Oddities and musings in a small town paper column
A collage of cheeky observations and quips from a 20th century local page. The notes reference dry weather in South Georgia, humorous sayings, and social commentary on cinema, fashion, real estate, and public events. The tone mimics a light weekly digest with dated cultural allusions.
Moultrie Road Work Begins to Grade Thomasville Line
Moultrie road work started after the county approved a state contract to grade about sixteen miles of the Thomasville to Coolidge route. Initial tasks include moving fences and clearing rights of way with six miles near Thomasville to be completed using convict labor and current machinery. A sublet plan aims to finish the remainder for a paying contract next year, subject to state funds and approval.
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Thomasville
Thomas County Line
Coolidge
Thomas
Thomas County
Colquitt
Whither are we bound in the building of our principal cities
The article contemplates evolving civic design driven by traffic needs and the rise of automobiles. It notes generations of change in conceptions of beauty and utility, citing New York as a major site of current projects shaping the urban map.
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New York
King Embraces Radio and TV Study for Congress
Utah Senator William H. King, a long time judge on the state supreme court, shifts focus to radio and television. He aims to modernize radio law and explores censorship aspects while partnering with Senator Dill, and Wallace White Jr. transfers to the Senate for a six year term.
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Washington
Utah
William H. King
Supreme Court
Senate
Senator Dill
Ing
Congress
King
Radio
Wallace H. White, Jr
Maine
House
Dill
Eres Senate
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