Beautiful tribute for Mr N B Benns in Butler Georgia
Obituary note from Butler Herald memorializes N B Benns long time printer and Wrightsville Headlight staffer.гляд Mr Benns died last Thursday age 30 funeral held in Butler with Rev Gilbert and Rev Smith officiating. colleagues and friends express sorrow and praise his faithful work and humble character.
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N. B. Benns
Chas. D Rountree
Wrightsville
Mr. Benns
Mr. Rountree
Brooks ‘Benns
Benns
North Georgia
Butler
Georgia
Gilbert
Smith
Charlie Benns
Butler Herald
Exiled Alfonso XIII Dies in Rome After Series of Heart Attacks
The 54-year-old former King of Spain, Alfonso XIII, died in exile in Rome after suffering a sequence of heart attacks beginning February 18. The Boston News Letter, America’s first newspaper, was founded in 1704 by John Campbell of Boston and ran regularly for over 70 years.
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Alfonso XIII
Spain
Rome
Boston News Letter
America
John Campbell
Boston
Elimination at trials colors the wedding tale in town gossip
An elderly man wonders if the groom is the man. A melancholy youth says he was eliminated in the preliminary tryouts. The Valdosta Times notes the amusing misreading of a wedding scene as well as lighter news from readers.
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Valdosta
Arkansas preacher on circuit calls for strength grace and sense
A circuit preacher writes that people want a man who can preach like a bishop sing like a trained choir make fires sweep the house and ring the bell. He says he would gladly do all this if he had more strength grace and sense.
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Arkansas
Paths of Glory and Courage Across Trials
The narrator urges resilience amid rain and risk, urging digging for gold despite umbrellas and silk handkerchiefs. It notes many roads from Tribulation settlement and the chance to befriend Trouble while feeling lost. It warns that a high seat invites questions and ends with a call to endure to reach glory.
Classroom Speech Reveals Early Language Gains
Report notes that students in elementary classrooms show clear verbal skills from early readings and that this facility of speech often appears in later schooling levels from high school to college.
Talmadge Delivers Talk to Americus Ladies Night
Herman Talmadge son of Georgia’s governor addressed the Americus Junior Chamber of Commerce ladies night banquet. He spoke on the Far Eastern situation and Japan highlighting that Georgia will hear more about him in coming years.
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Herman Talmadge
Georgia
Americus
Americus Junior Chamber of Commerce
Talmadge
Japan
Americus Times-Recorder
Atlanta Journal Celebrates Historic Milestones
The Atlanta Journal marks 68 years and outlines its pioneering steps since 1887 with the Woman's Page, 1901 Sports Page, 1912 Sunday Magazine, 1919 Rotogravure, 1922 Newspaper Radio Station, and 1935 Wire-photo. The piece congratulates the paper and wishes continued success.
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Atlanta Journal
Woman's Page
Journal
Ramspeck Backed by Journal of Labor Editor Views
The letter lauds Congressman Ramspeck for his service to district and state. It criticizes J E Stewart for running for Congress in 1942 on an open shop platform and cites Hatch Act concerns. The writer predicts strong labor district support for Ramspeck and humorously notes potential political backlash for Stewart and his son.
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Ramspeck
Journal of Labor
Congress
Stewart
Robert Ramspeck
Fith
United States
Bob’ Ramspeck
Kneck
Beyond Georgia Jurisdiction on Open Shop Labor Bill
In February editorial counsel argues Georgia cannot enforce Edwards bill requiring open shop on defense projects. Since most funding is federal, contracts must follow federal rules or be struck down. Courts would likely overturn state overreach, as federal authority governs project terms and labor conditions.
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H. B Edwards
Georgia
National Labor Relations Board
Edwards
Press Institute in Athens Fosters Editor Fellowship and Exchange
The Athens gathering of the Press Institute highlighted inspiration from speakers and round table talks. Editors valued the fellowship, information exchange, and entertainment, noting the event enriches the editorial life despite long days. Jack Majors leaves Ocilla Star to take a more responsible post alongside J J. Flanders remains with the Star's weekly publication.
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Press Institute
Athens
The
Institute
Editors' Forum
Jack Majors
J J. Flanders
Ocilla Star
Star
Flanders
Wesleyan Alumnae Fascinated by Madame Chiang Kai-shek Profile
Macon readers of the Telegraph Sunday magazine praised Eunice Thomson’s piece about Mary Ling Soong who entered Wesleyan in 1908 at age ten. After graduation she returned to China and rose to prominence as Madame Chiang Kai-shek, wife of Generalissimo and director of China’s air forces.
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Wesleyan College
Macon
Telegraph Sunday
Eunice Thomson
Mary Ling Soong
Wesleyan
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Generalissimo of
Air Forces of
Where Is the State of Many In this Riddle
A playful answer describes a U S state as bounded by affection and family, with population and broomsticks as chief outputs. It credits Adam and Eve with discovery while seeking paradise, notes sultry climate, and jokes about a road via the first pair of blue eyes encountered.
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Saue
United States
Paradise
Tha
A Prayer for Peace and Brotherhood
A religious plea by Rev. J. D. Smith of Reynolds Georgia for world peace and human brotherhood. The prayer laments war’s horrors, pleads for humility and justice, and asks for God to temper violence and guide nations toward peaceful cooperation. It calls readers to gratitude for freedom and a renewed commitment to universal love and peace.
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J. D. Smith
Reynolds, Ga
Earth
Postmaster Seeks In-Office Mail Addressing Window
Visiting postmaster notes properly addressed letters and poor handwriting waste time and hinder efficiency. He suggests establishing a dedicated window in each post office where mail could be addressed and postage affixed under a clerk's supervision.
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Uncle Sam
Chilean Nitrate Sales Hit New High for Year Ended June 30 1940
World sales of Chilean nitrate of soda reached 1 984 833 short tons for the year ending June 30 1940 the highest in recent years. U S shipments totaled 720 709 tons after deductions for transshipments with agriculture the major end use. The review notes war disruptions may limit European demand but expects U S and other markets to grow and mentions U S Government purchases of 0 000 tons as strategic material.
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Chielan Nitrate Sales’ Corporation
United States
U. S
Defense Supplies Corporation
Delta Experiment Staion
Mississippi
Pennsylvania Experiment Station
Gems of Thought on Honesty and Honor
A collection of aphorisms praising honesty and honor from figures like Carlyle Hazlitt Shaw Mary Baker Eddy and J P Morgan. The quotes urge truthfulness, integrity, and keeping promises as essential values guiding life and conduct.
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Mary Baker Eddy
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Chas. Benns, Jr
E. Cox
Bus
Mgr
Official Organ Taylor CO
Jacob
Ohio
Folks Huxford
Clinch County
the Press Institute
Prince of Peace
Bill Bazemore Hutler
Gia
Rothmasted
England
Carlyle
Hazlitt
G. B. Shaw
J. P. Morgan
W. M. Brown, JR
P. A. Jenkins
Taylor County
Pive Sy Florsheim
Florsheim
Macon Shoe Co
Thin Bird Street
Dilacon
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