Col Berner eyes Macon law practice and state race
Column notes Col Bob Berner has moved to Macon to practice law and hints he eyes the governor's chair if Gov. Smith runs for the Senate. The piece commends Macon papers for upholding prohibition and mentions a Waycross paper mill project and rising newspaper costs. It also covers the U S Supreme Court mandate on Georgia tax cases and state plans to seek modification.
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Bob Berner
Macon
Gov. Smith
Macon Newa
Elke’ Lodge
Waycross
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Atlanta
United States Supreme Court
Georgia Railroad and Central of Georgia
State Supreme Court
Washington
John C Hart
State tax law changes debated to avoid new legislation
Discussion notes that completing the proposed action could remove the need for amending the state's tax laws. The point is that a once done step might streamline the tax framework, potentially simplifying future legislative work.
Roosevelts Visit Calmly Viewed by Uncle Remus Narrator
The piece recounts Joel Chandler Harris's visit with President Roosevelt and the reaction in Uncle Remus's Magazine. Billy Sanders, the Sage of Shady Dale, offers his view that Roosevelt is a president for all people and should consider a second term. He praises Roosevelt as honest and healthy, urging readers to talk with him and others to gauge public sentiment.
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Joel Chandler Harria
Roosevelt
Billy Sanders
Uncle Remus
Shady Dale
White House
Teddy
Wall Street
Jinawary
Georgia Leads in Confederate Pension Provisions
Georgia has long provided more liberal support for its Confederate veterans and widows than any southern state. The 1907 Pension Commissioner report shows disbursements totaling 11,208,011.55 since 1879. The pension roll grew from 70,580 in 1879 to 682,085 in 1907, with 16,718 pensioners in 1907 and 15,208 in 1906, net increase offset by 1,006 deaths. An estimated 950,000 will be paid in 1908, with a decreasing trend as deaths outpace additions.
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Georgia
J. W. Lindeey
Rolla
Atlanta Constitution
Fragmentary Quote Reflects Wobbling Unity and Gloomy Regret
A garbled long speech fragment expresses regret about not being cohesive and hopes for unity. It references “three jgenny wine democrats” and freedom from “cnddle-sores” in a critical, dialect-rich voice. The passage suggests political frustration and personal remorse amid fractured cooperation.
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North America
It Always Pays to Live by a Clean Character
A reflective piece listing virtues and hard lessons about apology conscience patience and resilience. It emphasizes admitting error, forgiving adversity, maintaining high standards, and valuing character over reputation. The text frames these as necessary for progress and moral growth.
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Ta Cares All Coughs
An early medical claim touts Kennedy's laxative honey and ta as a remedy for coughs and colds. The ad-style notice emphasizes gentle bowel relief and overall restorative effects attributed to the product.
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Kennedy
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