Tax on coffins climbs as Florida raises levy
The Dawson News laments Florida Senate tax hikes from fifteen to twenty dollars on coffins noting the squeeze from cradle to grave. The missive frames taxes as widening burdens at end of life and beyond. Dr Eckner’s dirigible crew may not circumnavigate first but add to the travel drama begun by Magellan.
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Dawson News
Florida
Senate
Dr. Eckner
Fernando Magellan
Seville
Editor J Howell Sicks Room Visit at Cuthbert
The Savannah Press reports Editor J Howell was wounded in his sick room by order of his physician who urged rest. Johnnie believes recovery may take months, while noting his strong health in books. The piece also laments vanishing family meals as dining out rises and comments on a young woman who lived a modern urban life and would be buried from the undertakers.
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J. Howell
Cuthbert
Johnnie
Savannah Press
Time for milestones and cheerful living in Rick Rack
A reflective note on time passing and daily attitudes. The author urges a bright outlook and kind words to others, warning that gloom closes doors to happiness and darkens the lives of those nearby. Signed J. T. A.
Where the press trophies went in Georgia
The Citizen congratulates the Dawson News of Dawson for winning the Stanley trophy for best mechanical appearance. Nora L. Smith of Wiregrass Farmer in Ashburn receives the Sutlive trophy for agricultural advancement, her second time earning the award. The Napier trophy was also awarded to The Citizen this year. two years ago it went to the Dalton Citizen.
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Dawson News
Dawson
South Eorgia
Nora L. Smith
Ashburn
Echoed response against gambling prize offers by The Echo
The Herald repeats its stance that it will not use lotteries or prize schemes to boost subscriptions. It asserts a commitment to moral journalism and delivering value for the subscription price, warning it would quit if patronage depended on gambling. The Thomaston Times notes the paper’s absence of apologies for the issue and cites staff leave and sickness as context.
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Echo
Oglethorpe Echo
J. B. Hardy
W. H
R. E. Hightower Jr
French Lick
Ind
Artis Mabry
Thomaston Times
Laurence Sterne
Power Company transfers district manager in South Georgia
The South Georgia Power Co. moves District Manager King to the Montezuma district and appoints Jack Sheahy from the Tifton district to his position. An editorial from the Folkston Progress reflects on Editor McQueen’s recovery from illness and the value of true friendship.
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South Georgia Power Co
King
Montezuma
Jack Sheahy
Tifton
Cuthbert
Imaginative powers as health menace warned in Athens paper
The Athens Banner-Herald argues that lack of control over imagination endangers health. It claims many ailments arise from imagination, not real disease, as patients become highly nervous over imagined conditions while actually being well.
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The
Athens
Why Local Merchants Lose Trade in Sparta Georgia
A Sparta Ishmaelite column says Sears Roebuck and other mail order firms target untapped Hancock county markets. It notes they mail catalogues to areas where local merchants neglect advertising, while alert, proactive shops gain ground. Mentions Jerger of Thomasville and editors in Dalton and Greensboro with a hint of humor.
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Hancock County
Ismaelite
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Montgomery Ward
John M. Smyth & Co
Southwest
Sparta
Booms Sprout For Governor In Georgia Race Talk
The 1929 Georgia General Assembly closed with half a dozen likely gubernatorial contenders emerging. Prominent names include Hamilton McWhorter, George Carswell, Richard B. Russell Jr., Harry D. Reed, James A. Perry, J. D. Rivers, Sam J. Slate, John N. Holder, C. N. Guess, and John B. Wilson.
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Georgia General Assembly
Hamilton McWhorter
Oglethorpe County
Lanier County
Hardman
Sam J. Slate
John N. Holder
State Highway Board
C. N. Guess
DeKalb County
John B. Wilson
Walton County
Local hunters obtain licenses as season opens
As is known the season opened the first of September for the shooting of some game and quite a number of the local sportsmen have already obtained license to hunt it.
Bobby Jones Becomes National Golf Idol After Gruelling Win
Bobby Jones tops Johnny Goodman in a hard fought match to become a national golfing idol. The victory crowns his skill and modesty, cementing his status as a beloved figure in Georgia and across the country.
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Teco
Bobby
Georgia
Johnny Goodman
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Taylor County
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Macon
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Thomaston
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Folkston Progress
McQueen
Charlton County
Stevenson
Daniel Webster
God
Mr. Webster
Ani
Jerger
Thomasville Way
Jim” Williams
Greensboro Herald-Journal
Dalton Citizen
Uncle Jim
Shope Beam
Bobby Jones
Beatpy
J. B. Hart & Bro. Morticians
Central of Georgia
Masagement
Central of
Savannah
A. E. Clift
Ruailway
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