Haircut Price War Sparks Five Cent Shaves in North Carolina
A local price war lowers haircuts to five cents as barbers spar over cuts. J L Taylor of Talbotton has acquired the Southwest Georgian, adding to his chain of weekly Georgia papers. The piece notes travel map use from stations and lists a Pennsylvania bill proposing to drop the firearm sale age to 12, arguing fewer incidents under 21.
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North Carolina
J. L. Taylor
Talbotton
Southwest Georgian
Ft. Gaines
Middle
West Georgia
Word of Encouragement Lifts a Failing Day
A reflective glimpse notes that moments of encouragement or a talk with a trusted friend can restore resolve. It emphasizes how inner support and kindness steady a person, helping them move forward with renewed hope and a song in their heart.
Albany woman re-elected head of Georgia Federation of Business Women
Mrs Glora C Conroy of Albany was re elected president of the Georgia Federation of Business Women's and Professional clubs in a discussion on employment of women. Painted lips and a pretty face were cited as symbols of the flapper era during the remarks.
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Glora C. Conroy
Albany
Georgia Federation of Business Women’s and Professional Clubs
Emily Woodward Emerges as Brenau Academy Speaker
Commerce News reports Miss Emily Woodward has gained statewide notice as a platform speaker. She led forums across the state during the year and was chosen as Brenau Academy's baccalaureate speaker last Sunday night.
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Emily Woodward
Yonder
Brenau Academy
Commerce News
President Roosevelt on labor wages and hours message
Roosevelt presents enduring truths in a labor wage and hour message. The text highlights core principles of fair labor standards and worker rights, indicating the significance of timely reforms and government interest in equitable economic practices. The article frames these ideas as pivotal for national policy discussions.
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Roosevelt
Warm Springs fund drive aims to boost responses
Those who have not replied to the call to show a warm spot for Warm Springs will be given a chance to do so within the next days. Taylor has a quota of 314.50 dollars she should easily raise by aiding a worthy cause as we build our state.
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Taylor
Local Editor Seeks Positive News Over Misdeeds
Newspaper editors prefer printing good news about community members over reporting misdeeds, though they seek all news. The aim is to avoid harming reputations of solid families while still informing readers.
Duke of Windsor Seeks Wallis After Divorce
Daily note records the Duke contacting Wallis Simps on after divorce. The only quote repeated is poor ry, and a prediction that marriage may dull the urgency of her pleas to hurry. Also mentions Cordele Dispatch praise for Harry Stillwell Edwards book Sons and Fathers as a top best seller.
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Duke of Windsor
Wallis Simpson
Cordele Dispatch
Harry Stillwell Edwards
Georgia Debt Write-Off Leads To US Loans History
The Dawson News notes that since 1836 the federal government loaned Georgia 1,051,322 and 26 states 28,101,644.91, totaling billions today. After a century of efforts to recover, the government abandoned collection and Georgia shows no record of the debt on its books, with other states unpaying as well.
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Georgia
Europe
Dawson News
Appointment of Marion Allen as Georgia tax collector
The administration is commended for naming Marion Allen to succeed Eugene Page as collector of internal revenue in Georgia. Allen has strong party service and was endorsed by Senator Russell, while Senator George endorsed Gene Matheson. The differences between the Senators’ positions remain unclear.
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Marion Allen
Internal Revenue
Georgia
Eugene Page
Russell
George
Gene Matheson
Believed frostproofing for crops uses cellulose coats
Grady county tung oil nut growers and peach farmers south of Macon consider a perforated cellulose mantle for trees to block unfriendly insects and frost. A liquid spray seals the perforations to raise interior temperature briefly, then fades as the film disappears.
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Grady County
Macon
Jack Frost
Georgia voters urged to adopt amendment on farm agents
A June 8 proposed constitutional change would clarify the employment of county farm agents and home demonstration agents in Georgia. It states no new jobs or taxes, and emphasizes existing funding from federal state and county sources, noting substantial county coverage and ongoing valuable service.
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Georgia
Judge Munro Tells Of Victory In His First Case
The story recounts Judge Munro of Buena Vista and his nephew Henry Smith Munro, praising him as highly esteemed. It recalls Ex Judge George P. Munro, now practicing in Columbus, describing a case where he postponed a drunk church attendee to seek sobriety, winning a lighter sentence and a personal victory.
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Judge Munro
Eugene Anderson
Munro
Buena Vista
Henry Smith Munro
Taylor County
George P. Munro
Chattahoochee Circuit
Columbus
Nat LE. Harris
C. Frank McLaughtin
George Munro
Althoug
Excellent Appointment of Marion Allen as U S Collector
Atlanta Journal notes broad support for President Roosevelt’s nomination of Marion H. Allen to be Georgia’s U S Collector of Internal Revenue. Allen, a Baldwin County native, Georgia House member, New Deal advocate, former Georgia campaign director for Roosevelt and Richard Russell, and recent Federal Housing Administrator director in Georgia, praised for public service and expected to uphold high standards.
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Roosevelt
Marion Allen
U. S. Collector of Internal Revenue
Georgia
Senator Russell
Allen
Iwi
Baldwin
State University
Georgia House of Representatives
Richard B. Russell
Federal Housing Administration
Russell
Marion H. Allen
W. E. Page
Internal Revenue
Page
Atlanta Journal
Taylor County Women Embrace Home Demonstration Clubs
Taylor county women show strong interest in Home Demonstration work and Home Clubs. The program offers useful guidance, especially for the upcoming canning season, promising practical benefits from the Demonstrator’s help.
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Taylor County
Argent
Butler Brims With Citizens Who Create Jobs
The best citizen is one who provides employment and enables others to build successful lives. Butler is blessed with many such individuals who grow businesses and raise other homes and citizens in the community.
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Butler
Georgia voters face 26 amendments on June 8 ballot
Zach Arnold, vice chairman for the amendment campaign, predicts an overwhelming passage. Six amendments affect the entire state including old age pensions and tax exemptions for homes, farms, and furniture. The package, endorsed by the Democratic convention and Rivers administration, follows progressive reforms, while unemployment insurance remains separate and Georgia plans to join national social security after the election.
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Zach Arnold
Mr. Arnold
Georgia
Rivers
Macon
Rivers Administration
What American schooling gives to all children
The piece argues that summer break affects nearly twenty million kids and critiques the aim of schooling, favoring the social education public schools provide. It highlights that public schools teach children to relate across social strata and accept human nature as similar, a key democratic lesson.
June’s hopeful voice in a town calendar
From the Columbus Ledger, the piece extols June as a month of graduates brides crops and vacations. It notes the health and happiness it brings while acknowledging scorching days and cool mornings. It ends with a poetic line about perfect June days.
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The
Columbus Ledger
Earth
Parlor Carpet Then and Modern Household Aspirations
Fifty years ago a family felt elite when it could buy an ingrain carpet for the parlor. Today similar households demand a car a radio and an electric ice box to feel satisfied with their level of comfort and status.
Days of Legalized Whiskey Were Bad Days
Greg Hill of Butler Georgia argues against legalizing whiskey, warning that legalization leads to greater social harm rather than control. He cites violent crime, personal tragedy, and historical examples to urge stronger prohibition and continued education.
Georgia Democrats and oath of allegiance in primary vote
The document notes a pledge required from Democratic primary voters to support the party nominee and platform. It recounts the 193? primary with candidates for governor and other offices, and describes the Macon platform urging tax, education, health, and reform measures. It mentions legislative actions to fund schoolbooks, seven term schools, rural routes, health care funding, and hospital improvements.
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Richard BR
Eugene Talmadge
Theate
E. D. Rivers
Charles Rody
Blanton Fortson
Macon
Democ
Georgia
Geo
Millville
State Hospital
Rockefeller Memorial Highlights Vast Philanthropy
The article emphasizes John D. Rockefeller's enduring memorial through extensive charitable giving, noting his wealth directed to charities surpasses that of any other figure in history. It frames his philanthropic work as the defining legacy of his life and era.
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John D. Rockefeller
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