Versatile Georgia Novelist and Poets Plea for Backbone
The passage hails Harry Stillwell Edwards of Macon as a leading Georgia novelist and notes Ernest Neal, Georgia’s poet laureate, born in Sparta and living in Calhoun. It comments on middle class woes, praises The Warm Springs Mirror bi centennial edition, and jokes about scientists measuring atomic nuclei versus bankers sending monthly deposit statements.
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Harry Stillwell Edwards
Macon
Georgia
Ernest Neal
Sparta
Calhoun
Abundant New Money Circulates as Herald Readers Hope
The Herald notes a plentiful money supply entering circulation and expresses a communal wish that every reader receives their full share while inviting readers to share in the distribution.
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Herald
Roosevelt push for broad veteran cuts faces Democratic criticism
Democratic leaders disclosed Monday that the administration’s economy bill plans a 10 percent reduction in Civil War pensions and contemplates sweeping cuts in all other forms of veterans' compensation. The move signals a major retrenchment in veterans benefits as part of broader budget measures.
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Roosevelt
Wondering Motive Behind Murder of a Spouse
The writer ponders whether malice or madness drives a person to kill a mate and then commit suicide. Either way the piece condemns the initial act and suggests it would be acceptable if the second act did not occur.
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O. K
Debaters Clash Over 18th Amendment Repeal in Atlanta
In the Piedmont Hotel convention hall Atlanta Senator G A Weaver Thomaston and Representative Jas L Cartledge Richmond County debated repeal Cartledge argued for repeal while Weaver opposed The event charged 10c admission with proceeds going to Atlanta charity fund Audience reacted with evident amusement at Weavers performance.
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G. A. Weaver
Thomaston
Jas. L. Cartledge
Richmond County
Piedmont Hotel
Atlanta
Cartledge
Weaver
Railway President predicts fare cuts soon
L A Downs, president of the Tri poii Central railroad, foresees a general railroad fare reduction in the near future. He adds that earlier cuts will boost passenger traffic quickly.
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L. A. Downs
Tripoii Central Railroad
Gasoline and Corn Juice Show Cost Savings for Cars
A recent experiment demonstrates that combining gasoline with corn juice can reduce operating costs for motor cars and aid grain farmers by offering a feasible alternative fuel, addressing both fuel expenses and agricultural supply issues.
Longtime Washington aide Eddie Savag retires after 64 years
The Charlton County Herald notes the retirement of Eddie Savag, a 77 year old African American who served as a door keeper for the Secretary of State and near the Capitol. It expresses confidence in a new leadership under Mr. Hoover and outlook of brighter days ahead for the nation.
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Washington
Eddie Savag
Capitol
Mr. Hoover
Deceit and Trickery Rekindled in Old Rivalry
A brief noted reflection on Jacob and Esau, comparing ancient duplicity to modern stories of property disputes, concluding that the era still favors clever Jacobs as prosperity follows.
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Jacob
Esau
Esaus
Jacobs
Fanning
County Times
Ripley Says Linotypes Could Print All World Words Fast
Ripley claims a 100 linotype setup could typeset every word in all languages in under 12 days. He asserts the same timing would cover all humanly acquired vocabulary from 50 million years.
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Ripley
Installment Tax Payments Ease County Burden
Property owners in several counties are paying taxes by installments to reduce delays and avoid long accumulations. The plan eases cash flow for taxpayers and keeps state and county money available rather than waiting 2 to 3 years.
Georgia higher education faces financial strain amid public indifference
The text praises Georgia’s colleges and universities while noting their financial struggles. It contrasts strong campus advantages with perceived neglect by the state, including public schools receiving negligible attention compared with broader state interests.
Roosevelt praised as crisis eases nation faces forward
The Atlanta Journal lauds President Roosevelt for steering the country through financial distress. It credits prompt leadership and congressional support for stopping panic, stabilizing banking and business, and moving toward permanent security and prosperity.
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Roosevelt
Atlanta Journal
Congress
House
America
The successful fellow believes he can and does it
The speech notes that the winning person acts on belief in what cannot be done while others doubt. It contrasts employers who say cannot with those who try, declaring belief as half the battle. The article also mentions a Friday session in the National House with flowers to Lt. Gov. Bray and Eddie Cantor's introduction to the House by Rep. Kopplemann.
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National House
Boylan
New York
Rainey
House
Gov
Bray
Eddie Cantor
Kopplemann
Connecticut
Washington
Roosevelt Takes Oath On Bible With Faith Hope Charity
Washington dispatches report President Roosevelt swore in on an open Bible. He placed his hand on the Bible and cited First Corinthians 13 with its triad faith hope and charity. The moment is seen as revealing the leader’s inner sentiments and moral aims.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
House The House Feeble Cut On Salaries Sparks Criticism
Adel News comments on a meager House effort to cut officeholder wages, noting large earners still receive similar pay while farmers, carpenters, planters, painters, and blacksmiths struggle to make ends meet and pay taxes.
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House of Representatives
Adel
Land value endures for home owners and farmers alike
Sylvester Local urges readers that farm land remains highly valuable and insists owners should not abandon mortgages. He compares land worth to past prices of 75 dollars per acre and advocates digging in to preserve homeownership, even if it takes decades to pay.
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Sylvester
Taylor county farmers brace for record food crop year
Farmers register for government loans but plan a live-at-home program as they prepare land for the largest crop in county history. Dairies stay active with cows, chickens and hogs as sidelines while cotton remains a surplus crop.
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Taylor County
Farming Outlook Brightens as Taylor County Harvest Nears
The article notes forthcoming shipments of asparagus, fruits, vegetables, melons, and main crops from Taylor County farms. Prices look favorable this year, with the four year panic soon forgotten. It critiques the idea that people always get what they deserve, arguing rewards depend on others more than fate.
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Taylor County
Four Page Wiregrass Farmer Reflects Ad Pressure and Pride
The Wiregrass Farmer in Ashburn explains cutting to four pages due to advertising limits. The editor urges merchants to advertise to sustain the paper and community, noting eight pages better reflect town pride and support creditors, rents, and operations.
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Ashburn
Wiregrass Farmer
Dispatch and News
Hawkinsville
The Sincerest Plea of a Farmer for Fair Wealth Sharing
A farmer narrator argues America has abundant resources including food and cotton, but wealth is concentrated among few. He urges fair sharing, warns against debt and mortgages, and laments government reliance while stressing the value of hard work and staying independent on a farm. He cautions about old age loneliness and the risks of borrowing to farm.
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América
America
Egypt
Carrie Nation
Sports flourish as archery and many games grip the nation
The piece catalogs diverse sports from archery to dog racing, noting spring training camps for baseball, basketball in full swing, billiards nightly tours, bowling rising in popularity, court tennis peak, fencing in many gyms, handball thriving, and ice hockey drawing thousands weekly, illustrating broad athletic interest nationwide.
The Tipster Who Helps The Public News
A newspaper relies on readers to tip them about important items. The paper cannot be everywhere and misses stories without local calls. By giving the news to the paper, the public gains timely information.
Middle Georgia Fat Stock Show Heads to Macon
The Middle Georgia Fat Stock Show convenes in Macon on April 20 and 21, featuring high quality hogs and cattle from Aberdeen Angus steers to Hampshire hogs. Auctions follow the show with Weatherly Stock Farm showing the Aberdeen Angus and Hampshire hog entries, while Middle Georgia College and J. T. Hudson fatten and show Duroc Jersey barrows. James Dykes feeds skim milk and corn to three crossbred barrows, and Blackley county producers also participate.
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Middle Georgia
Macon
Aberdeen Angus
Hampshire
Weatherly
Middle Georgia College
J. T. Hudson
James Dykes
Blackley County
Springtime Encouragement Amid Endless Indebtedness
A reflective piece notes spring returning despite debt and disaster. It urges memory of past woes while recognizing each new year builds on the previous, celebrating budding trees and children's laughter as signs of renewal.
Return to the Lord urged as nation faces ruin
The piece laments economic collapse and widespread distress, blaming wealth, war debts, and lax morals. It urges repentance, adherence to the Ten Commandments, and a divine return to righteousness to restore the state. The author criticizes politicians and calls ministers to speak out against sin and folly.
Maintaining the Right of Way Epitaph Recalled
A newspaper note recalls the saying Here lies the body of William Day who dies maintaining his right of way and contrasts dead right with being dead wrong. The quip warns motorists and pedestrians to yield for safety.
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William Day
Every loss teaches men to be wiser
A fragment from a 19th century sentiment column notes that every loss teaches men to grow wiser, reflecting on resilience and personal growth through hardship.
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