Georgia's oldest paper Milledgeville Union Recorder turns 130
Sparta Ishmaelite notes reader concerns on costs and speed limits in Butler while praising Milledgeville Union Recorder for its 130th birthday. The piece mentions Jere N. Moore as editor publisher and reports on a peanut harvesting machine and hogs as economical harvesters in Taylor County.
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Georgia
Milledgeville Union Recorder
Southern Recorder
Federal Union
Jere N. Moore
Taylor County
County and State School Posts By Election and Appointment
A rising sentiment in the state favors electing County and State School Boards while appointing School Superintendents. The author argues the reverse of current practice warrants serious consideration and believes the idea is not bad after careful thought.
Representative Steve Pace Returns Home to Americus
While the U S House recesses many lawmakers tour abroad, Steve Pace comes back to Americus to look after friends interests and provide needed services at home.
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Congress
Steve Pace
Americus
Judge George Lilly Marries Mrs Wallace Harrell
The Bainbridge Post-Searchlight reports the marriage of Judge George Lilly of Georgia to Mrs. Wallace Harrell of Quitman. The ceremony took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Smith last Friday afternoon, marking a notable social event. The notice notes the phrase Alea jacta est as a thematic aside.
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Bainbridge Post - Searchlight
Georgia
Married Men’s Association
George Lilly
Wallace Harrell
Quitman
Tommie Smith
Alea Jacta Ist
Caesar
Upson County Praised for School Consolidation Progress
The Atlanta Constitution lauds Upson County for notable advances in school consolidation and improvement. It credits foresight and cooperative spirit of citizens who prioritize child welfare over local pride, while noting Georgia districts still have much to do.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
Upson
Georgia
Profits and People in 1948 Auto Industry
A 1948 snapshot shows a major car manufacturer earning 9.4c per dollar of sales. Employers received 1 343 000 000 in wages, governments 464 000 000 in taxes, and owners 211 000 000. Cash flows show owners 1.00, government 2.18, employer 6.37. Customers got better cars for about half the price compared with 40 years earlier.
Dont Stay Away from the Church And the New Industries
A collection of editorial snippets praising inclusivity in church and noting Georgia's shift from cotton to livestock and poultry. It cites 700,000 Georgians in non agricultural jobs and remarks on regional industrial growth as Atlanta papers comment onBrother Ham and editorial ethics.
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Georgia
South
Atlanta Constitution
Georgians Eye Erle Coke Jr for Legion National Commander
Today marks the American Legion annual convention in Philadelphia to elect officers. Georgia supporters favor Erle Coke Jr son of Erle Cocke Sr both veteran leaders. Coke Sr was a WWI veteran and national vice commander, while Coke Jr led Georgia's Legion department previously and is Fulton National Bank of Atlanta president.
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American Legion
Philadelphia
Erle Coke, Jr
Erle Cocke
Legion
Fulton National Bank of
Atlanta
Veterans’ Affairs
The
Legion’s Department of Georgia
Grady Quote Warns Against Liquor Return to Atlanta
The piece cites Henry W. Grady urging voters to oppose reintroducing liquor in Atlanta. He warns liquor is powerful, aggressive, and universal in its attacks, striking homes, Congress, and government, defying law and endangering peace and order.
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Georgia
Henry W. Grady
Atlanta
Republic
Congress
Georgia counties to be consolidated into 58 larger units
The idea of reviving the old county consolidation plan would reduce Georgia from 159 counties to 58. Each county seat town would resist losing status, and Butler is listed among the proposed 58 by Harold W. Mann. Adjacent counties Marion Senley Talbot Macon would be merged into Taylor Sumter Muscogee or Upson.
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Georgia
Butler
Harold W. Mann
Waynesboro
Marion
Senley
Talbot
Macon
Taylor
Sumter
Muscogee
Upson
Mor gan County preacher defends gospel ads against liquor claims
Brother Carmichael of the Mor gan County News argues that opponents object to religious advertising while liquor ads are allowed. He says the gospel offers eternal life, while liquor leads to damnation, and asserts the need to defend their position.
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Brother Carmichael
Morgan County News
Lord Jesus Christ
Forecast of Herman Talmadge Eligibility Test Promises Political Sharpshooting Ahead
In Columbus Enquirer W. C. Tucker reports Gov. Herman Talmadge faces a potential legal contest if he seeks re election next year. Roy Harris, who aided Talmadge’s rise, suggests a lawsuit testing eligibility may arise, with possible action in Coweta Superior Court before Judge Samuel Boykin and the Georgia Supreme Court.
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Herman Talmadge
Talmadge
Gov. Talmadge
State Democratic Executive Committee
General Assembly
Georgia
Herman
Roy Harris
M. E. Thompson
Coweta Superior Court
Samuel Boykin
Harris
Moultrie Boy Doubles Peanut Sales With Nickel Price
A youth selling boiled peanuts at a dime a bag in Moultrie cut prices to a nickel and saw sales rise. Profits increased from $10 to $14 daily, and he shortened his stand hours. The anecdote suggests businesses might benefit from lower prices.
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Moultrie
Local Saying Sparks Editorial Gripe over Anonymous Tips
The Sparta Ishmaelite quotes a critic noting editors are sometimes duped by unnamed sources who offer help then fail to appear. The piece likens such plots to a boy who planned to lick the teacher, highlighting distrust of anonymous tipsters and their broken promises.
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Sparta Ishmaelite
Sparta_ Ishmaelite
Georgia Should Expand Milk and Egg Production
The piece argues that Georgia misses a golden opportunity by relying on cotton. It notes much milk and eggs in Dixie are imported from the North and West and urges shifting emphasis from cotton to dairy and poultry to meet rising national demand.
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Georgia
Dixie
Purina Layena
Pre Marital Law Aimed at Georgia Babies, Dr Bowden Says
August 25 marks the start of a new pre marital examination law in Georgia. Dr Bowden notes the measure seeks to curb congenial syphilis and prevent stillbirth blindness and disability. The process for a marriage license includes physical exam blood test and a pre marital certificate.
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Georgia
Bowdoin
State Health Department
Alto Medical Center
State General Disease Hospital
Alto
State Owned Liquor Stores Opposed by Local Rep
Columbus Georgia representative Howell Hollis opposes Walton county legislators plan for state owned and operated liquor stores saying it would reduce local revenue and invite abuse. Walton lawmakers Briscoe and Stark vow to push a three member constitutional board to direct and supervise liquor sales in Georgia at the January General Assembly session. Other Muscogee legislators could not be reached for comment.
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Columbus
Howell Hollis
Walton County
J. E. Briscoe Jr
Gus Stark
Georgia
General Assembly
Threeman
Constitutional Board
Muscogee
Mac Pickard
I. L. Shields
John Land
Florida South Carolina Hit Hard by Recent Storm
Florida reports citrus crop damage of twenty five million dollars after last week’s hurricane. In Charleston S C Navy Yard the storm killed four people and caused sixty million dollars in damage.
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Florida
South Carolina
Charleston
S. C. Navy Yard
Notable Household Worker Inspires Kitchen Praise
The article highlights Sims who assists Miss Dell with cooking and dishwashing. It notes his knowledge and readiness, his enjoyment of cooking, and his use of the family dish-washing machine and dryer. The combination draws ravenous attention and praise for their teamwork.
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Sims
Dell
Edward Davis's Red Level Farm Sees Strong Cotton Prospects
A farm report on Edward Davis's 200 acre Red Level property, bought from O S Cox's estate, notes promising cotton potential of about 75 acres with large bowls, nearly worm free, plus corn and peanuts. The informant predicts a possible bale per acre yield and offers congratulations to Edward.
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Edward Davis
O. S. Cox
Edward
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W. C. Tucker
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SETI
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Purina Wlavenad
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Layena
Feed Brothers Feed Store
General Electric
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