Farmers of Taylor county vow to win by united effort
Local farmers pledge relentless work to improve their community with Butler as a model for civic progress. The piece notes strong bank stability with only 57 failures in 11 months of 1984, contrasts past economic downturns, and highlights Alabama leading crop yields and per acre gains against a 10 year average. It also cites Arthur Brisbane on heiresses and divorce trends and Judge James Davis warning against pacifist moves in religious colleges.
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Alabama
Union
F. W. Gist
Christmas Window Display Shines in Butler Store
In Butler, a store window created by staff is praised as artistic and beautiful. The writer invites the public to view the Christmas display, noting its beauty and the pride of the workers. The display is highlighted as a standout compared with other city windows.
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Butler
Oscar Dreizin
Insured Depositors Hold Majority Of U S Bank Deposits
October 1 figures show 49.8 million fully insured and 0.8 million partially insured bank deposits in the United States. The smaller group, representing 1.5 percent of total depositors, owned two thirds of all bank deposits.
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United States
Taylor county farms aim for state leading profits
The piece champions Taylor county farmers aiming to lead state profits and improve civic appeal. Quoting Harry Peeples, it critiques regimentation as a new political buzzword and urges progress with a confident, hometown tone.
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Harry Peeples
Lowndes Co
Tribune
Death of Col. E H Graves Editor of Toccoa Record
Comrade and editor Col E H Graves of the Toccoa Record dies, described as a grievous loss and inspiration for the faithful readers and staff. The piece also notes a lighthearted column about misadventures of Gene Hennan and a dismissive remark on radio talent and public taste.
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Col
E. H. Graves
Toccoa
Charlton County selects new representative praised by editor
Editor Tom Wrench of the Folks Herald lauds the newly chosen Charlton county representative as a level headed figure in the assembly. He criticizes a system that favours the wealthy in courts and tax matters and vows to press reforms amid his Jesup press meeting remarks.
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Tom Wrench
Folks
Herald
Charlton County
Assembly
Jesup
Adel News
Roosevelt on Farm Near Warm Springs Holds Cattle for Higher Prices
President Roosevelt visited his 1800 acre Warm Springs farm and considered selling about 50 head of beef cattle at around two and a half cents a pound. He chose to keep them to gamble on higher prices next year. The operation started years ago with 36 scrub cattle and two Hereford bulls, growing to about 100 head with 50 calves this year. The farm supports about 100 head, so 50 are market ready. Breeding boosted 90 percent of the herd to fifty to seventy five percent pure stock.
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Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Burning of Burke county Old Church Stirs Sorrow
The Waynesboro True Citizen laments the destruction of Burke county Old Church calling it a sad event for citizens. It recalls the repaired edifice’s colonial dignity and its role as a shrine where forebears worshipped and ancestors trod to receive the word of God for a new land.
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Waynesboro
Burke County
Old Church
Burke Courty
Christmas Giving and the Duty of Self Help
The era of higher Christmas spending arrives as merchants report stronger trade. The column urges generous giving to Red Cross Salvation Army and local charities and warns against relying on government relief alone. It emphasizes renewing self help and personal responsibility in aiding the needy this season.
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United States
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Uncle Sam
Welcome Santa Claus In Taylor County
The Herald invites readers to help Santa Claus deliver Christmas joy to Taylor county children. Letters from kids describe dreams and wishes, and the community is urged to ensure every child experiences one day of happiness and fulfillment this Christmas season.
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Santa Claus
Taylor County
the Herald
Island of the shiftless and the thrifty
A provocative thought on societal dependence and labor. The piece argues the shiftless rely on the hard working to survive, implying their fate would be starvation or exposure if isolated with Gaanneten. It contrasts qualities of industry and idleness as social foundations.
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Gaanneten
Gossip and rumor warn of moral courage missing
Days pass and scandalous reports recur about certain individuals. Rumors may be false yet warning is needed to shield those gossiped about from lasting suspicion in a world that endlessly questions.
Ira Butt Honored In Blairsville News Note
The North Georgia News from Blairsville includes a paragraph praising Ira Butt a longtime cashier of Taylor County Bank. The writer humorously laments becoming a rookie again after 20 years away from the newspaper trade and asks readers to bear with editorial missteps.
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North Georgia News
Blairsville
North Georgia
Butler
Prince of Good Fellows
Ira Butt
Taylor County Bank
Christmas Thoughts on Gifts and Duty Across America
A reflective piece contrasts festive cheer with financial strain during Christmas. It laments neglect of the poor amid gift giving, urges shared blessings, and notes railroads modernizing service to boost travel and freight in the past year. It highlights global homes, families, and children awaiting loved ones returning home.
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Tuscary
Greece
Sicily
America
Waiting for the Curtain Signals New Act in Washington
The period is described as between acts as voters see Congress near and the President shape policy. Farmers and Barker groups voice views on corn hog and cotton programs while industry follows December meetings in New York. The administration and Manufacturers Association work closer than since the New Deal, as unemployed and employed alike await the next act in Washington.
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Congress
Barkers
Washington
Congress of American Industry
New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Manufacturers’ Association
Washingon
Burgin to push home rule plan in January session
Buena Vista reports Representative Joe S Burgin will return to the Legislature in January to promote the home rule plan after ten years of effort. He will continue the fight to restore local communities common rights, backed by the Mayors Association which has strongly supported the measure this year. The Columbus Ledger predicts success for the plan in the upcoming Assembly session.
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Buena Vista
Joe S. Burgin
Burgin
Mayors’ Association
Columbus Ledger
Virginia town rejects state liquor store plan
A Virginia town voted against establishing a state liquor store, signaling opposition to the outline of such a public sale. The report notes similar measures could arise in other cities, including Atlanta, if voters face the proposition endorsed by Mayor Key.
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Virginia
Atlanta
Key
Farm Census Announcement Highlights Local Involvement
An announcement from Americus offices outlines the federal farm census for twenty four counties. It credits Congressman B. T. Castellon and urges farmers to study the census schedule and prepare to provide accurate information when enumerators call. Census work begins in January and will take about six months.
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T. Hopden
Oglethrope
Searance
Americus
B. T. Castellon
Cong
Sus
Editor Neal Birthday and Arthur Brisbane Thought
The note reflects on aging with a steady pace and gratitude for life, citing Arthur Brisbane’s view that death is nature’s kindness, offering relief from disappointment and debt while providing a final chance. It frames aging with a positive outlook and ends with a Mill News quotation about death as a reset.
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Arthur Brisbane
Reader warns against Christmas mail scam racket
John Spencer warns readers that the postal Christmas merchandise scam resurfaces and notes a judge ruled recipients are not obligated to receive or pay for unsolicited goods. He advises if payment is demanded to resist firmly and that items may be held until the sender calls for them.
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John Spencer
Sendir
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