Year 1929 seen as a bright horizon for business leaders
Leaders across the nation forecast better conditions for 1929 than in years past. Georgia debates capital punishment repeal and stronger embezzlement penalties. News of Dr. W B Lawhead's death in Thomasville echoes regret among Taylor County friends. The Herald welcomes new 1929 readers via Christmas gifts.
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Thomasville
W. B. Lawhead
Reynolds
Taylor County
the Herald
Mpet
Rives Blames Landlords Over Farm Woes in Dawson Letter
Andrew P. Rives of Cuthbert writes to the Dawson News urging landlords be jailed for the farm difficulties. He argues the blame for 1928 failures rests with landlords, and compares the idea to jailing birds for farm woes.
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The
Dawson News
Andrew P. Rives
Cuthbert
Treasury report shows nearly one billion debt drop
A Treasury release notes a reduction of about one billion dollars in the nation's gross indebtedness over the past year. The report frames this as good news but suggests greater progress is needed at the source of individual financial troubles.
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United States
U. S. Treasury
Caltech telescope range in light years and distance units
The question asks how far a new Caltech telescope can reach if its range equals 400 million light years. It notes light travels 186 000 miles per second with 86 400 seconds per day, and asks for distance in miles per year to relate to the light year unit.
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California Institute of Technology
Cornstalk paper touted as cheaper alternative to wood pulp
News reports corn stalk paper can be produced at far lower costs than wood pulp and offers revenue for farmers. Pulp makers say the process could add a new revenue stream. Illinois farmers earned over 300000 dollars for their cornstalks during development across two harvest periods.
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Illinois
Ex‑Governor Slaton Opposes Extraordinary Georgia Assembly Call
Former Governor John M. Slaton writes Governor L. G. Hardman protesting any call for an extraordinary session of the general assembly. He deems it unwise unnecessary dangerous and extravagant and urges careful, conservative state development.
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John M. Slaton
L. G. Hardman
General Assembly
Slaton
Georgia
Farm support shifts threaten crop values says Thomasaville Press
The Thomasaville Press warns that towns once backing farms with farm products have swapped to heavy support, providing money and guano to run operations. As a result crops are bought with funds before harvest, worsening national conditions.
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Thomasaville Press
Adel News Critique On Government Farm Policy Impacts
The Adel News asserts that government farm reports depress prices, citing a recent drop of three dollars per bale in cotton after a production report. It argues government actions harm farmers while benefiting industrial and financial sectors, hoping a shift may come.
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Adel
Not Ready To Swap Shoes With Mr Coolidge
The speaker remarks on rapid public release of personal news and contrasts it with his own private life. He notes Mrs Coolidge and Mr Coolidge may suffer sniffles or ailments while a deer sighting or other events reveal themselves publicly within hours. He ends by asserting contentment with peace and happiness despite secrecy.
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Mrs. Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Detroit
Ford
Hoover-Coolidge
Georgia
Macon
Central of Georgia
Alabama
Florida
The
What Would You Do? Irritorial by W. T. Anderson
A Macon Telegraph feature explores examination of moral choices in daily life through W. T. Anderson’s provocative piece Irritorial, prompting readers to weigh ethical decisions. The essay considers public duty, personal responsibility, and social norms within a mid 20th century Southern context.
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W. T. Anderson
Macon
Thomaston Industrial Vision Promises Growth For City
The Thomaston Times plans an industrial development special edition around January 25. It notes a local tire maker expanded its Thomaston operations two and a half times and emphasizes Thomaston’s potential, regional pride, and cross county business ties with Taylor County.
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Thomaston Times
the Times
Thomaston
Upson County
Taylor County
Times
Dairying push and peanut industry drive in Georgia
The Turner county dairy shift to cow, hog and hen farming prompts 600 farmers milking cows with plans for expansion and a new Ashburn creamery boosting year round dairy markets. In Columbus, Tom Huston Peanut Co expands from a room to a major plant, planning 85 million dollars paid peanuts in 1929 and a target of 150 million packages yearly, elevating peanut production in the region. Columbus seeks new industries and jobs as the Detroit example shadows local woes.
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Turner
Ashburn
Ashburn Paper
Taylor County
Butler
Columbus
Tom Huston Peanut Company
Georgia
Alabama
Tom Huston
Jinstin
Tom Huston Peanut Co
Huston
Enquirer-Sun
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Counties Where No Divorces Granted In 1928 Georgia
The Thomasville Press notes nineteen Georgia counties with zero divorces in 1928. Twelve are in the south and seven in the north, including Baker Calhoun Catoosa Clinch Dawson Echols Fannin Harris Heard Jenkins Jones Lamar McIntosh Marion Quitman Schley Stewart Twiggs Webster. Population is small and residents are poor, yet the statement reflects well on that class.
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Georgia
South Georgia
North Georgia
Baker
Calhoun
Catoosa
Clinch
Dawson
Echols Fannin
Harris
Heard
Jenkins Jones Lamar
McIntosh
Marion
Quitman
Schley
Stewart Twiggs
Webster
Thomasville Press
Statue Honors Parmentier For Potato Intro to France
In tribute to peace heroes, a note recalls Antoine Parmentier who introduced the potato to France. His statue marks a court presentation to Louis XVI, proving a dish fit for a king and sealing Parmentier’s fame in French culinary history.
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France
Antoine Parmentier
Louis XVI
New Year Opens With Political Churn In DeKalb
The DeKalb New Era notes early year politics as Governor Hardman proposes an extra session to review a road bond. Opposition erupts instantly while preparations for a regular legislative session intensify expectations of a contentious summer session. Vendors joke about wheelbarrows and monkey wrenches ready to disrupt proposals.
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DeKalb
Hardman
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