walker’s hunting trip near Thomasville, and praise for Taylor County rural schools with skilled teachers. Also noted are Obregon’s efforts to quell Mexico’s rebellion and a Ware County murder verdict sentencing Nora Duren to life. The piece reflects national sympathy after cold damage to California orchards and asserts unity in adversity.
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Taylor County
Death of Maj May Wade Hampton Leahy in San Francisco
Death announces Maj May Wade Hampton Leahy, formerly general passenger agent of the A. B. and A. Railroad in Atlanta and a former member of the Georgia National Guard, received by friends statewide.
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San Francisco
Wade Hampton Leahy
A. B. & A. Railroad
Atlanta
Georgia National Guards
Maj. Leahy
Governor bid pivots on farmers working year round
W. T. Anderson editor of the Macon Telegraph and highway board member said in Columbus that Georgia farmers should work twelve months a year like other people, explaining why he will not seek the governorship.
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W. T. Anderson
Macon Telegraph
Board of Highway Commissioners
Columbus
Georgia
Taylor County Roads Kept In Good Condition Says Commission
The article notes nearly 800 miles of public roads in Taylor County and commends commissioners for maintaining them in good condition given the size of the county. It reflects a local assessment of road upkeep and governance.
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Taylor County
Christmas Cheer and Faith in Old Santa’s Remembering
The Herald notes the many letters from children to Old Santa and expresses hope none will be disappointed this Christmas. It urges making sacrifices to fulfill children’s wishes and stresses the priceless value of a child’s faith.
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Santa
The
Herald
Shen
Timepieces Missing In Atlanta City Life
An observer notes Atlanta lacks a public clock or tower that tolls the hours, unlike Savannah New York Philadelphia and other cities. The writer cites Bill Biffemn claims and contrasts with Statesboro Lyons Jesup which have public timepieces that strike the hour for residents.
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Atlanta
New York
Philadelphia
Savannah
Bill Biffemn
Statesboro
Lyons
Jesup
The Birth of Christ in a World of Darkness and Hope
A sermon recounts the fall and redemptive mission of Christ from heaven to a humble manger. It contrasts divine royalty with earthly poverty, notes shepherds and angels at the nativity, and urges personal peace with God and others while praising the Savior. Written by Martha R. Turner, Mauk, Ga.
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Mary
Christ
Heaven
Jesus
Herod
Judea
Bethlehem
Joseph
God
Rone
Manger
Lord
David
Christ the Lord
Mark
Martha R. Turner
Mauk
Heart's Desire by Clarence Mansfield Lindsay
Poem speaks of choosing a quiet garden life over urban toil. It contrasts dusty streets, hustle, and noise with sunlit blossoms, bees, birds, and tranquil evenings. The speaker longs for peaceful nature, timeless dawns, and a secluded, waking-to-sleep garden existence.
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Clarence Mansfield Lindsay
Doctor to visit West Hotel for one day medical demonstration
Dr Rea a medical specialist will tour principal towns to demonstrate non surgical treatment for chronic diseases. He and the Medical Doctor Associates treat liver kidney stomach bladder bowel nose throat lung gall stones appendicitis blood and skin diseases rheumatism paralysis epilepsy and other conditions. Free health examinations offered and selected cases treated by vaccines and hypodermic injections with care from Minneapolis laboratory. Married women urged to attend with husbands and children with parents.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Governor Walker Encouraged Amid Harsh Press Critique
A letter defends Governor Walker against harsh statewide criticism from prominent newspaper editors. The writer urges more support and cooperation during a period of state unrest, noting dissatisfaction with editorials by Jim Williams of the Greensboro Herald Journal and Col. Grover Edmondson of the Columbia Sentinel.
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Jim Williams
Greensboro Herald-Journal
Col
Grover Edmondson
Columbia Sentinel
Edmondson
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Butler
Coolidge
Congress
Cal Coolidge
Obregon
Mexico
Nora Duren
Ira James
Hopkins
Ware
California
America
DR. Rea
West
Atkinson County
Bro. Allen
Pearson Tribune
Tribune
S. E. Cox
Butler, Ga
Oscar Dreizin Butler
Walker
Central of Georgia
Central of
Central of Georgia Railway
Seaboard
A. Winburn
Central of Georgia Railway Company
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