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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1908

Page

9

Federal aid for country roads debated by Br Bell

Washington report on Br Bell Georgia addressing the house in favor of a federal aid program for good roads. He cites 86 percent of U S public roads as poor and proposes yearly 220 million for five years under a new Bureau of Public Highways to be created in Agriculture. He argues roads determine transport costs from farms to markets and railheads, estimating vast savings and capacity gains from improved highways.

John Corrigan Washington, D.C United States Winness Ae Br. Bell Georgia Bell Bureau of Public Highways Department of Agriculture Kell Delaaid Parme

Road costs and farmer relief in wartime era debate

A lengthy discussion on grand jury work and court schedules leads into a critique of rural road conditions. It argues improved roads cut transport costs, boost farm profitability, and justify broad tax reform, citing European costs and U.S. census data to urge coordinated, funded road construction across states.

Robbery Attempt Detected in Central of Georgia Yards

Railroad detectives Remington and Voight stopped a car robbery at the Central of Georgia yards. The suspect, Amon Blackmon, an longtime company employee, was subdued after a struggle. He fired twice during the confrontation but sustained non fatal injuries.

Railyoad Mengalo Columbus Go Relington and Voight Central of Georgia Amon Blackmon Remington Nero

Road Improvement Funding Debate Across States

A fragmented 1908 debate argues for national road aid versus states rights. It cites Maryland and Massachusetts spending on macadam roads, gravel routes, and maintenance, asserting permanent federal support is unnecessary if state power remains intact. Historical figures like Monroe and Jefferson are invoked to defend states’ rights while endorsing constitutional funding for public roads.

California Maryland Mainiain Thin Etate Eversas Micente Agial Stare Macadamland Har Rade Youte Stems Jafferson Madleon Monmea Jackson Atates Advanewe Appiaues

Laymen's Conference Has Splendid Program

The Laymen's Conference at Chattanooga Tennessee outlines a rich program for April 21 to 27. Notable speakers include Hon James Bryce ambassador from Great Britain and Bishop Candler of Atlanta with lectures on missions, education, and Protestant literature. Moving pictures and committee announcements complete the schedule across Wednesday and Thursday sessions.

Addrewen James Byene Eng- Mah Chattantogs Tenn pMess Moethodiat Crabtree Julian Cart Durham N.C Addrews James Bryce Ambapga‘dor Great Hiiteary Caak Nnabvile Pectin Olbranar Pr' Atesion Kore L. Gerdine Aeoul Koran A. W. Wilson Baltimore WW. W. Pinson Neahuilia Japan 3. Wainwright Lou W. Fletcher Santa Clare Cuba W. F. Mehfurry sLowaville T. F. Staley Bristol P. A. Rodriguez Nashville Moving Pictures William T. Lle Philadelphi Candler Atlante Thursdat Dion B Capen D. D Florian T. H. King Memphis Josiah Strong New York City W. W. Pinson

Orchard Men Optimistic As Fruit Prospects Rally

Light frost in Amorim Ga fails to harm peach orchards as heavy foliage shields fruit. Trees laden with young peaches threaten to exceed load limits, with 290000 to 300000 likely to mature. Fruit buyers and railroad reps survey the area while watermelons fetch good prices. America plans to ship hundreds of carloads of peaches melons and cantaloupes this season.

Americas Amorim Amoericua

Joint Debate Hailed For Three Gum County Candidates

Three Gum County candidates J E B Sheppard John D Williams and Fletcher W Griffin are invited to a joint debate at Law near Americus on Tuesday night A special Seaboard train will be chartered for the occasion Nitrate exports from Chile show United States imports of 656 300 quintals in March with large shipping for Europe and other regions.

Lewt Ve Jainter Americus Spectes Gumter County J. E B. Sheppard John D. Willams Fletcher W. Griffin Law Seaboard Chile Valparaiso Chi United States Europe

Russian rule in Manchuria controversy over municipal rights at railway stations

Baron Bowen the Russian ambassador denounces reports misrepresenting conditions in Manchuria and reiterates that Chinese sovereignty remains untouched by railroad plans to establish municipal administrations around Harbin and Chatlar. He notes extraterritoriality principles and asserts the aim is to aid local governance without compromising China’s status.

Russia China Wellington Manhhuria Harbin Baron Bowen Manchuria Arepa Chatlar Charler Waa Japan

Advertised Letters List Remaining in Atlaia Georgia Post Office

Ununcalled letters dated April 6 105 listed for Misses Adams Allen Andrews and many others. Names include Margarete Anderson Anna Ayers Clara Brown Catherine Chapman Rachel Chapman Amelia Crawford Dolly Browder and numerous Johns and Jones families. Call or request advertisement with fees.

Atlaia Ladion Mise Crowren Loyd Mire —— Maldwin Mina Novey Helley Mis Lucyerry Mise Mary IQ. Brown Mis Minnie Baird Misa Lolar Dradiey Dolly Browder Mirett If Bunajoy Mire Minnie Raton J W Karwick JL Bishop Mira Ian Lee Lane AO Warton Mrs Eminarons Mexale Lueliex Gular Brown Lorsia Monkston Martha Chatman Mins Tose A Charmi Mine Rachel Chapman Mies Iter Beech Carter Mist —— Cart Miws Dertha Chanon Mies Wolfe Collis Misa Marie Connor Misa Annie Covington E Cinghorn Mra Shaw Clark Mire Daley Crawford Ballo Clayton Mary A Cannon Alms Crees MF Cole Craumhrom Olar Crump Mrefaut Clemons Darrow Ann Cole Joale P Cooper Carry Coaby Ida’ Crofteed Marr Cawall Janie Caldwell Angeline Colquitt Beenie Donald Misa Linste ‘Davis Jannatts Laster Tala P Gray del] Grace Maedte Grit Vath Lamate Graves Adiea Aeary Sart Ming Julia M Howell Marianne Hamilton Fiarah Wudeon Mina Kenlly Hudeon Mise Exrnlingare Fannie Hayes Mien Harvey Mattie Harsia Miex Naom Harman Sarah Hawkins Lular Handson Molly Mutchinson Lotes Henter Mary Howard A Haye Carrie Hunter Men Rosle FU Guten FH Oa Wildrath JR A Hobeen Maite Harden Verner Howard OG Shunvitt Intile Vovey Tinnie Hearten Arile Hatsey Omer Martsourn Mrs Juiln WI Biter Henderson Aallle “Hareig Alte Heartachk Laila ‘Mutcheena Mary D Hutt Jeaneileeka Clare Siwodrix T Mian Reanel_ Laanbere Martha Trewin J—wiss Catherine Jabneon Mise Amnie T. Johnson Misa Irdie May Jonas Mim Wile Jonking Biss Lolar Jones Jack Son Barnine Johnson Mist Hattie Jones Romaiind Jouts Ciara Jones Joulla Jones Hallben Jones Row Jordan FP Jones Kate Johnson Minnie Jasen Rebecca Johnson

Names of many individuals in old civic records depicted

A long OCR fragment lists numerous names with titles and initials, including Moyers, Maury, Mather, Norris, Nisbet, Pearson, Parker, Payne, Porter, Parr, Pier ce, Parka, Reed, Roberman, Reed, Sanders, Sanders, Smith, Walker, Williams, and many others. It also shows sections for Miss, Mrs, Mr, and various surnames, with scattered organization and station references. The text resembles a roster or directory from a historical newspaper, interleaved with headings like MEN'S List and LADING List and station details. It reads as a compiled roster of people tied to local entities and offices, likely a government or civic listing.

Dra WM Moyers Matte Maury Julie Mather Mary Mangum Misa Ruby Norris Ming Nora Nisbet Mise Maug Neteun Mra Wa Newton Lene Oetter Mise Joliy K Pearson Miss Annie I'richet Mas Yary Plumb Mise Leot Patricy Misa Lona Pierce Mins Eunice Parr Misa Louis Porter Mian HoDerta Parr Immer Pitts Ivean Parka Mattie T'lso Mire Henry W Payne J M Platten Wo Por Mamie Pinkston Janie Prime BM Sarkor Lusendy Pearce Eather Il Pease Tella Porter W Quarterman Mra Fannie Jonca Quiltian R—Misa Lilly Railly Alec Mangia Ria Mate Matti Robinson Mian Vink H Tunes Mies Margia Heaves Mily Robinson Mise Myrtin Libby Mina Nannie Robinson Mra Rosa Teed Mrs Mob Reed Mire Nail Kethereon Mre J L. Roberman Mee Maggie Reaves Mrv JC Rohl Rwichardson Lular Rodgers Mia Marie Ktosecl3 Erma Rochester Rhyne Laura Danders Marie Ban+ Jere Mieg Maggle Smith Mies Minna Biriland Stes 1 Sfile Mim Lora Kianry Delia Carnes Misa Wille Stumper Mia Kis Simmons Mira Minnke Hime Ming Misa Louie Ainwers Mina Mattie Fiarmen Mra J Banders Bre EB Gykee Mim Surge J Stevenson Pranda Marton Stewart Tt E Shipman Vickatar Akshon Lila Ausle Mire Lovie Blingsonm Aire J A. Smith Kta Sprinkler Bamboy Brokker Heethe Thompson Hwa Thylor Ade Turer Annis Turner Charlotte Tow Mise Oral Vance W—Mtey Etella Watars Mise Tuatrice Walker Mins Leone White Mias Francies Haro Mine Marie White Mise Kerr Watean Mins Deule Welma A W Ware Dre Witte Mwieon Mire Eppies Wanding PJ Whitesids Nancy Swardiow India Wileon Lil Woods David W Wileon Mike Alice Wynne Min Iner Walker Ee FL Weathrook Mattle Wilson Ilen Waeshington Maggie Walker Mine Lo B Watts Miscuri Young Ollie Yates

Relief from Catarrh Sample and Testimonial Appeal

A vintage promotion touts Eclipse Catarrh Cure a vegetable remedy for instant relief and permanent cure of catarrh. It claims dramatic relief for blocked noses and irritated membranes, with customer letters praising results and an offer of a 25 cent trial treatment. Address Helippe Medicine and Manufacturing Company, Atlant.

Jong Feu M. C. Binek Andersen S Ibouwand Tims Alwer Helippe Medicine and Manufacturing Company Atlant

Volcanic Center Opens Near Posrull Amid Sulphurous Gas

A new center near Posrull sits 280 feet from the extinct volcano. Emissions include a column of sulphurous gas. The report notes that Salfatere activity is tied to the presumed inactivity of Vemuviu.

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