Counties Pay Taxes Promptly in Georgia Varied band
Atlanta Jan 3 Despite hard times from poor crops and boll weevil the upper Georgia counties show better tax payments with Muscogee Bibb and Toombs as notable examples. several smaller counties report most taxes paid with only small balances outstanding while other regions still struggle under the weevil and drought.
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Atlanta
W. A. Wright
Bibb
Muscogee
Toombs
Comptroller General's
Union County
Troupe County
Dawson County
DeKalb County
White County
Hart County
Pickens County
Schley County
Gilmer County
Polk County
Cherokee County
Georgia
Robert Giles Hosts Junior Music Club Session
Robert Giles led a Junior Music Club gathering with Harvest Song and Fable performances by Mildred Herring and Robert Giles. Beatrice Burroughts presented Dream of a Waltz and Olin Bland played Spinning Song from the Flying Dutchman. A rhythm test delighted attendees, then cake and chocolate were served.
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Robert Giles
Mildred Herring
Beatrice Burroughts
Olin Bland
Grand Lodge Instructor to Visit Vidalia Masonic Lodge
Mr. Guy Thurman, instructor of the Uniform Work for the Grand Lodge of Georgia Masons, will spend next week in Vidalia to instruct Vidalia lodge officers and members. Meetings will be held each evening in the lodge hall with all officers, members, and sister lodge members invited.
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Guy Thurman
Grand Lodge of Georgia Masons
Vidalia
Gifts that Fell Short of Ordinary Christmas cheer
A humorous sketch notes royal gifts and domestic quirks by historical figures. It recounts Siam’s king sending a silver frying pan to Queen Victoria each Christmas and Thomas Carlyle’s comic gift of five pounds for a washstand to his wife on December 25, 1850, highlighting human foibles.
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Siam
Queen Victoria
Thomas Carlyle
T. Carlyle
Mistletoe Traditions in Oxfordshire House Decor
In parts of Oxfordshire maid servants asked men for ivy to decorate homes. if refused, the man lost mistletoe privileges and faced a breeches-stolen prank. The first maid under the evergreen on Christmas day would marry within the year and receive a kiss as the penalty. A berry was plucked after each offense, ending when no berries remained.
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Oxfordshire
Christmas Past and the Spirit of Christmas
Charles Dudley Warner reflects on Christmas traditions and contrasts past revels with the modern era. He argues that despite losing some customs, the era shows a broader charity and brotherhood, though tempered by daily life.
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Charles Dudley Warner
The Great Giver
The piece reflects on Christmas as Jesus birthday and portrays Him as the Great Giver who offered spiritual gifts rather than material ones. It emphasizes the divine generosity of the Father, Son, and Spirit shaping humanity.
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Jesus
Soft and hard sauces for Christmas pudding in England
The article notes English traditions of serving sauces with plum pudding. It describes soft custard like sauces boosted with condensed milk and mentions hard sauces made by melting butter with added sugar for a rich finish.
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England
Christmas Shopping Ends In Exhaustion
A witty exchange notes how holiday shopping leaves people exhausted as the season closes. The quip jokes that the shopper finished not just gifts but the shopper themselves, reflecting seasonal stress and consumer fever.
Portable lamp promises cheap useful home lighting
The portable lamp is described as the cheapest and most generally useful electrical appliance for households, consisting of insulated wire and a plug to fit into a socket, offering convenient lighting with minimal cost.
Ancient Rider's Tavern a Landmark of Painesville
The Rider's tavern built in 1818 by Joseph Rider stands one mile west of Painesville's town hall on Mentor avenue. Once a stagecoach stop on the old Cleveland Buffalo road, it featured a dance hall kitchen and hospitality. Four generations lived here as the sturdy hand hewn beams age.
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Painesville
Rider
Walnut Street
Wisdom of John Chinaman in Four Books
Excerpted ancient Chinese wisdom emphasizing self discipline, modest desires, and moral self examination. It notes that rulers’ virtue influences families and recalls Tsang’s daily self-review on faithfulness sincerity and adherence to teachings. It urges self-improvement by comparing one’s conduct to worthy and unbecoming examples.
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Tsang
Explaining Is Accusing and Exculpation of Prisoners
A defense strategy centers on character witnesses who describe the defendant’s prior nature to counter accusations. Samuel Johnson is cited on doubts and public figures endure criticism with restraint amid campaigns to undermine them.
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Samuel Johnson
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Brahma and Saraswati linked to India's musical origins
Hindu lore ties Brahma to music as creator and father of sound with Saraswati as patron of learning and the vina. The Sham Veda vocals, Vedic instruments, seven-note notation rooted in ancient India by 850 B C, later spreading to Persia, Arabia, and Europe via Guido d Arezzo in 1022 A D.
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Brahma
Saraswati
India
Persia
Arabia
Europe
Guido d’Arezzo
Rivers as Airways and Safe Seaplane Landings
Scientific American argues for using rivers canals lakes and coast lines as safe seaplane routes when airfields are unavailable. It notes surveys of waterways to identify suitable landing sites for pilots over rough terrain.
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Scientific American
Uvalda News Notes Highlights Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. McAllister and son of Scotland visited relatives here. Claude Findley returned from Lyons to attend school locally. Roscoe Price and family from Vidalia visited his in laws the McNatts. Langford family and children visited Swainsboro relatives. Vidalia pair S. W. Scarborough visited during holidays. Susie Gray stayed with sister Mrs. Langford in Mt. Vernon. Dan Gordon family from Vidalia visited Hiram Johnson. Margaret Langford of Macon’s Singer Sewing Machine Co. home for holidays. Miss Mary Ethel Moses and Sallie Kate Wolfe, G N I College students, spent holidays at home. Mrs. Walter Morris visited relatives in Sylvania.
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H. G. McAllister
Little Son
Scotland
Claude Findley
Lyons
Roscoe Price
Vidalia
H. B. McNatt
W. C. Langford
Swainsboro
S. W. Scarborough
Susie Gray
George Langford
Mt. Vernon
Dan Gordon
Hiram Johnson
Margaret Langford
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Macon
Administrator's Sale of Williamson Estate in Emanuel County
Public auction to sell at the late residence of E. B Williamson in Emanuel County on a January Friday 1922. The sale lists 75 head of cattle two horses one mule 15 sheep 200 bushels of corn hay fodder plow gears farming implements a farm wagon and syrup. Conducted by administrator W J Williamson on January 5 1922.
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E. B . Williamson
Emanuel
Youmans Couple Move to Savannah
Mr and Mrs Geo L Youmans moved last week to Savannah where they will establish their home. The couple leaves behind their former residence as part of a relocation that places them in a new community setting.
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Geo. L. Youmans
Savannah
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinone Tablets
Medicine ad claims LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE stops cough and headache in one day. Mentions E W GROVE signature on each box. Price 30 cents.
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E.W. Grove
Mrs. Timmerman Hosts Four-Table Christmas Entertainment
Mrs. T. W. Timmerman entertained four tables of guests last Friday afternoon in honor of her sister Miss Irma Hicks and Miss Anna Brazell. Her apartment sparkled with Christmas decorations as green and red mints adorned each table. Mrs. Godbee achieved top score in the game followed by a sweet course with hot coffee.
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T. W. Timmerman
Rock
Irma Hicks
Anna Brazell
Grace Receives Commission as County Commissioner Grace
County Commissioner B H Grace is sworn in after election from the 43rd and 1521st districts. He succeeds C B O Quinn whose term ended at year start. Grace to meet fellow commissioners at the next regular meeting.
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B. H. Grace
Grace
C. B. O’quinn
Murchison Kills Mammoth Young Porker in Hampshire Herd
J F Murchison killed a 13 month old Hampshire hog weighing 420 pounds net after dressing. The event sets a local benchmark for pork production in the raisers' district. Mrs T B Youmans hosted bridge at her home honoring sister Mrs J S Rees of Americus with three tables. decorations featured pine branches and Christmas motifs. Mrs J T Ragan and Mrs O D Warthen achieved high scores.
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Hampshire
T. B. Youmans
J. S. Rees
Americus
J. T. Ragan
O. D. Warthen
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Toombs County
Grand Lodge
Masonic Lodge
Giver
Wisdom
John Chinaman
East
Uvalda News
W. J. Williamson
Mrs. Timmerman
J. F. Murchison
Page’s Drug Store
Vidalia, Ga
Dickerson & Holton
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