Selling the South to tourists via Chambers of Commerce
The United States Chamber of Commerce Tax study notes only 1 of 27 dollars in insurance premium taxes supports state departments. The piece argues colder northern climates drive people south for winter. highways see congestion from northern tourists. It predicts widespread marketing by Chambers of Commerce to attract long-term residents, noting the process is slow but effective.
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Insurance Department
The
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Willen News
Georgia Dairy Boom Promised by Antrim Plan
The Atlanta Journal extols H. C. Antrim’s view that Georgia could add 300000 dairy cows and create a ready market for dairy products. Bankers merchants and farm groups should cooperate to unleash rural prosperity, viewing dairy as economic independence from cotton.
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H. C. Antrim
Georgia
Georgia Association
Atlanta Journal
A Brisk Start Marks New Year 1927 Commerce
A quick brisk New Year start with everyone on the job and traveling salesmen leading an energetic business surge. Early Monday marks the first business day with enthusiasm and enterprise, signaling seeds of success for the year ahead.
Getting the Advantage for Southern Towns in Industry Bids
Hawkinsville Dispatch and News argues that South Georgia towns leveraging tax exemptions and cheap power gain an edge in attracting industry. Those actively courting investment will win opportunities, while passive communities will delay growth.
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South Georgia
Hawkinsville
Unfair to the South Critiques Muscle Shoals Delays
The statement condemns the Muscle Shoals power project as a regional curse caused by political schemes. It argues Southern states miss benefits from the project and federal ship operations, blaming Congress for eight years of wartime postwar wrangling and unbusinesslike delays.
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Muscle Shoals
Congress
TRY OTHER REMEDIES FIRST
Experience has proven that grade crossing accidents can be prevented by requiring automobile drivers to stop, look and listen before crossing a railroad track. This being so, it is a matter of sound economy and good sense to use this remedy, instead of burdening the people with taxation for grade changes. Railroad crossings are dangerous only when made so by careless driving. Let us reform the careless driver by requiring him to stop, look and listen. Let us tighten up on conditions covering the issuance of licenses so that persons incompetent to drive from any cause would not be licensed. Let us do these things first which cost nothing before launching a movement for grade changes that will burden taxpayers and property almost to point of confiscation. Careless driving and accidents are not confined to grade crossings. Nine-tenths of the accidents occur on the streets and highways. Grade changes will not prevent these, but prudence in the issuance of licenses as
Proper policing of practices to prevent indictable issues
The text argues that strong policing can avert most problems and that remedies should avoid extra tax burdens unless other measures fail. It stresses exhausting non-tax solutions first and using taxes only after proven inefficacy.
Newspapers and Farmers in the Country Press
The article notes how country weeklies and small city dailies cater to farmers families with market ads, store offerings, and local social life. Editorials engage all ages, giving dignity and influence to newspapers as community hubs.
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Country Weekly
Towwn
The Telephone Idea Reflects The Nation’s Communication Spirit
Arthur Pound praises the telephone workforce of 1926, noting a shared purpose to deliver messages quickly and reliably. He highlights operators at danger and linesmen on stormy poles as emblematic of a wider, unseen solidarity among thousands of workers devoted to getting the message through.
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Telephone Army of America
Arthur Pound
Dreams Realized in the South’s Industrial Rise
An address lauds veterans and industrial leaders who built the South’s power, mills, railways, and education. It celebrates hydro power progress, roads, diversified farming, and rising living standards, arguing the dream of postwar development is fulfilled.
Vidalia Street Assessment Notices for City Improvements
Public notices detail assessments against multiple properties in Vidalia Georgia for cost of street improvements. Each notice lists street portions Meadows Jackson and Church, frontage feet, total costs, amounts charged to abutting owners, and payment options with seven percent interest, including installment terms starting January 27, 1927.
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L. B. KeKee
Vidalia
Church Street
First
Church Streets
Georgia
Railroad Avenue
First Street
W. B. Herring
City of
W. L. Wiggs
Ubuip
Medows Street
Church and Meadows Streets
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Saktewe
Meadows Street
Jackson Street
Jackson and
First Streets
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To. L. B. Godbee
Church and Meadow Streets
Wv. B. Herring
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E. O. Meadows
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Property lien notice summary for Mrs E O Meadows and others
Notice lists charges on real property at Mead south side near Church and Meadows. It references amounts due from multiple parties, with totals including 5658.13 and 3772.09, and signs by W. B. Herring. The document appears to be a public notice of property claims and outstanding debts in 1886 amounts and due dates.
Ty May Before Clerk of Per Annum Court
A terse docket item notes Ty May appearing before the Clerk of Court on a per annum basis. The entry records a procedural step with location and date to be set by the court. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
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Vidalia
W. B. Herring
City of
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D. W. Riddle
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