McFadden Dies. Roosevelt Aide Urges Reelection
The report notes Representative Louis T. McFadden of Pennsylvania died last week after twice trying to impeach Hoover. It mentions 23 state federations including Kansas pausing resolutions urging President Roosevelt reelection. The article also covers Fire Prevention Week, Ford retirement advice, and Massachusetts driver testing laws for accidents and seniors.
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Louis T. McFadden Republican
Pennsylvania
Hoover White
Isher
Kansas Federation
Roosevelt
The Herald’s Limited Field and Reader Gratitude
The Herald states its focus remains on its defined field and not on broader coverage. It notes heavy workload and long hours, and thanks readers and contributors for keeping the paper informed about local happenings.
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the Herald
Loyalty Versus Criticism Across Institutions
A reflective note argues that constant fault finding harms allegiance to church, party, or newspaper. It asserts loyalty comes from support, not perpetual critique, and urges quitting loudly if one cannot uphold commitment to any organization they claim to back.
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Ade
Mews
Hard Times and Hope: A Seasonal Reflection
A township editorial laments that farmers protest low prices while townsfolk grumble at high meat butter and flour costs. It notes general improvement and suggests gratitude and unselfish attitudes despite mixed conditions.
State primary vote copy aids reform push
The Herald thanks Hugh Howell of the State Democratic executive committee for a certified copy of state primary results including circuit district and statewide races. It supports separating first offenders from hardened criminals and advocating rehabilitative training in penal institutions.
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The
Herald
Hugh Howell
Democratic Executive Committee
Americus Is Host
Miss Marion Brown reported at the convention held Thursday that Hon. Steve Pace was formally nominated for Congress from this district. Attention rises to Columbus Roberts as Agriculture Commissioner for Georgia dairy development with packing plants in Moultrie Tifton Albany and Dothan boosting livestock prospects.
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Americus
Marion Brown
Cordele Dispatch
Steve Pace
Congress
Columbus Roberts
Georgia
Moultrie
Tifton
Albany
Dothan
Roosevelt Jr Predicts Democrats May Back Republican Ticket
The speaker notes that Al Smith's support for London's presidential bid could push many prominent Democrats toward the Republican column in November. The remark sparks speculation on who the Colonel meant and whether Georgia is a target.
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al Smith
London
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Georgia
Hearst Advises Landon to Use Cautious Language
An exchange quotes William Randolph Hearst advising Franklin D. Landon to speak softly and avoid blunt claims. The note criticizes Landon for past gaffes such as vowing that bank deposit guarantees would destroy the banking system.
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Mr. Hearst
Landon
Hearst
Social security debated amid European tension and progress for women in Cordele
The piece argues Governor-Elect Rivers may back old age pensions if ballot measures pass while warning Europe faces instability that could spark war. It highlights Cordele Dispatch's all-women leadership, editor Mrs. Chas E Brown and business manager Miss Marion Brown, and praises their expansion and AP leased wire installation as proof of women's business success.
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Europe
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Cordele Dispatch
Associated Press
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E. Brown
Marion Brown
Brown
Chas. E. Brown
Charlie Brown
Mrs. Brown
Crisp County
Dickens
Thomases
Savannah Press
Third District Endorses Pace and President Unity
The third district democratic convention in America yesterday certified Stephen Pace for Congress and endorsed the president's administration. Wm. H. Young Jr. of Columbus was elected district chairman. Pace and Young lead a harmonious slate pledging support for the president and continued prosperity.
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America
Stephen Pace
Congress
Pace
Washington
Wm. H. Young, Jr
Columbus
Messr. Pace
Young
Columbu- Ledger
Georgia the Empire State in Georgia produce praise letter
A Cordele Dispatch reader argues Georgia products outrank Virginia Smithfield hams. The piece extols Brooks County Wilkes County Georgia meats and calls Georgia the Empire State, praising Georgia soil climate forests and space and urging locals to buy home grown goods. The writer lauds state advantages and envisions a future Georgia populated by newcomers.
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Cordele
Crisp County
Maccon Telegraph
Georgia
Anderson
Smithfield
Virginia
Brooks County
Wilkes County
Kathleen
Bonaire
Statesboro
Cairo
Moultrie
Sandersville
Jesup
Empire
Miss Woodward
United States
Rise of profanity debate in De Kalb era
The DeKalb New Era notes a generational shift toward normalizing vulgar language. It argues that decency in thought and speech has declined as society tolerates profanity in books and dialogue once considered unacceptable in respectable homes.
Bishop W. A. Fountain A.M. E. Church Leader Remembered
Jackson Herald profiles Bishop W. A. Fountain a colored man not born in the county who lived taught locally and rose to become a bishop. He saved to attend college, joined the ministry, advanced to presiding elder and led a major church, praised for scholarship eloquence and deep Christian piety.
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A. M. E. Church
Colored Methodist Church
W. A
New Salem
Pendergrass
Fountain
Jackson Herald
New Deal Boosts Stock Markets and Farm Incomes in 1930s View
An Atlanta Journal editorial argues the New Deal spurred a robust recovery across the economy. It cites NYSE stock issues rising from 15.6 to 50.9 billion and farm cash receipts up sharply, with industrial production, employment, and construction also climbing, and contends debt costs are offset by increased national wealth.
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New York Stock Exchange
Net Corporation
Landon
Roosevelt
Department of Commerce
Wm. C. Douglas
Securiting and Exchange Commission
Douglas
America
Atlanta Journal
Difficult Campaign Propaganda Task Plagues Republican Leaders
Republican leaders struggle to craft effective messages amid internal debate and public scrutiny. Central figures and party committees weigh messaging risks as they prepare for upcoming campaigns and voter outreach efforts.
Notorious Robber and Escape Artist Killed in Break for Freedom
Theron Cranston 22 and Chas J Brown planned a prison break after shooting a convict guard. Cranston survived and told hospital staff it wasn’t worth it before dying. Brown was killed by officers. The incident serves as a warning against a life of crime.
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Theron Cranston
Hi Pal
Chas. J. Brown
Brown
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