Local items and editorial musings from a Georgia paper
A jumble of syndicated AP notes and city chatter from Thomasville Georgia including editorials on Lindbergh and Prohibition, local complaints about county government forms, and social reminders. Mentions Albany petitions and the Ziegfeld breach of promise case with minimal context.
Washington Entombment Remembrance of George Washington
A late 18th century newspaper account documents Washington's death and funeral at Mount Vernon with detailed procession, clergy, Masons, and cannons. It notes the nation’s founding era, the father of his country, and compares old papers to modern journalism while mentioning civic tree-planting for a local纪.
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Edison the Worker
A profile of Thomas A. Edison, detailing his 82 year old work ethic and belief that rest is essential. The piece contrasts his relentless habit with the need for balance, noting his sleep in lab and his lifelong drive to harness nature for humankind's ease and strength.
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Campaign to curb highway billboards prompts state action
Article notes a clash between the Federation of Women's Clubs and the Outdoor Advertising Association over highway billboards. Advocates seek state designations of permitted spots and beauty preservation. The piece links ad clutter to highway beautification and discusses income tax impacts on savers. It also mentions Coolidge and Hoover era economic policy and potential reserve bank rate moves.
Tax on life premium deductions questioned
The writer argues that tax law should allow a deduction for life insurance premiums, comparing depreciation allowances for industrial capital and real estate. He notes the need for safeguards to prevent abuse, proposing a reasonable deduction tied to earned income and limiting excessive coverage.
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