Georgia Spirit and Progress Push for Statewide Upbuilding
The piece extols Georgia as a leader among Southern states, praising the Georgia brand in products like peaches and pine, and urging statewide efforts to improve highways, schools, agriculture, industry, and rural electrification. It calls for "Made in Georgia" branding, labor-saving farm machinery, and united action to develop ports and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
East
Wear
Georgia
Coxcel
Don Quixote
Red Hills
McRae Enterprise
Majesty of the Law and Kentucky’s Stand Amid Mob Threats
Governor Morrow salutes Kentucky militia for defending the state’s law and good name after a deadly riot. Six citizens died and many were wounded defending the execution of a convicted prisoner, while the mob effort to seize him was halted and the law upheld. The piece also notes collapsing prices and railroad concerns in the wake of the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Kentucky
The Farm Autos Bring Rural Life Closer to City
Rural residents debate the value of automobiles as a necessity for farmers. The piece argues cars reduce isolation by connecting farm families with churches schools markets and social life, boosting health and education while also aiding business through closer market access and farmer networks.
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Carroll County
Laffort
I 4
Government Waste of Paper Urges Summary Reform
Opinion argues federal waste in printing reports and publicity. Proposes 10 page summaries of reports to replace 600 page volumes, cut junk disposal, and curb speeches of congressmen that mainly serve re election. Calls for targeted publicity via newspapers to inform the public efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
City and Country Scholars Compare School Ranks
Brookfield Missouri high school study shows rural pupils dominate top ranks with 60 per cent finishing first or second while city students reach only 27 per cent. Observers blame city amusements for weaker performance and note rural youth gain stronger life preparation in Carrollton area. Also a wartime note reports 200000 German POWs returning via Switzerland singing Deutschland aber Rhein and planning for another war, suggesting the armistice may have been signed too soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Carrollton
Switzerland
Prohibition Saves Says Correspondent Contends It Helps
A correspondent argues that Prohibition saves money and reduces burdens by avoiding compliance costs and enforcement expenses, claiming the act saves eight million dollars in enforcement.
Local Social Roundup from Cross Plains Area
Cross Plains notes report visits and dinners among local families. Loyd Williams and Rey Williams family members hosted and were hosted across the weekend. Rev C I Matthews and Rev J B Williams attended gatherings with Williams families and relatives in the area.
Local notes from Kansas settlement report health and travel
Health improves among flu patients in the settlement. Mr and Mrs W B Johnson attending a birthday dinner in Tallapoosa. Grady R McGuire, out from camp on furlough, expected back soon. A Bowdon visitor viewed a local aircraft loop the loop before returning. Menara W T and G W Hing made a Wasindia trip to Carrollton. J T McGlure bought a new wagon. W P Watson hauling lumber for a new barn.
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W. B. Johnson
Tallapoosa
Grady R. McGuire
Bowdon
Kanaga
Menara
W. T
G. W. Hing
Carrollton
J. T. McGlure
W. P. Watson
Pleasant Hill School Progress Amid Local Illness and Visits
Pleasant Hill notes the school progressing under Misa Lois Buck with attendance hindered by weather. Visitors include Mr. J L Douging and Mrs. Laura Hontright to Irene Wilson in Hulett who has the flu. Several neighbors and family, including Mr C M Douglas and Mrs Will Latimer, are mentioned in illness and social visits. Regular preaching day scheduled next Sunday with all invited.
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Misa Lois Bucknew
J. L
Douging
Laura Hontright
Irene Wilson
Hulett
Loia Buckelow
Zion
Dewey Bonner
Leo Carter
Masters Momor
Bernard
Ralph Jennings
Will Latimer
James Blair
McDowell
Clyda Martin
Powell's Chapel Sunday Attended by Community Members
Powell's Chapel reports a well attended Sunday service with several on the sick list. Residents share visits and guest lists including Mia and Charlie Langston, Ruth Payne, Hilla Brock, D. B. Langston, Plumer Boyd, Ophel and Cora Boyd, Margie and Mabley Wallace, Tom Tyson, Honglea, O. E. Edge, Billie Boyd, Leila Couch, Mary Giland, Carrie Boyd, Cleveland Smallwood, Vera Johnson, and R. Johnson during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Charlie Langston
Mins Vidue Langston
W. H. Tyson
Ruth Payne
Hilla Brock
Donglan County
D. B. Langston
Plumer Boyd
Cartrollt
Ophel
Cora Boyd
Margie
Mabley Wallace
Tom Tyson
Honglea
Little Vine
O. E. Edge
Billie Boyd
Croas Roads
Leila Couch
Mary Giland
Carrie Boyd
Mien Cleveland Smallwood
Villa Bien
Vera Johnson
R.=. Johnson
Local social notes from Winston district gathering
Mem and Mortie Hays spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. R. A. Boyd. Mesara J. H. Couch and John Rob Jerds attended the Odd Fellows meeting at Winston Saturday night. Mr. M. B. Payne of Cullman Alabama visits relatives here this week. Misses Vidue Langston Byble McGuire and Verno Edge called to see Maulotns J. O. and B. C. Boyd Tuesday afternoon.
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Mem
Mortie Hays
R. A. Boyd
Mesara
J. H. Couch
John Rob Jerds
Winston
M. 8. Payne
Cullman
Ala
Miases Vidue Langston
Byble McGuire
Verno Edge
Mualotns
B.C. Boyd
Local Residents Attend Parrot Show and Social Visits
Lowell notes a busy weekend with Mr and Mrs John Teo visiting parrots at home. Aunt Daught Stepheny visits son near Bowdon. Community members Mr John Dean and M L Williamson take a business trip to Carrollton. News of Mrs Ballie Buchanan's passing reported Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Teo
Will Crook
Daught Stepheny
Stephens
Bowdon
John Dean
M. L. Williamson
Bill Johnson
Carrollton
Mra
Ballie Buchanan
Vannin Crook
F. W. Nicholson
Local school adapts to Flu as community hears sermons
The town school runs on town account due to the Flu. Teachers Mins Altn Mande Tarver and Miss Belle Robinson visit with neighbors. A fatal horse collision injures Mr. Sewell. Families Plan weekend social visits and preacher Bro George Jones leads upcoming services at Littl Vine and Mount Zion amid continued community activity.
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Mins
Altn Mande Tarver
Littl Vine
Ben Sewell
Mar
Mopars
Harry
Wesley Hilton
Maggie
Joyce
Alta Maud Turner
George Jones
Watson
Tom Wynn
Belle Robinson
Bertha Jennings
Laynds
Annie Colo
Nettie Robinson
Lavada Colo
Mattie Nortan
Mies
Tia, Cook
Mike Mildred Williams
Ruth Gladney
Minn Wattie McCord
Daniel McCord
Lois Huckelew
Mount Zion
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Rey
R. L. Williams
Reeves
R. Or. Williams
Massie
Ezra
Claude Giles
Shady Grove
Warner Gilley
Rev
C. i. Matthews
Williams
Lilla Treadwell
Lee Twinestey
B. Williams
Werlie Buntright
Wayside
Earnie Latimer
W. M. Bontrigpht
Mra. Gray
Pongant Hill
Georgian Williams
Nf. Ey Reeves
Dock Boatright
Joe Sticher
Kansas
Pleasant Hill
Powell’s Chapel
Lowell
Ballard
Tam
Wiley’s Fine
Segoes
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