Bridge plan across Flint river boosts Peach and Taylor counties
The piece urges next year actions to improve local roads and pay routes, proposing a bridge across the Flint River linking Peach and Taylor counties. It notes potential gains for Tay lor County and mentions a proposed route three bonus. The Dublin Messenger was sold to Josephus Camp, a veteran editor of state weeklies.
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Flint River
Peach
Taylor County
Dublin Messenger
Josephus Camp
Uncle Sam Sells 800 Acre Miami Tract for 2.8 Million
The United States has sold an 800 acre tract near Miami for 2.8 million dollars after buying it during the war for 71 thousand. The profit margin approaches four thousand percent, a striking gain for Florida real estate.
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Sam
Miami
Florida
Tax suit targets film star L Ray for unpaid taxes
L Ray, a film star, faces a government lawsuit seeking 233000 dollars in unpaid taxes after a bankruptcy. Separately the board of tax appeals rules Boston Red Sox owe 27000 dollars to the government from the Babe Ruth and Carl Mays sale to the Yankees years ago.
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L. Ray
Board of Tax Appeals
Boston Red Sox
Babe Ruth
Carl Mays
Yankees
Candidates Enter Race for Sumter County Judge Unexpired Term
A full field of candidates announced for Sumter County judge to fill the unexpired term of Judge Cobb. The special election is set for December 30. Authorized entrants include P. B. Williford W T A Renn Neal Carter Bradley Hogg and W T McMath.
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Sumter County
Judge Cobb
P. B. Williford
W. T. A. Renn
Neal Carter
Bradley Hogg
W T. McMath
Florida Draws Heiresses Away From Europe in Winter
The article notes heiresses increasingly vacation and marry in Florida rather than Europe, saving millions of dollars for the United States. It says many foreign nobles visit Florida to hunt prospects but most cannot afford the price of the move.
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Florida
Europe
United States
Notable Claims and Losses Highlight 1900s Notes
Harvard professor Dr. Richard Cabot asserts most illnesses cure themselves unseen, with postmortem exams revealing traces of conquered diseases. Rev. Dr. Russell Conwell dies at 82 in Philadelphia after giving millions to education and Temple University. Editor C. E. Benns celebrated on fiftieth birthday of Butler Herald. Prohibition debate cited about reduced drunkenness versus continued illicit liquor in Georgia counties.
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Richard Cabot
Harvard University
Sayn
Russell Conwell
Philadelphia
Temple University
The
Baptist University
C. E. Benns
Butler Herald
Butler
Taylor County
Benns
Ft. Valley Leader Tribune
Georgians Honored by International Press Foundation
Governor Clifford Walker and Congressman Charles H. Brand were named honorary vice presidents of the International Press Foundation which aims to create Press City in Florida. Georgia editors also honored include Charlie D. Rountree of Wrightsville M L Fleetwood of Cartersville H M Stanley of Atlanta A S Hardy of Gainesville Ernest Camp of Monroe C E Benns of Butler and H H Wind of Cairo.
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Clifford Walker
Charles H. Brand
International Press Foundation
Florida
Charles D Haines
New York
Sanford
Georgia
State of Georgia
Charlie D. Rountree
Wrightsville
M. L. Fleetwood
Cartersville
H. M. Stanley
Atlanta
A. S. Hardy
Gainesville
Ernest Camp
Monroe
C. E. Benns
Butler
H. H. Wind
Cairo
Cost to the merchant of a late payment in credit sales
A buyer purchases $100 on credit and pays nothing for six months. The piece analyzes the merchant’s profit and misunderstandings about interest, arguing that a simple 6 percent rate does not reflect the risk and costs of delinquent payments and the true earnings from credit sales. The discussion emphasizes real-world costs beyond a fixed interest rate.
Credit discipline and penalties for late payments explained
A speaker outlines how a debtor’s slow payments cost merchants. By delaying one hundred dollars six months, the merchant could reinvest it six times and profit 60 dollars, plus at least ten dollars in mailing and collection costs. The message urges prompt payment and honest communication with creditors to avoid future credit denial.
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Fuea
Is There a Santa Claus A Message to Children
A girl asks editor Charles Dana if Santa Claus exists. Dana replies that belief persists beyondskepticism, asserting Santa lives in love, generosity, and the imagination. He argues faith, poetry, and romance keep childhood bright.
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Charles Dana
Santa Caus
Dana
Virginia
Santa Claus
James
Along the Paths of Life in a Ga. Free Lance Column
A collection of late teens style quips about Henry Ford antiques public figures and odd locals. It notes Governor Walker’s planned Okefenokee swamp visit upcoming inspections and a sheriff seizing portable stills on tractors. The column closes with seasonal jests and a sign off.
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Walker
Okefenokee Swamp
Butler High School Building Bond Receipts Report
Statement of receipts and disbursements in erection of Butler High School Building shows bond money used by the Butler School District through July 30, 1923. Receipts include Sale of Bonds 20666.00 and Interest on Bonds 397.62 plus 386.00 donated by City on seats.
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Butler High School
Herald
EW Garret
Butler
Poultry Hatchings and Eggs Set At Buckeye Incubator
Custom hatching and eggs set on Wednesdays at Mammoth Buckeye Incubator. Price is 3 cents each. Peach Poultry Co located in Fort Valley Georgia advertises incubation services.
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Peach Poultry CO
Fort Valley
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Spalding County
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J. A. J. Henderson
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Irwin County
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Express Sitphen
Walton Tribune
Delco-Light
Onooui
J. W, Pye
Woodland
Henry Ford
Stribling
Cologne
Hoyts
Red Grange
Alabama
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Young Stribling
Mitchell
Navy
Georgia Free Lance
Voléstead
Taylor County Bank
Butler, Ga
Central OF Georgia Railway
Central of Georgia
L. A. Downs
Central of Georgia, Railway Company
Savannah
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