Editorial on Georgia Court of Appeals Slander ruling
The Georgia Court of Appeals issues a radical, salutary decision holding that repeating defaming rumors makes the repeater liable for damages. Tale-bearers are as bad as tale makers and cannot justify repetition by claiming others originated the slander. Citizens are urged to guard against repeating scandalous tales to avoid liability.
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Court of Appeals of
Georgia
Meriwether Vindicator
Court Finally Enforces Proof In Slander Over Women
The court ruling requires accusers to prove any allegations against women to avoid damages. The decision aims to curb slander and curb the habit of tearing a neighbor’s character apart. It is expected to curb vulgar remarks, promote careful reporting, and influence political candidacy scrutiny.
Advertising Duty and Support for Local Merchants
The editor recalls prior editorials criticizing mail order houses and defends home merchants. They assert advertising drives business and public knowledge of offerings, promising to balance coverage and urge local retailers to advertise to inform the public. The piece previews continuing discussion on proper advertising and community duty.
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Isme
Cotton Staple Investigations Pursue Hybrid Developments
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson reports ongoing investigations into cotton races with longer and better fiber. The program tests hybrids among short fiber varieties to evaluate improvements in yield and quality.
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Russell Big Boll
Jones
James Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Advertising Pays in Butte's Newspaper Hiatus
In a five week winter strike Butte Montana faced a news blackout proving a newspaper is vital. False rumors spread and commerce suffered as merchants turned to ads to recoup losses. The episode shows advertising pays its own way by driving business through print space.
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Butte
Montana
Cotton Journal
Atlanta
Free Trial Size Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy Offered
A promotional notice describes a snow white antiseptic balm for catarrh claiming instant and lasting relief for nose and throat. It advertises free trial samples and urges readers to test the product, listing ingredients like eucalyptus thymol menthol and related compounds and noting a 50 cent jar price.
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