Doors swing open for largest county student body ever
Congratulations to John B. Wilson who was returned to the office of Secretary of State by an overwhelming vote. The piece notes Taylor county voters and results from yesterday's primary, mentions Roosevelt drought relief plans, and records county unit votes for Stephen Pace and T. S. Semmer.
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John B. Wilson
Talmadge
Taylor County
T. S. Senamer
Americus
Wéth
Stephen Pace
Roosevelt Support Predicted By Le Cicero Editorial
Le Cicero Illinois News on the presidential race predicts that the rank and file of the American people will stand with President Roosevelt in his battle to correct abuses caused by years of misrule, reflecting broad cross party backing in the current political climate.
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Roosevelt
le Cicero, Il
Editor urges civic spirit over material gain in Baxley Merald
Allen Smith urges readers to focus on improving citizenship and town life as prosperity returns. He emphasizes children’s opportunities and mutual understanding, urging love for one another and collective community progress.
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Allen Smith
The
Baxley Merald
Taylor County Farmers Promise Bountiful Crops This Year
A reader exhorts fellow residents to travel and return ready to sponsor a jubilee celebration for Taylor County’s plentiful crops this year, urging optimism about agricultural yields across sections of the state.
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Taylor County
Monotony and Contrast Shape a Man's Life Path
The text argues that people who resist change miss life’s spark. It suggests that a lack of desire for new experiences signals time to adapt. A metaphor links stagnation to retirement tools like a wheelchair and slippers.
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Chang
Why neighbors should set grievance aside in politics
The article argues that despite bitter personal attacks during Senate campaigns, Russell and Talmadge will soon be photographed together, illustrating the logic of politics. It urges neighbors to overlook differences over candidates and coexist amicably despite disagreements.
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Senate
Russell
Talmadge
Giannini urges continued support for Roosevelt
In a San Francisco News interview A P Giannini argues that times are improving and it would be absurd to replace President Roosevelt with an unknown candidate. He defends Roosevelt against Catholic pressure over Mexico and warns against government religious interference, urging Protestant backing for re election.
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San Francisco News
A. P. Giannini
Bank of America
Roosevelt
Mexico
Milledgeville Union-Recorder celebrates 107th anniversary
Friends statewide extend sympathy to Hon John B Wilson for his wife’s illness affecting his re election bid. The Milledgeville Union-Recorder marks 107 years of service now led by R B Moore and his son Jere Moore, noted for clean bright local news and strong editorials.
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John B. Wilson
Milledgeville Union-Recorder
R. B. Moore
Georgia
Jere
Georgia Press Association
County unity urged after election shine fades
The speaker calls for an end to political bitterness and asks residents to focus on common interests. He urges neighbors as the county’s most valuable asset and emphasizes building a better county and state through cooperation and constructive action.
Rivers Caps Victory in Governor Race
In a decisive win yesterday Hon. Ed Rivers secured the gubernatorial nomination with a smashing victory at the polls. Supporters express best wishes and call for Rivers to dedicate all energy and intellect to the state's good, avoid machine politics, and serve the greatest number of citizens.
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Ed Rivers
Respect for Primary Results Guides Local View
The writer notes the election is over and the democratic primary produced broad satisfaction. After 40 years of observing contests, the piece argues against excessive advertising of opponents. It urges candidates to highlight their own good qualities and refrain from attacking rivals publicly.
Shelved by age a Georgia political dreamer recalled
It is sad when age ends a career whether at a corporation or church and even a once-powerful Georgia figure with a large following is put on the shelf after yesterday's primary. The piece notes such demotions across sectors as usefulness ceases and reinvention seems unlikely.
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Georgia
Grecutt
Bale and a half to the acre says Georgia farmer
Joe Davidson of the Miami Valley Fruit Farm reports a likely record cotton crop with potential yields of 1.5 bales per acre on 280 acres if rains stay moderate. He notes corn and peanuts also doing well, cites strong farming discipline, and praises his Georgia showplace farm near Ft. Valley to Houser's mill in Macon Telegraph.
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Joe Davidson
Miami Valley
Columbus
Piedmont
McDuffie County
Georgia
Mr. Davidson
Ft. Valley
Houser's Mill
Middle of Georgia
Eugene Anderson
Macon
A New Home and the Sense of Freedom in Cordele
A Cordele Dispatch reflection on new houses in Cordele, contrasting a house with a home. It notes the joy of ownership, freedom from rent worries, and the growth needed to transform a house into a true home, highlighting the maker’s gift and the visible character of residents.
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Cordele
Cordele Dispatch
Sunday School Teachers Deserve Heavenly Reward
A reflective piece praising Sunday school teachers for their years of faithful service under all weather and circumstances. It notes that only a few receive due recognition and that effort is best rewarded by teaching those eager to learn rather than indifferent pupils.
Tarver's Courageous Georgia Campaign Address
Georgia Congressman Malcolm E Tarver delivers a forceful appeal urging loyalty to the Democratic Party in the Georgia primary. He warns Governor Talmadge would signal national doubt of Roosevelt by backing a Republican shift and urges the party to remain in power. Cox named as vice chairman of the speaker's bureau.
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Georgia
Malcolm E. Tarver
Russell
Cartersville
Tarver
Talmadge
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Democracy of
South
Gressman Tarver
Congress
E. E. Cox
Democratic National Headquarters
Senate
Atlanta Constitution
The Press Carries On After the Primary
The Dawson News asserts newspapers will continue covering news from local to international after the September 9 primary. It argues readers may crave less political hype yet insist on timely reporting, noting the press always relays happenings constructively regardless of time or circumstances.
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Vikiek
Dawson News
Self neglect ruins the business man’s health and vigor
Many a man who can run a sizable business wisely neglects his own living. He does things that destroy health and energy and becomes a nervous and physical wreck. He would fire an employee who mistreats a machine yet neglects his own physical self more valuable than his business.
What Then What If We Pause Before Our Acts
A reflective editorial warns of consequences from rash actions. It cites a boy fleeing punishment, a reckless romance ending in ruin, a student inciting war, and urges voters to pause before ballots. It frames war and politics as choices whose outcomes ripple through families and nations.
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Seti
Europe
Congress
Postman as Messenger of Grace and Grief
A poem from Wings by Minnie H Moody frames the postman as the messenger of birth and death, joy and distress. He embodies equal reach to mansion and hovel, delivering sorrow and comfort alike while wandering streets with a leathern load and uncertain steps.
Keep Local Dollars At Home For Community Prosperity
A call to keep money in the local community to support merchants blacksmiths auto dealers and professionals. The speaker argues locals get the best service when they buy locally and that shared pride among workers and businesspeople boosts all. Cooperation will help the community thrive.
Revival of old trick sells fake prizes and fake deeds
The essay warns that schemes selling gold bricks and prizes lure victims with a solvable puzzle offering a building lot as a prize. Winners are asked to pay about seven dollars for deed and drawing fees, and many fall for the fraud. Those caught are passed to others to trap more people, as most so called prize offers are fake and meritless.
Murdered Women Reflect Rising Fatality Trend in America
The Columbus Ledger laments a surge of female murders across social strata. It notes cases driven by jealous husbands and attempted family suicides, cites crime prevention agencies, and calls for modern science to ensure punishment, while condemning the stain on civilization.
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America
Columbus Ledger
Georgia Peach Crop Brings $5 Million Harvest
Georgia farmers harvested a bumper 1986 peach crop worth about $5,000,000 from 5,000,000 bushels at an average $1 per bushel. While volume lagged 1935 figures, the state still enjoyed strong prices and a notable cash return among its top crops.
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Savannah Evening Press
Georgia
United States
Ouida Quotation on Lie and Truth as Hare and Hound
A pithy saying contrasts lies and truth with a hare and hound image. The lie escapes quickly while many will stumble at the truth, hindering it for sport, if they can.
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Ouida
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