How Can We Get By In Hard Times Verse
A short verse from Ellaville Georgia in the Georgia R L C column edited by C GC Wall laments rising costs and travel strains. It pleads for restoration funds to cover fuel, heating, storage, and two hired men to cover tough routes, ending with a plea to "How can we get by" through hardship echoed by A C Bahr of Waseca Minnesota.
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Georgia
R.L.C
C. GC. Wall
Secy
Treas
Ellaville, Georgia
A. C. Bahr
Waseca, Minn
Harsh Winter Keeps Carriers at Hard Labor
A Waseca Minnesota letter describes the record snow, five foot drifts and extreme winter conditions hampering routes. The writer notes higher costs to operate two teams and the longer distances, comparing southern and northern winters and praising carriers for confronting mud and cold while awaiting thaw.
Retired Carrier Hurdle Carries on Successfully
On Sunday January 20 Mrs Wall Charles Jr and the editor's sister spent the day with W G Hurdle a retired rural carrier in Montezuma. He remained in a jolly mood despite days of illness and weakness after recent health scares while travelling with Mrs Hurdle to visit relatives in Texas before Christmas. He has long been the life of rural carrier gatherings and remained cheerful during his convalescence.
Blues Eased by Bill Hurdle’s Cheerful Spirit at Convention
The article praises Bill Hurdle for his long friendship with rural carriers and notes his recent suffering. It urges brethren to send cheers and best wishes, emphasizing his jolly presence as a sign that the blues lift when he is among friends.
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Jewell Levie
Brother Hurule
Bill Hurdle
Tiuer
Rural Carriers’ Association
Ill Rural Carrier George Garrett Recuperating At Home
The conductor of these columns, via Cecil H. Garrett, reports rural carrier George W. Garrett of Roberta has been on the sick list since early last fall but is now able to be up a little. He also practices law in his region and hopes to regain strength to resume duties soon. Readers are invited to send cheer notes.
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Fiiday
Cecil H. Garrett
George W. Garrett
Roberta
Bro Garrett
George
Lrethren
Welden Dies Suddenly At Acworth Home
Brother W. Paul Welden of Acworth Cobb county died suddenly at his home on Tuesday January 2 The rural carrier for about 29 years he is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs W J Yarbrough of Vinings and four sons W P Welden Jr Cartersville Dudley Robert and James Welden of Acworth Funeral services were held January 28 at the Methodist church in Acworth Rev J Shannon pastor assisted by Revs J G Collum and J L Plexico Welden was a long standing church member and prominent Mason with past worshipful master status The rural carriers and friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family
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W. Paul Welden
Acworth
Cobb County
W. J. Yarbrough
Vinings
W. P. Welden, Jr
Welden
Methodist Church
Masonic
Fayette County
Death of 11 year old Samuel Groves in Lincoln County
Samuel Groves, 11, son of Mr and Mrs W R Groves of Lincolnton, died in Augusta hospital last Sunday January 20 and was buried in Lincolnton Monday January 21. He leaves five brothers John Willie Jerry Groves of Lincolnton and Coleman Edwin Groves of Louisville Kentucky and four sisters Elizabeth Martha Frances Eleanor Rebecca Groves of Lincolnton. The notice expresses condolences and offers a religious consolation about the afterlife.
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Samuel Groves
W. R. Groves
Lincolnton
Augusta
John
Willie
Jerry Groves
Coleman
Edwin Groves
Louisville
Eiizabeth Groves
Martha Berry College
Frances
Eleanor
Rebecca Groves
City Carrier Seeks Trade to Rural Route Near Mr Wall
Chattanooga city carrier seeks transfer to a rural route in southwest Georgia. The message targets a willing colleague or supervisor to facilitate a geographic swap or job local relocation. No further specifics or contacts provided.
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Wall
Chattanooga
Georgia
Rural carrier seeks transfer to near Stewart county
A. Miller, City Carrier No. 502 in East Chattanooga Tennessee, requests a transfer to a rural carrier position in the Chattanooga area to be closer to Stewart County where his relatives live. He notes a two trip residential route and a take home salary of 2100 dollars after deductions, seeking replies from postal employees with similar pay in the same region.
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Chattanooga
Stewart County
A. Miller
East Chattarooga
Tenn
Rural Carriers Transfer and Reunion in Georgia Districts
The article notes Bro Jewell ad Levie of Monvezuind has resumed rural carrier duties after a four month absence due to a severe fracture from a street accident in Amputezuma. It details a series of route swaps among carriers Geo A Be, Macon, and Sawyer of Cuthbert, with contact now via Route No. 1 at Cuthbert. It honors the late Brother Sawyer’s leadership in the Third District and welcomes Brother Bell to the Sixth District. It also reports Leverie M. Washburn’s transfer to Oglethorpe and Geo H. Gardner’s retirement, plus E J. Thompson’s transfer to Chester and route consolidation with Eastman. The piece closes with praise for the newspaper’s columns after a commendation from Postmaster General Farley.
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Bro
Jewell Ad Levie
Monvezuind
Ollie Aiver
Smelig
Lie Skily
Amputezuma
Geo
A.be
Jacksonville
Macon
Sawyer
Cuthbert
Brother Bei
Brother Sawyer
Third District Association
Brother Bell
Levie M
Washburn
Unadilla
Oglethorpe
Macon County
Geo. H. Gardner
E J. Thompson
Plainfield
Dodge County
Chester
Bro. Thompson
B. F. Jessup
Eastman
Fourth District Banquet With State Officers Planned
The Fourth District will host a banquet at the Jackson Woman's Club House on Saturday evening February 6 at 6 o'clock. State officers Gordon H. Thompson and Mrs. N. F. Land will attend. the event promises dinner, a program, dancing, and a chance for carriers subs and auxiliary members and families from across the state to gather and enjoy good roads access from all directions.
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Gordon H. Thompson
N. F. Land
Jackson
Butts County
Jackson Woman's
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
A promotional weight loss pitch instructs fat individuals to take half a teaspoon of Kruschen Salts in hot water each morning. Readers are promised fat loss in three weeks, increased energy, clearer skin, and a younger feeling body, with a money back guarantee if not convinced. A quarter pound jar is advertised as lasting four weeks from any leading druggist.
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America
Fourth District R L C A banquet notices in Jackson
A fraternal notice invites carriers and their families to a Fourth District banquet in Jackson. President N F Land asks state and district officers and friends to attend and to advise intentions in advance for planning. Jackson serves portions of multiple districts, signaling a largely attended event with broad participation.
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N. F. Land
L. C. A. Jackson
Jackson
Brother Land
Bro. Land
Your Fortune in Your Hand Bracelets Card Readings
Discussion outlines palm lines known as bracelets or rascettes and their meanings in fortune telling. Bracelets indicate happiness, travels, inheritance, or misfortune depending on lines and marks. The piece promotes Mrs Jenning’s book Your Fortune in Your Hand and a hand chart service with mail instructions.
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Mount of
Luna
Mount of Luna
How to Make a Hand Impression in Ink or Lipstick
Instructions for making a palm print on paper, using ink or lipstick, then mailing a request with name address and 10 cents. Provides studio address in Atlanta and asks for a self addressed stamped envelope to receive a chart promptly.
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Alice Denton Jemsnings
Roswell Road
Atlanta
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Old Man Winter
George Garrett
W. P. Welden
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