Dear Savannah: A Convention Poem and Call to Attend
A poem titled Dear Savannah urges Rural Letter Carriers of Georgia to travel to Savannah for the state convention. It celebrates Savannah as host city, notes hotel and sea excursion options, and invites members and families to attend July events and a Sunday outing aboard a 100 mile sea trip. The piece cites poet Brother Bahr and editor commentary on using the poem for convention spirit.
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Brother Bahr
Savanah
Sevral
Georgia
Savannahi
Carroll
Otel
Conention
Savanah Beach
Ean Steamship Company
Counties Reach 100 Percent Paid Up In Seventh District
New counties Bartow Haralson and Whitfield join in achieving full paid up status for rural carriers by July 1 1984. State secretary distributes lists of carriers substitutes and retired carriers to county secretaries urging delinquent districts to collect dues and reach 100 percent before the state convention.
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Bartow
Haralson
Whitfield
Last Appeal Urges Public Help Before State Convention
An appeal urges readers to contribute clues to support the organization’s ongoing work. It frames the request as possibly the final plea before the state convention and emphasizes doing one's part to assist the cause.
Membership Standings Update Ahead of State Meeting
A district by district progress report shows totals reaching 1204 members with districts one through ten posting varied gains. The note expresses optimism that every district will hit 100 percent by July 17 and notes 842 members in the current total across all districts.
Vice President Letter to Brumfield Ky Rural Carriers Chief
A formal note from Carl V. Martin, vice president of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association, thanks Brumfield leaders for their strong response to a plea for stronger association effort this year. He praises loyalty, urges continued front against indifference, and offers service from the national office. Des Moines report awaited to confirm progress and confidence in the organization’s mission.
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Des Moines
Carl V. Martin
National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Being Talked About in the Community
A Winder News editorial argues that being discussed, even critically, signals importance and influence in the community. It contends that criticism reflects character and public interest, and that unfounded rumors fail if past lives are above reproach.
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Winder News
How One Woman Lost 20 Lbs. of Fat
A promotional piece urges women to take Kruschen Salts each morning for 80 days to shed fat and gain health. It touts skin clarity and buoyant health while recommending dietary cuts and weight checks, claiming a four week bottle is affordable.
The High Cost of Government in Georgia History
A speaker at the Georgia Press Association laments rising government costs in Georgia. He cites tax burdens, abandoned farms, and civil service spending, arguing for tax reform, fair assessments on owned equity, and broader voter participation to reduce taxes and empower taxpayers. He praises the press and urges citizens to vote and demand responsible governance.
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Atlanta
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Lumpkin County
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Texas
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Democratic Executive Committee
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Thhus
Oliver Cromwell
Charles
England
Great Britain
Morton
Massachusetts
Edward Everett
Electorial College
Gordon County
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Glynn
South
Slow progress on tax cuts due to job protection fears
The main difficulty in reducing taxes or government expenses is that any proposed cut touches someone's job or income. People mobilize quickly, rally friends, and push to retain their positions, delaying tax reductions.
Build Up that Skinny Child
Warning about underweight children and poor blood, urging parents to start Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. Claims iron and quinine boost red blood and purification, promising quick improvements in appetite, energy, and cheeks. Endorses the tonic as harmless and reliable for fifty years.
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Grove
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