Ignorance of the law excuses
The proverb notes that ignorance of legal rules relieves no one of consequences, while knowledge of the law can create confusion for many. It underscores the complexity of legal systems and the importance of informed compliance.
Bits of wisdom and anecdotes from a rural newspaper
A collection of quips and observations on life, business, and technology. Notes on the Bell System and transatlantic testing, humorous takes on editing a country newspaper, and a remark on proves and curves along the Mississippi. The piece ends with Metter Advertiser style reflection on editors.
Unwanted mail and refunds warned by Dublin Press
A reader from near the city reports receiving four unlabeled ties and asks if they must pay. The Dublin Press advises no liability for unordered goods, suggests returning them, and warns against answering threatening letters while turning them over to the postmaster. It cautions about mail scams and urges local shopping to avoid such sharks.
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Dublin Press
Fences and Range Cattle Vote Reconsidered in Glynn County
The Glynn County election on fences and range cattle favored the cattle last year. The Brunswick Pilot suggests revisiting the issue, noting Geo. D. Lowe’s enduring study of such questions and weighing both sides as public sentiment shifts.
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Glynn
Geo. D. Lowe
Brunswick Pilot
Metter Advertiser roasts local advertiser over paper contents
A Metter Advertiser quote depicts a bank owner critiquing the paper for lacking content while urging local banks and businesses to boost advertising to support weekly issues. The tongue in cheek remark calls for more regional promotion and investment.
Local mail order catalogs outpace town advertising
The Pelham Journal notes mail order houses mail weekly catalogs to patrons surpassing all local business advertising in Pelham, a trend echoed by Metter and other small towns as money leaves the community never to return.
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Pelham Post Office
Pelham Journal
Pelham
Metter
Metter Advertiser
Readers and the Press Honor Readers’ Role in Journalism
An Atlanta Journal piece highlights Adolph S. Ochs's praise for readers as the backbone of a newspaper. It stresses that a paper belongs to its community, sustained by reader support and engagement, which enables journalism to serve public welfare.
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Bell System Department of Development and Research
America
United States
Adolph S. Ochs
New York Times
National Institute of Social Science
Ochs
Mr. Ochs
New York
Tmes
Atlanta Journal
Public sale of Vidalia land under power Toombs County
Under power in a 1924 deed Mrs. Missouri Mulling grants Georgia Loan and Trust Company authority to sell to satisfy a 1500 note with interest. Sale set for June 14 1927 before the Toombs County Courthouse Lyons GA of a 58 acre parcel in Vidalia with specifics on boundaries and prior transfers. Proceeds go to debt first with any surplus to Mulling or her representative.
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Georgia
Toombs County
Missouri M. Mulling
Georgia Loan and Trust Company
Toombs Superior Court
Toombs County Court House
Lyons
Vidalia
Meadows
Leader & Rosansky
S. P. Carr
North Railroad Avenue
Seaboard Airline Railway
G. E. Anderson
Sanford
J. W. A. Crawford
Amanda Crawford
Missiouri M. Mulling
Toombs
Boys In Gray Urge Tax Enforcement For Pension Payments
Atlanta May 17 Confederate Veterans urge families and citizens to enforce Georgia cigar and cigarette stamp taxes to ensure prompt pension payments to soldiers widows and dependents. John Vandiver state revenue chief says dealers bear evasion risk and public tips can stop stock violations. The call accompanies Tampa reunion resolutions.
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Atlanta
Georgia
John M. Vandiver
State Commissioner of Revenue
Tampa
Vandiver
Georgia Loan and Trust Co. By B P Jackson
A legal notice identifies Georgia Loan and Trust Company represented by attorney at law B P Jackson. The document outlines the filing party, the court action, and related procedural steps for the matter.
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The
Georgia Loan & Trust Co
B. P. Jackson
For Rent Apartment with Modern Conveniences
Private entrance and separate light meters. Apply at 405 Church Street. Phone 78.
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Church Street
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