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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1922
Page
1
The Millen News notes Bankston, candidate for Railroad Commissioner, advocates lower rates for all utilities including telephones telegraphs electric light gas and streetcar services. As Republican? or Democratic? he backs policies favoring the people over corporate sway and receives support from Jenkins county.
W Trox Bankston, veteran West Point journalist, campaigned in Sparta on Monday for a Georgia Railroad Commission seat. He narrowly lost last primary amid organized opposition from predatory interests, and his prior legislative work gave him deepRailroad Commission knowledge.
Announcement of Hon. C D Redwine as candidate for State Senator from the 26th District. Born on his Fayette county farm, he has legislative experience and his supporters say his judgment is needed in the General Assembly of Georgia. He will serve the district in a capable and efficient manner.
The article cites investigations by an eminent psychologist noting that the average man is most fit for brain work between 10 and 11 a m. This timing is based on a typical routine of rising between seven and eight in the morning and retiring around eleven at night.
The Fayette County Board of Health along with the state board urges vaccination amid rising typhoid fever fears. Dr G W Wallis and doctors T J Busey and A B Jones led a Tyrone campaign drawing 221 vaccinated at a Monday meeting, with 321 participants including repeat doses and first-time applicants. A further large turnout is anticipated on September 4 as the effort aims to stamp out the disease in the county.
Memorial notice for Mrs. W R Handley of Tyrone who died July 2 at age 84. Mentions surviving family including a father husband and eight siblings, notes church memberships, and speaks of her lively character and devotion to family. Ends with dated signatures from Mrs J B Whitlock and Mrs L W Mann, August 5 1922.
The text describes Slav wedding rites where the groom fetches the bride, symbolizing ancestral abduction, and Albanian ceremonies where the bride weeps at leaving home. It notes the groom must give the bride a fine dress to display the groom’s taste, regardless of his means.
A motivational maxim urges that the world yields to those who know their direction. It warns that those who wander without clear aims will face obstacles, and the fault lies with the traveler for choosing a vague course.
Report dated August 7 to 14 details 1922 Camp Boy Scouts activities at Lee's Mill in Georgia. Residents urged to observe and participate, with emphasis on community youth engagement and outdoor instruction.
The letter from Hon J J Brown Atlanta Georgia dated August 17 1922 declines a joint debate and lists numerous alleged misuses in the Department of Agriculture. Blalock defends his charges about waste, improper appointments and payrolls and asserts the figures align with data submitted to the legislature. Public Boy Scouts totals and expenses are noted as part of the closing details.
Balance on hand nine dollars and ninety seven cents. Twenty two scouts enrolled with at least one day and night in camp. twenty one present at one roll call and twenty for most of the time. Minor cuts required iodine. one serious accident, a bruised eye from rough play. Theron Beadles won best fisherman. Harry Travis and Fred Jackson next. Parents visited. local contributions of fruit and provisions noted.
Mrs. Laurian Lester Senor of Fayetteville, once Miss Laurian Lester, died suddenly Saturday after an operation in Fitzgerald. Daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J A Lester and June bride to Preston Senor, she was a gifted musician and active in church work, beloved by friends and society in the area.
The Columbus Dispatch reflects on scent as a natural fragrance found in flowers leaves roots and wood noting multitudes gathered at a church and the lingering perfume of a sweet life that has passed away as friends offered songs and benediction and sympathy.
A small twelve inch wooden image carved with a dull knife is identified as the Indian crafted Goddess of Water and revered as the Virgin de los Remedios.
A historical note explains the guillotine was named after Dr Joseph Guillotin and introduced in France during the 1792 revolution. The device features two upright posts with a top crossbeam and a grooved frame to allow a heavy steel knife to fall and sever the neck when released by the executioner.
In Saxony the men wear a special wedding dress resembling a kimono with trimmed front and cuffs, a soft collar and bow tie, and broad-brimmed hats adorned with living flowers. Brides carry long handkerchiefs and appear to borrow their mother’s best tablecloth to decorate their waists.
Fayette County Democratic Executive Committee at its July meeting endorsed Hon. A. O. Blalock for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner subject to the September 1 Democratic primary. They commend him as an efficient banker mercantile man and farmer with prior roles including revenue collector under Wilson and multiple terms in the state legislature.
Mr. A. O. Blalock enters the race against incumbent J. J. Brown for the county Agriculture Commissioner post. The announcement signals a campaign to win as concerns over farming policy and county agriculture growth.
Announcement by A. O. Blalock Fayetteville farmer banker and state revenue collector under Wilson administration that he will seek the office of commissioner of agriculture in the state primary has sparked widespread interest. Campaigns form in many counties and congratulatory letters pour in from across Georgia signaling strong support for Blalock.
J W Wise of Fayetteville Georgia declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the 69th Congress. He thanks supporters and pledges to serve in legislative and other matters if honored by voters. Date June 29 1922.
A candidate appeals to voters in the Sixth Congressional District asking for support in the upcoming 68th Congress. He pledges active effort to represent the people’s interests if elected.
W B Hollingsworth announces candidacy for state senate from the 26th district subject to Democratic executive committee rules of the county and district. He requests votes and support in the September 13 primary and pledges to work for the people's interests if elected.
Charles D Redwine addresses Fayette County voters announcing his candidacy for the state Senate in the 26th district under Democratic Executive Committee rules. He asks for support and signs off respectfully.
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