Political musings and local notices mix in Ellis Island reference
A fragmented essay collection argues for political restraint by journalists and a six hour day, cites Ellis Island immigration figures, and notes plans for a July Fourth address by Congressman Chas Crisp in Fitzgerald. It also jokes about onions hurting markets amid farm labor shortages and burlesque commentary on politicians.
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Chas. Crisp
Georgia
Chamber of Commerce
Fitzgerald
Taxation cuts urged as Georgia legislature opens
The Oglethorpe Echo warns that state finances will dominate the session urging tax cuts rather than higher levies. It notes many taxes burden the people and cites potential savings from trimming the treasury. The paper also recalls Georgia law forbidding under sixteen from operating motor vehicles and reports a fatal accident in Valdosta where a thirteen year old driver was involved.
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Oglethorpe Echo
Georgia
Valdosta
Palmerites Win First Skirmish in Georgia Democratic Fight
The Palmer delegation from Georgia won a first skirmish by securing a seat at the national Democratic convention in San Francisco. The Columbus Enquirer-Sun editorial, and broader internal party disputes, are cited as factors, contrasting with the Watson-Smith faction and urging fair play and unity for the November election.
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Colmbus Enquirer-Sun
Palmer
Georgia
Enquirer-Sun
Atlanta
Smith-Matson
Democratic Executive Committee
Eorgia
Enquirer- Sun
Executive Committee
San Francisco
National Committee
Watson- Smith
Hop
Clark Howell
The
Atlanta Constitution
Quiet Valor Hidden From Warfronts
Postwar reflection notes ex servicemen rarely speak of overseas service. Many returned with scars and humility, avoiding self praise. A Whitfield veteran earned Croix de Guerre for loyalty to the flag and was quietly noted by his captain who traveled five hundred miles to acknowledge his record.
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Whitfield
Georgia Democrats Call for Fair Representation in National Convention
Leaders argue that upholding the national committee action would disenfranchise two thirds of Georgia’s primary voters and cede control to a minority. They urge the national convention to honor the majority’s consent and avoid dangerous ground, calling for fair treatment of Georgia’s voters.
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Georgia
Credentials Committee
National Committee
Convention
Union
Untitled wartime tribute lines praise unwritten heroes
The text extols real heroes as the backbone of America, praising their sacrifices for the world’s needs. It emphasizes humility, rejects self praise, and honors those who gave their best without seeking reverence.
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America
Georgia faces hundred million waste in crops and livestock
An Atlanta Journal report from the State College of Agriculture warns Georgia lost about 100,672,532 dollars last year to crop and animal waste. It details spoilage of five to six million bushels of sweet potatoes and losses across corn, hog cholera, cattle ticks, underfeeding, cotton grading, and oilseed crops, urging better seed, cultivation, and disease control to save millions.
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State College of Agriculture
Commonwealth
Stae
Georgia
Atlanta Journal
Fourteen Points Trust in Peace Shattered by War Forgeries
The speaker laments that the fourteen points, praised by President and Lloyd George, failed to be honored after armistice. Conquerors treated them as scraps of paper while nations pursued gains, sparking distrust and outrage among Americans and world powers alike.
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Lloyd George
Georgia Tax Burdens Must Not Be Increased
Speaker John N Holder opposes raising Georgia taxes at the 1920 legislature opening. He urges funding schools from intangible property and stresses tax fairness, warning against raising rates while cropland conditions worsen and incomes fall. He cites experience and Georgia’s state seal motto Wisdom Justice Moderation.
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Georgia
Atlanta
John N. Holger
House of Representatives
House
Bolder
Holder
Speaker Holder
State of
Ziron Iron Tonic Endorsed By Georgia Woman
Mrs J W Dysart of Cartersville Georgia, from a prominent local family, reports weakness and faintness, saying Ziron Iron Tonic helped her restore strength and better rest. The testimonial claims improved energy and a smoother daily routine after trying the tonic. A money back offer is mentioned.
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J. W. Dysart
Georgia
Cartersville
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Society of U.S. Jewelry Auctioneers
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Ziron
Huntsville
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Fort Valley
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