Sampled clippings show varied regional notes and figures
A collage of items mentions Samuel Honeyball linked to a famed gold find, parking woes, a Georgia Woodmen of the World appointment, a bale of cotton near Corpus Christi sold in New Orleans for 1.50 a pound, and a Decatur family outing. It notes indictments in Grayson County with venue change to Dallas, bail set at 5000, liquor-on-transatlantic ships declines, price cuts by steamers, and Georgia producing notable claims like Ty Cobb and the Georgia watermelon.
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Abe
Corpus Christi
Texas
New Orleans
Court House
Grayson County
Grand Jury
Dallas
Dalles County
Adel News Seeks Poll Tax Exemption for Women
The Adel News argues for a poll tax exemption for women highlighting civic interest versus tax burden. It notes controversy around the Sherman riot cases, mentions English Masonry longevity claims, criticizes Taylor and Schley county highway delays, and reports a citizen committee to urge faster highway action.
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Adel News
Farm board chief may solve farm problem by seizing plutocrats
The Dawson News quips that Mr. Legge of the farm board grows angrier and may yet resolve farm issues by grabbing plutocrats and distributing their dough to farmers. Cotton, peanut, and wheat prices sag as markets weaken, signaling broader trouble.
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Legge
Farm Board
Dawson News
Exiles of Chicago Criminals Seen Leaving City
The Tribune reporter Lingle’s murder prompts warnings that criminals will seek distant habitats. The Columbus Ledger urges vigilance to keep such criminals from settling in Columbus, likely guiding police to be on the lookout.
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Chicago
Lingle
The
Tribune
South
Columbus
Columbus Ledger
Wealth and vows amid wary happiness in society
The Albany Herald notes that even a Rockefeller son’s marriage promises comfort but not guaranteed joy, urging that money cannot purchase lasting happiness while praising a Columbus Ledger-Enquirer society editor move and recalling local reflections on moral conduct and the legal system.
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The
Albany Herald
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Four-H youths may forge future farming progress in Wayne County
The Jesup Sentinel argues that 4-H Club boys and girls lead the way to modern farming. Educating the nation’s youth to adopt essential agricultural practices could reduce farm labor shortages and lift the county toward greater prosperity.
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Wayne Cunty
Jesup
Remembering a Fourth That Shaped Liberty and Children
A reminiscence contrasts old fashioned Fourth of July celebrations with modern quieter observances. A mother urges teaching children the meaning of liberty in terms they understand, noting the shift from noisy fireworks to safer, meaningful patriotism. The piece reflects on how 1776 founders are remembered by today’s generation.
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Thomasville
Davis
Douglasville
Practical optimism drives balanced rail service growth
The piece argues that railroads must continually invest in faster service and safety gear, while communities should avoid pessimistic isolation and unbridled optimism. Instead, a measured, facts based approach that studies local possibilities and collaborates with neighboring areas fosters diversification and shared regional prosperity.
Wild stories about Georgia travel dangers prompt Kentucky readers
A Bainbridge Post-Searchlight column recounts northern gossip that Georgia is a jail and hoboes’ ground. The piece notes locals deny mistreatment for courteous riders and defend Southern hospitality, contrasting rumors with personal experience.
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Georgia
Jersey
Bainbridge Post-Searchlight
Man Plans Long Life Despite Modern Habits
A Hartwell Georgia Sun feature recounts a man who followed strict health routines including twice daily brushing with a national toothpaste and regular medical exams. He never smoked or drank, slept eight hours, and golfed rarely, aiming to reach a hundred. His funeral is set for next Wednesday. He is survived by numerous specialists and health industry affiliates.
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Louie L. Morris
Hartwell
Sun
Freedom's message and the 1776 independence story
A reflective piece traces the July 4 1776 Declaration of Independence, outlining key events from North Carolina’s 1776 stand to the signing of the document. It recalls John Adams Jefferson Franklin and the signers, notes the last signatures in 1781, and urges every schoolhouse and public hall to display the Declaration to instill patriotism.
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North Carolina
Congress
Virginia
R. H. Lee
John Adams
Massachusetts
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Robert T. Livingston
Robert Williams
Richard Henry Lee
Jefferson
Thomas McKean
John Hancock
John Bull
Josiah Bartlett
New Hampshire
Dave
Chas. Carroll
Carrallton
John Hart
New Jersey
New York City
Button Gwinhelt
America
Georgia
Slaton Silent on Issues as Harris Urges Comment
Washington June 24 Senator Harris accused Georgia governor candidate John M Slaton of remaining strangely silent on Muscle Shoals matters and urged Mil ton to speak on expenditures. Harris also pressed for action on the League of Nations amid postwar European attitudes and current affairs.
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Slaton
Harris Charg
Washington, D. C
John M. Slaton
Georgia
United States
Wiliam J. Harris
Milton
Carp
Harris
United Stasi League of Nations
America
League
John H. Alcock Named Police Commissioner in Chicago
John H. Alcock is appointed as new police commissioner of Chicago, vowing a relentless war on crime gangs plaguing the city and pledging decisive action to restore order and safety for residents.
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John H. Alcock
New P' Re Missioner
Chicago
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Bee Herald
E. Beems
Offical Organ of
Taylor County
Eee
Butler
Amos R. Wells
Japan
di Jen
Grace
Gracej
Christian Herald
Samuel Honeyball
Christian Science Monitor
E. D. Rivers
Coungel
Woodmen of the World
Bean F. Hobby
Waycross
Decatur
Ty Cobb
Robby Jones
Young Stribling
Georgia Watermelon
Thomasville Press
Hoover
Sherman
Grayson A
National Guardsmen
George Hughes
Hughes
Greene County
Greensboro Herald-Journal
Jim
Herald-Journal
England
Makie
Bening Arnold
Bournemouth
Taylor and Schley
Highway Department
Moute Three
Sealey County
Taylor
J. B. Page
Sunday Ledger-Enquirer
Turner County
Bar Associations of
Atlanta
DeKalb County
Hutcheson
DeKalb Superior Court
Atlanta Papers
Tha
Clayton County News
Jonesboro
Bey
Abe Martin
Hamilton
Ivy
Jon
God
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