Crops Near Ready as Chevies and Fords Roll By South Georgia
The editor of the Nashville Herald notes tobacco and watermelon crops nears market in Georgia with better conditions than many states. He comments on wartime talk, local editor mentions, and Carrollton praise while urging unity and practical farming sense amid poverty and selfishness. Local reflections on community progress, county welcome, and the need for more residents conclude with views on living together and basic law.
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South Georgia
Georgia
Nashville Herald
Southeastern farmers shift crops to boost cash flow
The Baxley Banner notes business should rise as CCC workers and paying contractors contribute. Gro Horton the Ordinary and local preacher will be busy aiding couples. After decades reliant on cotton, farmers in the southeast are diversifying into other crops to generate cash, with a ready market for their food products.
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CCC
Franklin Quote on Taxes and Burdens Through Time
The speaker cites Benjamin Franklin noting taxes were heavy in his era and adds current burdens mirror past concerns. He argues taxation rises from government waste, pride, and folly, causing citizens to bear multiple layers of expense beyond direct levies. The quote frames taxes as a longstanding public finance challenge.
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Benjamin Franklin
Georgia Sparkles as Central Taylor County Shines
Thousands of tourists flood highways bound for Vacations and sightseeing. They chase Georgia’s beauty during a midseason showing where the state is likened to a vast park. Taylor county emerges as the central flower bed in this grand landscape.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Critics Say America Sells More Then It Sells Abroad
Critics argue the United States has become an importing nation and a haven for bargain hunters. They question why exports do not rise despite plentiful bargains and note that goods bought here must be shipped overseas. The piece cites historical comforts as proof of progress and praises American invention while lampooning passive local critics who only speak after meetings.
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United States
President needs co operation for nation’s prosperity
The speaker urges the President to receive co operation and sympathy from the masses against special privilege. He argues that broad support, service, and earnest prayers from the people will enable the nation to reach unprecedented heights of prosperity and happiness under strong leadership.
Georgia jail talks loom over Carrollton meeting
At the Georgia Press association annual gathering in Carrollton talk centered on a new county jail. The piece notes skepticism over whether the talk is a threat or boast and mentions Savannah as next year’s meeting host with Carrollton already enthused about a new jail plan.
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Georgia Press Association
Carrollton
Savyankah
Bill Biffem
Editorial Praises Roosevelt as a Great Humanitarian Leader
The Jackson Herald lauds President Franklin D. Roosevelt as the nation’s hardest working leader solving vexing problems, boosting business and agriculture, and ensuring employment and food for all. It calls him a greater humanitarian than any since the Son of Man.
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Jackson Herald
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt expected to secure Democratic nomination for second term
President Roosevelt is expected to be the Democrat’s nominee for a second term. The nomination is presented as a foregone conclusion with no coercion, to be by acclamation and without a roll call. Any attempt to nominate another on the floor would be overwhelmed by enthusiastic Bronx cheers.
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Roosevelt
White House
Bronx
Carroll County Times Notes Rise in Gear Collections
The Carroll County Times reports prosperity rising with Gear collections for the first half of this year showing $1,200,000 more than the same period last year. The City of Atlanta also posted $800,000 more than in the prior year period indicating broad gains.
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The
Carroll County Times
Atlanta
Watermelon Gift To President From Georgia Heartwarming Letter
The Cuthbert Leader notes the Georgia prize watermelon from the Moultrie Watermelon Festival was presented to Franklin Roosevelt. It praises him as a real American with a big heart and hopes he thought of his Georgia friends while eating his share.
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Georgia
Franklin Roosevelt
Youthful speeders warned as danger rises in Dawson
The Dawson News condemns underage drivers flaunting the law with cars racing at illegal speeds. It notes youths lack experience and awareness, risking their own safety and that of others while sensationally describing the thrill of speeding.
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Dawson News
Weeds Vacation Sparks Long Absence of Johnnie Spencer
The Macon Telegraph column by Johnnie Spencer remains absent as Weed explains a two week break to refresh the mind and tackle odd tasks. He jokes about restoring a back porch step, nails, a city auditorium debate, and avoiding a cy clone while balancing mollified neighbors and a chaotic domestic scene.
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Johnnie Spencer
Macon Telegraph
Weed
Highway Board
City
Jason
Shirley Hills
Talexter
Smarty
Jim
Eleanor
Use Your Head Mr Howard Confirms Cotton Tax Debate
The Calhoun Times cites reader Gene and J N Howard in a spirited exchange on cotton pricing under federal crop control. The letter argues three short crops prove the processing tax influences prices, while questioning the moral and economic right to regulate production by law.
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The
Calhoun Times
Gene
Canton
J. N. Howard
Mr. Howard
Revival of voluntary orchestras in Britain sparks hope for music
The piece celebrates a surge in community orchestras like the Surrey String Players, where shopkeepers and workers invest time and passion to create string ensembles without winds or percussion. It argues music thrives beyond radio, uniting all ages in a shared musical language. Revival of these voluntary groups offers a hopeful future for music.
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Britain
Surrey
Georgia business outlook brightens for fall season
A cautious AP survey in Georgia reports bank deposits rising in major cities and favorable crop prospects for tobacco and cotton. Merchants, banks, and builders anticipate a strong fall and winter, boosted by Federal Works Progress Administration funding and housing programs. Construction and farming incomes bolster the regional economy as Federal funds loom.
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Works Progress Administration
Georgia
Prises Greoning
Rolls County
Chalker Defends Roosevelt Aid to Georgia Farmers
A Hawkinsville reader praises President Roosevelt for relief measures aiding farmers in Georgia during hardships. He argues Congress bent constitutional norms to relieve humanity, cites Bankhead bill support, and recalls prior federal loans to railroads and banks. He questions criticism of emergency actions and urges gratitude for federal relief efforts.
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Hawkinsville
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Stability of Our Times and Divine Law
The article argues that upheaval in social, economic, and governmental spheres tests faith but that divine stability remains fixed. It cites Isaiah and Mary Baker Eddy, urging progress with discernment, the cleansing of impurity, and trust in divine Principle. It cautions against rigid materialism and promotes inner steadiness and reliance on God for guidance.
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Contron
God
Isaiah
Mary Baker Eddy
Howe
Gamaliel
Sanhedrin
Christi Science Monitor
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