Readers and Reading: What to Do With Our Boys and Girls
A reflection on the impact of reading on mind and soul, urging careful selection of books for children and adults. The piece argues literacy rises with education, links belief to reading, and warns against vulgar or corrupt material that can ruin character and ambition. It stresses balance among mind body and spirit, and calls Georgia’s common schools to broaden access to reading.
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Georgia
Hagar
Rube Burrows
Reading Power and the Shape of Character in Verse and Prose
A reflective piece argues that reading molds character and thought, citing Kipling’s illness and Otis’s casualty reports from the Philippines. It notes how seeing and hearing shape knowledge and warns that reading choices reveal personal traits, urging ongoing engagement with books. The Houston High School Journal mentions a state fair certainty and a Vienna-born poet perceived as chasing money.
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Vienna
Houston High School Journal
Popular General Gomez Battled by Visitors in Havana
Gen. Gomez, during his Havana visit, says the crowds and attention are overwhelming. He complains the popularity is killing him as he is besieged by visitors at all times.
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Gomez
Havana
Ud H Dorough
Quiet Philippines scene belies gunfire rumors
The Douglas Breeze notes a silent Philippines situation with denied reports that Dewey fired on a German vessel. Skirmishes are rare and casualties few. The paper also reports Ernest Freeman near Selma Alabama, a cousin of the editor, killed himself after his sweetheart rejected him, followed by a sardonic editorial remark on personal infidelity and resilience.
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Philippines
Dewey
Ernest Freeman
Selma
Ala
the Breeze
Douglas Breeze
Dewey Calls Oregon to Dover Ready for Any Emergency
Rear Admiral Dewey has cabled for the battleship Oregon to be sent at once. The Oregon is already en route with reinforcements and should arrive in a few days. Dewey’s measured foresight signals readiness and confidence in meeting any developing crisis.
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Dewey
Oregon
County News From Georgia Towns Reflect Rural Life
A multi locality update from Eurexa, Doo.ina, Richwood, Snow, Kerne, Pete, and surrounding areas reports visitors, school progress, church events, and farm work. Notable items include Miss Blount praised at a Macon school, Rev J M Kelley preaching, Mardi Gras in New Orleans party notes, new teachers, sick residents, and local social visits.
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Eurexa
L Etheredge
Macon
M E Blount
Vienna
Miss Blount
Richwood
Hattie Kennedy
Ths
Lasseter
Rankin
Richwood High School
J . Humphrey
New Orleans
Earle Harrell
R. R
Humphrey
Jannings
Fla
Harrell
IX Cheves
Forsyth
BP O'Neal
Thomson
North Georgia
Join Peterson
Cordele
Wil-Elia McIntosh
Letter to the editor on road law and taxation
SAGER argues against increasing the road law tax by 12,000 dollars, criticizing high taxes on the poor and the salaries of officials. He claims enforcement of the old road law is sufficient and protests more office seekers driven by inflated salaries. He contrasts state or national headquarter influence with local governance.
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Dooly
Sager
Mill Report on J W Piver Rough Mill and Flooring
Our correspondent visited the new mill of J W Piver to observe a remarkable process. A plank is fed in, ground into a uniform strip about an inch and a half wide, then dressed by another machine for fancy flooring. Though pricey, demand is anticipated, and the invention reflects Mr Pryer’s own idea.
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Hughes Calhoun
J W Piver
Mr. Pryer
Calhoun & Co Promises Doorstep Delivery For All Needs
A vintage ad from Calhoun and Company proclaims they will sell and deliver everything you need to your door. The message emphasizes convenience and a broad catalog, reflecting a bygone commerce era.
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Calhoun & Co
Come to Smith and Bakers for pants or a jacket
Local ad offers boys pants or a jacket at 35 cents from Smith and Bakers, inviting shoppers to visit for affordable schoolwear and outerwear options.
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Smith & Bakers
Smith and Bakers Show Silk Club Ties in Latest Shades
Local retailer Smith and Bakers debuts a new silk club tie collection in bold shades. The rollout features diverse patterns and colorways aimed at fashionable men seeking refined accessories.
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Smith & Bakers
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Fuqua
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Abbeville
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Jim Dunn
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Roland
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Unadilla
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Arthur Harris
Irwin Carmack
W H J Carmack
Hardensville
Harris
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Pine City
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Houston County
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Jeasie R. Horne
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W. M. Haslam
Bible Institute
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Jas. A. Williams
Princeton
Mainn
Pete
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Joseph Burns
H H Philips
Donnie
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Eula Lewis
Win_ I. Dickson
Viola Killpatrick
Drayton
Scage” Morgan
Cliff Bryant
Campground
Young Lady Friends
Eugenia Collier
Will Barker
Flint
Europe
Kelley
Hugh Calhoun, Jr
W H Liggin
Ray
Coney
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Pinta
Messrs
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Glenn
Seville
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