South Carolina Repeal Vote and New Deals in Louisiana
A long lane of politics across the South is described as never turning, with SC voting against repealing the 18th amendment last year and a recent 15,000 majority, while Louisiana may see a new deal before many years. The piece notes unemployment as a major problem and mentions newspaper boys breaking into the legislature, with praise for losers and sympathy for winners. It also remarks on pine paper as a potential Southern wealth source, needing capital and a movement, and calls for fair competition by eliminating unethical traders.
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South Carolina
Louisiana
State Democratic Convention Set For Macon On Oct Fourth
The event will be a Talmadge convention from start to finish held in Macon on Tuesday October 4. Organizers promise adherence to the winning gubernatorial candidate's program including re election of the state chairman Col Hugh Howell Lavonia Times.
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Macon
Talmadge
Hugh Howell
Lavonia Times
Landmark Taylor County courthouse removed in Butler
The old courthouse once in the Butler business square has been demolished and the site prepared for a new magnificent structure. Local officials anticipate an era of renewed civic pride as plans proceed for the replacement in the central district.
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Lindbergh
Butler
Taylor County Court House
Roosevelt Victory Sparks Georgia Support In Pierce County
The piece notes Roosevelt’s continued appeal in the South and Georgia politics, detailing the Third District Democratic Convention at Hawkinsville with Castellow leading 13,093 votes to Pace 10,478, plus county-by-county results. It reflects on electrification hopes for Taylor and nearby counties, critiques Hoover’s Post writings, and discusses education value, campaign conduct, and personal character.
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B. T. Castellow
Hawkinsville
Muscogee
Sumter
Dodge
Mr. Castellow
Mr. Pace
Macon County
Georgia
Homer Parker
Johns. Wood
Dean
Taylor
Castellow
Third
Castellon
Governor Talmadge Seeks Strength For Second Term
A regional editorial comments on public life and leisure, praising Governor Talmadge’s Sept 12 victory and urging him to focus energy on state service, resist machine politics, and work for the greatest good of Georgia citizens as the political contest continues.
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Talmadge
Driving cars at night without lights urged for safety
A newspaper note warns that driving at night with no light or only a dim light on Route Three is perilous. It suggests patroling the road may be costly to taxpayers but could save lives and prevent damage, urging the grand jury next week to consider concrete steps.
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Grand Jury
Labor-saving machines and the scale of American activity
W F Ogburn, a noted authority on machinery born in Butler, estimates that one hundred slaves per person would be needed to supply the man power or horsepower now provided by machinery. That implies twelve and a half billion people, six times the world’s population, just to match U S output. The note highlights the immense activity and declares the United States a whale of a country.
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W. F. Ogburn
Butler
United States
Liberty League watch on new American Liberty League
A New York based Liberty League formed with John W. Davis and Al Smith among its leading members prompts debate on patriotism and the defense of American liberty. The piece argues for unity with President Roosevelt, cautions against socialism, and calls for vigilance against centralizing efforts that could curb liberty.
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American Liberty League
New York
John W. Davis
al Smith
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Davis
Smith
Roosevelt
Chicago
Arthur Brisbane
New ‘Organization
Liberty
Lincoln
Democratic Party
South
West
Union
Liberty League Origins Tied to Al Smith and Associates
The American Liberty League emerges as a political advocacy group formed and structured by Al Smith and his collaborators. It mobilizes support across civic organizations and allied donors, aiming to promote policy positions aligned with its founder’s vision.
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American Liberty League
al Smith and Company
Pennies and Basic Laws Show The Law Of Chance
A University of Georgia professor tests the underlying law of half by drawing 200 pennies dated 1919 and 1820 from a can 100000 times. Results show near equal counts for 1919 and 1920 pennies and similar run patterns, suggesting the laws of chance in penny pitching align with expectations. Further study is planned to apply findings to society and problems.
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University of Georgia
Conversationalists and friendship rely on mutual contribution
The passage notes that stimulating talk and reciprocal exchange sustain friendship. It contrasts habitual platitudes as stale, and frames friendship as a give and take where each person gains something—be it help, inspiration, or instruction—from the other.
Dixie Dewdruls by Olin Miller
An assortment of quips on ignorance sociology and habits from Olin Miller. The verse-style observations touch on prohibition era topics, gender roles, circuses, movies, and a jab at public figures, ending with a note on leadership and self-drive.
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Dixie Dewdruls
Olin Miller
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Taylor CO
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Therr
Blackshear Times
Pierce County
Congress
B. J. W. Graham
First Baptist Church
Hapeville
New England
Bostawen
New Hampshire
Fulton County Review
Graham
Boscawen
Herbert Hoover
Post
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
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Roger Babson
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Jarrell Dept.store, Inc
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