Rural drive and county officials push Liberty Bond support
An early 20th century column notes patriotic bond buying and community cooperation efforts. It cites Laurens county and Cordele Dispatch reporting farm resilience in Middle Georgia as authorities study rights and cooperation measures. It highlights local officials urging unity to sustain agriculture and state aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hill County
Laurens Coun
Cordele Dispatch
Middle
Georgia
County official urged to aid school system unity
A plea emphasizes unity harmony and coordinated effort to advance the county schools. It highlights a willing leader offering time and space as a powerful ally to improve the school system and urges supporters to encourage and leverage his influence for maximum benefit.
Lawton Evans Critiques Georgia Local School Tax Layout
Richmond County Superintendent Lawton B Evans argues against city district fragmentation and advocates county local taxation to fund education. He warns that independent city systems widen rural disadvantage, urging broader tax leverage to support trained educators and universal school access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton B. Evans
Richmond
Board of Education
Richmond County
Augusta
Georgia
Richmond County Schools
America's High Duty to Support the War Bond Drive
Senator John Sharp Williams argues that the United States must finance the war effort through bonds. Submarine warfare, supply to Allies, and building destroyers depend on civilian investment. He urges all fit men and all citizens to contribute, highlighting tax exemptions and the security of U.S. bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
John Sharp Williams
United States
Mississippi
France
Belgium
Tick eradication urged to boost southern cattle output
Washington report argues ticks must be driven from southern cattle to raise meat and milk for national needs. It notes cattle fever ticks reduce growth and milk outlays, and recommends public dipping programs and ring vats to eliminate ticks for profitable cattle production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
South
Corn as Human Food Urged by Department of Agriculture
The department notes that 5 to 10 percent of U.S. corn enters human food while 200 million bushels yearly feed livestock. With grain scarcities, farmers may increase corn acreage for human consumption, using it in bread and mush. The department urges broader corn use as a diet staple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New Set of Commandments for Chiefs of Trade
A Yeoman Battle Ax editorial extols hard work personal appearance and self reliance. It urges pulling off the coat and acting to turn failure into success, paying debts, avoiding excuses, and giving every man a square deal as the guiding law of business and life. It emphasizes self-promotion, prudent judgment, and integrity in commerce.
Moral Inertia Blamed For Difficulty in Keeping Resolutions
The Charleston News and Courier notes that moral inertia hinders living up to good resolutions as much as temptation. People often overestimate their strength, misjudging progress, yet trials can yield strength if faced with persistence. Past examples show others overcame similar struggles and offer hope to those currently burdened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Also Mentioned on This Page
SDAY
Hary
F.C. Ries
Guy Armstrong
Macon
Ries @ Armstrong
Macon, Georgia
Venience
American Banking Corporation
Henderson Park
Unadilla
Thay Etlow Pester Parionlisteet
Svantages
E. W. Leonard
Ellendale
Tenn
Belkan
Ld Syle Balla
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!