Democratic rhetoric and editorial quips in Georgia and Oklahoma
Quotes from The Dallas News and Bainbridge editor Pat Griffin reveal partisan jabs at Senator Cohen and Roosevelt, with asides on Alfalfa Bill Murray, Al Smith opposition, and shifting Florida real estate advertising. The text satirizes campaign tactics, editorials, and political commentary of the era.
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Bill Murray
Oklahoma
Murray
Hin
Roosevelt
al Smith
Wit Rogers Sees World Growing Tough for People
Fragmentary OCR note reflects Wit Rogers musing that all of creation thrives except humans. He notes the reaptables are growing and suggests people have created their own troubles by choices, with little else specified and no clear events or dates.
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Rogers
Herald Picks For Congressman And Governor
The Herald endorses Hon. T. Hicks Fort of Columbus for Congress to replace Judge Crisp. It also backs Hon. C. H. Neisler as a fellow nominee and suggests W. T. Anderson as a candidate for Governor.
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T. Hicks Fort
Columbus
Herald
Judge Crisp
C. H. Neisler
W. T. Anderson
Nevin Named Managing Editor of Calson Citizen
Mr. H. W. Nevin son of the late James B. Nevin former editor of the Atlanta Georgian succeeds Mr. T. Y. Horan as managing editor of the Cal son Citizen. Like his father he is described as an able and forceful writer.
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H. W. Nevin
James B. Nevin
Atlant Georgian
T. Y. Horan
Calson Citizen
Mr. Nevin
Reynolds man tipped for Governor by Her wid group
The Her wid party nominates Hon. CG H Neisler of Reynolds as best qualified for Governor. Huey Long resigns all committee memberships after bitter attack. Covington editor cites a stale Athens professor talk and poor jokes.
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Herwid
CG. H. Neisler
Reynolds
Huey Long
Louisiana
Friday
Conoraas
Athens
Covington
Alma Times Editor Files Congressional Run in 8th District
Alma Times editor Braswell Deanj announced his bid for Congress in the 8th district. He published 25,000 extra copies of his paper last week and distributed them district wide to promote his campaign believed to be a paid advertisement strategy.
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Braswell Deanj
Alma Times
Dean
Georgia primary reform sparks county state tie debate
The Atlanta Constitution endorses a uniform primary law but opposes merging county and state primaries. It warns that combining them would have serious consequences for both levels of government and advocates holding county primaries alongside the state election.
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Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Taylor County Boasts Strong Convict and County Agent Services
The piece highlights Taylor County's claim to having the best and most economically raw convict system in the state. It argues the county agent is worth more to the county than his salary many times over, and notes the high value of the home demonstration agent's services as well.
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Taylor County
Roy _McGinty
Calhoun. Times
Red Cross
Caryle
Foy Favored for Tay Lor County Representative Seat
Rumors claim J T Childs may retire from Tay lor county's House race and Senator Neisler may not run. Many names circulate, with Hon. C W Foy seen as the most popular potential candidate due to his prior service and unblemished record.
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J.T. Childs
Taylor County
Neisler
C. W. Foy
Candidacy and retirements in Alabama school leadership
The text admires Senator Heflin and Huey Long as altruistic leaders, notes M. D. Collins of Fairburn announcing his run for State School Superintendent, and discusses Dr. Duggan’s term ending. It endorses Collins, calls for nominations to close, and questions Duggan’s leadership as Alabama’s school system faces upheaval.
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Heflin
Alabama
Huey’ Long
M. D. Collins
Fairburn
Collins
Duggan
Dr. Duggan
Judge Mc Laughlin to Seek Re-election in Circuit
The judge announces candidacy to succeed himself as judge of the circuit with strong local support. No opposition is expected as he remains widely loved and respected by the people in the region. Rumors of a higher race for Congress were quelled by his public statement.
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McLaughlin
Congress
Crisp
Judge McLaughlin
Mel Laughlin
Friends of Senator Neisler Consider Running for Representative
Friends of Senator H. Neisler had hoped he would run for Representative from Taylor County in the upcoming election but he is likely to decline due to demands on his personal business. Neisler earned an enviable senate record from the 28th district, serving the people with great personal sacrifice, and his retirement would be a loss to state government for his many friends.
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H. Neisler
Taylor County
Neisler
Senate
Newnan Herald
Bter
Russell
Gene Talmadge
Rae
Talmadge
Edwards
Valdosta
Butler editor extols Georgia charm and spring flowers
Benns of Butler praises Georgia charm with pink Peach blossoms and bright hats as regional papers note flowers from dogwood and azaleas to Japanese poppies and verbena. The piece highlights widespread beauty along highways, hillsides, and coastlines, as reflected by local readers.
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Benns
Butler
Georgia
Middle Georgia
Southwest Georgia
Coast
Golden Isles
Mr. Beans
North Georgia
Jackson
Mie
Holder
Debating the Hoover Era Deficit and Soldier Bonus Claims
Editorial questions Administration excuses for a two billion deficit arguing the soldier bonus and veteran relief do not justify tripling Department costs from 1927 to Hoover’s second year. It notes Agriculture, Post Office, Labor, Shipping, Commerce, Justice, and other rises, dismissing tax-cut blame and urging matching expenditures to revenue declines after the 1929 stock market collapse.
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Federa
Department of Agriculture
Hyde
Farm Board
Hoover
Department of Labor
Bourdarded
Cmmerce
Department
Commerce
Department of Justice
Department of Attorney
Mitchell
Hamilton
Editorial on avoiding campaign propaganda in weekly papers
Walton Tribune argues against printing free publicity from candidates in state primaries. It urges publishers to resist ad pressure from national advertisers and city stores, stating country papers must serve rural readers and use their space for legitimate publicity.
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National
Walton Tribune
SENATOR Crisp Promised for Georgia as Harris Death Creates Seat
The Americus Times-Recorder applauds Judge Charles R Crisp as a leading Georgia candidate for the U S Senate vacancy created by Senator Harris death. The piece lauds Crisp record in Congress, leadership on the Ways and Means Committee, and broad support across Georgia Washington and beyond. It contrasts Crisp with Governor Russell noting Crisp’s national experience and readiness to serve Georgia in the Senate.
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Americus Times-Recorder
The
Times-Recorder
Chas. R. Crisp
Americus
U. S. Senate
Wm. J. Harris
Georgia
Washington
U. S Senate
Judge Crisp
Third
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Chas. F. Crisp
Famie
Seldony
House of Representatives
Americas
Crisp
United States
House’ of Representatives
People of
Dick” Russell
Senate
Russell
United States Senate
State politics and endorsements in Bainbridge Post Searchlight
The Bainbridge Post Searchlight reviews Georgia races with senatorial and gubernatorial mentions. It endorses Hon. W. H. Duckworth for Attorney General and outlines potential candidates like Ed Rivers, H. B. Edwards, John R. Lewis, John J. Kelly, Eugene Palamadge, Eq Maddox, and George Carswell, while signaling a wait-and-see run-over strategy before June 3 nominations. It also criticizes Hoover’s housing plan and taxes, referencing historic figures.
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United States Senate
Chas
Ai Crisp
U.S. Senate
H. B. Edwards
Waldbath
John R. Lewis
Louisville
John J. Kelly
Eugene Palemadge
South Georgia
Eq’ Maddox
Rome
George Carswell
Irwinton
W. H. Duckworth
Cairo
Assembly
Alexander
Stephens
Ben
Hill
Robert Toombs
Women more broad minded than men claim editor
Ruth Neal associate editor of the Millan News argues women are broader minded than men. She cites as evidence that no woman refused to vote for a candidate simply because he was a man.
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Ruth Neal
Millan News
Candidate Crisp Seen as Harris Success in Georgia
The Cedartown Standard notes Georgians favor Judge Crisp for Senator Harris's seat, praising his ability and proven statesmanship. It predicts a close race but argues Crisp’s balance of experience against inexperience in national affairs makes him the better choice for Georgia’s most important office.
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Cedartown Standard
Wm. J. Harris
Judge Crisp
Harris
Crisp
Georgia
County highways funded by state and federal aid
The Thomasville Press urges readers that highway construction costs do not burden county taxpayers. It explains state and federal road funds come from auto licenses and gate taxes and are used solely for building and maintaining roads. Counties not pursuing funds lose potential gains for their own counties.
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Thomasville
Paneria
Thomas County
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Jon
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Dallas News
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Bainbridge
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Biwiy
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Ople
Marie Antiohette
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