Country Editor John Shannon Targets Georgia Papers
The piece lauds Uncle John Shannon as the boldest weekly Georgia writer on morals, politics, and religion. It criticizes editors for dodging editorial comment on prohibition and labor while praising Shannon’s fearless stances and the Commerce News for echoing the reform mood.
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John Shannon
Georgia
Buch
Audi
Daily Press
Qnotes
Jie
Payern Pub
Matetr
Commerce News
Ten Civic Commandments for Carrollton Community
A local booster in a southern city drafted ten civic commandments to guide citizens in building a strong town. The list urges town love, loyalty, public-spirited leadership, support for virtuous officials, strong schools, public health, clean streets, good roads, beauty and water purity, organized community welfare, neighborliness, church involvement, and collective effort to win battles for the community.
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Altough
Carrollten
Conmon
Neighbor Invite for Free Prose Club Offer
A promotional note urges readers to tell a neighbor to join The Free Prose club and receive the paper for one year at seven cents per issue. The offer also states one year’s subscription is free to the person sending in, with a club of five members required to qualify.
Labor on the basics essential to the community
The piece argues that essential services like coal mining and railroading must remain continuous during labor disputes. It suggests workers who strike should be placed in roles not risking public safety, as the public will demand recognition of this principle in ongoing tensions.
High Taxes Burden Rural Citizens Across Nation
Rural residents suffer under heavy taxes as assessments on farm land and equipment lag in fairness. The piece argues property owned by city dwellers often escapes full valuation, while farms and businesses buckle under rising federal state and local costs. It urges efficiency and restrained public spending to win rural votes.
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Capes
Seach
Why Ask To Be Excused From Jury Duty
A Monroe News summary notes criticism of jurors who seek excuses from jury duty and warns that duty to country and law should override self interest. It cites Kickham Semg ton of Chicago urging businessmen to serve and fight lawlessness, arguing fear or fee motives threaten justice and may be tied to secret pledges influencing verdicts.
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Cfise
Wy Min
Chicago
Kickham Semgton
The
Criminal Court
Monroe News
Home Demonstration Agents Cut Fly and Mosquitoes
In 15 Southern States 14690 houses were screened against flies and most quitoce last year on the result of the efforts of home demonstration agents, according to reports to the United States Department of Agriculture. Similar demonstrations and other measures for fly and mosquito control will be used again this year in parts of the country where flies and mosquitoes abound and screening of houses is not common.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Neighbor Invitation to The Feo Press Club Offer
A neighbor is urged to join The Feo Press club and receive a one year paper subscription for 74 cents. The offer also includes one year free for the person who sends in a club of members.
Duggan to Announce Candidacy for Georgia School Superintendent
M L Duggan rural school agent for the State Department of Education will formally announce his candidacy for State School Superintendent within days. Other announced candidates include N H Ballard of Brunswick, with Carlton B Gibson R H B Brooks and Kyle T Alfrend among those mentioned. Duggan has long served Georgia schools including Hancock county superintendent roles and as rural agent. He helped organize the Georgia County School Officials Association and has been secretary since its second meeting.
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M. L. Duggan
State Department of Education
Capitol
Britain
N. H. Ballard
Brunswick
Carlton B. Gibson
Savannah
R. H B. Brooks
Albany
Kyle T. Alfrend
Milledgesville
Duggan
Public Schools of
Georgia
Hancock County
Hancock Cquaty
Doctor Glenn
Georgia County
Columbus
Atlanta
Roads and Railroads and Their National Promise
The piece argues that business centers pushed railroads long ago and now highways deserve equal foresight. It warns that neglecting rural road development harms city prosperity and urges continued investment in highway transportation to match rail.
School sentiment and progress under parental support
The piece argues that a public school’s success hinges on parental backing for progressive education. It cautions that strict old fashioned approaches frustrate modern teachers, risking resignation and school decline. It endorses practical subjects like sewing, cooking, garden work, and modest municipal training within tight budgets.
When Pa Shaves In The Morning Far From Quiet
A child recalls Sunday shave time with his father. The ritual starts with strop and razor, soap flies, and the shaving brush swirls. The scene includes near misses of soap in the eye, the hired man quiet, and Uncle Bill laughing at the brave father. The verse ends with a punchline about the father's chin resembling plowed ground.
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Bill
John
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