Future editor joins Vanderbilt study as local paper notes shifts
The Taylor County publication reports J M Anglin, formerly associate editor of The Marion County Patriot, left Saturday to study at Vanderbilt. The Dawson News laments Florida coffin tax rising from fifteen to twenty dollars. Dr Eckner's dirigible crew advances the global travel narrative tracing Magellan's voyage and a new chapter in circumnavigation.
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Dr. Eckner
Fernando Magellan
Seville
Editor and J Howell In Cuthbert Sick Room
The Savannah Press reports Editor J Howell injured in bed by orders of his physician and says he is a sick man though likely to recover in months. It notes collapsing family home life as patrons favor public eating houses and the household meals become rare. A young woman’s lifestyle described as hospital born and hospital burials is cited.
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J. Howell
Cuthbert
Johnnie
Savannah Press
Laurence Sterne
Jerger
Thomasville Way
Jim” Williams
Greensboro Herald-Journal
Dalton Citizen
Uncle Jim
Shope Beam
The
Central of Georgia
Masagement
Central of
Time and Tide Wait For No Man Reflects on September Milepost
A reflective piece notes September 10 as a milestone in life, urging acceptance of time's march and advising a cheerful, optimistic outlook to brighten others. The author, J. T. A., warns against gloom and grumbling that shadows the day and harms social connections.
Where the Press Trophies Went
The Citizen congratulates Dawson News Dawson Ga on winning the Stanley trophy for best mechanical appearance. Nora L Smith of Wiregrass Farmer Ashburn receives the Sutlive trophy for promoting agricultural interests. this is her second award. The Napier trophy also goes to The Citizen this year.
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Dawson News
Dawson
South Eorgia
Nora L. Smith
Ashburn
Time and Again Questions Gambling in Subscriptions Echo
The Herald questions prize offers and lotteries to boost subscriptions. The Echo reprints an editorial stance from Thomaston Times and notes alibi efforts during a peaceful period, referencing staff vacations and a sick worker as context for potential future explanations.
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Echo
Oglethorpe Echo
Thomaston
J. B. Hardy
W. H
R. E. Hightower Jr
French Lick
Ind
Artis Mabry
Thomaston Times
Changes in District Manager Posts Stir Local Circles
The South Georgia Power Co. reassigns King to Montezuma district and installs Jack Sheahy from Tifton in his place. Editor McQueen of Folkston Progress writes candidly on recovering from illness and the value of true friendship, urging readers to embrace responsibility to God and support from loyal friends in Charlton County.
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South Georgia Power Co
King
Montezuma
Jack Sheahy
Tifton
Cuthbert
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Folkston Progress
McQueen
Charlton County
Stevenson
Imagination as a Health Menace Warned by Banner-Herald
The Athens Banner-Herald asserts lack of control over imagination is a great health menace. It argues many ailments arise from imagined states, with patients becoming nervous over imaginary conditions though they are well, driven by unfounded feelings.
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The
Athens
Why Local Merchants Lose Trade in Hancock County
A Sparta editorial warns merchants about competition from mail order firms like Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward and John M Smyth Co. It notes these companies send catalogs to Sparta and target regions where locals don’t advertise. The piece ends with a jab at editors and a remark on honesty over beauty.
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Hancock County
Ismaelite
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Montgomery Ward
John M. Smyth & Co
Southwest
Sparta
Booms Sprout For Governor In Georgia Hints
The 1929 Georgia General Assembly ended with a half dozen probable governor contenders. 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. The list profiles likely candidates and ongoing party talks.
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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 sportsmen take licenses to hunt season opens
The season opened September first for hunting game and a number of local sportsmen have already obtained licenses to hunt.
Bobby Jones Dominates Public Fame Amid Golf Rivalries
The text lauds Bobby Jones as a national idol in golf, noting his victory over Johnny Goodman after a gruelling match. It references a 14 year old challenger and a wide public fascination, detailing Jones as modest and beloved in Georgia.
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Teco
Bobby
Georgia
Johnny Goodman
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J. B. Hart & Bro. Morticians
Savannah
A. E. Clift
Ruailway
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