Gossip and editorials from a Savannah paper mix politics
A fragmentary satirical voice rails at William Randolph Hearst and local figures while noting police and governor concerns. It touches on car accidents, gasoline shortages, a rural carriers convention, press competition, and ends with news of Dr Neal L Anderson selling an automatic typewriter carriage return device to Remington.
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Dalton Citizen
Dalton News
Neal L. Anderson
Independent Presbyterian Church
Savannah
Remington Typewriter Company
Man Cannot Buy Access to State Institutions or Immunity
A prose depiction condemns bribery and corruption as futile against inexorable law and mortality. It asserts that money cannot secure a seat in the legislature, a university degree, or exceptional status, nor prevent the final dissolution of the body. The piece links wealth with no special exemption from universal limits.
Georgia and Florida Brace for Growth Across Cities and Farms
The Thomasville Press notes unprecedented progress across Georgia and Florida. Massive construction and improvements sweep cities towns and highways, signaling a bright era of prosperity that has begun and will intensify in coming years.
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South
Georgia
Florida
Thomasville Press
Georgia court sees liquor and women shape capital felonies
T R Gress assistant attorney general says alcohol and women were principal or contributing causes in 95 percent of capital felony cases before the Georgia Supreme Court in five years. Robbery formed the majority of the remaining cases. The statement alarms observers about state conditions.
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Surame Court
T. R. Gress
Caase
Spiritual Ruminations on Selfishness and God’s Movements
A reflective piece questions obsession with self and sadness veiling life. It ponders why hearts stay troubled and recalls that God loves and moves mysteriously, guiding through storms as footsteps on the sea.
Decoration Day Observed Across Regions and Dates
The article traces Decoration Day and Memorial Day origins from 1868 by General Logan to formal state recognitions, noting Confederate Memorial Day on April 26 and increased observance after World War I. It highlights southern adoption, unity symbolism, and F Mil Finch’s poem The Blue on the Gray with its final stanza.
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Ron May
John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
South
American Legion
F. Mil Finch
New York
Georgia Growth Boldly Proclaimed to Counter Critics
A Dawson News excerpt urges Georgia to present a truthful, strong image of the state. It argues Georgia farm land is premier, industries are sound, and the state should resist negative framing. It condemns exaggerated claims about lagging education, bad roads, and poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson News
Georgia
Adel and Sparks Celebrate Cook County Bond Victory
The State at large praises Adel and Sparks for a sweeping education bond election in Cook County. Only 47 votes opposed bonds, implying near unanimous support for improved school facilities. Adel News editorial lauds it as the county’s best day, foretelling population growth and broader civic progress as new buildings and schools rise.
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Adel
Sparks
Cook
Cook County
Editor Returns to Work After Two Week Vacation
The Herald editor resumes duties after a two week absence with a note of thanks to Rev. J. T. Adams and Prof. A. H. Shearer for coverage. A two week trip includes Savannah Maine Boston and Hampton Beach with glimpses of Metropolitan Boston and coastal travel aboard the City of Chattanooga. Future issues will share more notes from New England and Early American settlements.
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Georath
Boston
New England
Herald
Ife
J. T. Adams
A. H.shearer
Msmpet
Citizensi and Southern’ Bank
Ocean Beeamachine Company
Dassarnger
Chattanooga
Portsmouth
Hampton Beach
N.H
Maine
Backy
America
Lure of Danger Draws Daring Aviator Toward Doom
The article profiles Chas Nungesser, famed French aviator, famed for fearless Atlantic crossing attempts. It notes his World War II enemy-planes downings, skull motif on planes, and his last flight risking over 8000 miles with minimal safety gear. The piece emphasizes the lure of adventure and fatal resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Nungesser
Atlantic
Nungesses
South America
Guion
Jim
Hei
Madisonian on religion and prohibition views
The Madisonian states it will not fall out with Guy or Gov. AT Smith over religion or wet views. It argues South voters will not back Smith, condemning hypocrisy in liquor and prohibition enforcement as in enemy hands while insisting prohibition is here to stay.
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Madisonian Ds
Guy
al Smith
South
Madison Madisonian
Gov
AT Smith
Why not know rural Georgia in a Georgia breeze
A long prose piece extols rural Georgia life and education, urging practical study to foster good citizenship. It praises Georgia's wealth and open country, contrasts city life with rural scenes, and invites readers to love and defend farm life and local heritage.
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Decatur Chamber ‘of Commerce
Georgia
Walker Hak Iby
Jin
Goorin
Dischantei
Texas
Holland
United States
Georgisy
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