Constitution Newspaper Advertising and Distribution Details
The Constitution reports pricing for subscriptions outside Atlanta and in-town, outlines advertising manage areas, and notes the Washington Bureau address at Mo 17278 Street. It states THE CONSTITUTION is sold in New York by 2pm the day after issue and lists distribution points and responsibilities for carriers and agents.
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Currier
Atlanta
Washington
John Corrigan
Constitution
New York City
Broadway
Forty Second Street
Times
Thirty Eighth Street
Twenty Ninth Street
Freight rate revision prompts Georgia snippers opposition meeting
Georgia shipping groups gathered in Macon to resist proposed interstate and intrastate freight rate revisions sought by railroads. The Atlanta Freight Bureau reports steep increases, including apples up 69 percent, bay 117 percent, canned goods 87 percent, watermelons 10 percent, and meats 148 percent, risking heavy burdens on manufacturing, jobbing, and agriculture across the state.
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Georgia Snippers
Macon
Georga
Atlanta Freight Bureau
Habersham County
Thomasville
New York State
Interstate Commerce Commissions
Georgia
Army Promotion Fairness Question in Senate Debate
Discussion of a military bill pending in Congress criticized for its unequal promotion system across branches. The infantry and cavalry lag behind artillery and engineers, with transfers between branches practically blocked and seniority shaping careers. West Point class of 1902 highlights the issue as all engineers became majors and artillery officers captains while infantry and cavalry remain first lieutenants for years.
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Congress
House
Senate
Artillery
Corps of Engineers
West Point Military Academy
Tobacco growers seek central warehouse plan in distress
Tobacco growers in Virginia Kentucky and other states face heavy burdens from wasteage warehousing and inspection costs cutting farm returns. Proposals for a central warehouse system aim to lower expenses and boost growers near real value with negotiations by major manufacturers and efforts to streamline buying and storage. John Lind has advocated action while Congress resists new polar debates as regional tensions rise.
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Virginia
Kentucky
Topacto
Pershing’s Money Talk Lightens Mexican Hearts In 1916
The article notes Pershing’s troops paying for goods and services as they march after Villa, contrasting native expectations of ransom with the new practice of fair payment. It argues that cash in hand rattles long held prejudices, educates the local populace, and may soften minds toward the United States and its humane aims.
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Villa
Pershing
Pershings
Educational
United States
Georgia Frank L Stanton and a Night of Verse and Song
A collage of quirky verse and prose items including lines about Frank L Stanton, a Moving-Drag Dance sketch, prayers by Ralph M Thomson, a moonshine tale, a guardian night prayer, and humorous notes from various papers. The fragmentary pieces weave editorials, poems, and local humor into a late era newspaper card.
City aid brings growing dependence and family burden
Physician JG Hail cites a charitable aid example where a crippled husband and wife received city help to support six children, twins among them, illustrating the rising liability as aid fosters greater dependence. A civic delegation seeks reassignment of a sanitary inspector. Council debates topics from animal studies to alderman candidates and reelection bids.
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Clk
JG Hail
Atlanta
Church notices and revival plans across local congregations
Central Presbyterian hosted youth services with a sermon by Hudson of Kyracusowil. Mor ning hour marks the 7th anniversary of Dr Dunbar H Ogden’s pastorate with “The Help of an Unseen Hand.” Various churches announce communion, vesper services, revival closings, and cantata on April 22. A Bible study shift features a praise service led by Associated Bible Students. Commentary notes peace proposals from Germany reducing indemnity, hinting war lords’ shift away from war-for-profit mindset.
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Entral Presbyterian
Central Presbyterian Church
Ouluck
Editorial calls for gubernatorial stand on compulsory education
The writer urges Georgia candidates for governor to pledge support for a compulsory school law. He argues such a law is needed to raise literacy and school attendance, with reasonable exemptions for dependent families and child labor. The piece notes upcoming election activity and ties to prohibition and crime reduction.
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Georgia
Iis
Ami
Chaniel
Ignoria
Warren Grice
Fim
General Assembly
New Jersey A Satirical Portrait by George Fitch
A humorous New Jersey portrait by George Fitch describes the state as a compact yet influential region east of Philadelphia and west of New York. The piece blends quirks about summer resorts, industry, notable figures, and curious trivia, including roads, trains, and the infamous octopus in a tongue in cheek historical survey.
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New Jersey
George Fitch
Good Old Siwand
Philadelphia
New York
Maine
Nework
Hudson River
Hudson
United States
Flax
White House
Jrs
George Washington
New Jersy
Cleveland
James Atyarfield
Newark
Cranberries
Sea Beaches
Frinceton College
Woodrow Wilson Hoboken
Thomas A.tdison
East Grange
Fatereon
Speaking of Raids from The Pittsburg Dispatch
British navy notes success of German sea raiders and claims seizure of ten thousand dollars of American securities from neutral ships as part of the ongoing economic warfare in the war at sea.
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Pittsburg
Georgia’s license law enforcement debated and new warnings issued
The text reports on Georgia license law enforcement pressures amid state officials debates. It notes Governor Tarr’s push and Alabama cross-border issues, plus court actions in Chambers County. It mentions warnings from the Georgia Department of Agriculture about feldspar fraud claims and a pending arson trial in Swainsboro tied to a St. Marys store burglary. It also outlines planned spring eradication campaigns against cattle ticks with named agents and counties involved.
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Seilal
Freetary of State
Cement Amony
Gwinnett Meronett
Volushi
Murray
Saul & Slackress
State Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Blandallis
Ali Tle
Georga
W Ft Joyner
Dallan
Swainsboro
Val
Bvilans
Oaklark
Joseph Sel Gmon
Augusta
Aterest
Cate CT
Peter T Halinsen
Wit
T? Nas
Hay Belles
State Bureau
Imal
Waltsn
Laratos
Thomas Ole F
Walts
Davie
Massoury
Roberta J McKnight
Mincis Vowux
Balote
Vallota
Lowndes
Cunty
Rox
Campbell Cunty
Po Mills Warthe Aid
Tadley Maysor
Washington
Beale
Rippling Rhymes and Literary Echoes of Riv or Hertha M Uliv
A fragmented prose piece surveys poetic echoes and literary works, naming Nick Carter and Riv or Hertha M Uliv, with critique of art, color, mirth, and moral tone. The text interweaves references to distant writers and songs, hinting at a broader cultural panorama.
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Rm Reper
Sas
Pitisel
Nick Carter
Riv
Hertha
Emory and Atlanta Triumph in Campaign Results
A Tennessee lawyer notes Emory University was invited to locate in Atlanta and accepted, making Atlanta a part of the institution. He praises Atlanta’s growth and asserts the region will benefit through training and development, urging continued support for the university and its impact on the South.
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Atlanta
Tennessee
Emory
Emory University
Universit
Posaessinus Gid
Southland
WGM
Thomas
Ef Law
Chattanooga
Tenn Marih
ABE MARTIN How Codfish Are Dried Delights Crowd
Abe Martin drew a large and intelligent audience with his codfish routine at the local theater tonight. An onion joke kept friends from joining in, but the act entertained the crowd.
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