A Test for Candidates by Dewey Colgate-Palmolive official
Herbert Plummer frames a Washington letter urging voters to back lawmakers who curb government waste and resist personal gain. Charles Dewey calls for honest budgeting, while Senator Shortridge of California is noted for a blend of courtesy and severity in the Senate. He once janitored a Salem high school to fund his education.
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Charles 8. Dewey
Colgate-Palmolive
Washington
Samuel Shortridge
California
Iowa
Viorida
Senate
Fletcher
Florida
Shortridge
Pacific
Salem High School
The Doth Published Datls And Eagle Press Notice
A reprint style notice from The Doth and Eagle notes Associated Press rights to news dispatches and the paper’s policy on misstatement of fact. It promises prompt redress if grievances are found to be well founded and emphasizes prominent, thorough handling.
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Associated Press
Focal
Jefferson Quote on Tyranny and Freedom
A Jefferson quotation declares unwavering opposition to tyranny over individual thought, reaffirming the enduring commitment to liberty and religious freedom. The statement emphasizes moral resolve in defending rights against oppressive rule.
Taxed to the limit Williams urges tax relief plan
Charles F. Williams, president of a major life insurer, mails pamphlets urging tax reduction to curb government spending. He argues current taxes absorb capital, choke business, and trigger unemployment. He cites 1912 to 1931 spending rise, calls for organized public protest and voting for economy in government. He urges citizens to pressure officials locally, state and federal to cut waste and support economy.
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Charles F. Williams
Attorney General Mitchell vows strict prohibition enforcement
Comic relief aside, the Dayton News notes Governor’s office will continue enforcing the prohibition law firmly amid calls for clean governance. The item casts a wary eye on current national mood and legal stance.
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Mitchell
Goveml
Dayton News
Business Leadership Wars On Government Waste
Alfred P. Sloan urges citizens to curb government waste and borrowing. He argues every dollar of government income comes from taxpayers and calls for reducing expenses at local, state, and federal levels. He warns against government by expenditure and organized minority influence and urges readers to contact their lawmakers now.
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Alfred P. Sloan
General Motors Corporation
Washington
Call for government economy to revive industry and agriculture
The speaker urges end to governmental extravagance to aid recovery. He cites federal, state, and city waste, calls for economies in campaigns, and warns of deficits as 1923 ends. Candidates should run on economy platforms and voters must demand budget discipline.
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Cudahy Packing Company
Congress
Our Country Needs Us by James F Beil
James F Beil president of General Mills argues citizens must push for fiscal restraint. He compares government take from paychecks in 1913 1929 and 1932 and urges readers to vote to cut expenses by pressuring Congress. He emphasizes the power of the ballot and direct letters to representatives.
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James F. Beil
General Mills, Inc
Nou
Congress
We Have Neglected Our Duty by Clarence Francis
Clarence Francis executive vice president of General Foods advocates government reform citing a one million dollar savings. He argues for streamlined oversight and improved efficiency to reduce waste in public programs. The address frames fiscal responsibility with corporate perspective.
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Clarence Francis
General Foods Corporation
Batchelor's Buttons Grown By W C Batchelor
A fragment from a satirical column notes social mores and politics with puns and aphorisms. It comments on education religion hypocrisy reformers and domestic life while quipping about Maine cotton prices and gender roles in a terse, period voice.
Now is the time to act by RK Deupree
Procter and Gamble president calls for government economy amid rising taxes. He urges seventy million voters to demand reductions in nonessential government spending and for citizens to speak out for practical fiscal restraint.
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Procter & Gamble Company
Dothan Notes Twenty Years Ago In Slocomb And City
J and Eze was in Slocomb on business Mrs John Crocker visited Gordon John Ellis left for Atlanta to enter a medical college Miss Robbie Carlisle left for Nashville to attend school Mae Wilson Foy of Eufaula guest of Mrs S O Williams Columbia shoppers in Dothan Mrs F G McLure Mrs W J Bel and Mrs D M Reese Miss Rosemary Lee and M L Ed wards left for Gainesville to attend Brenau College Bird Farmer Jr Cowdery Farmer and T M Expy Jr left for Nashville to Bowen School for Boys Miss Clara Brown and Miss Rosa Walker left for Tallahassee to enter Florida State College for Women Joe Baker reelected mayor defeating George Cotton Sr tight vote An excursion train carrying Montgomery Business Men's League members to arrive in Dothan Dothan Business Men's League to plan social functions for Montgomery residents
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Montgomery Business Men's League
Dothan
Dothan Business Men's League
Barber about to share a sailor remark in tavern tale
The fragment recalls a wartime barroom exchange as a barber questions a sailor about a night with his wife, hinting at scandal. The dialogue reflects social tensions and rumors amid wartime strain.
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Barber
Teannessea Tar
East Side Eclipse Delights New York in Odd Day
New York Letter sketches a city dazzled by a daytime eclipse. Residents crowd rooftops and turnstiles to view Luna, while animals react. fashionable stars and show folk are spotlighted on the eve of returns and comebacks, with quips about Peggy Hopkins Joyce, Earl Carroll, and Fatty Arbuckle.
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East Forty-eighth Street
Morton Downey
Luna
Old Sol
Phaw
New York
Dizzy
Daffy
Peggy Hopkins Joyce
Joyce
Peggy Joyce
Earl Carroll
Gal
Fatty” Arbuckle
Brooklyn
Arbuckle
Baritone group reaction to Vallée divorce misstep
The Dothan Eagle reports Mrs Rudy Vallée’s planned Reno divorce caused mirth among baritones. The Montgomery Advertiser notes Vallée now regrets the split, calling the idea foolish and retracting the divorce.
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Dothan Eagle
Rudy Vallee
Reno
the Eagle
Talks to Parents by Alice Judson Peale
A teacher who is well liked by his class guides a hike then faces jealousy when a student asks to take his arm to cross a stream. The incident reveals perceived favoritism and the value of frank discussion to relieve anger among the children.
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Alice Judson Peale
Immunizing Infants Timing Diphtheria Immunity Study
Dr. Lago Goldston reports that infant immunity to diphtheria fades by six months, with most needing vaccination around nine months. Shick test shows maternal immunity lasts about three months, waning as early as six months, leaving most infants susceptible and ready for toxin-antitoxin or toroid immunization at nine months. Some persist immune to three years.
Hambone's Meditations by J P Alley and local quips
A fragmented column features Hambone's Meditations by J P Alley with stray quotes from Troy Lewis George C Lott and Mark McBryde. It mentions Canada Roosevelt Dothan and a druggist comment on local services and a courthouse secretary.
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Hambone’s Meditations
J.P. Alley
Brarbett
Canada
Roosevelt
Troy Lewis
The Wild ShrieK Ends Night Run of Willy Nilly
Sundown Stories recounts Willy Nilly trudging home past a burnt shop, paintless sign, and a day of helping others. He contemplates repairs from Old Toad while a wild shriek erupts, hinting at trouble as he nears his shop.
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Rip
Willy Nilly
Old Toad
Immunization Followed by Shick Test Recommended
The text recommends testing a child after immunization with the Shick test to verify the treatment's effectiveness. It states immunization should be followed by subsequent testing to ensure full protection.
Montgomery County Ad Valorem Revenue Declines In 1950s Record
Montgomery County reports ad valorem taxes totaled 1 197 182 dollars as property tax collections rise amid steady revenue. officials note market value around 53 million dollars with 283 parcels sold for taxes, reflecting tax collection challenges amid economic conditions.
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Montgomery
Sept
Montgomery County
Damaged Potatoes and Peanuts Reported by Valdosta Farmers
Local Valdosta farmers report damaged potatoes and peanuts affecting the fall crop. Prices and conditions vary as growers test washing and preparation methods to soften palatability.
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Valdosta
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