1926 Taylors best year hopes and warnings
A kaleidoscope of notes from 1926 reflections includes Woodrow Wilson’s birthday celebration plans, a hope for a bus line between Atlanta and Albany, and mentions of the National Student Federation shakeups. Obituaries note the death of Schley County official C R K Tondee. References to stamps, newspapers, railroad comments, and regional civic plans fill the page with political and social currents.
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Atlanta
Albany
Merger Vote in M.H. Church Factions Fails in Full Join
Final tally shows 4500 for merging northern and southern factions versus 4100 against. About 2000 votes short of the three fourths needed. The southern side defeated the project while unification supporters claim a moral victory noting that about half the churchmen backed the merger.
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M.H. Church
Merett
Moralian
Sympathy and road costs in era editorial notes and auto deals
The Herald and Lincoln ton Journal extend sympathy for Claud Birthmore’s death, found under an overturned car in Wilkes County. The piece shifts to road costs, gasoline waste, tire wear, and repairs as the price of good roads, then notes a Dodge price cut and Willys Overland gaining control of Strans Knight in auto industry news.
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The
Herald
Claud Birthmore
Lincoln= ton Jornal
Wilkes County
Dodge Company
John’ Willys
Willys-Overland
Strans- Knight
Mississippi Tops Nation in Lynching Deaths in 1925
Tuskegee Institute reports show Mississippi led the Union in lynching, with six deaths in 1925. Florida and Georgia each recorded two, and Alabama Arkansas Louisiana Missouri Utah and Virginia each had one. The year’s total matches 1924 at sixteen, with hopes 1926 will drop.
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Mississippi
Tuskegee Institute
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Utah
Virginia
Parallel Utah death penalty case draws national appeal
A Columbus Ohio man Ralph Seybolt faces repeated death sentences in Utah for murder, with five firings scheduled in nine months under Utah law. The latest date given is January 15, and the case has prompted widespread comment and a public appeal to President Coolidge.
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Jones
Bloodworth
Ralph Seybolt
Columbus
Ohio
Utah
Seybolt
Coolidge
Herald and Enquirer-Sin favor Slaton for Georgia Governor
The Herald endorses ex Governor John M. Slaton, arguing Georgia should elevate him to Governor to redeem the state after past treatment of Slaton. The piece asserts Slaton is the most capable choice for the office and would restore Georgia’s standing.
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The
Herald
Columbus
Enquirer-Sin
Georgia
John M. Slaton
Gay
Slaton
Fragmented reflection on faith and patience in prose
A fragment from Silkworm presents musings on fear of travel, an understanding heart, humor, and the patience to await meaningful experiences. It hints at themes of divine timing and quiet contemplation, ending with oblique reference to “the coming of these things.”
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Alita Leikure
W. R. Hont
Law observance urged by Georgia churches plea
A Missive urges Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians in Georgia to join next Sunday in promoting respect for law. The communication notes churches collaborate with authorities to educate the public on lawfulness and the significance of statutes, calling for impassioned sermons to foster reverence for the law.
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Georgia
Arouas
George Britis Forecast For 1926 From Mia Spengyser
A 1926 forecast by Mia Spengyser in Washington predicts Venus influences bring peace and prosperity globally. It mentions potential U S Senate resistance to joining a world court, possible upheaval in War and Navy Departments, and Col Mitchell Hyatt being recognized for patriotism. It foresees a Prince of Wales marriage to a European princess, a king's death, Russia gaining U S recognition, and a Florida boom to continue with a year of literary and artistic discovery.
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Weles
Hallowe’en
Alyear
Mia
Martha Spengyser
Spencer
America
United States
Senate
Ithes
House
Navy
Europe
Russia
Florida
Idge
A Foolish Thing to Do Buy Luxuries and Attend Sports
A letter argues it is foolish to spend on luxuries or attend football games when daily life needs and debts are unmet. It notes few able men traveled to Atlanta, citing cost as a barrier, and praises paying bills promptly to avoid debt and harassment.
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Atlanta
He Will Not Break The Spirit Between Here And There
A Winder News fragment reflects faith in divine intent and eternal reunion. It envisions heaven as a place where believers meet, for God will not take the spirit given, though sorrow marks the earthly path. The piece dwells on patience, hope, and the joy awaiting the faithful. It cites George Klingle and resembles a spiritual poem from the era.
Fragmented Coastal Yarn Bits and Local Notices
A garbled, era damaged column of varied vignettes mentions Christmas plans beefing over divorces and politicians, plus stray notes about Henry Ford, a Russia joke, and local millinery displays. It reads like a collage of reader chatter, domestic humor, and brief notices from a local newspaper.
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Toccoa
Santa
Wilhelm
Huyler
Southern
Rudolph Hecht
New Orleans
Bill Biffem
Pennsylvania
Taylor County
Cary Sutlive
W. G.sutlive
Savannah Press
Macoi Telegraph
Good
Cary
Ite Telegraph
Peter Porter
Buffalo
Hle Camie
Congress
James Wadsworth
Woodbury
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Butler
Boston University
Tilmodia Supreme Court
Small
New York
Baik
George Britis
George Klingle
Winder
Chela
Sint Wo
Henry Ford
New Texas Paper
Westipaton
Charleston
Johnnie
Butler Herald
Dr J
Cr F
Bater
Trellia
City Filling Station
J. A. Payne
Butler, Ga
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